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$300K in 7 Years: A Story of Investment Loan Strategy and Discipline

May 06, 2025

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Intro: Using an investment loan as a launchpad, Emily and James turned consistent strategy into real wealth. They didn’t come from money, and they weren’t earning six figures. But with the help of Ai Financial, they took out a $100,000 investment loan and combined it with disciplined monthly contributions — quietly growing over $300,000 in just 7 years.

Staying Calm Through Market Turbulence

From 2018 to 2025, Emily and James navigated some of the most volatile market periods in recent history:

  • In 2020, COVID triggered four stock market circuit breakers in the U.S.
  • In 2022, markets saw the worst correction in nearly five decades.
  • In April 2025, a single day saw a record-breaking 2,200-point drop.

Despite these challenges, Emily and James stayed the course — not because they predicted the market, but because they had a process and professional guidance.

The Turning Point — Putting Idle Cash to Work

In 2018, Emily approached Ai Financial with a concern:

“We make decent income, but our money just sits there. The more we save, the more anxious we feel.”

An AiF advisor analyzed their situation and recommended their first structured step: use registered accounts like the Spousal RRSP to reduce taxes and grow wealth systematically.

  • Initial investment (2018): $9,288
  • Value in 2025: $20,169
  • Return: 117%+

This opened the door to a more comprehensive strategy.

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Scaling Up with an Investment Loan

In August 2018, AiF designed a leverage plan for the couple:

  • $100,000 investment loan split between them
  • Fully allocated to principal-protected segregated funds

Results by April 2025:

  • Portfolio value: $215,018
  • Loan interest paid: $35,329
  • Net profit: $79,689
  • ROI from leverage: 226%

The investment loan wasn’t a risk — it was a calculated strategy, guided by advisors who continually adjusted allocations and monitored risk.

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Building Quietly with Monthly Contributions

At the same time, Emily and James began automated monthly contributions via PAD (Pre-Authorized Debit), customized to their income and life plans.

By 2025:

  • James’s account value: $146,740
  • Emily’s account value: $153,717

These seemingly small monthly actions added up to over $300,000 — driven by long-term planning and execution.

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Wealth Isn’t Built by Luck, It’s Built by Strategy

Emily and James didn’t guess the market. They didn’t chase hot stocks. They followed a structured plan, executed with professional guidance.

Their journey shows how an investment loan, paired with consistency and expertise, can create life-changing results.

Ready to Start Your Own Wealth Journey?

📩 Talk to an AiF advisor today and explore how investment loans and disciplined contributions can help you build your future.

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