Nov 11, 2020

Episode 4: “Blank Cheque” IPOs and the Differences Across Market Indexes

In this fourth episode of Capital Topics, James Parkyn, François Doyon La Rochelle and Raymond Kerzérho discuss the following subjects:

  • In the news: the flurry of “blank cheque” IPOs (Special Purpose Acquisition Corporations or “SPACs”) in the U.S.
  • Indices underlying Asset Class ETFs are not all the same: make sure to always understand the underlying securities and indexing methodology.
  • The bad advice of the day: « Buy Small and Mid-Cap Healthcare stocks »
  • Listener’s question: “How do I, as an individual investor, replicate the investment strategies implemented by the large Canadian Pension Plan Models?

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James Parkyn
James Parkyn

James is a founding partner and Portfolio Manager at PWL Capital Inc. in Montreal with over 25 years of experience helping clients achieve their financial goals.

François Doyon La Rochelle
François Doyon La Rochelle

François is committed in delivering to his clients a disciplined and tax efficient approach to portfolio construction and management based on strategies that are supported by academic research.

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