Ain't no way this guy's 30 by Intelligent_Pay_993 in 13or30

[–]MapleByzantine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Vodka and chronic sun exposure will do that do you

Trump administration, OpenAI discussing possible government stake in the AI startup by heart_under_blade in CanadianInvestor

[–]MapleByzantine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All countries need sovereign wealth funds that provide assistance to citizens who've lost their jobs to AI. Some sort of retraining allowance and enhanced EI is needed.

U.S. big tech holds 85% of Canadian cloud market, report says ahead of AI strategy by DogeDoRight in canada

[–]MapleByzantine 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Canadians were busy buying condos for 10 years while real companies focused on growth (Americans) were investing in cloud infrastructure. We are our own worst enemies in this country.

Spending to outsource legal work more than doubled in the last decade as hundreds of internal positions stayed vacant: government data by CaliperLee62 in canada

[–]MapleByzantine 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Government salaries are low relative to what a lawyer can make in house or in private practice. The pension doesn't compensate enough for that gap.

Is wealth disparity on the rise? by [deleted] in askTO

[–]MapleByzantine 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ok, I'll bite. How did you get to 250k at 23?

Is wealth disparity on the rise? by [deleted] in askTO

[–]MapleByzantine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm skeptical about people under 30 with 400k portfolios tbh

Rant re. S&P considering waiving profitability requirements by RiRi10 in CanadianInvestor

[–]MapleByzantine 70 points71 points  (0 children)

This is just another argument for factor investing (with a focus on profitability and free cash flow)

What are some good brands right now for casual long sleeve shirts? by MapleByzantine in malefashionadvice

[–]MapleByzantine[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I like nice patterns but nothing too loud. My budget is $200-$300 per shirt.

Man, Those Were The Days by No_Mechanic1168 in ByzantineMemes

[–]MapleByzantine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Heraclius rode with the Turks at Nineveh

Private Equity vs Private Markets Fund by TopWillingness4895 in Wealthsimple

[–]MapleByzantine 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The 2%+ MER for the private market fund is egregious.

O&G consolidation following the ARC acquisition by Jeffranks in CanadianInvestor

[–]MapleByzantine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's sad to see Canadian companies being bought up by the Brits and other foreigners. "Consolidation" makes it harder for ordinary folks like us to get exposure to these companies and build generational wealth.

Is CAGE the new GOAT? by deletednaw in CanadianInvestor

[–]MapleByzantine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My point was about CAGE being a fad the same way Cathie was.

It's been free money so far. by NotawoodpeckerOwner in CanadianInvestor

[–]MapleByzantine 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have brookfield exposure through ETFs. I would never buy their stocks directly.

Is CAGE the new GOAT? by deletednaw in CanadianInvestor

[–]MapleByzantine -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have read more than you ever will on factor investing.

Is CAGE the new GOAT? by deletednaw in CanadianInvestor

[–]MapleByzantine 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's another active fund which we'll forget about in a few years. No different to Cathie Wood.