DIY Wealth Canada Podcast

Bob Lai and Nelson Smith
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Join hosts Bob Lai and Nelson Smith as they talk about wealth creation strategies, investing tips, and much, much more, all from a fiercely independent (and Canadian!) perspective.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep 21 - Failed Early Retirement

    This week's episode is one y'all won't want to miss. We turn things around a little bit with Bob interviewing Nelson. About what exactly? About how Nelson has officially failed at early retirement. He has a real job again. Nelson talks about everything that went into the decision, talking about the hardest parts of his early retirement, how it wasn't really what he expected, and the reasons why he embraced work instead of the many other hobbies he could've picked up.

    42 min

  2. FEB 9

    Ep 20 - You Ask, We Answer

    This week on the pod Bob and Nelson reach into the mailbag and answer your questions. We cover such things as whether Telus can maintain that generous dividend, how to invest cash you might need 12 months from now, and we tackle the question that we both get the most, by far. Leave a comment to ask a question we'll use for our next Ask Us Anything episode.

    48 min

  3. FEB 2

    Ep 19 - Worst Financial Advice

    Both Bob and Nelson are lucky that we've gotten a lot of good financial advice from trusted people right when it was needed most. But we've also gotten a fair bit of advice that's downright terrible. This week's episode talks about the worst of the worst as we go over some of the most damaging advice we've ever been given. The most interesting part is that one man's bad financial advice is often helpful for others...

    37 min

  4. JAN 26

    Ep 18 - Home Country Bias

    "You can't have the majority of your portfolio in Canadian stocks. Don't you know that Canada is only 3% of the world's market?!?!?" This week on the pod Bob and Nelson tackle this question from a more contrarian perspective. We argue that the TSX is actually much more diversified than it first appears, and that some of the advantages to concentrating in one country outweigh some of the disadvantages. Agree with us? Think we're crazy? Let us know on the Twitter. Find Bob here, and Nelson is here.

    52 min

  5. JAN 19

    Ep 17 - Is The 60/40 Portfolio Dead?

    This week on the pod Bob and Nelson discuss the death of the 60/40 portfolio, and how so many investors just don't hold bonds altogether. Is this a smart strategy, or are investors who move into 100% equity portfolios taking on too much risk? As always, you can get more Bob in your life by visiting Tawcan, and Nelson can be found at Canadian Dividend Investing.

    45 min

  6. JAN 12

    Ep 16 - Social Media & Investing

    This week on the pod Bob and Nelson dive into what is always a fascinating topic, just how useful is social media for investors? We go over the numerous pros and almost as many cons and end up at a conclusion that might surprise some of you. Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you never miss another episode. As well, check out Nelson's post about the pitfalls of social media here. Bob was traveling when we recorded this one, so forgive any poor audio quality.

    47 min

  7. JAN 5

    Ep 15 - Managing Your Risk

    They say defense wins championships in most sports, and we believe the same is true in investing. Those who worry about the downside ensure they live to see another day, and investing is all about survival. This week on the pod Bob and Nelson discuss risk management by pointing out the various things that mostly new investors are doing to try and maximize returns, get rich in a hurry, or to maximize their dividends. Playing defense isn't nearly as sexy as going for the gusto, but it's an important tool for any investor. As always you can find more Nelson at Canadian Dividend Investing, and Bob's finance-related thoughts live at Tawcan. Bob was traveling when we recorded this one, so we apologize for his end of the recording being a little lower quality.

    47 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Ep 14 - Our Top 5 Holdings

    This is the one y'all have been waiting for. One of the most common questions we get are about our top portfolio holdings. Readers and listeners want to know what we own and why we own it. This week we pull back the curtain and discuss our top holdings, including detailed analysis on why we've chosen these names. Don't miss this one and while you're here, hit that subscribe button so you don't miss another episode.

    48 min
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Join hosts Bob Lai and Nelson Smith as they talk about wealth creation strategies, investing tips, and much, much more, all from a fiercely independent (and Canadian!) perspective.

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  • Creator
    Bob Lai and Nelson Smith
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bob Lai and Nelson Smith
  • Show Website
    DIY Wealth Canada Podcast

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