Should long-term investors participate in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)? What about if it is SpaceX? In this Quarter Mile, we touch on the basics of SpaceX's business prior to its IPO, the risks investors may face, how SpaceX may compare to historical IPO data, and how stocks like SpaceX fit in North Road's philosophy.

Retirement planning for most Canadians has traditionally focused on saving through registered plans and managing familiar risks like markets, inflation, health care, longevity, and taxes. However, the rise of online banking and artificial intelligence has fundamentally changed the risk landscape. Cyber fraud is no longer an occasional threat but a permanent tail risk that retirees must now plan for alongside traditional financial concerns.