The Quarterly – Q2 2026
Oil Round-Trips Back to Pre-War Levels, A New Fed Chair, Behavioural Investing: The Comfort and Cost of Cash
Oil Round-Trips Back to Pre-War Levels, A New Fed Chair, Behavioural Investing: The Comfort and Cost of Cash
Click here for the PDF: The Monthly June 2026 With this commentary, we plan to communicate with you every month about our thoughts on the markets, some snapshots of metrics, a section on behavioral investing and finally an update on MacNicol & Associates Asset Management (MAAM). We hope you enjoy this information, and it [...]
Click here for the PDF: The Monthly May 2026 With this commentary, we plan to communicate with you every month about our thoughts on the markets, some snapshots of metrics, a section on behavioral investing and finally an update on MacNicol & Associates Asset Management (MAAM). We hope you enjoy this information, and it [...]
Opening Thoughts After more than four decades navigating markets, one of the more persistent lessons I’ve learned is that price and value do not always move in tandem, at least not on any timeline that investors would prefer. Periods like the one we are currently experiencing tend to test conviction on both [...]
Markets, Investing, Geopolitics, risks, Iran, Commodities, Oil, Energy
Markets, Conflict, War, Risk in markets, Safe Harbour fund, goEasy, Loan losses, Stock crashes, Bad loans, Energy prices, war, market performance in war,
Opening Thoughts As we move further into 2026, the rhythm of the year is beginning to take shape. Markets remain unsettled, narratives continue to shift, and yet beneath the surface there is a steady process that appears to be unfolding. I started this personal newsletter to provide perspective rather than reactions. The [...]
RRSP, Behavioral investing, Silver, EVs, Precious metals, Investing
Opening Thoughts As we begin a new year, I wanted to introduce a new way of communicating about the firm. From David’s Desk is intended to be a regular reflection–an opportunity to share perspective after more than 2 decades–on how MAAM is evolving, how we think about markets, and how we approach investment [...]
2025 Market Recap, Precious Metals, Equities, US Policy, Stronger Loonie, The Jevons Paradox