Here are 5 Canadian dividend stocks we recommend holding in your portfolio despite economic uncertainty
One of the key points in our three-part investment advice is to invest mainly in well-established dividend-paying stocks. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting inflation and challenging economy highlight the value… Read More

Looking for Canadian blue-chip stocks that pay high dividends? First, here’s what makes a blue-chip stock in 2024 or any year.
Start by looking for strong companies, a history of dividends and reliable yields when looking for the best blue-chip stocks with high dividends.

The best blue-chips… Read More

Investors like high-paying dividend stocks because they can be a reliable source of income. But, they should avoid the temptation of seeking out stocks with the highest yields—simply because they have above-average yields. Here’s why.
With our Successful Investor approach, we advise investors to look for… Read More

Investors interested in dividends should only buy the highest-yielding Canadian dividend stocks if they meet certain criteria—and don’t have these risk factors
Dividend yield is the percentage you get when you divide a company’s current yearly payment by its share price.
The best of the highest-yielding Canadian… Read More

Are stocks with high dividend yields the most prized finds or bad investments in disguise?
Stocks with a high dividend yield, or high dividend paying stocks, are a key part of a successful portfolio—but at the same time, they can give investors a false sense of… Read More

When comparing penny stocks vs blue chip stocks, only one provides value and consistency. Here’s how to evaluate them and maximize your investment returns.
Penny stocks are generally riskier than other investments, and early success can (paradoxically) lead to big losses. On the other hand, blue… Read More

Characteristics of the best stocks with dividends typically include long dividend track record, along with market prominence
Stock prices rise and fall. However, the best stocks with dividends like to ratchet their dividends upward over time—holding them steady in a bad year, and raising them in… Read More

In choosing dividend investing vs value investing, it’s important to recognize that both can lead to favourable returns
To decide between dividend investing vs value investing, investors must first distinguish between the two. The best dividend stocks respond to tough economic times by doing their best to maintain,… Read More

Identify qualities of the best ETFs, including diversification across top-quality stocks, so you can hold the best funds for your TFSA investing
Your tax-free savings account (TFSA) allows you to earn investment income, including interest, dividends, and capital gains, tax-free. Do you know how to incorporate… Read More

Pat McKeough recently replied to a member of the Inner Circle looking for an ETF that offers protection from down markets. The BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF selects stock holdings based on their beta score. That’s a commonly used, but often misleading, measure of… Read More