In this episode, we sit down with Philip Peterson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, in his Toronto, Ontario office to cut through the market noise and uncover what really matters for investors heading into fall 2025.

Philip walks us through Bloomberg screens and a seasonality heat map, showing why September has historically been the weakest month for the S&P 500 and why that shouldn’t be a reason to panic. Instead, he explains how volatility in September can often present a buying opportunity rather than a selling signal.

You’ll also hear about IG’s tactical positioning for 2025, including:

✔️ Why reducing the noise from politics, elections, and tariff headlines helps investors stay focused on fundamentals

✔️ The case for overweighting Canada and gold given their strong commodity exposure

✔️ How to keep your portfolio anchored in long-term fundamentals that drive markets forward Whether you’re a business owner, retiree, or investor navigating today’s headlines, this episode is packed with timely insights to help you make sense of market trends and position your wealth strategy for success.

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