December 2015
At Sionna, we go by the philosophy that it is better to know what may be hiding around the corner – this way you don’t panic and, in the investing world, you can prepare yourself so you don’t react irrationally. We know that markets are unpredictable, however the more informed we are, the better we can rationally respond to unanticipated events.
August 2015
Recently, I was asked to participate in a mystery stock presentation for a group of investment professionals where I would slowly reveal the name of one of my favorite investments by providing more and more information as we went along. After struggling to choose a unique and exotic name to present I realized that my best choice was right in front of me the whole time.
June 2015
With the Canadian capital market under siege again, we decided to brush off our 2006 essay, “Who is Afraid of the Canadian Stock Market”, and update it to address the current publicity. We find it interesting that Canadian investors are willing to consider severe criticism – that our market is sub-par and exposure to it should be minimized for our best interests – with very little backlash.
January 2015
Sionna often speaks about the importance of prudent capital allocation in the art of investing. Accordingly, we strive to partner with management teams that carefully evaluate their investment alternatives and efficiently allocate capital toward high-return opportunities.
November 2014
Among investors, there has been a perennial debate between those who adhere to Value, and those guided by Growth. As staunch believers in the former, we have opined on the topic several times in the past.
October 2014
Despite the weakest post war economic recovery, heavy global debt burdens (debt to GDP at 125%) and brewing geo political issues, equity markets have been rather buoyant, especially in North America.