Good Investing with Tim Nash

 If you're a recent grad - congratulations, and welcome to the beginning of adulthood! In this Summer of Good episode, Tim gives new graduates advice on how to get started on their sustainable investment journey and what small things they can do in order to make a big financial difference in their future - all while staying aligned with their values. 

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Join Tim from Good Investing as he breaks down the latest market trends, key economic indicators, and sustainable investing insights. Between oil prices, the looming war in the Middle East and overall antics from Donald Trump, Tim is here to reassure you with the usual mantra: stay calm and rebalance, because the headlines are telling a scarier story than the numbers. 

This episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/47lHo1wwj6s

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One of the first decisions you make when starting your sustainable investment journey is: are you going to do this on your own or with a full service financial advisor? Tim Nash, sustainable finance expert, shows you through his own process when meeting with new clients to figure out which path is best for you. 

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If you're investing in an ethical fund, either through your bank or a credit union, this is a sign to switch. Tim Nash, sustainable investing expert, shows what these funds look like under the hood - from funding fossil fuels to the prison industrial complex, you'll understand why Tim has a beef with ethical funds. 

Links mentioned: 

https://www.neiinvestments.com/funds/NEI-Select-Balanced-RS-A.html 

https://global.morningstar.com/en-ca 

https://www.asyousow.org/invest-your-values 

https://investigate.afsc.org/ 

Ready to get out of your mutual funds and invest...

Usually clients come to Good Investing to make their portfolios more sustainable... what they don't usually suspect is how much money we end up saving them. Tim Nash, sustainable financial planner, shares a story of two clients who saved over $1.3M CAD by switching out of their ethical funds - an easy step that you can implement in your own investing journey. 

Ready to get out of your mutual funds and invest ethically, while saving tons of money? Book a free consultation with Tim: https://www.goodinvesting.com/ 

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What's the point of investing when the world is on fire? What the heck is an M.E.R.? And what's the best strategy to earn returns and save the planet? Tim Nash of Good Investing answers your top burning questions in this FAQ focused video. 

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a children's book classic - but did you know it can also work as a great allegory for the past, present and future of our economy? Tim Nash, inspired by his daughter JJ's favourite book, explores the progress of the modern economy and how it has become, much like the caterpillar's snacking habit, out of control. However, every caterpillar must become a butterfly - and so, Tim shares how he sees the inevitable emergence of a new economic model. 

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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has been all over the news, but the sustainable finance community hasn’t been too impressed by his decisions so far. Join Tim Nash as he proposes Mark Carney’s secret plan for a sustainable future in Canada - and why he might not be a wolf in sheep’s clothing after all. 

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Becoming an ethical and sustainable investor can actually be very simple. Join Tim Nash, certified financial planner, as he shows you the easiest way to create a sustainable investment portfolio without sacrificing market returns. 

You may know already that all-in-one ETFs are a great way to get started in investing, but Tim will guide you through options that Do Less Evil, meaning, do not contain the big companies that don’t align with your values. Don’t let time pass you by, start your sustainable investing journey today. This time he looks at the ETFs XEQT vs GEQT...

The investment world can feel overwhelming and even scary - but securing a financial future for yourself can be as easy as pie. Take ten minutes out of your day and open yourself up to the world of sustainable investing. 

Join Tim, certified financial planner and your guide to sustainable investing, as he talks all things pie. Using the pie as an allegory, he chats through the difference between stocks, bonds, and how to make your pie as organic, free of unethical stocks, as possible. Once you’ve secured your pie, Tim explains your more direct sustainable and...

Feeling stuck or totally lost in building a secure financial future? Join Tim, certified financial planner and your guide to sustainable investing, as he maps out your financial journey, beginning to end, to get you closer to your goal of financial fulfillment. You can follow Tim’s journey with one easy analogy: you are growing a garden. 

From choosing your plot and soil, planting your first seeds, to picking the right tools - Tim outlines every step of building a sustainable future for yourself, as well as the world around you. The ultimate goal is to have the...

Join Tim Nash in an insightful conversation with Carter Shieck, volunteer board member of the Ottawa Renewable Energy Cooperative (OREC). Carter shares the cooperative's mission to bring important solar energy projects to Ontario, how it operates as a for-profit entity, and how it benefits the investor. Carter also emphasizes the importance of grassroots investment in renewable energy and offers a personal look into his own investment strategy, advocating for ethical and impactful financial decisions. 

You can learn more about OREC here: https://www.orec.ca/

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It’s a special holiday edition of the Good Investing Show! The winter countdown is on, and you might still have a few folks on your gift list to shop for. Why not gift your loved ones an impact investment? 

Tim Nash is joined by Jo Reynolds of Catalyst Community Finance to share their holiday gift guide, where your investment can be part of real change - from supporting an Indigenous sustainable coffee business to helping communities flourish with affordable housing. 

The Gift Guide includes: 

Supportive Housing

Services and Housi...

Community solar projects are sprouting up all over the country! How do investors get involved? Climate-conscious investors are looking for opportunities to earn a profit and have a positive impact. Some of the best blends of impact and return are in community solar projects. So how do we find these projects?

Join Good Investing’s Tim Nash as he brings together an amazing solar energy panel of sustainability leaders who are shaping the future of community energy.

Our Community Solar Panel includes:

Bernard Tan is a co-founder and the CEO of RE Royalties (RE...

So you need to break up with your financial advisor. There could be many reasons: their fees are too high. They aren’t listening to you and your needs - and dismiss your values, including sustainability and ethical considerations. Or maybe they keep telling you that ethical investing means worse returns (it doesn’t!).

In this episode, Tim sits down with Darryl Brown, Portfolio Manager at Genus Capital Management, to walk you through exactly how to leave an advisor who isn’t serving you — and how to transition smoothly to one who respects your values and your...

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Community solar projects are sprouting up across the country — creating new opportunities for investors to earn returns while driving positive impact. But how do we find and fund these projects responsibly?

Join us for a live panel conversation with sustainability leaders who are shaping the future of community solar energy — followed by a mocktail reception where you’ll have the cha...

Join Tim for a new chat with Julia Grady, Executive Director of 10C Shared Space, a coworking space in Guelph, Ontario that does so much more. While Julia shares the incredible journey of 10C, from a small rented space to a community-owned landmark, Tim and Julia discuss the importance of community wealth - where a space goes beyond the financial and creates real tangible community power. They also delve into the innovative model of the Impact Guarantee and the potential for a collaborative social finance ecosystem in Canada. 

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Join Tim for a lively and insightful conversation with Calvin Trottier-Chi and Sonia Vinogradova from the Greenback Revolution initiative. After working on the Green Transition Scoreboard together discussed on this show last spring, the three discuss the true power of the retail investor to create change, whether it’s the Gamestop short squeeze or community bonds. The three also discuss the delicate balance of creating projects that generate attention versus those that could create more systemic sustainable growth - and actionable steps for you to take control of your finances. 

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Join Tim for a lively and insightful conversation with his cousin Michael Sambasivam, senior analyst at Investors for Paris Compliance and a real expert in climate finance. This episode dives into Canada’s climate finance scene with candid talk about green policies in Canada -  the good, the challenging, and the surprising. From discussions on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to a pretty wild story about a certain controversial Canadian news organization, listen to these two completely and proudly nerd it out for climate finance. 

You can learn more about Investors for Paris Compliance: https://www.investorsforparis.com...

What’s the real path forward on climate action? Tim Nash explains why “green growth”—not taxes or bans—is the only pragmatic choice for tackling climate change in today’s political climate. This episode dives into the history, definitions, and surprising economics of green growth, from the legacy of “Limits to Growth” to $20 trillion in global green investment. Learn why public support makes “carrots” the way to decarbonize and discover what Canada, the EU, and leading investors are doing now. Plus, Tim shares ideas for building parallel green economies, empowering local and Indigenous communities, and investing where values meet impact. Subscri...

Join Tim in our final video in our Summer of Good series, featuring Suzanne Faiza, Knowledge Lead at Tapestry Community Capital, to discuss the pivotal role of community bonds in sustainable finance and how Tapestry supports organizations considering using them. They dive into Tapestry's four-step process that helps organizations with planning, structuring, raising, and managing community bonds. Susanne and Tim also discuss Tapestry’s new Weave Community Bond Fund aimed at attracting institutional investors and the broader mission to bring community finance mainstream. 

You can learn more about Tapestry here: https://tapestrycapital.ca/

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Join Tim in this episode as he sits down with Indwell, who have provided affordable housing across Ontario since 1974, with Nick Van Der Velde, Finance Manager, and Michael Brathwaite, Senior Associate of Impact Investing. They discuss Indwell's innovative approach to providing affordable and supportive housing in communities across Ontario. Learn about their humble beginnings, their growth to over 1300 units, and the successful launch of their successful community bond campaigns - including their upcoming $20 million bond initiative! 

You can learn more about Indwell and their upcoming initiatives here: https://indwell.ca

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Join Tim as he sits down with Faiz Abhuani, founder and director of Brique par Brique, an organization committed to solving affordable housing issues in Quebec. Faiz discusses the inception of the organization, their focus on community-driven solutions, and the innovative use of community bonds. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on addressing housing affordability and building strong communities - bri(que) by bri(que).

You can learn more about Brique par Brique at: https://www.briqueparbrique.com/en/home
Bond details here: https://www.briqueparbrique.com/en/invest

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Welcome back to the Summer of Good series! In this episode we welcome the co-founders of Goparity: Emily Mercy (Managing Director), Blake Bunting (Director of Business Development, and Dealing Representative) and Elliot Warner (Director of Tech, Strategy, and Finance). From their journey from university friends to founders to the impact of their community-driven projects, this interview will highlight the importance of democratizing access to sustainable finance. 

New Goparity signups can use this link to get the voucher: https://app.goparity.ca/signup/voucher/GOODINVESTING 

People with existing accounts can redeem the GOODINVESTING voucher on their da...

Welcome back to the Summer of Good series! In this episode we welcome Tonya Surman (CEO) and Kyle Shantz (Managing Director) from the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) to discuss the transformative power of community bonds. Tonya and Kyle share the story of how CSI’s beginnings as the first co-working space in Canada expanded to reinventing the social innovation space, successfully buying their buildings through community bonds. They highlight how the community bond model has evolved and expanded to help nonprofits and social enterprises access much-needed capital - and what needs to still be done. 

You can...

Welcome to the Summer of Good series! This series highlights the great organizations that are making our world a better place through sustainable finance. In our debut episode, Tim chats with Solène Hanquier, Head of Responsible Investments with National Bank Investments. 

Solène shares her journey into the world of sustainable finance and the role of National Bank Investments in responsible investing across Quebec and Canada at large. From ESG integration, the creation of sustainable funds, to the need for education in sustainable finance, this discussion is sure to help you learn how to make informed, sus...

Join Tim Nash, founder of Good Investing, for an eye-opening update on the unstoppable momentum of the green economy. In this powerful presentation, Tim unveils the latest edition of the Green Transition Scoreboard™, a groundbreaking project he launched with the late visionary Hazel Henderson back in 2009. Since then, the Scoreboard has tracked trillions of dollars flowing into renewable energy, clean transportation, and sustainable infrastructure. 

At a time when the world is hungry for real solutions and hopeful news, Tim brings fresh insights into the progress that’s driving a greener, more sustainable future. 

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Despite all the anti-ESG talk, the transition to a green economy is already underway. We know that investments in renewable energy, water infrastructure, and public transportation will deliver long-term returns, but they require significant upfront financing. Fortunately, the green bond market is thriving! We'll be joined by green bond experts to guide us through the growing green bond ecosystem and explore Canada’s most popular green bond ETF. 

Mentioned links: 

https://www.climatebonds.net/ 
https://tapestrycapital.ca/ 

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With all the chaos in the U.S. and growing ethical concerns around tech giants, now might be the time to re-evaluate your investments. Tesla has long been a popular stock, especially in the green investing space, making it a major holding in many portfolios and sustainable ETFs. But is it still the right fit for your values? 

In this webinar, Tim breaks down: 

✅ What are the top Tesla red flags? And how do I look up these issues pertaining to other companies? 
✅ Do you unknowingly own Tesla stocks through an ETF? 
✅ Which ETFs could...

Join Tim from Good Investing as he breaks down the latest market trends, key economic indicators, and sustainable investing insights for Thursday, April 3, the day after Trump's tariffs announcement on "Liberation Day". 

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Are you frustrated with your current investment advisor? You're not alone! Many investors switch advisors due to high fees, poor service, or a lack of alignment with their personal values. But how do you make the move smoothly? 

Join host Tim Nash and special guest Darryl Brown, Portfolio Manager and Head of Eastern Canada at Genus Capital Management, as they break down the process of transitioning to a new advisor. Before diving in, we kick off with a discussion on Canada’s new tariffs and what they could mean for your investments.

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We already know that climate change will bring about massive shifts globally. Have you considered how this will affect your personal finances? As our planet shifts, your wallet might feel the ripple effects in ways you never imagined! Join Tim Nash from Good Investing as he shares his sustainable investment journey framework, focusing on financial fulfillment rather than just financial independence. This episode also includes practical tips on maintaining a balanced portfolio, setting up automatic contributions, and exploring impact investments. Stay tuned to the end for special guest Adam Lynes-Ford from My Climate Plan for how their partnership can...

For this impact investment of the month, we’re looking at a practical solution for sustainable housing,

Build Smartr is transforming the way buildings are constructed by introducing prefabricated, net-zero recycled steel-framed panels that cut construction costs by 20% and emissions by approximately 30%. 

This video discusses the process of building non-combustible, affordable, and sustainable communities and how we can redefine the future of construction.

Learn more about the project here: https://goparity.ca/project/build-smartr-9

If you've never signed up for Goparity, use this link to get a $50 voucher: http://app.goparity.ca...

Money isn't a straightforward topic - it comes with taboo, pressure, and all of the lessons and traumas you grew up with. How do you break free of all that and start controlling your money instead of letting it control you? In 2025, I'm calling for courage with your money. Joining Tim is special guest Jessica Moorhouse, accredited financial counsellor and host of the popular More Money Podcast. We chat about the individual and collective traumas of your money and how to work through it with courage. 

Read Jessica's new book: https://jessicamoorhouse.com/book 

And li...

For this impact investment of the month, we’re looking at the oldest green fund in the world! 

When it launched in 1991, the AGF Global Sustainable Growth Equity Fund was known as the Acuity Clean Environment Equity Fund.

Today, it is managed by Martin Grosskompf, VP and portfolio manager at AGF Investments. 

This is a continuation of our last episode, in which Martin and I discussed some of the bigger issues surrounding the green economy. 

This episode discusses how he manages his fund and what’s inside.

The views express...

The election results are in. But what does this mean for the green economy?

We'll unpack the latest developments as the USA and other countries around the world meet in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29).

Joining Tim is special guest Martin Grosskopf, VP and portfolio manager at AGF Investments. Martin manages the AGF Global Sustainable Growth Equity Fund, our impact investment of the month.

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IMPACT INVESTMENT OF THE MONTH

The Afro-Caribbean Business Network (ACBN) is acquiring a "Just Like Family" franchise to provide localized, community-driven home care services for Toronto's aging population.

Support their work here: https://www.goparity.ca/project/just-like-family-7

New to Goparity? Use this link to redeem your free $50 voucher:  https://app.goparity.ca/signup/voucher/ACBN

Already on Goparity? Use voucher code ACBN on your Goparity dashboard to redeem your free $50 voucher.

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There are lots of reasons to be angry at Canadian banks. They are complicit in everything, from climate change to war crimes. Is anyone in Canada really happy with their bank?

Lucky for us, there's a choice. Canada is blessed with a great cooperative banking system with our credit unions!

Use Coupon Code FIREBANK for a 25% discount to Tim's Classroom: https://classroom.goodinvesting.com/checkout/good-investor

Links:
https://www.bankingonclimatechaos.org/
https://investigate.afsc.org/company/elbit-systems
https://projectesg.info/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w36MeABdMLs
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My name is Tim Nash, and I’m the founder of Good Investing. 

Over the last 15 years, I’ve helped thousands of people just like you build a new relationship with money and take practical steps to align it with their values. 

 Listen, managing your finances can feel icky, with lots of negative emotions like guilt and shame. But it doesn’t have to! 

There’s a whole amazing world of social finance and cooperative banking that puts people and planet above profit and I can’t wait to show you how to ditch your ban...