Mike’s Big Fat Idea

A Big Fat Option Idea

The BFI this week involves a play on an expansion in market volatility. You can see that the Volatility Index on the chart enclosed is at a very low level from a year ago. In order to contain risk, an options strategy known as a “strangle” against the SPY is recommended.

….another BFI: Legalized Pot Can Be A Big Investment Winner

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Ryan Irvine’s New Dividend Growth Recommendations

Featured guest Ryan Irvine on Dividend growth stocks, a category that has produced some of the great winners over time. Ryan speaks in depth to illustrate that investment approach and recommends some stocks that are in the category.

Also from Michael: Featured Guest Jeff Olin’s Basic Principle to Power Returns In Real Estate

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It’s Time To Take A Stand

The amount of money that politicians are spending on lavish personal expenses has really gotten out of hand, and it is up to the Canadian public to force some accountability.

….related from Michael: A Disturbing State Of Affairs

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Karl Marx Had It Wrong

Banishing the pursuit of profit has never worked, and we know through personal experience that governments are inherently inefficient. Indeed one of the worlds most successful retailers, Walmart, has become very profitable by producing exceptional value for its customers. It begs the question…..

….related from Michael: Soon It Will Be Eat Or Pay Taxes

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Soon It Will Be Eat Or Pay Taxes

That might well be the choice. The average family tax bill is up $4200.00 since 2010 according to the recent excellent Fraser Institute Study. Worse, government mismanagement/incompetence revealed in the report will drive them even higher.

Don’t miss Michael’s interview on the “red-hot” Vancouver Real Estate: If It Weren’t So Expensive It Would Be Funny

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