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@blossombriefs • 4d Canada has lost a total of 110,000 jobs over the past two months, including 68,000 in September.

Canada's unemployment rate also jumped to 6.5%.

Not the be a bummer but Canada has gotten the worse of the trade war since it started.

Something needs to give. 34 reactions • 125 comments

@blossombriefs • 2d Harder than a ultra yielder :)this morning my wife daughter and I all finished our 8km race in the Victoria weekend event in under 1 hour. we all are happy. her bf doing the full marathon.

crazy 17500 registrations... a record for the event.150 reactions • 41 comments

@blossombriefs • 5d Time is Our Most Valuable Asset Doing my run this morning on the beach in Cancun, hits differently than the treadmill. Enjoy your day regardless of what the market does, as it’s not in your control. Instead buy as often, as much, and as early as possible so that you get to choose how you spend your time. 109 reactions • 44 comments

@blossombriefs • 4d My thoughts on AI-generated posts and contentNormally, I don’t write these kinds of posts. Only because they’re a time-waster and start long arguments in the comment section that make my thumbs sore.

But since I’ve been sitting here for at least 15 minutes scrolling through the feed and seeing a bunch of posts on AI as a result of the new “AI detection” feature, I’d like to sacrifice my thumbs one more time.

First, I’d like to thank the Blossom team for how quickly they addressed the massive amount of concerns in the last update. Especially AI.

I know there are many more features coming, and I’m excited to see them.

So I just wanted to give their persistence some props before saying anything else because this isn’t a post about the Blossom platform, but about using AI to write and make content in general.

But to start: I’m against AI content in almost every single way when it comes to social media in particular.

I don’t believe there’s such a thing as “AI assistance” in writing, and when I find out someone is using AI in a post, it does make me feel a different way towards the content.

To explain why, my book took me a year to write, and the average long-form Blossom post I make takes me an hour or two. My analyses usually take a few days.

And this isn’t me saying “oh look at me guys I’m so cool” because I spend 2 hours writing a post. Nor is it trying to convince you that spending a lot of time with something means it’s ultimately better. (Which isn’t true.)

But I say that because I’m always being intentional with everything I post. And with AI, intentions can still exist, but it’s not the same.

I try to challenge myself by spending real time with the content and ideas I share with you all… it makes me value my content that much more.

If I post something, I love being able to say that I spent real time thinking about and making the best effort I can, to understand, learn, and share a thought or concept.

And most importantly, you can know that a human wrote it.

Someone with a name and personality that you could meet, drink a Molson with, and talk around a campfire with on the lake at a Muskoka Airbnb.

(@nettspend is a great example of this.)

What I write is all me. If you talk to me, I could explain and share with you what I wrote, exactly how I wrote it, since every word I wrote, I thought about writing it.

I understand people who don’t feel comfortable writing.

But writing is only one way to communicate. Post a Bloom if you’re comfortable, or dare I say, write what you want to write even if you’re uncomfortable.

Who cares if it has grammar errors? Who cares if it’s not the best thing ever?

I learned how to ride my bike at 9 years old. Sad, I know. But I still learned how to ride a bike. It just took time.

Having a machine write for you, then acting like you wrote it, while trying to downplay the degree you used it, just doesn’t sit right with me.

Undisclosed AI use is dishonest because it insults the reader, who can see the 12,000 em dashes, or the robotic-style phrasing, or 100 emojis per line.

Again, I’m not here to insult. I’m always open to new perspectives and I hope you all share yours in the comments.

But these ideas of “I only use AI to help me think things through” or “I have it write something out and then I edit it with my own words” both make little sense to me.

It seems like an excuse to put in less effort for gain. Whether that’s engagement, or trying to make money in some form or fashion.

It’s scary too, because as AI gets smarter and better at writing, it’ll be able to mimic styles to the point where it’ll be less detectable knowing it’s AI.

And by then, the only way to know if it’s AI, depends on whether the creator decides to be honest and tell you and me.

Which I don’t think is going to happen. And that’s also why I liked the new AI detection feature because it’s a step towards transparency.

In my book, I wrote a section about AI covering how relying on it can literally make you dumber.

I talked about how (for stock research and other analytic work) you’re missing the crucial “aha” moment that occurs when your brain pieces things together.

I understand being well-intentioned when using AI to help you write. I really do.

But I don’t enjoy scrolling through a feed and knowing not one person is sharing or trying to provide a unique perspective. Or trying to share their thoughts in their own words.

You’re missing out on making real skills, and you’re unintentionally making yourself dumber by the day by overrelying on AI.

To each their own. But LinkedIn already holds the crown for being AI slop central. And I’d prefer not to have Blossom hold it too.

That’s pretty much it.

Happy investing, folks.66 reactions • 66 comments

@blossombriefs • 2d Thankful Happy Thanksgiving to my Blossom family. It is with you that I grow wealth, knowledge and friendship. I never in a million years would have believed you if you would have told me I’d be living the life I am today 30 years ago. My biggest achievement has been having the ability to spend my time where and with who I cherish the most. My investments have given me this opportunity. Achieving financial freedom requires a plan, conviction, and courage to see the plan through even when you lose faith. Prioritize the share buy before the fancy lattes and new car. One day your portfolio will buy you everything and more. 102 reactions • 39 comments

@blossombriefs • 4d 🚀$1.01M Portfolio Update - Up $40k in SeptemberNet portfolio value increased about 4% in September, surpassing $1 million for the first time. Year-to-date performance stood at 3%, underperforming the S&P 500. While this is concerning at first glance, I believe this portfolio has a reasonable chance of catching up over time, given the superior quality of its underlying businesses compared with the average company in the index.

🎢 I have no control over short-term stock price movements, but what I can control is ensuring that every dollar I invest buys the greatest possible amount of per-share earnings and future growth potential. Despite the recent underperformance, the portfolio remains ahead of the S&P 500 by approximately 10 percentage points in cumulative total return since inception in 2023. (For context, I only began tracking my porfolio performance since February 10, 2023)

Looking back, the main reason for the underperformance in the past year has been my lack of exposure to the semiconductor and AI hardware industries, which have experienced a tremendous boom since the beginning of 2026. However, I remain cautious about the unpredictable nature of the semiconductor market and consider it outside my circle of competence due to my lack of professional experience in the industry.

💸I believe many high flying semiconductor stocks have already priced in substantial future growth from AI development and elevated hardware prices. It is unclear whether the current rate of growth is sustainable as companies continue to aggressively ramp up production to meet demand. Although AI infrastructure investment is unlikely to slow significantly anytime soon, there will eventually come a point when AI hardware sales decelerate or even decline as supply catches up with demand.

It will be very difficult if not impossible to predict exactly when this inflection point will occur, making market timing very risky. The semiconductor related stock is now account for about 18% in the S&P 500 index. If I had held the index in my portfolio, this concentration would make me uncomfortable and start looking for ways to reduce my exposure.

Even without direct exposure to AI hardware stocks, I still expect this portfolio to benefit significantly from the AI buildout without taking on excessive risks. This is achieved by having concentrated investments in wide-moat hyperscalers (Amazon, Google and Meta) and Brookfield, which is helping finance and develop the infrastructure needed such as power generation and data centers.

Ultimately, my investment strategy remains unchanged. Rather than chasing whichever sector has performed best recently, I will continue to focus on acquiring high-quality businesses at attractive valuations.

📊 Here is a detailed breakdown of my portfolio:
TFSA: $197 ,691 -> $200 ,949
RRSP: $186 ,727 -> $192 ,824
Taxable: $588 ,044 -> $619 ,350
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Total: $972 ,462 -> $1 ,013,123 (excluding margin and options)

Smith Maneuver Portfolio: $116 ,004 -> $116 ,479.02
HELOC balance: -$95 ,410.99 -> -$95 ,763.13

You can find my full portfolio update using the link below, which includes additional information you may find interesting:
- Updated DCF valuation based on latest earnings: $ADBE
- My detailed Smith Maneuver Portfolio Holdings
- All stock & option trades I made in the past month
Here is the link to the full update in the pinned comment 👇75 reactions • 42 comments

@blossombriefs • 1d Happy Thanksgiving 🇨🇦🍂Good morning, a very happy Monday and happy Thanksgiving to all of the Canadian @blossom community 🇨🇦

I’m definitely thankful for relocating to this incredible country 21 years ago, for my amazing wife, my beautiful family and awesome friends and colleagues.

I’m also thankful for market opportunities, and took advantage by picking up some more $NBIS $BE and $VRT this morning.

I hope that each and every one of you are able to both appreciate and enjoy the things and people you are thankful for today.

Happy investing 🫶🏽83 reactions • 33 comments

@blossombriefs • 1d He Retired Two Years ago in His 30s with $850K!Tony retired in 2024 in his 30s with a portfolio size of just over $850 ,000. Can Income Investing Fund Early Retirement?! In this interview I talk to him to better understand what it took for him and his wife to walk away from their job in their 30s and live off their investments. We'll see hportfolio built around covered-call ETFs and investment income actually sustain early retirement?

Tony, better known as @onemadtony on YouTube and Blossom, is a Vancouver-area investor who left the workforce in 2024 with approximately $850 ,000 invested. His portfolio has since grown to around $1.23 million, even after withdrawing more than $100 ,000 over roughly two and a half years.

Tony shares his unconventional journey from early trading and dividend investing to covered-call ETFs, income investing, and financial independence in his late 30s. We explore how he structures his portfolio, manages retirement withdrawals, and balances investment income with long-term growth.

In this interview, we discuss:
🟣How Tony's upbringing shaped his relationship with money and investing.
🟣 Why his mother's cancer diagnosis changed his perspective on work, retirement, and time with family.
🟣How he and his wife decided they could afford to leave their jobs.
🟣 His three-part portfolio strategy: living expenses, long-term core holdings, and a more flexible investing account.
🟣 Covered-call ETFs, distributions, and why a high yield doesn't automatically mean a sustainable return.
🟣 His real-life experiment comparing his income portfolio against $XEQT , $VFV , $QQC , and $HYLD under the same withdrawals.
🟣 Retiring with an approximate 5–7% annual withdrawal rate, keeping a cash reserve, and managing risk.
🟣 The psychological appeal of investment income versus selling shares to fund retirement.
🟣 Why understanding the risks of income investing is just as important as understanding its benefits.
🟣 What financial independence has taught Tony about enjoying the journey instead of waiting until you reach your goal.

One of Tony's biggest takeaways is that financial independence isn't just about reaching a portfolio target. It's about having the freedom and flexibility to spend time with loved ones when it matters most.

Tony also offers a thoughtful perspective on the income-investing debate: the strategy that works best on paper isn't necessarily the one that helps you feel comfortable enough to stick with it. But before relying on high-distribution ETFs to fund retirement, it's essential to understand where the distributions come from, the potential trade-offs, and what could go wrong.

🍿Fun Facts: Tony shares how @mr.financial is one of his most favorite Blossomers with his detailed, in-depth videos/posts which create good engagement. 😃 Also similar to @karyungtom , he plays and is a big fan of Magic: The Gathering!

💬 I'd love to hear from you: If you were financially independent today, would you prefer to live off investment distributions or sell a small percentage of your portfolio each year? Why? ... For me personally, I am comfortable enough to sell a small portion of my portfolio, as that way I could have more control over how much money I can withdraw and could potentially lower tax implication based on a more optimized drawdown strategy.
https://youtu.be/GmRSZ-v4BO8110 reactions • 13 comments

@blossombriefs • 3d I dont delete.I dont delete post or comments. Im not always the most..... Rational person to argue. But I do acknowledge when im wrong, and leave it for people to see.

My post on @thejoemoneyshow and trading $XEQT got deleted. Not by me. And maybe not even by Joe.52 reactions • 44 comments

@blossombriefs • 3d While My Income Heavy Lifts My income portfolio works for me :) as I enjoy its fruit.86 reactions • 9 comments

@blossombriefs • 3d 🙏 God Did It! All Glory to Him ❤️🚘
Today, I’m taking a moment to appreciate how far God has brought me. This car means a lot to me because I know the work, patience, and sacrifices that go into building the life you want. It hasn’t always been easy, but I’ve learned to keep going, trust God, and stay focused on my goals.

I’ve also learned that you can’t please everybody. Some people will celebrate your progress, while others will question your decisions. That’s life. At the end of the day, you know what you’ve worked for and what it took to get here. I’m grateful for how far I’ve come, and I pray God continues to give me the wisdom to keep growing. Never forget where you started, and don’t be afraid to appreciate how far you’ve made it. ❤️🙏

All thanks and glory to God for this blessing, and special thanks to $SPCX for last week’s trade with my trading community. I’m grateful for the opportunities, the lessons, and everyone who’s been part of the journey.

📖 ECCLESIASTES 3:12–13

“I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.

And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.”

To me, this verse is a reminder that it’s okay to enjoy what you work hard for. Sometimes we’re so busy chasing the next goal that we forget to appreciate what God has already blessed us with. Not everybody will understand your choices, and that’s okay. I’m just thankful for what God has allowed me to accomplish. All glory belongs to Him. 🙏

🙏 MY PRAYER FOR EVERYONE READING THIS ❤️

Heavenly Father, I pray for everyone reading this post. You know what each person is going through, even the things they don’t share with anybody. You know their worries, their struggles, and the things they’ve been praying for.

Lord, please give them strength when life gets hard, peace when their minds are troubled, and hope when things don’t go as planned. Bless their families, provide for their needs, and open doors of opportunity for them. For those who have been working hard and waiting for their prayers to be answered, please give them the patience to keep going and the faith to trust in You.

Father, guide their steps, protect their homes, and surround them with people who genuinely want to see them do well. Remind them not to give up just because things are taking longer than they expected. Help them appreciate the little blessings along the way and give You thanks through both the good days and the difficult ones.

My prayer is that everyone reading this finds a reason to smile, receives good news, and sees better days ahead. May God bless you and your family, provide for your needs, and give you the strength to keep moving forward.

In Jesus’ mighty name, AMEN! 🙏❤️ 59 reactions • 28 comments

@blossombriefs • 4d HHIS ✅ Just bought another $500 cad for $HHIS .

Tell me yours in the comment? What did you buy this lastday of the trading week.

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@blossombriefs • 3d 💰 100 shares of XEQT — DONE! 📈

🚀 Next target: 100 shares of VFV!78 reactions • 9 comments

@blossombriefs • 4d 🇨🇦📉 CANADA’S JOB MARKET JUST TOOK A HIT!💼 68,000 jobs lost nationwide
📊 Unemployment rises to 6.5%
👥 Youth employment drops by 48,000
🍁 Quebec loses 49,000 jobs

⚠️ These losses wiped out Canada’s employment gains for 2026.

📉 A worrying sign for workers and the Canadian economy.

👇 Is Canada’s job market getting worse?
What do you think?

27 reactions • 40 comments

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