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Q4 2025 Investment Report: A Banner Year and the 2026 Outlook
Q4 2025 Investment Report: JCIC reviews a banner year and our 13.4% Balanced Fund return. CIO Kai Lam breaks down the 2026 outlook, AI productivity, and why earnings will drive the year ahead.
BNN Bloomberg: Cam Scrivens on Finding Value in Lagging Mega-Caps and Global Aviation
In a recent appearance on BNN Bloomberg, JCIC President Cameron Scrivens highlighted a valuation disconnect in select mega-caps like Amazon, and broke down General Electric’s aviation business.
2025 Year-End Message: A Letter on Growth and Community from Cameron Scrivens
A holiday message from JCIC’s President and Portfolio Manager.
“Canada Strong” budget features increased investment in infrastructure
A brief summary and analysis of the federal budget by Kai Lam.
Q3 2025 Investment Report: Resilience Amid Interest Rate Volatility
In the third quarter of 2025, global markets navigated a complex landscape of unresolved trade negotiations, tariff uncertainties, and shifting interest rate policies. Despite soft macroeconomic indicators, disciplined portfolio positioning allowed JCIC's mandates to deliver exceptionally strong returns, demonstrating the power of active stewardship when market performance diverges from economic headlines.
BNN Bloomberg: Uber’s Autonomous Future & Asset-Light Growth Strategy
JCIC is a regular contributor to Canada’s leading business television channel.
What is a Trusted Contact Person? How to Protect Your Financial Legacy
What is a trusted contact person, and do you really need one? Learn how this simple, confidential account safeguard acts as a vital layer of defense protecting your retirement portfolio against modern threats like online scams, identity theft, and cognitive decline.Explaining JCIC’s ‘Trusted Person’ initiative.
Mid-Summer Update from JCIC
Summer is a time to unwind, but there is still lots going on at the JCIC office!
Q2 2025 Investment Report: Market Resiliency Amidst Trade and Tariff Pressures
Markets prove to be resilient despite the headlines.
BNN Bloomberg: Kai Lam on Trump’s Trade Announcements and Market Resilience
JCIC Portfolio Manager Kai Lam reacted to the latest trade proclamations from American President Donald Trump.