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Wealth Management

Are Stocks and Investing Too Risky for Retired Canadians?

Are stocks and investing too risky for retired Canadians? Learn the real risks in retirement—market drops, inflation, and income needs—and how a conservative, income-focused approach can lower risk through a TFSA, RRSP, or RRIF.

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Blue Chip Stocks

Tips on Selecting Your Best Blue-Chip Stocks for Long-Term Investment Growth

Find the best blue-chip stocks for long-term investment success by selecting high-quality shares with a history of paying a dividend

3 min read

TC Energy a 3.9% Yield And Generates Stable Cash Flow

Dividend Stocks

TC Energy Yields 3.9% And Generates Stable Cash Flow

Long-time favourite TC Energy Inc. yields 3.9% and generates stable cash flows from almost 94,000 kilometres of natural gas pipelines plus large-scale gas storage and power generation assets.

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How To Invest

Here Are Some of the Most Common Investment Mistakes That Investors Make

There are four main investment mistakes we’ve seen that can lead to exceptionally poor investing results

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Growth Stocks

Baxter International’s Low Valuation Is Weighed Against Turnaround Potential by Investors

Baxter International Inc. has been under pressure from a skeptical market as it continues its turnaround strategy.

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How To Invest

Should You Sell Your “Buy and Hold Stocks” if You Anticipate a Downturn?

Investors would do well to buy and hold stocks (or at least buy and watch carefully) instead of trying to time the market and sell when they anticipate prices are going to drop

4 min read

How To Invest

How Share Splits (and Consolidations) Affect Stock Market Trading

Share splits don’t fundamentally alter the value of a company or its stock,even if they have a fleeting impact on stock marketing trading. After a conventional stock split, good news often follows.

4 min read

Dividend Stocks

J.P. Morgan Chase Extends Streak of Rising Revenues and Shareholder Payouts

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. offers ongoing growth in payments and wealth, plus leverage to continued capital markets activity for a balanced long-term risk‑reward profile.

2 min read

Dividend Stocks

Stock Buyback Benefits Include Tax-Deferral Options, Unlike Cash Dividends

In some ways, stock buyback benefits are better than dividends. In particular, they give you a tax-deferral option that you don’t get with cash dividends.

3 min read

Growth Stocks

Stantec Posts Double‑Digit Earnings Growth

Stantec Inc. boosts its growth prospects with savvy acquisitions

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ETFs

Agriculture ETFs: What you need to know about these investments

Investing in agriculture ETFs could be a smart move if you choose the right investments for the right reasons

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Wealth Management

Safer Investment Options are Relative, Depending on Your Investment Needs

It is important to note that some types of investments provide more security than others. Investors seeking safe investment options should look for well-established companies with hidden assets among other key characteristics.

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Growth Stocks

Signet Jewelers Ltd. Leans on Core Brands to Spur Growth

Signet Jewelers Ltd. is still subject to changes in consumer confidence, but it’s making smart moves to spur growth

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How To Invest

Stocks you’ll wish you bought before they jump will include attributes like these

There will always be stocks you’ll wish you bought, especially after you see their growth. Here’s what to look for so you won’t miss out.

4 min read

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Durability: Stocks Attracting Activist Attention

Activist investors are circling: uncover dividend-paying companies with resilient payouts and strong fundamentals from TSI’s latest Globe and Mail feature.

4 min read

Mining Stocks

Here’s How to Find the Top Copper Mining Stocks

How to identify the top copper mining stocks—and how to best to fit them into your portfolio

4 min read

ETFs

iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF is too risky

A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle asked for his advice on an ETF that focuses on Canadian finance firm common shares, preferred shares and corporate bonds.

Pat likes the high distribution rate but warns that rate may be unsustainable....

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How To Invest

How to Earn Passive Income by Investing in Stocks: A 5-Step Plan

Learn how to start passive income investing with dividends using a simple 5-step plan for Canadians focused on safety, income, and long-term results.

9 min read

Dividend Stocks

Sun Life and Manulife Each Offers an Impressive Yield of 3.4% and 3.7%

Sun Life Financial Inc. and Manulife Financial Corp. each offers a combination of solid earnings growth, ongoing share repurchases, and impressive dividend yields.

2 min read

How To Invest

Here’s how to find the best growing stocks for maximum portfolio returns

Investing in the best growing stocks will put you in a position to make significant gains, but it comes with risk as well. Follow our tips to make smarter—and safer—picks

4 min read

Wealth Management

How Does the RRSP Work? 7 Costly Mistakes Canadians Make Using It

Learn how an RRSP works in Canada and avoid 7 common mistakes that can trigger taxes, reduce returns, and hurt retirement income planning.

12 min read

Growth Stocks

Yum Brands is a Good Bet on Steady Unit Growth and Rising Profits

Top pick Yum Brands Inc. gives you sales growth, steady EPS growth, and a solid dividend

2 min read

Thinking of investing in high-risk investment opportunities? Think again, because it’s much more likely to hurt your returns

Growth Stocks

Investing in high-risk investment opportunities may look like a quick way to supercharge your portfolio gains—but it’s more likely to kill those gains

4 min read

How To Invest

Market Linked GIC: A Simple Guide for Canadian Investors

Learn how a market linked GIC works, what returns to expect, and how Canadian investors can judge the trade-off between safety and upside.

9 min read