StorageVault Canada Inc: An interesting way to play the Coming Housing Downturn

StorageVault Canada Inc  is the only publicly traded company in Canada that manages public self storage facilities.  They have been aggressively expanding in a growing market and we believe they are positioned uniquely to take advantage of the coming Canadian housing market crash.

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The Housing Bubble is NOT only in Toronto and Vancouver

Many who believe that massive housing bubble exists, believe it only exists in Toronto and Vancouver.  This is false and also an irrelevant argument, for even if it were true, the run up in these two cities would be enough to cause massive damage to the Canadian economy.  We believe that the price run-up has also occurred in most major Canadian cities (though often not to the same extent) and in many small towns.

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Preferred Shares and their Pitfalls : Chasing Yield

In this yield chasing environment for income investors, it’s harder and harder to find decent yield in the low-interest rate, high P/E stock market environment.  One option is to purchase Preferred Shares on the stock market for their high yield.  But this option can potentially be dangerous as we will explain.

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Things that Hold Their Value over Time aka Inflation Proof Assets

If you’re like me (and let’s face it, you are not), then you’re constantly looking for new and creative ways to diversify your fantastic wealth. Especially in this environment of low yield, high priced bonds, globally over valued real estate and sky high stock valuations, what is a conservative to do to preserve wealth?

This article is about things/physical assets that hold their value over time (or at least they have somewhat historically). This is by no means fool proof and certainly not a comprehensive list, but we will try to go over a few of our favorites.  We will also go over a few others that we would not advise you invest in. Continue reading “Things that Hold Their Value over Time aka Inflation Proof Assets”