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Here are some tips that we think will show you how to make investments that will pay off with better long-term returns.

ATCO LTD. (Toronto symbols ACO.X [class I non-voting] $58 and ACO.Y [class II voting] $58; Income Portfolio, Utilities sector; Shares outstanding: 58.2 million; Market cap: $3.4 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.0; Dividend yield: 2.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.atco.com) is a holding company....

Market timing theory attempts to interpret and detect buy and sell signals in trading patterns and history.

If you want to find the top stocks to invest in for your portfolio, then look for a history of business success, dividend payments, and capital gains benefits

A GIC ladder can provide safe, predictable income, but it is not perfect. Learn 7 common GIC ladder myths Canadian investors should avoid.

Verizon Communications Inc. offers investors a high, well-covered 6.5% cash yield.

Low interest rates make bonds unattractive, but for investors who want stable income through bonds, we see two Canadian bond ETFs as buys

Worrying too much about the wrong things, like unpredictable stock market events, takes a toll on results and diminishes an investor’s intelligence

Transcontinental Inc. provides a stable 3.4% dividend yield combined with a discounted valuation following a transformative multibillion-dollar asset sale.

Finding the best deep value stocks can be a profitable addition to your diversified portfolio, especially if you target ones with hidden assets

You can get a sense of a company’s share-price volatility based on its stock beta score, but the data can be misleading and it does not really help in selecting stocks for long-term success

Newmont Corp. provides unrivaled scale and strong operational execution for gold mining profits.

What does a diversified portfolio look like? A well-diversified portfolio balances risk by spreading investment holdings out by industry sector and other factors

Understanding stock options will lead you to see them as highly speculative investments—and more like a gamble than a sure thing

Long-time favourite Cintas Corp. provides investors with an exceptionally resilient compounder that converts niche services into reliable earnings growth.

As they flee winter, many Canadians believe that buying Florida real estate is also a good investment idea. Our view of the pros and cons.

Learn how to invest safely for retirement by using a sound plan, plus a conservative strategy that accounts for unforeseen setbacks

Learn how RRSP withdrawal tax works in Canada, including withholding tax, RRIF rules, age 71 decisions, and practical ways to plan retirement income more calmly.

Teledyne Technologies Inc. is a key technology supplier delivering imaging, defense, and instrumentation systems

Cyclical stocks can experience drastic swings—so use our Successful Investor approach to help pick them wisely

Using value investing key metrics like p/e and price-to-book ratios will help you identify quantify stocks—but you need a broader approach to profit. Learn more here

As highlighted in TSI’s latest Globe & Mail column, here are six cross-sector Canadian and U.S. dividend champions built to withstand inflation.

Theme investing, particularly when snatched from the latest headlines, may seem appealing—but more often than not will lead to poor returns

Aritzia operates 114 stores in North America and increased its overall revenue 4.6% with 50% of that number coming from its expanding U.S. market presence.

Compare RRIF vs annuity options in Canada. Learn how each retirement income choice affects your level of control, taxes, liquidity, market risk, inflation protection, estate value, and guaranteed income.