Xosquex Insights

Real conversations about investment reporting. We share what we've learned from working with Canadian investors who just want clearer answers about their portfolios.

Recent Thinking

Articles, updates, and perspectives from our team

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Analysis

Three Reporting Mistakes We Keep Seeing

The pattern shows up everywhere. Investors get overwhelmed by noise while the signal—what they actually need to know—gets buried on page 23. Here's what usually goes wrong and how to fix it.

February 28, 2025 6 min read
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Market Notes

Canadian Markets in Early 2025

What we're watching and why it might matter for your reports this quarter.

January 15, 2025 4 min read
Updates

New Features Coming in Spring

We're adding custom benchmarking tools based on feedback from clients in Manitoba and Ontario.

March 8, 2025 3 min read
Perspective

When Simple Beats Comprehensive

More detail doesn't always mean better understanding. Sometimes less information delivers more clarity.

February 14, 2025 5 min read
How-To

Reading Between the Lines

A practical guide to spotting what your current reports aren't telling you.

January 29, 2025 7 min read
Caspian Thurlow, Senior Investment Analyst

Caspian Thurlow

Senior Investment Analyst

Making Sense of Performance Data

People often ask me about benchmark comparisons. The truth is, comparing your portfolio to the S&P 500 might not tell you anything useful—especially if your goals and risk tolerance look nothing like that index.

I spent five years working with family offices before joining Xosquex. What struck me most was how often sophisticated investors struggled with basic questions. Not because the data wasn't there—it was—but because nobody explained what mattered for their specific situation.

That's what we're trying to change. Reports should answer questions, not create new ones. When a client reads their quarterly update, they should understand whether they're moving toward their goals or need to adjust course. Everything else is just decoration.