The Prittie Perspective

We provide client communication touch points that provides many valued added features and benefits such as  economic and market updates, quarterly newsletters and mature client oriented publications.

The Pandemic Economy: What are Shoppers Buying Online During COVID-19?

By Michael Prittie | 15 April 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on every aspect of life, including how people shop for their necessities, and their not-so-necessities.

The Psychological Pitfalls of a Market Cycle

By Michael Prittie | 15 April 2020

When making investment decisions, investors have a wide variety of tools at their disposal.

How COVID-19 Has Impacted Media Consumption, by Generation

By Michael Prittie | 15 April 2020

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc across the globe, people’s time that would have otherwise been spent perusing malls or going to live events, is now being spent on the sofa.

Visualizing What COVID-19 Does to Your Body

By Michael Prittie | 15 April 2020

Most of us know that COVID-19 can be much more severe than a typical flu, but lesser known are the mechanics behind how the virus causes pneumonia in its victims.

Reasons for Hope

By Michael Prittie | 9 April 2020

As we watch the horror show of economic data from around the world, it’s important to remember that there’s a purpose behind this damage.

Pattie Lovett-Reid: Have markets bottomed yet?

By Michael Prittie | 9 April 2020

Have the markets bottomed out and do you think the economy will turn the corner?

Four charts on the benefits of staying invested during the coronavirus market dip

By Michael Prittie | 8 April 2020

These four charts may help you understand the current market volatility as a result of Covid-19 and what you should know as an investor. Remember that markets have seen downturns like this before and history shows dips are followed by recoveries.

Four charts on the benefits of staying invested during the coronavirus market dip

By Michael Prittie | 8 April 2020

These four charts may help you understand the current market volatility as a result of Covid-19 and what you should know as an investor. Remember that markets have seen downturns like this before and history shows dips are followed by recoveries.

A Steady Hand

By Michael Prittie | 1 April 2020

Portland Investment Counsel portfolio manager
James Cole, whose funds have won several awards,
shares the investment philosophy that’s steered
him through his 37-year career

2020 GLOBAL MARKET OUTLOOK

By Michael Prittie | 30 March 2020

Q2 Update: Cycle, further interrupted

The COVID-19 virus has stalled the mini-cycle rebound and made a global recession likely. The duration of the virus pandemic is unpredictable, but policy stimulus, pent-up demand and a lack of major imbalances argue for a solid upswing when the virus threat clears.

Keeping Your Kids Busy at Home – Awesome Links/Ideas and Navigating Volatility during the Covid-19 Crisis

By Michael Prittie | 27 March 2020

Our colleague Allison and friends at Invesco have put together a list of websites that can be a great way to keep our kids connected to the outside world and feel busy, and give us the time we need to connect with others during this period of market volatility.

Government Help During COVID 19 – A Summary

By Michael Prittie | 27 March 2020

The federal government has enacted several measures aimed at mitigating the financial impacts of Covid-19.