ETF Investing Fireside Chat with Som Seif

We were honoured to have Som Seif take part in the second edition of the #SmartInvesting Fireside Chat. Som Seif is the founder and CEO of Purpose Investments Inc. which he formed following the sale of Claymore to BlackRock Inc. In March 2012. Mr. Seif started Claymore in Canada in January 2005 and was the former President and CEO leading the implementation of the company's business development and corporate strategies. Over the seven years of its operation, Claymore organically grew to $8 billion in assets and established itself as a Canadian leader in bringing intelligent, low cost exchange-traded funds to investors through its family of thirty-four exchange-traded funds across broad asset classes. In 2011, Som was recognized for his vision and leadership by Caldwell Partners International with the Top 40 Under 40 award. What is Smart Investing? Smart Investing (#SmartInvesting) is a peer group for Investors. Our group features presentations, panel discussions, and activities aimed at challenging each one of us to become a better Investor, which will then have a tremendous impact on our personal and professional success. New to Wealthsimple? Wealthsimple is Canada's fastest growing online investment manager. Our mission is to make smart investing easy for everyone. We help you build a globally diversified ETF portfolio and include on-demand financial advisory services, all for one of the lowest fees in Canada - just 0.35 to 0.5%. Learn more at https://www.wealthsimple.com

Comments

1. I still don't buy his "blended" active approach. Despite a few good years I doubt his method will beat a super low MER broad index ETF in the long run. This was a lengthy sales pitch with plenty of back patting.
2. Ok
3. Nice presentation. No regrets but what about the funds that were not golden. Key learning from that?