Portfolio Management

Build and Preserve Long-term Financial Security

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy encompasses a global investment approach, mitigating risk, enhancing diversification, and a conservative methodical approach. This allows for wealth growth and preservation. Each client’s portfolio is unique to the client and begins with strategic asset allocation and the right combination of equity, fixed income and for some, alternative investments. Then we asset locate, which means that each client’s accounts will look different, allowing us to invest within the best account type and mitigate taxes. Portfolios are all customized for what’s best for the client.

 

Diversify and Invest Globally

Diversification distributes investment risk across various assets or regions, allowing for potential loss offsetting if one investment underperforms while others excel. Investing across different markets and asset classes enables investors to potentially harness returns from diverse economic growth sources and market cycles. Over time, diversification can stabilize investment returns, diminishing portfolio volatility in contrast to concentrating investments in a single asset class or market.

 

Investment-based Philosophy: Proven Principles

Diversification is key

Manage risk by distributing investments across various assets, minimizing the impact of any one investment's performance on the entire portfolio.

Let markets work for you

Financial markets have historically rewarded long-term investors with positive returns on capital, as both equity and bond markets have consistently outpaced inflation.

Asset allocation

Building your unique portfolio begins with strategic asset allocation and the right combination of equity, fixed income and for some, alternative investments.

Think globally

Expand beyond our domestic market to gain exposure to diverse economies and industries, and effectively manage overall risk.

Focus on what you can control

Ensure you're in the optimal asset allocation, develop a financial plan aligned with your needs and risk appetite and diversify globally to achieve stability during volatile periods.

Rebalance regularly

Rebalancing your portfolio regularly ensures that it maintains the desired risk level and allocation of assets, optimizing its performance over time.

Markets are unpredictable

By maintaining a globally diversified portfolio, investors are well-prepared to capture returns regardless of which market segments outperform in any given year.

Financial planning

Financial planning enables you to set goals, review cash flow projections, mitigate risks, and ensure that our solutions align with your long-term financial success.

Watson Securities
of Aligned Capital Partners

Our Firm at a Glance

350M

assets under management

135

years of combined experience 

1991

Year founded

Allocation to Alternatives by Leading Institutional & Ultra-High Net Worth Investors

60%
Alts

67%
Alts

58%
Alts

Insights Article

Pursuing a Better Investment Experience

By Dimensional Fund Advisors

Markets can be unpredictable, but a more effective investment experience often comes from a disciplined, evidence-based approach. Rather than reacting to short-term noise, long-term success is often driven by staying invested, avoiding the temptation to time the market, and maintaining a well-diversified portfolio.

This article highlights practical principles to help investors navigate uncertainty with greater clarity, including managing emotions, resisting the urge to chase past performance, and focusing on what can be controlled.


At Watson Securities, these principles are central to how we build and manage portfolios aligned with our clients’ long-term goals. If you would like to revisit your investment approach, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

This material was prepared by Dimensional Fund Advisors on behalf your Investment Advisor with Aligned Capital Partners Inc. (“ACPI”). This material is provided solely for general information and should not be considered individual investment advice or construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained herein may not apply to all types of investors. Before acting on this material, please seek professional advice, as appropriate, based on your personal circumstances. All opinions expressed and information provided herein are subject to change without notice. Although this material has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable as at the date of publication, we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. All charts and illustrations in this document are for illustrative purposes only and they are not intended to predict or project investment results. In considering any particular investment, please remember that past performance is no guarantee of future performance. ACPI is a full-service investment dealer and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (“CIPF”) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (“CIRO”). Investment services are provided through ACPI (or) Watson Securities, an approved trade name of ACPI. Only investment-related products and services are offered through ACPI/Watson Securities and covered by the CIPF.