Search

How To Invest

The Ex Dividend Date Trap: Why Dividend Capture Rarely Works

Thinking of buying before the ex date and selling after? Learn why dividend capture fails in Canada and the safer way to build reliable income.

7 min read

ETFs

XDV Pays You a 3.2% Yield From the Best Canadian Businesses

iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF offers high, tax-efficient dividend income plus capital gains potential.

1 min read

How To Invest

ETF vs Index Funds: Simple, Safe Guide for Canadians

A clear, conservative-investing explainer on ETFs vs index mutual funds for Canadians, covering fees, taxes, trading, and where each fits in a low-risk portfolio.

8 min read

Growth Stocks

FirstService Offers Strong Compounding Potential

FirstService Corp. continues to deliver growth via continued tuck-under acquisitions while increasing its dividend by at least 10% each year for the past 11 years.

3 min read

Dividend Stocks

Texas Instruments Rides Industrial and Data Centre Rebound

Long-term favourite Texas Instruments Inc. offers multiple growth paths including growing exposure to secular themes like AI‑enabled edge devices and data centres.

2 min read

Blue Chip Stocks

Blue chip companies with high dividends are a key part of a successful portfolio. Here’s why—and how to find them

Investing in blue chip companies with high dividends can lead to stronger portfolio returns. But there are key factors to watch for to help you pick the best of them

4 min read

Dividend Stocks

IGM’s Growing Client Assets and Fee Revenue Drive Multi‑Year High Profitability

IGM Financial Inc. now yields 3.9% after a recent 10.2% dividend hike as it continues to report record numbers backing the validity of its fee-based business.

2 min read

Wealth Management

New Stock Issues: Look for Spinoffs Over IPOs

New stock issues can be in the form of a spinoff or an IPO. One option is a much better investment than the other

3 min read

How To Invest

Stocks That Pay Dividends: A Beginner-Friendly Guide for Canadians

Learn how dividend stocks work in Canada, including yields, payout ratios, key dates, and DRIPs, explained in plain English for conservative, income-focused investors.

6 min read

ETFs

iShares MSCI Canada Index Fund Offers Superior Long-Term Wealth Building

iShares MSCI Canada Index Fund ETF offers plenty of good Canadian stocks, but there’s a better choice for you to invest in.

2 min read

Wealth Management

REITs vs. Rental Properties: How Canadians Should Choose a Real Estate Investment

REITs vs. rentals for Canadians: compare income, taxes, time, and risk, then see a REIT-first, low-hassle path for steady passive income.

5 min read

Dividend Stocks

6 Companies Powering AI’s Electric Future

TSI’s latest Globe and Mail’s column reveals 6 dividend-paying companies powering the AI datacentre boom: each one delivers sustainable payouts.

3 min read

How To Invest

Blue Chip Stocks Explained for Canadians: Stability, Dividends, and Portfolio Fit

Learn what blue chip stocks are, why they’re steadier, and how Canadians can place them in TFSA/RRSP portfolios for reliable income.

7 min read

Dividend Stocks

H&R’s Repositioning Accelerates Toward Residential and Industrial Cash Flows

H&R REIT offers a high 5.8% yield as it continues to pivot toward higher quality cash flow sources within an increasingly residential/industrial asset mix.

2 min read

How To Invest

7 Long-Term Investing Myths Canadians Should Ignore

Debunk common myths about long-term strategies in
Canada. Learn safer, income-first habits for TFSA/RRSP
investors without market timing or yield traps.

7 min read

The cheapest stocks right now on the market can give you big gains—but often with risk to match. Here’s how to spot the best of them

Penny Stocks

Investing in the cheapest stocks right now can pay off if you select wisely. Learn all about the criteria to look for in undervalued stocks in this article

4 min read

Spinoffs

What is a spinoff company? An investment opportunity that can supercharge your investment gains

What is a spinoff company and how can it impact the value of your investment portfolio? When a company creates a spinoff, it hands out shares in that company to its shareholders, typically providing substantial benefits to investors in the process.

3 min read

Growth Stocks

CGI’s Sticky Government Contracts Provide a Downside Cushion

CGI Inc. investors continue to benefit from organic growth and accretive acquisitions, with a downside cushion from a contract‑driven, government‑heavy base.

3 min read

Dividend Stocks

Here’s how to do dividend investing the right way for maximum portfolio gains

Use these key tips to learn how to do dividend investing successfully to pick the best investments with the least amount of risk

4 min read

Growth Stocks

Becton Dickinson & Co Is Underpinned by Steady Organic Growth

Becton Dickinson & Co. aims to offset tariff worries as it expands domestic manufacturing with a sharpened focus on its core areas.

2 min read

Wealth Management

Retirement Investments to Avoid? Here Are Our Thoughts on This Critical Subject

Retirement investments to avoid include everything from bonds down to stock options. Here’s why.

4 min read

How To Invest

Index Investing for Canadians: A Safe, Simple Starter Guide

Learn a safe, low-cost way to start index investing in Canada, including ETFs, MERs, TFSA/RRSP basics, and simple rebalancing rules.

7 min read

Growth Stocks

WSP Global Hits Record $16 Billion Backlog

WSP Global Inc. has demonstrated a “best-in-class” ability to acquire and integrate large firms while simultaneously expanding earnings in a growing market.

2 min read

Mining Stocks

Use these tips to discover the best mineral stocks to buy with the best odds of success

The best mineral stocks to buy will have a broad base of steady operations and will be situated in politically stable jurisdictions among possessing other key factors

4 min read