Episode 86

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August 18, 2026

The Market is at an All Time High… Now What? (EP 86)

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The Market is at an All Time High... Now What? (EP 86)
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When the stock market reaches a new all-time high, many investors begin asking the same question: "Should I wait before investing?" While the concern is understandable, history tells a very different story than the headlines.

In this episode of Retiring Canada, we explore what nearly 100 years of market history reveals about investing at record highs and why successful retirees focus on disciplined planning instead of trying to predict the next market correction.

You will learn why all-time highs occur more often than most people realize, what historical returns have looked like after markets reached new highs, and why attempting to time the market can be far more damaging than staying invested. We also discuss diversification, valuations, retirement income planning, sequence of returns risk, and how a well-designed retirement portfolio helps investors stay confident through both bull and bear markets.

We also explain why retirement investing should never be driven by yesterday's market headline. Instead, every investment decision should support a long-term retirement plan built around your income needs, tax strategy, and financial goals.

This episode is for Canadian retirees, pre-retirees, and long-term investors who want to better understand how market highs fit inro a disciplined investment strategy and why confidence comes from following a financial plan, not predicting the next correction.

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