What If My Leveraged Investment Tanks? How to Build a Wealth Reservoir That Survives Volatility

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What happens when an investment made with leverage—whether through OPM, a HELOC, or a whole life policy—suddenly goes bad?

Canadian business owners and families often worry about using leverage to build wealth, especially when markets turn or a deal underperforms. It’s easy to feel uneasy when the value of an investment dips, your home equity stalls, or you’re unsure how a leveraged move might affect your long-term financial security. This episode unpacks the emotional and financial realities behind these decisions, showing how to think clearly about risk, liquidity, and diversification—without letting fear shut down your wealth-building strategy.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why the type of asset you leverage matters—and how different reservoirs (cash, home equity, whole life policies) behave when markets fall.
• How to structure your wealth reservoir so a single failed investment can’t collapse your system.
• The mindset and mechanics behind maintaining liquidity, staying diversified, and making confident investment decisions even in volatile times.

Press play to learn how to build a resilient wealth reservoir that keeps your financial system secure—no matter what your next investment does.

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• …taking a salary with a goal of stuffing RRSPs;
• …investing inside your corporation without a passive income tax minimization strategy;
• …letting a large sum of liquid assets sit in low interest earning savings accounts;
• …investing corporate dollars into GICs, dividend stocks/funds, or other investments attracting corporate passive income taxes at greater than 50%; or,
• …wondering whether your current corporate wealth management strategy is optimal for your specific situation.

Building long-term wealth in Canada starts with a clear Canadian wealth plan anchored in a strong wealth reservoir and smart investment strategies that balance growth with solid risk management. By integrating tools like a whole life policy, RRSP optimization, and tax-efficient investing, Canadian business owners can create an opportunity fund th

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Canadian Wealth Secrets is an informative podcast that digs into the intricacies of building a robust portfolio, maximizing dividend returns, the nuances of real estate investment, and the complexities of business finance, while offering expert advice on wealth management, navigating capital gains tax, and understanding the role of financial institutions in personal finance.