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Wealth Management

Understand the Basics of Investing for Retirement to Save More

Know the basics of investing for retirement to maintain the right mindset for making investment decisions

4 min read

Pat McKeough

Penny Stocks

Selecting the best TSX penny stocks involves careful consideration of these tips

It’s imperative to follow our guidelines to pick the best TSX penny stocks

3 min read

Pat McKeough

Dividend Stocks

Invest in Companies that Pay Dividends to Increase Income Growth

Find and invest in companies that pay dividends and you will be putting your money behind stocks that come with a history of success with lower amounts of risk

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Scott Clayton

ETFs

Learn How to Invest in ETFs Profitably and Build a Diverse Portfolio

Discover how to invest in ETFs with a proven strategy and you will be able to build a diversified portfolio

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Wealth Management

Your guide to tax-free savings accounts

Tax free savings accounts let you earn investment income tax free. Make sure you’re getting the most profit and tax benefits from your TFSA.

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Pat McKeough

ETFs

Is the promise of an ETF of preferred stocks too good to be true for those focused on secure income?

Investing in an ETF of preferred stocks could pay off, but it could also lead you to take on more risk than you expected

3 min read

Scott Clayton

ETFs

3 key ETF Definitions for Investors

Our key ETF definitions will help you better understand ETF investing

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Aggressive Investing is risky—but here’s how you cut your risks and maximize profits

When you focus on investment quality, you can multiply your chances of success with aggressive stocks

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Pat McKeough

Mining Stocks

Canadian gold companies: What you need to know before investing in their shares

The best Canadian gold companies will generate positive cash flow even with low gold prices

3 min read

Pat McKeough

Wealth Management

Focus on dividend stocks over dividend-capture-strategy investing. Here’s why

Thinking of using a dividend capture strategy? Investing this way is unlikely to pay off for you, so focus on high-quality dividend-paying stocks to profit instead

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Pat McKeough

Blue Chip Stocks

Build a conservative stock portfolio for maximum gains by following these key tips

Develop a successful conservative stock portfolio by including high-quality blue-chip stocks, as well as lower-risk investments that can grow over time

4 min read

Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

Growth stocks: Canadian tech stock CGI Group delivers on ambitious “Build and Buy” strategy

Building on successful acquisitions, growth stock CGI Group targets growth in booming areas of outsourcing, cloud computing and IT security.

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Pat McKeough

Business woman rebalancing portfolio between stock and bond

How To Invest

It’s important to stick to a diversified stock portfolio example to invest successfully

A diversified stock portfolio example focuses on high-quality stocks—both conservative and aggressive–-with your holdings spread across most if not all of the five main economic sectors

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Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

How best to evaluate stocks with a high dividend yield

Are stocks with a high dividend yield the most prized finds or bad investments in disguise?

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Pat McKeough

Blue Chip Stocks

Good companies to invest in: blue chips are usually your best bet

Good companies to invest in have strong business prospects, and offer low risk with high return potential

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Pat McKeough

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

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

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

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