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Value Stocks

Successful Canadian value investing is simple when you follow our key guidelines

Using our Canadian value investing strategy will help you find stocks that are reasonably priced compared to sales, earnings or assets. Learn this strategy now.

3 min read

Scott Clayton

ETFs

What is an ESG fund? It’s an investment that we think you should stay away from

What is an ESG fund? Learn all about this type of fund and why we think smart investors should avoid them in favour of this alternative strategy

3 min read

Scott Clayton

Blue Chip Stocks

Looking for the best fast food stocks for your portfolio? Here are some tips on how to find them

Buying the best fast food stocks can add steady growth to your stock holdings. Find out what to look for in these stocks and discover one of our recommendations.

4 min read

Scott Clayton

How To Invest

Investing in Waste Management Stocks: Growth By Acquisition Success

Using a growth by acquisition strategy doesn’t always lead to a profitable outcome, but we share an instance where it worked among waste management stocks.

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Spinoffs

Looking for the best agricultural stocks to buy for your portfolio? Here are some things to look for—plus an example of a top stock.

Investing in the best agricultural stocks to buy can work out even better when the stock involved is a spinoff. Learn why, and which stock we’re talking about now.

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Wealth Management

Your ideal investment portfolio mix can include both conservative and aggressive investments—but follow these tips

There is no “one-size-fits-all” ideal investment portfolio mix. But there are some key portfolio diversification tips that every investor should follow.

4 min read

Pat McKeough

Penny Stocks

Finding profitable penny stocks is a big challenge, but not impossible. Here’s what to look for

Looking for profitable penny stocks makes sense only for investors who can handle substantial risk. But for those willing to gamble, here are some key tips

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Here’s how to pick dividend stocks to maximize your income and capital gains

Learning how to pick dividend stocks successfully is a lot easier if you follow these key tips—and warnings

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Blue Chip Stocks

Use good investment indicators to support, rather than lead, your investing decisions

Discover top blue chip stocks by using good investment indicators as a starting point and fill your portfolio with winners you feel confident about

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

Earnings just rose 13.7% at Agilent Technologies Inc.

Agilent Technologies Inc. reported 13.7% higher earnings as it projects a revenue increase as large as 9% for 2022 and promises to return cash to shareholders.

1 min read

Jim Bates

How To Invest

Look for up-and-coming Canadian tech stocks with hidden assets and more for the best chance of success

Investing in up-and-coming Canadian tech stocks, which often include hidden assets and researchspending, can lead to big growth—but only if you select wisely

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Wealth Management

Use these best investment research tools to guide you in building a well-balanced portfolio of high quality stocks

Using our three-part Successful Investor approach, in addition to our other best investment research tools, will help you build a more stable, profitable portfolio

3 min read

Pat McKeough

Spinoffs

What is a spinoff in stocks? An investment worth targeting, and here’s why

What is a spinooff in stocks? Learn all about what they are, including one of our spinoff recommendations, and discover the strong value behind these investments.

4 min read

Scott Clayton

How To Invest

Finding good companies for long-term investments isn’t easy, but here’s a start: focus on blue chips and hold the good ones indefinitely

Uncover good companies for long-term investments and you will boost your portfolio returns over time. Learn more here and discover one of our top picks.

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Finding the best stocks to invest in that pay dividends is a lot easier if you follow these tips

The best stocks to invest in that pay dividends can benefit you and your portfolio for years to come. Learn all about dividend investing right here

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

Discover top TSX companies to build a strong portfolio

Investing in the top TSX companies can offer both growth and value for your holdings, especially if you target blue chip stocks in the process.

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Wealth Management

Holding consumer products stocks in your portfolio adds diversification—and protection against economic downturns

Regardless of the economy, consumer products stocks profit from continual customer demand. Learn more and find one of our recommendations here.

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Top dividend-paying companies can supercharge your portfolio. Here’s why.

Finding top dividend-paying companies to invest in is easier when you follow these guidelines

3 min read

Scott Clayton

Penny Stocks

The Best Canadian Penny Stocks Have these 7 Elements in Common

If you are looking to invest in the best Canadian penny stocks, focus on stock quality—and make sure it has experienced management, as well as these 6 other elements

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

Finding good stocks for long-term investment gains will include Resources shares for most investors

Including good stocks for long-term investment gains from the Resource section can be especially helpful in times of inflation. Learn more below.

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

Use our growth investing examples, tips, & strategies for maximum portfolio returns

Learn from growth investing examples and our strategies to help you target the best growth opportunities. Find out more about these strategies now.

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Wealth Management

Investing in Crypto or Stocks: Which is Safer for Your Portfolio

Considering whether to buy crypto or stocks? Investing in top stocks makes a lot more sense than buying crypto and we explain why in this article.

4 min read

Scott Clayton

How To Invest

What’s an IPO? An investment worth knowing all the ins and outs of before buying

What’s an IPO? Here’s what you need to know, as well as reasons why investing in an IPO may not be the best decision for your portfolio.

4 min read

Scott Clayton

How To Invest

How to Invest in Long-Term Stocks for portfolio success: 4 key Strategies

If you want to know how to invest in long-term stocks for maximum portfolio gains, then you need to consider value investing, growth investing, dividend stocks, and our three-part approach

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Looking for the best stock to buy today? Start with dividend payers, and then look for added pluses like hidden assets

Finding the best stock to buy today will focus on shares with a history of dividend payments—and more

4 min read

Scott Clayton