A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on a video game company that offers a variety of popular titles and franchises in three market segments.

Pat likes that 70% of the company’s revenues come from subscriptions, licensing and other revenue, with… Read More

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Bank of Canada has cut its benchmark rate to 0.25%.

While this will hurt the interest income that Canada’s Big Five banks earn on their loans, we still like this bank’s long-term prospects as online banking helps cut its… Read More

The company stands to benefit from higher gold prices as economic uncertainty associated with COVID-19 spurs demand for the yellow metal.

A recent major acquisition for this particular miner also boosted its production by 20.2% in the most recent quarter.

NEWMONT CORP. (New York symbol NEM; www.newmont.com)… Read More

Understanding the basic rules for investing in the stock market will help guide you to better returns throughout your investing career
Are you interested in learning the basic rules for investing in the stock market? Like a lot of beginning investors, I took an early interest… Read More

Growth for our two top Canadian insurance recommendations—including for their Asian operations—may be slowed by the COVID-19 outbreak.

However, both should rebound quickly once the coronavirus outbreak eases. In the meantime recent dividend hikes have also boosted income for investors.

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP. (Toronto symbol MFC; www.manulife.ca)… Read More

Junior mining stocks are highly speculative, but here are 10 secrets that will help you successfully invest in them.
In mining exploration, an “anomaly” is a geological formation or find that might attract a prospector’s interest. However, one rule of thumb for mining stocks is that… Read More

It doesn’t get as much play in the media as it did a decade ago, but even in the volatile market of 2020, online trading carries hidden dangers that aren’t always evident at first.
The main risk comes from the fact that online trading may seem… Read More

Dividend reinvestment plans, or DRIPs, are plans some companies offer to allow shareholders to receive additional shares in lieu of cash dividends. DRIPs bypass brokers, so shareholders save on commissions
DRIPs also eliminate the nuisance effect of receiving small cash dividend payments. Second, some DRIPs let… Read More

Profits from mining stocks are generally harder to come by in 2020, which makes following these 20 tips all the more important for investors
We still believe most investors can consider investing in mining stocks as part of a diversified portfolio.

Mining stocks are investments in companies… Read More

Look for strong companies, a history of dividends and reliable yields when looking for the best Canadian blue-chip stocks with high dividends.
Do you want to find Canadian blue-chip stocks that pay high dividends? First let’s take a look at what makes a blue-chip stock.

The best… Read More

Utility investments typically benefit from stronger economic activity, and a top Canadian utilities ETF will let you take advantage of this—if you watch for low fees and sound stock holdings
Utility stocks are shares in companies that provide electric power, telecommunications, pipeline services and so on… Read More

By far the best investments in a bear market are high-quality ones that you can feel confident about holding over long periods of time. Here’s how to spot them
A bear market is a long-term period of falling prices that typically lasts a year or two… Read More

The company is repositioning its portfolio by selling $1.8 billion in properties and developing new projects under a strategic plan.

Meanwhile, today’s low interest rates continue to help the REIT reduce its interest expense and to sustain its high-yielding distributions for investors.

H&R REIT, (Toronto symbol HR.UN;… Read More

Renewable energy ETFs remain popular with socially conscious investors despite the fact oil prices have remained  low in 2020. Still, are those ETFs good investments?
A number of renewable energy ETFs have emerged over the past few years as concerns over the environment has grown. However,… Read More

A growing number of  investors like buying stocks without a broker because they’re able to save on broker fees and avoid possible conflicts of interest. However, it’s especially important to know what to buy if you’re not using a broker
Many investors assume their broker is… Read More

Investors want to know what we think about real estate investing in Canada — and the answers may surprise you
We’re constantly asked about real estate investing in Canada and we understand the appeal. Even though today’s house prices still remain high in some markets (i.e.,… Read More

Aggressive investors looking at high-risk stocks to invest in should only allocate a small part of their portfolios to those investments
There are always investment-related worries to occupy the minds of investors—but focusing on high-risk stocks to invest in just makes it worse.

It’s only natural to worry… Read More

Find out which investment wins the mutual fund vs ETF comparison
When considering a mutual fund vs ETF for your portfolio, it’s important to have a strong understanding of each.

Mutual funds are diversified portfolios of equities and investments in which small investors can take part. They… Read More

Canadian REITs are a good option for those wanting real estate representation in their portfolio
If you want to add to your real estate holdings, one good way to do it is through Canadian REITs.

Investing in Canadian REITs lets you hold income-producing real estate such as… Read More

Corporate-class mutual funds let you switch between funds without having to pay capital gains taxes right away. But there are reasons why regular mutual funds, as well as ETFs, make better investments
Corporate class, or “tax-advantaged,” mutual funds are classes of funds that let you switch… Read More