Views & Insights
Periodically we publish content that puts our principles and views into practice, because education is an essential component of long-term investment success.
CATEGORY: Investment counselling
Why Own Bonds?
The Journal | May 2015
At Burgundy, we believe that the best way to grow wealth over the long run is to own the equity of great businesses. However, we still recommend that many of...
Women of Burgundy – Celebrating One Year
The Journal | May 2015
Have you ever wondered what happens when a company begins to invest its resources in the women in its community? Well, exactly one year ago, Burgundy did just that. We...
What Keeps Burgundy Up at Night?
The Journal | March 2015
Regardless of market conditions, there is one question we regularly field in client meetings: “What keeps you up at night?” For me, it is a potential misunderstanding between us and...
Commodities, Contrarianism & Conviction
The Journal | February 2015
Following is a common dialogue at recent investment meetings with our Canadian clients. “Where is the price of oil going?” “The price of oil will increase.” “When?” “We are not...
Have You Planned for Market Corrections?
The Journal | October 2014
Many global markets have slipped into correction or near-correction territory. As I write this, the TSX Composite Index has dropped 10.4% from its early September high. While stock market volatility i...
Join the Women of Burgundy Community
The Journal | July 2014
Have you heard the news? Burgundy recently launched a Women of Burgundy initiative for you, our clients. Our mission is to build a community that inspires women to make investing...
Women of Burgundy: Sharing Our Stories
The Journal | April 2014
Anne Maggisano delivered the following speech on April 23, 2014 at the inaugural Women of Burgundy event, "Sharing Our Stories."...
The REAL Enemy of the Bond Investor
The Journal | March 2014
In my post, Statement Shock: Bonds in the Red, I discussed why bond prices drop when interest rates rise and why this shouldn’t matter much to investors with a...