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.
Opportunity Knocks
The Journal | March 2021
Investment Analyst Irena Petkovic invites us into her first year at Burgundy, which happened to coincide with the year of COVID-19. In this exploratory piece, Irena delves into the world...
So You Want to Hold a Family Meeting?
The Journal | March 2021
Many high-net-worth families embrace the idea that family meetings should be a vital part of involving and preparing the next generation. Even when convinced of the value, however, families can...
Avoid the Traps and Prevent a Fall
The Journal | February 2021
As he sifts through the noise of a 24-hour news cycle, Investment Analyst Donald Gawel offers insight into the world of value investing and valuation. Using case studies as evidence...
The Search for Income
The Journal | February 2021
In this short conversation, Investment Counsellor Jessie Bobinski speaks with Portfolio Manager Stephen Shuttleworth for an exploration into Burgundy’s Partners’ Canadian Income Fund. In this disc...
Remarks from Richard Rooney: 2020 in Review
The Journal | January 2021
Using the three pillars of knowledge, quality and scarcity, Richard Rooney reflects on the lessons that can be gleaned from an unprecedented year, and how Burgundy will position itself for...
Active Management vs. Passive Investing: A Fixed Income Perspective
The Journal | December 2020
When comparing the debt markets to the S&P 500 Index, famed financial journalist James Grant called them “illiquid and inefficient,” adding that it’s “part of their charm.” While...
A Rock Bottom Price
The View | November 2020
A recent bid on Rocky Mountain Equipment inspires this latest View from Burgundy. With an eye on Western Canada’s agricultural equipment environment, Portfolio Manager Andrew Iu, Canadian small cap...
Are We In For A Wave of Inflation?
The Journal | November 2020
To cap off our series on fixed income in a low interest rate environment, Portfolio Manager James Arnold evaluates the likelihood of runaway inflation and explores the case for continued...