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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

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

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

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

Value Stocks

Here are top tips for finding the Best Canadian Value Stocks

When we look for the best Canadian value stocks, we start with a few basic ratios, but then go beyond these financial indicators for a deeper perspective

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Scott Clayton

Mining Stocks

Learn how to invest in mining stocks for maximum portfolio gains

Discover how to invest in mining stocks successfully, plus how to spot the stocks to stay out of

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Scott Clayton

How To Invest

Here are some key tips on How to Buy Shares in Canada to boost your portfolio returns

Are you feeling unsure of how to buy shares in Canada for maximum portfolio gains? Follow our three-part Successful Investor approach, and at the same time avoid these risky strategies

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Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Invest in high-quality dividend-paying stocks for maximum portfolio growth

Include high-quality dividend-paying stocks in your portfolio to cut risk while at the same time generating both capital gains and income

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Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

How to Avoid Losing Money on Investments: 5 Key Tips to Consider

The best way to learn how to avoid losing money on investments is to look for ways to invest in high-quality stocks and make lower-risk decisions

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Scott Clayton

Wealth Management

Understanding Investor Sentiment in the Stock Market is a key part of Investing for Maximum Gains

Opinions change all the time and investor sentiment in the stock market is no different. Instead, use these proven strategies to improve your odds of a profit

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Pat McKeough

Mining Stocks

Here’s what to look for when hunting for the top Canadian mining stocks to invest in

Find major Canadian mining stocks that meet these criteria and you’ll be able to add valuable Resource holdings to your diversified portfolio

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Scott Clayton

Value Stocks

Looking for tips to spot the best undervalued stocks to buy now for maximum gains? Look no further

Adding the best undervalued stocks to buy now to your diversified portfolio can lead to big gains in the future, especially if there is hidden value involved.

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Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Activist Investing Strategies aim to Boost Shareholder Value

Hedge funds and others using activist investing strategies can push companies to higher levels of profit and efficiency

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Scott Clayton

How To Invest

By Diversifying, Investors Help Minimize Their Risk and Boost Their Returns

Whether it is by sector, geographic location, risk type or investing strategy, by diversifying, investors help minimize Risk and Power Long-term Gains

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Scott Clayton

Wealth Management

Canadian investor education should begin with this foundation to set you up for investment success

We believe that Canadian investor education begins with recognizing what you know and what you don’t know, as well as an awareness of the most important qualities to look for in stocks

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Pat McKeough

How To Invest

Investing in Medical Stocks: There are a number of ways to profit

Drugs, medical devices and animal health products have all become key ways of investing in medical stocks; Make money by choosing the best of these investments

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Scott Clayton

How To Invest

Good Investment Ideas: Avoid Conflicts of Interest While Investing

Watch out for Conflicts of Interest When Looking for Good Investment Ideas. Instead, use our Successful Investor approach.

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Scott Clayton