Using option and future trading strategies can turn a modest stake into a fortune. In practice, most of these speculators wind up losing money
In the past decade or two, we’ve often said that low interest rates can buoy the economy, but they can also spur… Read More

The market plunge in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis lowered prices for most REITs as the pandemic forced many businesses to temporarily close. That hurt rent collection and cut cash available for distributions.

However, this REIT’s distribution payments look secure thanks to high-quality properties… Read More

The best blue chip dividend stocks to buy now will be key additions to your successful investor portfolio
We feel most investors should hold the largest part of their investment portfolios in securities from blue chip companies. Most of these stocks should offer good “value”—that is,… Read More

COVID-19 lockdowns contributed to a 9.1% revenue drop for this company during the most-recent quarter.

However, revenue and earnings should improve as the economy re-opens and the company rolls out its 5G networks.

BCE INC. (Toronto symbol BCE; www.bce.ca) lets you tap Canada’s largest traditional telephone service… Read More

A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on an online pharmacy company that sells veterinary medicines for your pets.

Pat likes the firm’s increasing revenues and customer growth numbers, as well as the 3.5% yield after the latest dividend increase. However,… Read More

Gold recently jumped to over $2,000 U.S. an ounce for the first time ever while silver approached $30 U.S. an ounce. While they’ve since dipped from those highs, their continuing strength reflects investor fears about stock market volatility and the length and depth of the… Read More

We think investors using a bottom-up investment approach will realize higher long-term portfolio returns. Here’s why.
Our Successful Investor approach employs a bottom-up investment approach. That’s when you focus on what particular stocks are likely to do. You avoid the more complex task of figuring out… Read More

The answer to the question “what is short selling stock” is that profitable short selling requires superhuman timing—and the inevitable mistakes can be super expensive for investors.
What is short selling stock? Short selling is when you borrow stock through your broker and then sell it… Read More

Oil and gas prices depend on economic growth rates around the world in the wake of COVID-19. Meanwhile, well-established firms have taken advantage of the setback to pick up properties and industry workers who might be harder to find in more-prosperous times. 

This company also has… Read More

Improved copper sales helped drive a 14.8% revenue increase for this company in the most-recent quarter.

Continued demand for this essential manufacturing material is expected to grow, even as ongoing worries about supply contribute to a price rise.

AMERIGO RESOURCES (Toronto symbol ARG; www.amerigoresources.com) processes copper… Read More

Sharply higher profit margins on fuel led to this solid earnings gain and we expect further gains to come.

That’s because the company has rewarded our subscribers with big gains over the years. We first recommended it in December 2008. Since then, the stock has split… Read More

A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on a mining company that focuses on a specialty metal with an expanding list of applications.

Pat likes the appeal of the company’s potential cesium assets but notes it’s a long and costly journey… Read More

Improved gold prices were offset by reduced production in the most-recent quarter and revenue fell 24.9%.

But now that full operations have resumed after that COVID-19 shutdown, the company is well-positioned to take advantage of higher prices for the yellow metal.

ALAMOS GOLD (Toronto symbol AGI; www.alamosgold.com)… Read More

This giant’s revenue, earnings and cash flow have all been impacted by COVID-19 as well as  lower oil prices.

However, the company has implemented strong cost controls and has been able to maintain its dividend for investors.

IMPERIAL OIL LTD. (Toronto symbol IMO; www.imperialoil.ca) gives you exposure… Read More

The company has now launched its ultrafast 5G wireless networks. That should spur demand, revenue and cash flow—and enhance its already-strong outlook.

In the meantime, COVID-19 will continue to hurt this telecom giant as well as help: pandemic lockdowns made it harder to sign new customers,… Read More

Planned expansion and maintenance projects should help the company increase earnings after a difficult 2020 marked by low oil prices, COVID-19, and a recent fire at one of its properties. 

A dividend cut will also help conserve cash as the company anticipates improved results in 2021… Read More

All investments come with a mix of risk and potential reward. The greatest danger comes when you understand the mechanics of an investment, but you’re missing some of the details. Your understanding of the potential reward can make you greedy, while the gaps in your… Read More

A robo-advisory may be better than a bad broker, but there are still downfalls
A robo-advisory involves automated, Internet-based advice and portfolio management services.

A robo-advisory may offer beginning investors a more efficient, lower-cost investment approach, compared to what’s now open to them. Unfortunately, robo-advisors are likely… Read More

Insider buying can be a sign of investing value, but a lack of insider integrity can be a sign to sell as soon as possible
There are different ways of looking at insider buying and selling. In some cases, insider buying may signal growing value in… Read More

A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on a company that rents and sells modular buildings and temporary workforce accommodations in three countries. 

Pat likes the company’s efforts to diversify outside the Canadian energy sector. However, he warns that recovery could… Read More