Investments
Many investors see asset allocation funds as an easy and profitable way to diversify between stocks, bonds and cash equivalents.
What you get when you buy units of asset allocation funds
Asset allocation funds are mutual funds that can shift their portfolio allocations between stocks, bonds and cash in order to capitalize on perceived investment opportunities in any one of those …read more »
There’s no limit to the types of investment questions Inner Circle members can ask Pat and his team of investment experts. Members often ask for Pat’s advice on Canadian stock market investments they are thinking of buying that we don’t cover in our newsletters. These companies range from large multinational firms to the most speculative penny mines.
Members also frequently …read more »
We think the long-term outlook for China — and Chinese stocks — is bright. That’s because the country’s huge population is generally younger than North Americans, and large numbers of Chinese have the potential to advance from poverty into the middle class.
(One of the best ways for investors to tap into Chinese growth is through low-fee exchange-traded funds. The SPDR …read more »
Toyota Motor Co. (symbol TM on New York) has been the world’s largest carmaker since GM lost that position in 2008. The company is one of the world stock market investments we analyze in our Wall Street Stock Forecaster newsletter.
In its third fiscal quarter, which ended December 31, 2010, Toyota’s earnings fell 33.7%, to $1.1 billion from $1.7 billion a …read more »
Intel Corp. (symbol INTC on Nasdaq), is the world’s largest computer chip maker.
For 2010, the company reported record revenue of $43.6 billion. That’s up 24.2% from $35.1 billion in 2009.
Earnings jumped 76.1%, to a record $11.6 billion from $6.6 billion in 2009. During the year, Intel paid $1.5 billion to buy back 70 million of its shares. Because of …read more »
We are now including company web sites for each investment we cover.
Company web sites can give you further information on stocks we recommend, including press releases, newspaper articles, financial reports and shareholder information, plus dividend reinvestment plan details.
Of course, our in-house investment experts thoroughly research each company we recommend.
However, maintaining an attitude of persistent curiosity is a good investor …read more »
A key part of our three-part investment approach is to stick with well-established, dividend-paying companies. (The other two parts are to spread your money out across the five main economic sectors, and downplay stocks in the broker/public-relations limelight.)
Most well-established companies have built up strong reputations that can help them overcome the inevitable downturns. Their trusted brands also make it easier …read more »
Every Wednesday, we publish our “Investor Toolkit” series on TSI Network. Whether you’re a new or experienced investor, these weekly updates are designed to give you a specific advice on successful stock investing. Each Investor Toolkit update gives you a fundamental tip and shows you how you can put it into practice right away.
Tip of the week: “A balanced temperament …read more »
On Thursday, October 29, two directors of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (symbol MFI on Toronto) from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan resigned their positions.
Maple Leaf is Canada’s largest food processor. It sells most of its products, which include fresh and prepared meats and poultry, under the Maple Leaf and Schneider brands. The company is one of the stock market picks …read more »
The improving U.S. economy is helping more consumers repay their loans on time. That’s pushing down loan losses at a number of U.S. banks, and improving their profits.
However, the outlook for the U.S. banking sector remains uncertain. High unemployment continues to hurt demand for new loans, and the industry faces greater regulations under the Obama administration’s new financial reforms.
Stock …read more »
