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Value Stocks

Learn about the ins and outs of stock futures today and you will save yourself some losses tomorrow

Investing in stock futures today can lead to big losses tomorrow, especially with higher fees associated with these speculative investments. Learn more now.

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Scott Clayton

Penny Stocks

Knowing when to sell your penny stock investments is a key part of making money on these risky investments

Learn when to sell your penny stock investments to avoid holding them too long. Find out more now.

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Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Here are some key tips on when to sell dividend-paying stocks—or other stocks for that matter

Learning when to sell dividend-paying stocks will help you keep your best-performing stocks even longer, so you don’t miss out on future gains.

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Scott Clayton

Mining Stocks

Here’s how to spot the best Canadian gold mining companies to buy—and the risks you need to know about

Investing in top Canadian gold mining companies can lead to resource-sector gains, but be sure to use our tips to choose wisely

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Scott Clayton

Value Stocks

What are value stocks? Likely some of the market’s biggest bargains

What are value stocks truly worth? The answer depends on a number of factors, including hidden assets and profit potential

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Scott Clayton

Energy Stocks

Investing in up-and-coming alternative energy companies can be very risky. Here’s how to cut that risk

Buying shares of up-and-coming alternative energy companies is a speculative way to invest in this expanding area. We think there are safer ways to tap into that growth

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Scott Clayton

Value Stocks

Use the best value investing blogs—and we count ours among the best—for better results

The best value investing blogs will provide actionable tips, just as we do with our content. Discover our value investing advice in this article now

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Scott Clayton

How To Invest

Canadian consumer staples stocks are an important part of a well-balanced portfolio—here’s why

Investing in top Canadian consumer staples stocks can help increase the defensive characteristics of a diversified portfolio. Here’s how to spot the best of them

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Scott Clayton

Penny Stocks

Is investing in penny stocks a good idea? Only if done very carefully

Investors often ask us, “Is investing in penny stocks a good idea?” We think there are ways to invest in penny stocks, but it needs to be done with a lot of caution.

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Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

What are dividend Stocks?

If you’ve ever wondered “what are dividend stocks?” We have the answer for you.

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Pat McKeough

Wealth Management

Discover the best way to manage retirement money by using our key tips and strategies

The best way to manage retirement money will take advantage of tax shelters, as well as sound portfolio-building strategies

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Pat McKeough

ETFs

Looking to invest in a base metals ETF? Here’s what to watch for to find the best one

Buying a base metals ETF, like one holding copper companies, is a great way to diversify your resources holdings beyond just gold.

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Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Buying the best TSX stocks for your portfolio is easier with these key tips

Investing in the best TSX stocks can help you maximize your returns. Learn here about what we look for when making top picks from the Toronto Stock Exchange

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Scott Clayton

How To Invest

Here is some time-tested advice on how to evaluate a stock before buying so you can maximize your gains

Learn how to evaluate a stock before buying so you make picks that you can feel confident in as part of a sound long-term portfolio. Here’s what you need to know

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Scott Clayton

Energy Stocks

Investing in the top Canadian energy stocks can offer you gains, as well as a hedge against inflation

Buying the top Canadian energy stocks can strengthen your resource sector holdings if you follow this advice. Learn more in this article now.

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Scott Clayton

Wealth Management

Downplay most old rules of thumb in today’s changing market

Investing rules of thumb are usually misleading, but there are time-tested ones that can help you succeed with investing. Learn more in this article.

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Pat McKeough

How To Invest

How to pick the top metal stocks for resource sector success

Including the top metal stocks in your portfolio can add volatility. But it can diversify your holdings, as well as boost your long-term gains.

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Scott Clayton

Energy Stocks

Get a 3.1% yield from ARC Resources

%%excerpt%% ARC Resources just acquired a competitor to create Canada’s sixth-largest energy company as the shares yield 3.1%.

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Jim Bates

Dividend Stocks

Learn how to find stocks that pay dividends for a more stable and successful portfolio

Wondering how to find stocks that pay dividends? Here are some essential tips that will help you generate more income, but also capital gains

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Scott Clayton

ETFs

The Dogs of the Dow strategy worked in the 1990s—but we don’t think it will work today

The Dogs of the Dow strategy focuses on dividends, which we think is a good idea. But beyond that, high dividend yields can be a warning sign, not a harbinger of rising stock prices

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Scott Clayton

How To Invest

Conflicts of interest are just one reason we recommend avoiding SPAC investment vehicles

Buying a SPAC investment vehicle might pay off for you—but it’s much more likely to end up costing you money. Here’s why.

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Scott Clayton

Value Stocks

Use a value stock investing strategy like ours to find high-quality investments for your portfolio

Following a sound value stock investing strategy is how conservative investors find top lower-risk investments for maximum portfolio gains

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Scott Clayton

Blue Chip Stocks

Here’s how to uncover the most profitable stocks to invest in for portfolio growth and income

The most profitable stocks to invest in for your diversified portfolio will include not just blue chips, but also top growth stocks

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Scott Clayton

How To Invest

Tips to help you find the Best Stocks for Long-Term Investment Success

The best stocks for long-term investment success—here’s a winning approach to take, and how to select them

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Scott Clayton

Penny Stocks

Great Penny Stocks Rarely Exist, even If you are willing to risk money on “Ground Floor”’ opportunities

You can search high and low for great penny stocks—but in penny stocks or games of chance, the odds are not in your favour. Time works against you. The longer or more often you play, the likelier you are to lose.

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Scott Clayton