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December 06, 2024
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Made for advice®
See why financial advisors have been partnering with NCM Investments since 1999
Read moreDecember 05, 2024
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Making Money Without The Magnificent 7
Download the case for broader equity market diversification with Jason Isaac, CAIA, CFA, manager of NCM Global Income Growth Class
Read moreNovember 20, 2024
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Why invest in the blue chips of tomorrow?
Download this summary of the case for mini-blue chips by portfolio manager, Alex Sasso, CFA
Read moreNovember 13, 2024
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Webinar: Portfolio Reset 2025
Join us at 1pm ET on December 4th for an insightful preview of the year ahead
Read moreNovember 11, 2024
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Three Reasons to Own Mini-Blue Chips Now
The hidden opportunity in Canada's smaller companies with Alex Sasso, CFA, manager of NCM Small Companies Class and NCM Income Growth Class
Read moreOctober 22, 2024
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NCM Global Income Growth Class overview
Portfolio manager Jason Isaac, CAIA, CFA on how he manages NCM Global Income Growth Class and why it’s such a strong complement to traditional global balanced funds and ETFs.
Read moreOctober 15, 2024
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NCM Income Growth Class overview
Portfolio manager Alex Sasso, CFA on how he manages NCM Income Growth Class and why it fits so well with conventional dividend stocks, funds and ETFs in a portfolio.
Read moreOctober 11, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Core Global and NCM Core International
Portfolio Manager Phil D'Iorio, MBA, CFA reviews Q3 2024 and shares his thoughts on the market.
Read moreOctober 10, 2024
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NCM Dividend Champions overview
Portfolio manager Michael Simpson, CFA on how he manages NCM Dividend Champions and why his approach to limiting downside is different than other funds and ETFs.
Read moreSeptember 19, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Dividend Champions
On September 19, 2024, Portfolio Manager Michael Simpson, CFA discussed what makes a Dividend Champion, why we are seeing a resurgence of Dividend Champions and the impact of the US election on Canada.
Read moreSeptember 18, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Global Income Growth Class
On September 18, 2024, Portfolio Manager Jason Isaac, CAIA, CFA addressed what small traders are doing, the US election, and how NCM Global Income Growth Class is positioned.
Read moreSeptember 04, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Core Global and NCM Core International
Portfolio Manager Phil D'Iorio, MBA, CFA shares his thoughts on recent market and economic events.
Read moreAugust 08, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Income Growth Class
Portfolio Manager Alex Sasso, CFA discusses the advantages of dividend-paying companies in the current market, why he aims for a 50% payout ratio, and how he is positioning the portfolio in relation to expected interest rate cuts.
Read moreAugust 08, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Small Companies Class
Portfolio Manager Alex Sasso, CFA shares his view on why we could be on the cusp of a new small cap cycle, why free cash flow is an important investment metric, and how he's capturing upside today.
Read moreAugust 07, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Global Income Growth Class
On August 7, 2024, portfolio manager Jason Isaac, CAIA, CFA provided his perspective on recent market volatility and some changes he has made to the NCM Global Income Growth Class portfolio.
Read moreJuly 15, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Dividend Champions
On July 15, 2024, portfolio manager Michael Simpson, CFA provided an update on the markets, the US election, Canadian stock valuations, and some of the Dividend Champions currently in his portfolio.
Read moreJuly 11, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Core Global and NCM Core International
Portfolio Manager Phil D'Iorio, MBA, CFA reviews Q2 2024 in world markets and provides his outlook for the rest of the year.
Read moreJune 11, 2024
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Webinar replay: Global Megatrends
Host Alex Sasso, CFA interviews NCM Core Global and NCM Core International portfolio manager Phil D’Iorio, MBA, CFA about the global megatrends that he sees creating world-changing opportunities for investors.
Read moreJune 07, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Global Income Growth Class
On June 7, 2024, Portfolio Manager Jason Isaac, CAIA, CFA provided an update on recent market events and how he is currently positioning the NCM Global Income Growth Class portfolio.
Read moreJune 03, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Core Global and NCM Core International
Portfolio Manager Phil D'Iorio, MBA, CFA reviews the current interest rate environment and provides a look back on historical data.
Read moreMay 27, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Dividend Champions
On May 27, 2024, Portfolio Manager Michael Simpson, CFA provided an update on the markets, world events, his macro outlook and some of the Dividend Champions currently in his portfolio.
Read moreMay 01, 2024
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Webinar Replay: Buy in May and go away!
Host Alex Sasso, CFA interviews NCM Global Income Growth portfolio manager, Jason Isaac, CAIA, CFA, about myths of market seasonality and how he plans to pursue continued strong performance in the coming summer months.
Read moreApril 15, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Dividend Champions
On April 15, 2024, Portfolio Manager Michael Simpson, CFA provided an update on the economy and highlighted some portfolio holdings that illustrate his successful Dividend Champions style.
Read moreApril 15, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Global Income Growth Class
On April 15, 2024, Portfolio Manager Jason Isaac, CAIA, CFA, shared a market update and some of his recent changes to the NCM Global Income Growth Class portfolio.
Read moreApril 02, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Core Global and NCM Core International
Portfolio Manager Phil D'Iorio, MBA, CFA reviews Q1 results and provides a look into corporate earnings and other economic data.
Read moreApril 01, 2024
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2024 Mutual Fund Provider of The Year Finalist
NCM Investments has been selected as a finalist for 2024 Mutual Fund Provider of The Year by the Wealth Professional Awards.
Read moreMarch 25, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Pension Portfolios
On March 25, 2024, Portfolio Manager John Poulter, CFA shared his latest views on equity and fixed income markets and how he is currently positioning the NCM Pension Portfolios.
Read moreMarch 04, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Income Growth Class
On March 4, 2024, Portfolio Manager Alex Sasso, CFA shared the latest portfolio metrics for NCM Income Growth Class and highlighted one of the fund’s most promising new holdings.
Read moreFebruary 29, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Core Global and NCM Core International
Portfolio Manager Phil D'Iorio, MBA, CFA provides insight into the narrow breadth and market concentration in the S&P 500.
Read moreFebruary 26, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Global Income Growth Class
On February 26, 2024, Portfolio Manager Jason Isaac, CAIA, CFA, shared a market update and some insight into the sectors that he is over- and under-weighting in the portfolio.
Read moreFebruary 20, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Dividend Champions
On February 20, 2024, Portfolio Manager Michael Simpson, CFA provided on update on the economy, his interest rate outlook, world events, and some portfolio holdings.
Read moreFebruary 13, 2024
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NCM Investments proudly celebrates 25 years
To the financial advisors and investors across Canada who have trusted us to help them reach their goals over the past quarter century, a heartfelt Thank You from NCM Investments.
Read moreFebruary 13, 2024
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NCM Outlook 2024 Webinar Replay
Wan Kim (AKA The Growth Coach) chats with portfolio managers Alex Sasso, CFA and Michael Simpson, CFA about what's in store for 2024 and how they are managing their portfolios.
Read moreFebruary 12, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Core Global and NCM Core International
On February 12, 2024, Portfolio Manager Phil D’Iorio, MBA, CFA, reviewed 2023 global market performance, shared his outlook for 2024, and highlighted a number of compelling holdings in the funds.
Read moreFebruary 12, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Pension Portfolios
On February 12, 2024, Portfolio Manager John Poulter, CFA shared his latest views on equity and fixed income markets and how he is currently positioning the NCM Pension Portfolios.
Read moreFebruary 05, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Core Canadian
On February 5, 2024, Portfolio Manager Keith Leslie, CFA provided an update on the “catch-up trade” in low volatility stocks that has been carrying the fund to strong performance as of late.
Read moreJanuary 22, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Core Global and NCM Core International
Portfolio Manager Phil D'Iorio, MBA, CFA reviews 2023 economic and market events and where he's currently looking for opportunity in 2024.
Read moreJanuary 18, 2024
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Why NCM Income Growth Class now?
With an 18-year track record, this fund is built for today's challenges. Watch to learn more.
Read moreJanuary 16, 2024
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How can NCM Dividend Champions help?
As the fund turns 3 years old, our experts discuss how it can help investors prosper in today's market.
Read moreJanuary 10, 2024
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Why invest in volatile times?
Watch our experts answer some of the toughest questions facing investors today.
Read moreJanuary 09, 2024
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What about all the negative headlines?
Watch our experts answer some of the toughest questions facing investors today.
Read moreJanuary 08, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Global Income Growth Class
On January 8, 2024, Portfolio Manager Jason Isaac, CAIA, CFA, shared a market update and some insight into his aggressive asset mix positioning heading into 2024.
Read moreJanuary 08, 2024
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Commentary: NCM Dividend Champions
On January 8, 2024, Portfolio Manager Michael Simpson, CFA recapped some market highlights for 2023 and shared his somewhat divergent outlooks for Canada and the US heading into 2024.
Read moreJanuary 04, 2024
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What if there's a recession?
Watch our experts answer some of the toughest questions facing investors today.
Read moreJanuary 02, 2024
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How can I beat inflation?
Watch our experts answer some of the toughest questions facing investors today.
Read moreDecember 21, 2023
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What if interest rates keep going up?
Watch our experts answer some of the toughest questions facing investors today.
Read moreDecember 19, 2023
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Why don't I just stay in cash?
Watch our experts answer some of the toughest questions facing investors today.
Read moreDecember 14, 2023
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Our experts answer some of the toughest questions facing investors
When investors are feeling unsure, these are the reasons to be invested.
Read moreDecember 11, 2023
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Commentary: NCM Core Canadian
On December 11, 2023, Portfolio Manager Keith Leslie, CFA recapped the 2023 performance of his portfolio, shared why he is optimistic about a “catch-up trade” in 2024, and highlighted a recent addition to the portfolio.
Read moreNovember 13, 2023
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NCM Dividend Solutions are extraordinary together
With three of the best dividend-focused fund managers in your portfolio, it's always a good time to be invested. This investor case study shows you why.
Read moreSeptember 12, 2023
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Webinar: Income Solutions Your Clients Will Love
Join us on Wednesday, October 4th at 1pm ET
Read moreSeptember 12, 2023
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Is AI Hype Creating a Bubble in Tech Stocks?
Phil D'Iorio, MBA, CFA, portfolio manager of NCM Core Global and NCM Core International, on how he sees the impact of AI on market valuations.
Read moreJuly 27, 2023
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Webinar: Supercharge your advisory practice with the Growth Coach
Join us on Tuesday, August 22nd at 1pm ET
Read moreJuly 21, 2023
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Practice Management: Who Are You?
Wan Kim, our Senior VP of National Sales and Marketing, on standing out in the marketplace by knowing who you are.
Read moreJune 29, 2023
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Welcome to Dividend Season
Investors may have questions about volatility, inflation and recession. We have answers.
Read moreMay 09, 2023
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New! NCM Small Companies Class booklet
Great small companies are everywhere. Some are household names, but many fly below the radar. See how these “mini-blue chips” can drive out-sized returns.
Read moreMay 01, 2023
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Practice Management: The Two-Topic Seminar
Wan Kim, our Senior VP of National Sales and Marketing, on how to team up with other experts to meet new clients.
Read moreApril 25, 2023
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Why Stay The Course?
Portfolio Manager Keith Leslie on the temptations and pitfalls of trying to time the market, and why it’s best to stay the course.
Read moreApril 18, 2023
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Practice Management: The Reference Letter
Wan Kim, our Senior VP of National Sales and Marketing, on how a reference letter can showcase your skill - and who to ask for one.
Read moreApril 18, 2023
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Positive returns over every 3-year period
NCM Global Income Growth Class has not lost money over any 3-year period since the fund's inception in May 2011, even during some of the biggest market disruptions.
Read moreApril 05, 2023
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NCM is a Mutual Fund Provider Of The Year finalist
For the second year in a row, NCM Investments has been named as a finalist for Mutual Fund Provider of The Year by the Wealth Professional Awards.
Read moreMarch 25, 2023
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Joseph Varone named Top 50 Wholesaler
We are pleased to announce that Joseph Varone, Vice President, Regional Sales for Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba has been named a Top 50 Wealth Management Wholesaler in Canada by Wealth Professional.
Read moreFebruary 13, 2023
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Practice Management: Apply For The Job
Wan Kim, our Senior VP of National Sales and Marketing, on how to apply to become a client’s new investment advisor.
Read moreFebruary 01, 2023
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Meet the Dividend Season Portfolio Managers
Download bios for Michael Simpson (NCM Dividend Champions), Alex Sasso (NCM Income Growth Class) and Jason Isaac (NCM Global Income Growth Class)
Read moreJanuary 13, 2023
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It's Dividend Season! Grab these new booklets
Insights for advisors and investors on how to reduce volatility, fight inflation and resist recessions with dividends.
Read moreJanuary 05, 2023
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Practice Management: The Elevator Pitch
Wan Kim, our Senior VP of National Sales and Marketing, shares the best investment advisor elevator pitch he’s ever heard.
Read moreNovember 01, 2022
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Read moreOctober 07, 2022
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New! NCM Dividend Champions booklet
When investors are concerned about volatility, one of the best solutions is to own dividend-paying companies of the highest quality. See how NCM Dividend Champions is delivering the goods.
Read moreSeptember 16, 2022
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Welcome to NCM Investments
At NCM, we believe that doing things a little bit differently can make a big difference.
Read moreAugust 24, 2022
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Z Series: The first and only Flat-Fee funds in Canada
Here's how to access our exceptional active management with some of the lowest fund management fees anywhere.
Read moreAugust 16, 2022
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Know Your Product (KYP) made easy
Recommend NCM with total confidence. Our KYP tool makes it easy to compare performance, fees and risk, and save a date-stamped due diligence record in case you need it later.
Read moreJuly 25, 2022
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Dividend Champions: Returns up, risk down
Dividend-paying companies have historically produced higher returns with less risk, and there's nobody better at picking Dividend Champions than our own Michael Simpson.
Read moreMay 23, 2022
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NCM named Mutual Fund Provider of The Year Finalist
We have once again been selected as a Wealth Professional Awards finalist. Here are some of the reasons why.
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