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Whether an investor should sell stocks now or hold onto them is an important question to explore, especially because selling a stock too soon can greatly diminish returns—while in some cases, holding too long can lead to a loss of your investment

The most successful investors take a broad view of the market and don’t put too much faith in the use of any single indicator. This includes stock market technical analysis.

It’s important to recognize that investing aggressively, through penny stocks, concept stocks and other speculative ventures, can quickly lead to big losses.

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Royal Bank and Bank of Montreal now generate a significant portion of their earnings in the U.S.


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Dollarama Inc. plans to continue its fast growth by nearly doubling the number of its stores in Canada by 2027. The shares are up almost 1,600% in eight years, and a 3-for-1 share split is due next month.

TD Science & Technology Fund invests mostly in U.S. firms engaged in the research, development, production or distribution of products or services related to science and technology.

Many investors aim to put top growth stocks into their portfolios because of the expected returns if the stock proves to be a true growth stock and not a momentum stock in disguise.

5 tips from our TSI Takeover Target Rating system for even better results with spinoff investing

These nine indicators can help you unlock the value investing stocks with the greatest potential for growth, and boost your portfolio returns for years to come.

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A distribution yielding a high 7.9% appears sustainable for Artis REIT. The company’s concentration of properties in Western Canada does add risk. But its decision to cut back on acquisitions and upgrade its properties is a plus.

Your investing education really begins after you start to recognize just how much you don’t know. When you reach that point, you’ll start to look at a much wider range of data and stock market indicators.

Investing in bonds: Bonds are unlikely to perform as well in the next few years as they have at points in the past. That’s mainly because interest rates will likely hold steady or rise further. (Bond prices and interest rates are inversely linked. When interest rates go up, bond prices go down, and vice versa.) That means bonds would only earn interest income; instead of capital gains, they could produce capital losses.

There are a variety of ways to invest in gold, including gold bullion. However, we think the best way to invest in gold is through mining stocks—especially if their mines offer rising production and cash flow

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One of the leading luxury brands in the world, Tiffany & Co. continues to grow internationally. It has an escalating presence in the rich Asian market. And its new CEO is focused on attracting younger consumers with new designs and online shopping. The company also benefits from high and rising profit margins as well as a sound balance sheet.

Stocks with high dividends are typically the most sought-after investments by investors. However, a high dividend yield can be a danger sign and a signal of problems to come

Investors who want to make penny stocks part of their portfolio must recognize that good penny stocks to buy are difficult to find and are never a sure bet for growth-stock investors. However, here are some tips on finding the few good ones out there.

Are you in the market right now for a real estate investment? If so, be sure to follow these real estate investing tips

The most reliable stocks to invest in have a history of success and dividends that have increased over time

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Known for its satellite technology, Maxar Technologies was previously named MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates. In 2017 it acquired a Colorado firm that specializes in high-resolution imagery and has a list of notable clients. That helped Maxar’s earnings jump, but such a large acquisition adds risk, as does the company’s reliance on government spending, and its high debt.

If you want to get better value investing returns, it’s important to focus on stocks that are cheap in relation to earnings, and consider a variety of other investment qualities like years of profit, years of paying dividends, and manageable debt