A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on a global leader in supplying industrial gases across the healthcare, electronics, clean energy, and manufacturing sectors.
Pat likes the firm’s growth prospects even in times of economic uncertainty—and even better when the economy… Read More

A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle asked for his advice on an ETF that focuses on Canadian finance firm common shares, preferred shares and corporate bonds.

Pat likes the high distribution rate but warns that rate may be unsustainable. He also feels the MER is… Read More

The advantages of diversified portfolio holdings include a balance of sectors and risk levels, regardless of your investing temperament
Portfolio diversification is the process of making sure you balance your investments so they are not tied to one industry, geographic area, or investment type. One of… Read More

TSI’s Scott Clayton has identified seven enterprises at the forefront of nuclear energy. Each one has been selected for dividend sustainability and growth potential using our 12-point rating system to emphasize multi-year dividend growth, strong balance sheets, and consistent earnings.
Among the final selections is a.. 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

Value seekers target stock spinoff investments because they recognize the potential long-term gain
Seekers of undervalued stocks are most likely to read the voluminous material that companies hand out as part of the stock spinoff process. They’re also most likely to buy a stock spinoff… Read More

This year, we picked this firm as your #1 Aggressive Buy. We feel the company has several advantages that will continue to fuel your gains for many years to come, well beyond 2025.

Those strengths include the company’s ability to acquire smaller firms and improve their… Read More

Understanding the difference between aggressive (including aggressive stocks to buy) and conservative stocks (like most bank stocks in Canada, which are often considered among the safest Canadian investments) will help conservative investors develop lower-risk and well-diversified portfolios
Aggressive stocks are typically more highly leveraged (with more… Read More

This firm’s strategic focus on industrial and automotive markets positions it exceptionally well for sustained growth. These two segments collectively accounted for 70% of first-quarter revenues, providing stability and expansion opportunities as industrial automation accelerates and vehicle electrification continues.

The company’s financial strength is particularly impressive,… Read More

Stock beta ratings are of limited use, if any, in picking winning stocks.
What is stock Beta?
Stock beta ratings are a commonly used measure of stock-market volatility. To calculate a stock beta, a market index like the S&P/TSX Composite Index is assigned a beta of 1.0.
How… Read More

Renewable energy ETFs have attracted popular approval, and not just with socially conscious investors. Still, are these ETFs good investments?
What are renewable energy ETFs?
Renewable energy ETFs are exchange-traded funds that invest in companies involved in clean energy production, distribution, and technology, including solar, wind, hydroelectric,… Read More

IGM Financial’s wealth management business continues to attract high-net-worth clients at an accelerating pace, ensuring stable fee-based revenue generation even in volatile markets. Additionally, the company’s technology investments are enhancing advisor productivity and improving client experiences. This creates a sustainable competitive advantage in an increasingly… Read More

Learn how to invest in DRIP stocks more effectively by considering these qualities of the top dividend-paying shares—and how they fit into your long-term portfolio
Top-quality stocks tend to lose less of their value in the kind of significant setback the market experienced with COVID-19 and… Read More

ADRs (American Depository Receipts) are a great way for Canadian investors to invest in foreign stocks
Our view on foreign investing is that for most investors, U.S. stocks can provide all the foreign exposure they need. We also feel that virtually all Canadian investors should have… Read More

Investing money in Canada for beginners—you can be highly successful, but you need to follow these important tips
We think that investing money in Canada for beginners—or even experienced investors—will be much more profitable with our stock tips. These pointers aim to help you cut risk… Read More

A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on a leading global automotive supplier that designs, engineers, and manufactures systems, modules, and components for original equipment manufacturers worldwide.

Pat notes that Magna will likely continue to suffer from soft demand for EVs… Read More

H&R REIT’s management has demonstrated disciplined execution of its strategic repositioning plan, successfully transitioning the portfolio toward higher-growth residential and industrial segments. This transformation has already improved key metrics including occupancy rates and geographic diversification.

The REIT also offers an attractive combination of value and income… Read More

In Canada, tax on capital gains is at a lower rate than tax on interest. You can take advantage of favourable capital gains tax rates (in Canada)—and substantially cut your tax bill—by structuring your investments so that more of your income is in the form… Read More