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How To Invest

Capital Gains Tax: Canada Makes This the Cheapest Tax You’ll Ever Pay

All three forms of investment income in Canada have different tax rates. Smart investors understand the advantages of capital gains tax.

5 min read

Pat McKeough

Blue Chip Stocks

The Best Stock Market Investments for All Types of Investors

There is a wide diversity among the best stock market investments for children, retirement savings, dividends, and a conservative investing approach; Here are the options.

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Scott Clayton

How To Invest

Stock Market Rules of Thumb: Four-Year Rule & Sell-Half Rule

The best stock market rules of thumb can help you make better investing decisions. Here’s a look at two of the best.

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Scott Clayton

Wealth Management

Investing Money in Canada: Practical Ways to Save More for Retirement

There are some key ways to think about investing money in Canada that will help you make better decisions regarding your retirement income

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. reported 7% sales growth

Ferguson Enterprises is the largest specialized distributor in the $340-billion residential and non-residential North American construction market.

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Pat McKeough

Blue Chip Stocks

Aiming to Figure Out How to Predict Stock Market Trends Will Most Likely Undermine Your Long-Term Portfolio Returns

Learning how to predict stock trends is not possible—so it’s best to instead build a well-balanced portfolio focused in top blue-chip stocks

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Dividend vs Growth Investing: How to Use Both to Arrive at Higher Returns

Dividend vs growth investing: Smart investing should include both strategies for maximum gains

5 min read

Scott Clayton

Value Stocks

Linamar’s Valuation Compression Creates Substantial Margin of Safety for Patient Capital

Linamar Corp. offers exceptional value while executing strategic acquisitions that capitalize on its USMCA-compliant manufacturing footprint.

2 min read

Jim Bates

Growth Stocks

What Is Growth Investing, and How Can It Boost Your Portfolio Returns?

What is growth investing? A complement to any diversified portfolio aimed at building wealth over long periods of time

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Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

Gen Digital’s Double-Digit Revenue Growth Accelerates as AI-Powered Scam Detection Needs Rise

Gen Digital Inc. offers a rare combination of 30% revenue growth, 19% earnings expansion, and a strong market position.

5 min read

Jim Bates

How To Invest

The Hidden Drawbacks of Split-Share Corporations

When we get questions about investing in stocks through split-share, our advice is, avoid the risk and invest in good stocks individually

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

How To Get The Biggest Stock Growth In Your Portfolio—But At The Same Time Cut Your Risk

Spotting the biggest stock growth potential isn’t easy, but there are a number of key factors to look for—plus ways to cut your risk

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Pros and Cons of Borrowing to Invest in Dividend Stocks

Borrowing to invest in dividend stocks may be a good decision if you meet these six criteria, like using a lower-risk investing strategy

5 min read

Scott Clayton

Twilio Inc. offers a unique combination of accelerating AI-driven revenue growth accompanied by a swing from losses to profitability.

Growth Stocks

Twilio Beats Expectations in a Growing Market

Twilio Inc. offers a unique combination of accelerating AI-driven revenue growth accompanied by a swing from losses to profitability.

2 min read

Scott Clayton

ETFs

Six Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) That Track the Major Indexes

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) give you a low-cost, flexible alternative to mutual funds. Here are five ETFs we recommend and one to sell.

6 min read

Pat McKeough

Blue Chip Stocks

Here are Some Tips to Help You Decide When to Sell Stocks You Own

The question of when to sell stocks you own should focus mostly on the overall quality of the stocks

3 min read

Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

Domino’s Pizza Proves Resilient as Royalty Revenues Surge

Domino’s Pizza’s innovation and delivery partnerships set it up for even more growth.

2 min read

Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

REIT Investing Is a Smart Way to Invest in Canadian Real Estate

REIT Investing: Real estate investment trusts can provide a stable, profitable way of investing in real estate

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Scott Clayton

Wealth Management

How to Stay Calm and Invest Confidently Amid Stock Market Fluctuations

Letting unnecessary stock market worries take hold of your investment decisions can lead to much bigger problems than just finding stocks to buy

3 min read

Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. Acquisition Creates a Global Sneaker Platform

Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. is a leading omnichannel specialty retailer of athletic apparel and sporting goods in the U.S. and has added a key acquisition.

3 min read

Pat McKeough

Dividend Stocks

Building wealth through dividend investing is simple if you follow these tips

Investors interested in building wealth through dividend investing should focus on top quality companies with long-term records of sustainable dividends—plus a number of other key factors

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Our Top Stock Picks to Skip AI Sector Risks

Explore 6 sustainable-dividend-paying stocks avoiding AI hype—TSI’s latest Globe and Mail column reveals proven alternatives hitting all-time highs with solid fundamentals.

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Scott Clayton