Craig Maddock

CRAIG MADDOCK, CFP, CFA, CIM, MBA, is Vice President with the Investment Management team at MD Financial Management. He leads the team of portfolio managers and investment analysts responsible for managing the firm’s mutual funds and investment pools.

Spending and stocks: How the holidays affect your holdings

With the holiday season comes increased spending, but does a good shopping season mean increased share prices?

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Fighting climate change: Send a message with your investments

Portfolio managers, advisors and investors alike are thinking about socially responsible investing.

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Seeking yield: Dividend equities are no substitute for bonds

With interest rates as low as they are, bond yields are low. This can lead many investors to consider alternatives like dividend-paying stocks without fully considering the risks.

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Making improvements: Updating our portfolio strategy to better achieve your financial goals

Over the past decade, the investment industry has changed and evolved. Learn how MD is updating its portfolio strategy with the goal of improving client portfolios.

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Shut down the border! What a U.S.-Mexico border closure could mean

Donald Trump is threatening to close the U.S.-Mexico border if Mexico doesn't do something about migrants travelling through on their way to the U.S. Here's a look at what a border shutdown would look

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Meet the Alpha Team

MD’s Alpha Team is all about collaboration and synergies. Find out how it supports our foundational belief that a great client experience can only be achieved through a great employee experience.

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Positioning for market volatility

MD funds are designed to outperform and smooth out the ride. Vice President, Craig Maddock details how we’ve done.

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Peace, order and good dividends: Bank stocks offer a calming touch

As an industry, Canadian banks have shown amazing resilience through volatile markets.

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Investment Podcast: The way Walter Scott & Partners Ltd. invests

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Biting into Apple’s new iPhones and why we’re still underweight

Investors and enthusiasts alike watched closely as Apple unveiled its latest iPhones. MD Financial Management takes a closer look at Apple’s business and future prospects.

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Forget the Headlines: Stick to Investing Basics

Every day there’s some hot new topic that’s driving headlines. That’s why it’s so important not to get distracted by the noise. Remember: good investments aren’t tied to the daily news cycle.

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Are We Ready For Consumer Robots?

Is robotics the next big trend? Large electronics companies may start experimenting with robotics product development. However, they will not transform into robotics companies; at least, not yet.

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Samsung: It’s About Big Profits, Not Big News

Samsung produces more smartphones than any other company, including one model last year that spontaneously caught fire. But even a defective product didn’t erode our in Samsung’s long-term performance

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Getting paid for patience (not patients)

Private asset classes make patience attractive for investors who can put a portion of their money in illiquid or partially-liquid investments and leave it alone for years.

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Investing in Materials Means Navigating a World of Cyclical Price Takers

The materials sector is often overlooked, but its cyclical nature means materials producers can do quite well during an economic upswing. Materials companies are generally capital intensive:...

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I Love the Sport, But Won’t Risk a Mulligan

I don’t call myself a golfer, although I do play a few times a year: I enjoy the time outdoors; like to walk rather than drive a cart; and appreciate the good company. I also love that you don’t...

Read Blog
This Car is Cool, But Don’t Let Go of the Wheel Just Yet

It’s “Teslas for everyone,” as the first value-priced Model 3 cars begin to roll off the Fremont, California production line. Like the celebrity-endorsed luxury Model S and Model X, this...

Read Blog
Active and Index Investing: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

We are experiencing the second longest bull market in U.S. history. Since bottoming out in March 2009, the S&P 500 has risen to all-time highs, fueled by low interest rates and investors chasing...

Read Blog
Powering Up Your Portfolio With Energy

The size, dynamism and economic centrality of the energy sector, especially in Canada, mean it shouldn’t be ignored by most investors. Energy can play a big role in powering portfolio...

Read Blog
Canada’s Big Short? Not Likely.

By Craig Maddock, CFA, MBA, CFP Vice President Investment Management Last week I attended the Annual Forecast Dinner of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society Ottawa, together with several...

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Craig Maddock

Spending and stocks: How the holidays affect your holdings

With the holiday season comes increased spending, but does a good shopping season mean increased share prices?

Fighting climate change: Send a message with your investments

Portfolio managers, advisors and investors alike are thinking about socially responsible investing.

Seeking yield: Dividend equities are no substitute for bonds

With interest rates as low as they are, bond yields are low. This can lead many investors to consider alternatives like dividend-paying stocks without fully considering the risks.

Making improvements: Updating our portfolio strategy to better achieve your financial goals

Over the past decade, the investment industry has changed and evolved. Learn how MD is updating its portfolio strategy with the goal of improving client portfolios.

Shut down the border! What a U.S.-Mexico border closure could mean

Donald Trump is threatening to close the U.S.-Mexico border if Mexico doesn't do something about migrants travelling through on their way to the U.S. Here's a look at what a border shutdown would look

Meet the Alpha Team

MD’s Alpha Team is all about collaboration and synergies. Find out how it supports our foundational belief that a great client experience can only be achieved through a great employee experience.

Positioning for market volatility

MD funds are designed to outperform and smooth out the ride. Vice President, Craig Maddock details how we’ve done.

Peace, order and good dividends: Bank stocks offer a calming touch

As an industry, Canadian banks have shown amazing resilience through volatile markets.

Investment Podcast: The way Walter Scott & Partners Ltd. invests

Biting into Apple’s new iPhones and why we’re still underweight

Investors and enthusiasts alike watched closely as Apple unveiled its latest iPhones. MD Financial Management takes a closer look at Apple’s business and future prospects.

Forget the Headlines: Stick to Investing Basics

Every day there’s some hot new topic that’s driving headlines. That’s why it’s so important not to get distracted by the noise. Remember: good investments aren’t tied to the daily news cycle.

Are We Ready For Consumer Robots?

Is robotics the next big trend? Large electronics companies may start experimenting with robotics product development. However, they will not transform into robotics companies; at least, not yet.

Samsung: It’s About Big Profits, Not Big News

Samsung produces more smartphones than any other company, including one model last year that spontaneously caught fire. But even a defective product didn’t erode our in Samsung’s long-term performance

Getting paid for patience (not patients)

Private asset classes make patience attractive for investors who can put a portion of their money in illiquid or partially-liquid investments and leave it alone for years.

Investing in Materials Means Navigating a World of Cyclical Price Takers

The materials sector is often overlooked, but its cyclical nature means materials producers can do quite well during an economic upswing. Materials companies are generally capital intensive:...

I Love the Sport, But Won’t Risk a Mulligan

I don’t call myself a golfer, although I do play a few times a year: I enjoy the time outdoors; like to walk rather than drive a cart; and appreciate the good company. I also love that you don’t...

This Car is Cool, But Don’t Let Go of the Wheel Just Yet

It’s “Teslas for everyone,” as the first value-priced Model 3 cars begin to roll off the Fremont, California production line. Like the celebrity-endorsed luxury Model S and Model X, this...

Active and Index Investing: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

We are experiencing the second longest bull market in U.S. history. Since bottoming out in March 2009, the S&P 500 has risen to all-time highs, fueled by low interest rates and investors chasing...

Powering Up Your Portfolio With Energy

The size, dynamism and economic centrality of the energy sector, especially in Canada, mean it shouldn’t be ignored by most investors. Energy can play a big role in powering portfolio...

Canada’s Big Short? Not Likely.

By Craig Maddock, CFA, MBA, CFP Vice President Investment Management Last week I attended the Annual Forecast Dinner of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society Ottawa, together with several...