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Dividend Stocks

The Pros and Cons of Dividend Reinvestment Plans

Discover how dividend reinvestment plans can be part of your portfolio—but with a couple of caveats

5 min read

Pat McKeough

Wealth Management

The best dividend-paying stocks for the long term are key additions to a successful portfolio

Looking for the best dividend-paying stocks for the long term? Here’s what to watch for to maximize gains and minimize risk

3 min read

Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Here’s how to find the best Canadians stocks to buy and hold for investment success

Look for quality, consistency, and a history of success to find the best Canadian stocks to buy and hold for long-term profits

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Value Stocks

Does value Investing still work? Yes, but only when you follow these key tips

Does value investing still work? Use the principles of successful value investing and you might be pleasantly surprised.

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

5 aggressive investing tips to cut your risk

You can cut your aggressive investing risk by applying these five key investing tips.

Aggressive investing stock picks can give you bigger gains than conservative selections....

4 min read

Pat McKeough

Dividend Stocks

Here’s how to find the best high dividend investments for maximum portfolio gains

Learn how to find top high dividend investments by understanding what to watch for—both pros and cons

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Blue Chip Stocks

Learn what stocks are defensive to help protect your portfolio during downturns

Blue-chip consumer stocks are a good example of what stocks are defensive and good investments at the same time.

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Wealth Management

How much to invest in stocks—whether aggressive or conservative—depends on your personal risk level

Aggressive and conservative investors alike need to assess a range of risks when they consider how much to invest in stocks for their investment portfolios

4 min read

Pat McKeough

ETFs

There’s a reason ETF management fees are lower than many other investment fees

ETF management fees are better for investors than most fees on actively managed investments

3 min read

Pat McKeough

Mining Stocks

Uncover the best metal to invest in for resource gains

To find the best metal to invest in, consider your temperament and how you might profit from an array of metals, including copper or gold

3 min read

Scott Clayton

ETFs

Investing in mutual funds for beginners: Here are some key tips to start you on your way to higher returns

Investing in mutual funds for beginners: Here are some of the best ways to do it—and also what to avoid

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Top dividend stocks can be the most profitable stocks in your portfolio

Top dividend stocks are a key part of a successful portfolio—but watch out that you don’t “reach for yield”

4 min read

Pat McKeough

Wealth Management

Canadian banks are some of the best stocks for investors. Here’s why.

Canadian banks offer investors above-average dividend yields, low-to-moderate p/e’s; and above-average potential for long-term capital gains.

3 min read

Pat McKeough

Dividend Stocks

Here are some key tips on dividend investing for beginners

Consider these pointers on dividend investing for beginners to help you get your investing career off to a great start

4 min read

Scott Clayton

ETFs

Here’s how to find the best Canadian utility ETF for maximum investment gains

Consider these factors and more to profit from holding the best Canadian utility ETF in your diversified portfolio

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

Learn these characteristics of growth stocks for successful investing

Discover 11 key characteristics of growth stocks worth investing in and learn also what to watch out for

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Wealth Management

Discover the best way to find top aggressive stocks to buy to boost your portfolio returns

Learn the best ways to find the best aggressive stocks to buy for your diversified portfolio, while adding the least amount of risk

4 min read

Pat McKeough

Mining Stocks

QUIZ: Are gold mining stocks a good Investment? Test your knowledge now

What is the best way to invest in gold? Are gold mining stocks a good investment? Discover for yourself in this quiz on gold investing

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Wealth Management

Is online trading safe? Not if it ends up hurting your portfolio returns

Is online trading safe? Security-wise yes, but it can lead investors into trading way too much.

4 min read

Pat McKeough

ETFs

How to invest in the best Canadian mutual funds or ETFs so you can maximize your returns

Here are the pros and cons of the best Canadian mutual funds and ETFs to help you make the best investment decisions

4 min read

Scott Clayton

How To Invest

Test your knowledge of how options trading works and make better investments

We think this quiz on how options trading works will serve to increase your investing knowledge so you can profit more through making better buying decisions

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Living on dividends in retirement is possible if you follow these rules

Practice a strategy of buying, holding, and watching carefully top-quality stocks during your investment career if you want to achieve the goal of living on dividends in retirement

4 min read

Scott Clayton

How To Invest

QUIZ: Understand the differences between RESP and RRSP Investments to maximize your returns and minimize taxes

Test your knowledge on the differences between RESP and RRSP investments to ensure that you are saving for retirement, and your child’s future, in the best ways possible

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Wealth Management

Use a financial contingency plan example like this one

Use a financial contingency plan example like this one to put your finances in trustworthy hands if you cannot handle your affairs yourself

4 min read

Pat McKeough

Blue Chip Stocks

Here’s how to spot the best stocks for DRIP investing

The best stocks for DRIP investing are high-quality, well-managed companies with a history of making dividend payments. Here’s how to find them.

4 min read

Scott Clayton