The real estate market can’t seem to catch a break, from pandemic lockdowns and inflation and now a tariff war. But there are opportunities for Canadian investors looking to diversify or grow with alternative assets, like real estate. To give you some insight into the markets Canada-wide, MoneySense teamed up with Zoocasa. They analyzed real estate data to reveal the regions and neighbourhoods offering the most value to Canadian buyers in 2025. Find out the top spots in Canada, the best neighbourhoods in Toronto and Vancouver, and what else the data reveals. 

 Know the current market trends to profit from. Understand the larger cycles at play now. Know when to buy and sell stocks, commodities, and real estate. 

As the backbone for electrification, copper is poised to see a quantum shift in demand for the next decade. In this presentation, we will explore the three dual-listed Canadian companies rising with the tide. 

Join Keith Richards in this 30-minute session as he covers his current market targets and strategies for 2025. 

Ryan Modesto, CFA takes a look at the state of the small and mid cap stock market, discusses why he views the set of opportunities in this space to be larger than other areas, and a few stock ideas catching his eye. 

Explore the fundamentals of cryptocurrency in this introductory session where we’ll break down how digital assets work, examine current market trends, and discuss how cryptocurrencies can serve as a strategic complement to traditional investments — enhancing diversification and potentially improving portfolio resilience.

In a rapidly evolving market, understanding how to effectively navigate the ETF landscape is more important than ever. This session will explore ETF trading best practices, highlight the advantages of low volatility strategies in today’s environment, and unpack the growing role of active management in portfolio construction. We’ll also examine the rising appeal of high-yielding cash equivalents and how they can serve as a valuable tool in managing risk and enhancing returns. Whether you're looking to refine your ETF approach or seeking new ideas for stability and yield, this session will offer timely insights and practical takeaways.

This engaging presentation follows the financial journeys of identical twins with identical starting points—same assets, same retirement goals, and the same time horizon. Yet, through a series of key decision points, one twin makes a number of common financial planning mistakes, while the other takes a more strategic approach. By comparing their choices side-by-side, the presentation vividly illustrates how even small missteps can lead to significantly different retirement outcomes. Attendees will gain practical insights into the importance of sound financial planning and the long-term impact of informed decision-making.

There are a few categories of investments where someone can get 5x, 10x, or even 100x returns. Many historical examples required luck or a niche non repetitive insight. However, many of these life changing investment returns come from the category of “compounders”. This presentation focuses on the common traits needed to be a successful compounder, plus examples of past, present, and future compounders.

Discover how peer-to-peer lending in Kenya offers unique lending opportunities. Learn about digital microfinance platforms, M-PESA integration, and returns ranging from 12%-36% annually. Explore how your lending funds create a social impact while generating attractive returns.

Investors continue to face stiff headwinds in 2025. Bull markets since WWII that went on to celebrate their third birthday posted gains averaging only 5%. The average drawdown for Republican presidents in their inaugural year was more than 15%. Nearly two-thirds of all bear markets since WWII started with double-digit declines that recovered to within -2% and +3.4% of the 200D MA before reversing and setting an even lower low. Are tariffs still headline rhetoric or recession-inducing realities? S&P 500 EPS growth for all of 2025 was pegged at nearly 13% at the start of the year. As of mid-May, that forecast was closer to 7%. Finally, 2024 was the sixth year in the past eight years when the tech sector rose by 30% or more in price. In this presentation, Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist at CFRA Research, will discuss CFRA’s forecast for a full-year gain in price for the S&P 500 and show cautious investors how a portfolio consisting of only two sectors delivered 95% of Tech’s return since 1990 with 40% lower volatility.

AI momentum, backed by quantitative and fundamental analysis, has revolutionized investing with data-driven strategies. Quantitative models use AI to analyze vast datasets, spotting market trends like earnings revisions. Fundamental analysis employs AI to evaluate financials and sentiment. This dual approach enhances performance, speeds up portfolio rebalancing, and improves risk management, transforming decision-making and efficiency in the investment landscape.