The Beavis Wealth Podcast

In this episode, I look at two versions of the S&P 500, traditional market-cap weighting and equal weighting, and compare how they performed across multiple market cycles. I discuss what their differences reveal about market breadth, concentration, risk appetite, and what recent performance may be signaling for investors.

00:00 Which S&P 500 Do You Own?

The internet is full of bad advice. In this episode, I look at what Canadian retirees actually live on and whether RRSP withdrawals really push most seniors into Canada's highest tax bracket. Using CRA and Statistics Canada data, I explain typical senior incomes, tax brackets, OAS clawbacks, and when the concern about higher retirement tax rates is actually justified.

In this episode, I look at what J.P. Morgan's latest market charts reveal about valuations, earnings expectations, market concentration, and historical returns. I discuss what the data suggests for U.S. stocks over the next six to twelve months and why realistic expectations matter.

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📊 Why higher starting valuations have historicall...

In this episode, I look at how an ETF goes from a simple idea to a live investment on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Using Harvest's SpaceX Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (SPXE) as an example, I walk through the nine steps involved in designing, launching, and managing a fund.

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📈 I explore how Canada's ETF market has expanded and why ...

In this episode, I look at how the everyday cost of food can become one of the biggest expenses in retirement. Using Canadian data, I break down what retirees can realistically expect to spend over 20 to 25 years, why inflation matters, and what it means for your investment strategy.

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🍽️ Why Canada's official food spending figures m...