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Sam Sivarajan is a speaker, independent wealth management consultant and author of three books on investing and decision-making.

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March 18, 2023

Landing webpage template of donating money. Tiny people put coins in a jar Vector Illustration

Landing webpage template of donating money. Tiny people put coins in a jar Vector Illustration

Paving the path to your investment goals

4 min read

February 24, 2023

The term "anchoring" refers to a cognitive bias that has a detrimental effect on decision making.

The term "anchoring" refers to a cognitive bias that has a detrimental effect on decision making.

Anchored in the past: Lessons for weekend warriors and investors

Sam Sivarajan

3 min read

February 18, 2023

Toronto Mayor John Tory leaves his office at Toronto City Hall, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Tory submitted his formal resignation on Wednesday, days after admitting to an affair with a former staffer.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Toronto Mayor John Tory leaves his office at Toronto City Hall, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Tory submitted his formal resignation on Wednesday, days after admitting to an affair with a former staffer.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

How the hot-cold empathy gap can affect decisions made by investors and politicians, such as John Tory

3 min read

January 18, 2023

Sam Sivarajan, managing director at Crosbie & Co. in Toronto

Sam Sivarajan, managing director at Crosbie & Co. in Toronto

Confused about investing in 2023? Here’s a tried and tested approach.

3 min read

January 4, 2023

British Prime Minister Liz Truss leaves 10 Downing Street to attend her first Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament, in London, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. This was the year war returned to Europe, and few facets of life were left untouched. Russia’s invasion of its neighbor Ukraine unleashed misery on millions of Ukrainians, shattered Europe’s sense of security, ripped up the geopolitical map and rocked the global economy. The shockwaves made life more expensive in homes across Europe, worsened a global migrant crisis and complicated the world’s response to climate change. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

British Prime Minister Liz Truss leaves 10 Downing Street to attend her first Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament, in London, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. This was the year war returned to Europe, and few facets of life were left untouched. Russia’s invasion of its neighbor Ukraine unleashed misery on millions of Ukrainians, shattered Europe’s sense of security, ripped up the geopolitical map and rocked the global economy. The shockwaves made life more expensive in homes across Europe, worsened a global migrant crisis and complicated the world’s response to climate change. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

What investors can learn from Liz Truss’s horrible year

4 min read

December 8, 2022

Four lessons for investors from the FTX collapse

4 min read

December 4, 2022

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Investment stock market Entrepreneur Business Man discussing and analysis graph stock market trading,stock chart concept

Be careful of ‘hot hands’ – in sports or in your portfolios

4 min read

September 29, 2022

FILE PHOTO: The Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ) building is seen in Montreal, February 26, 2014. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: The Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ) building is seen in Montreal, February 26, 2014. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi/File Photo

How overconfidence can kill portfolio returns

4 min read

August 16, 2022

Representations of cryptocurrency Bitcoin are seen in this illustration, August 10, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Representations of cryptocurrency Bitcoin are seen in this illustration, August 10, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

opinion

In investing, always beware the hype cycle

Sam Sivarajan

4 min read

August 1, 2022

An electric vehicle is charged in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

An electric vehicle is charged in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

opinion

The lack of slack - and why we should care

Sam Sivarajan

4 min read

July 23, 2022

In this March 16, 2018 photo, costumers arrive and leave a Blockbuster video rental store in Bend, Ore. Alaska's last two Blockbuster video stores are calling it quits, leaving just one store in Bend, Ore., open in the U.S. (Ryan Brennecke/The Bulletin via AP)

In this March 16, 2018 photo, costumers arrive and leave a Blockbuster video rental store in Bend, Ore. Alaska's last two Blockbuster video stores are calling it quits, leaving just one store in Bend, Ore., open in the U.S. (Ryan Brennecke/The Bulletin via AP)

The power of (second-order) thinking

4 min read

April 9, 2022

People putting Dollar Coin into Piggy Bank. Gold Coins Stack and Banknotes Bundle. Money Savings, Personal Investment, Finance, Funding. Open Bank Deposit, Capital Accumulation

People putting Dollar Coin into Piggy Bank. Gold Coins Stack and Banknotes Bundle. Money Savings, Personal Investment, Finance, Funding. Open Bank Deposit, Capital Accumulation

When it comes to investing, slow and steady does win the race

3 min read

March 25, 2022

FILE PHOTO: A representations of cryptocurrencies in this illustration taken, January 24, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: A representations of cryptocurrencies in this illustration taken, January 24, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

opinion

Meme stocks and cryptocurrency craze, as explained by behavioural science

Sam Sivarajan

4 min read

March 3, 2022

Market makers work on the trading floor at IG Index in London, Britain January 14, 2016. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

Market makers work on the trading floor at IG Index in London, Britain January 14, 2016. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

Don’t make impulsive stock decisions based on headlines. Now is the time to stick to long-term goals

4 min read

February 28, 2022

The New York Stock Exchange is seen in New York, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Stocks have been shaky this year, with the S&P 500 at one point dropping more than 10% from its record, mostly because of inflation worries. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The New York Stock Exchange is seen in New York, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Stocks have been shaky this year, with the S&P 500 at one point dropping more than 10% from its record, mostly because of inflation worries. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

A reminder to investors: Eventually, pendulums end up swinging back

4 min read

February 11, 2022

HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 02: GMC vehicles sit on display at the Sterling McCall Buick GMC dealership on February 02, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Record sales prices have driven General Motors profits up 56% to $10 billion last year. Due to a global shortage of computer chips, the high demand and scarcity of vehicles created a price increase, helping General Motors increase its net income 56% last year. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 02: GMC vehicles sit on display at the Sterling McCall Buick GMC dealership on February 02, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Record sales prices have driven General Motors profits up 56% to $10 billion last year. Due to a global shortage of computer chips, the high demand and scarcity of vehicles created a price increase, helping General Motors increase its net income 56% last year. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

How worrying about inflation can lead to more inflation

3 min read

March 30, 2020

Traders watch as trading is halted on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on March 18, 2020 in New York. - Trading on Wall Street was halted again on Wednesday due to rising fear about the economic hit from the coronavirus in spite of massive government stimulus announcements. The 15-minute trading suspension was triggered by a seven-percent drop in the S&P 500, which was at 2,351.90. The halt is automatic at these levels to limit volatility. (Photo by Bryan R. Smith / AFP) (Photo by BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP via Getty Images)

Traders watch as trading is halted on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on March 18, 2020 in New York. - Trading on Wall Street was halted again on Wednesday due to rising fear about the economic hit from the coronavirus in spite of massive government stimulus announcements. The 15-minute trading suspension was triggered by a seven-percent drop in the S&P 500, which was at 2,351.90. The halt is automatic at these levels to limit volatility. (Photo by Bryan R. Smith / AFP) (Photo by BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP via Getty Images)

opinion

Market volatility does not mean the sky is falling

Sam Sivarajan

4 min read

March 2, 2020

Sam Sivarajan, managing director at Crosbie & Co. in Toronto

Sam Sivarajan, managing director at Crosbie & Co. in Toronto

Timing the stock market simply does not work

3 min read

January 9, 2020

FILE PHOTO: Gold coins are displayed at the Ginza Tanaka store in Tokyo September 18, 2008. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao

FILE PHOTO: Gold coins are displayed at the Ginza Tanaka store in Tokyo September 18, 2008. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao

How to make better decisions in 2020

4 min read

October 25, 2019

Shot of a mature businessman looking tired while working at his office desk

Shot of a mature businessman looking tired while working at his office desk

Five things business owners should keep in mind ahead of the next recession

4 min read