Model portfolios and practice stock trading have a lot in common. They both serve to distract investors from long-term investing goals.
The online brokerage industry is winning a lot of attention and goodwill for itself by offering “practice accounts.” These accounts are supposed to be identical… Read More

This rising Canadian company plans to double its size in the next five to seven years.

It has a good chance of doing so as more businesses and governments outsource their complex computing functions. With its “Build and Buy” strategy, this outsourcing specialist expands relationships with… Read More

Savvy investors use value investing resources to look for investments—but they look beyond them at the whole picture
Many investors spend a lot of time worrying about the wrong things, while paying little attention to things that have a direct impact on the value of their… Read More

With crude oil near $70 a barrel, this stock is tightening its focus to concentrate on its best properties.

One of the largest explorers and producers in the U.S., the company plans to sell its less-important properties by 2020. One recent deal, alone, brought in… Read More

A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on a U.S. restaurant chain whose brands include Outback Steakhouse.

Bloomin’ Brands has almost 1,500 company-owned or franchised restaurants in the U.S. and 19 other countries. Recently it has focused on re-organizing and… Read More

Aggressive and conservative investors alike have to assess a range of the risks when they consider how much to invest in stocks for their investment portfolios
Smart investors balance aggressive and conservative investments in their portfolio, in line with their investment objectives, and the market outlook… Read More

To create a balanced ETF portfolio, focus on funds that hold the kind of stocks we recommend
The best exchange-traded funds offer well-diversified, tax-efficient portfolios with exceptionally low management fees.

ETFs, with their relatively low management fees (MERs), have in large part eclipsed interest in mutual funds… Read More

As Canadians continue to buy mutual funds in large numbers, this stock is one of the prime beneficiaries.

The company’s assets under management reached a new high in the most recent quarter as customers keep on buying more funds than they redeem. Revenue rose and… Read More

Here are some helpful tips and advice on how to pick stocks without a broker
Brokers can sell their clients an array of products and services that will bring them a wide range of fees and commissions, from high to low. As a general rule, the… Read More

As printing and publishing yield less revenue, this Canadian stock is making a successful transition to new business.

With its biggest acquisition yet, the company will now get almost half of its revenue from packaging for food makers. In the meantime, it continues to sell off… Read More

When investor questions are raised about inflation, the conversation often turns toward the possibility of inflation and interest rates returning to the peaks of the 1970s and 1980s
When we talk to serious, Successful Investors, few ask, “Do you think the central banks will raise rates… Read More

Positive cash flow and a projected increase in production give this mining stock a bright outlook.

While the company’s silver production was down somewhat in the latest quarter, cash flow jumped. And the recent acquisition of a Canadian firm will boost its annual gold production… Read More

A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently sought his opinion on a Canadian stock aiming for a breakthrough in a developing field.   

Global UAV Technologies began focusing on unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, in 2017. It has four subsidiaries, each specializing in a different… Read More

To find good investments, avoid investor sayings and instead follow proven strategies and concepts like the tips we give you here
Most investor sayings and clichés have at least a hint of truth. But they can still lead you to make bad investment decisions, depending on… Read More

This e-commerce stock continues to profit from its own website and the online sales of its subsidiaries.

A multi-year deal with the National Football League could add to the appeal of its ticket-selling subsidiary as a potential spinoff. In the meantime, the company continues to update… Read More

The best ETF selection strategies will focus on well-diversified funds holding top-quality stocks
In general, we like ETFs better than mutual funds. Their MERs (Management Expense Ratios) are typically much lower than those of mutual funds. That’s because most ETFs take a simpler approach to investing… Read More

Although it has largely grown by expanding its own operations, this energy stock has branched out with several acquisitions.
Earlier this year it completed a major takeover that helped spur a jump in revenue and cash. Whether it builds or buys new plants, the company ensures… Read More

Investors often fail at financial wealth management for a number of reasons. These include trying to time the market, picking the wrong advisors, or not understanding the risks of offshore accounts
Many of our Successful Investor wealth management clients live off their investments. As well, from… Read More