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Mining Stocks

Investing in oil stocks and other resource sector investments can be profitable if you choose technologically advanced, well-run companies

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Scott Clayton

How To Invest

TD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FUND $15.13

We last wrote about TD Science & Technology Fund in 2010. That was before the strong emergence of ETFs as a low-cost alternative to mutual funds and their pricey active management.

June 2010

TD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FUND $15.13 (CWA Rating: Aggressive) (TD Asset Management, P.O....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Canadian pharma stock faces big test in its quest for success

Canadian pharma stock Aurinia Pharmaceuticals could fill an important role in the fight against serious diseases if it passes rigorous tests.

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Pat McKeough

Value Stocks

Tax-Loss Selling: A Popular—if Potentially Flawed—Strategy for Offsetting Capital Gains Tax

Tax-loss selling gains momentum toward year’s end, but is it worth it for investors?

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Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

NAFTA changes could chip away at this Canadian stock’s niche market

Stella-Jones is the clear leader in its niche market built on railway ties and utility poles, but NAFTA uncertainty and growth by acquisition both add risk.

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Pat McKeough

Energy Stocks

How to Invest in Oil Stocks Without Taking on Unnecessary Risk

Selecting stocks you can hold for years is a key goal for investors learning how to invest in oil stocks

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Scott Clayton

ETFs

Characteristics of the best ETF investments include diversification and low expense ratios

If you want to include the best ETF investments in your portfolio, then it’s important to consider a variety of components. That’s because not all ETFs are created equal

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Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Big acquisition set to spur Innergex dividend

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INNERGEX RENEWABLE ENERGY INC....

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Pat McKeough

Dividend Stocks

U.S. foodmakers adapt to changing tastes

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These two leading foodmakers continue to improve the quality of their products as consumers demand healthier alternatives....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Medical stock expects more gain than pain from rapid growth by acquisition

While it is growing rapidly by acquisition, medical products firm Stryker Corp. also has some growing pains and uncertainty over the future of Obamacare.

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Pat McKeough

Dividend Stocks

Dividend-Paying Stocks are Among the Most Reliable Stocks to Invest In

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

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Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

New issues or IPOs are a common venture capital financing exit strategy—but these IPOs don’t offer any extra appeal

IPOs, or new issues, can arise after venture capital financing, but these investments can lead to even lower returns

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Scott Clayton

Value Stocks

Stock Market Predictions: How to Avoid Relying on Guesses when you pick stocks

Rather than relying on stock market predictions, look for stock value instead

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Scott Clayton

Spinoffs

Post-spinoff, Hilton is still a leader

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HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS $77 (New York symbol HLT; Consumer Sector; Shares outstanding: 321.0 million; Market cap: $24.7 billion; Takeover Target Rating: Low; Dividend yield 0.8%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.hiltonworldwide.com) owns, manages and franchises hotels under several brands, including Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, Doubletree and Embassy Suites by Hilton....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

This Canadian stock counts on 3-D software and a seasoned CEO

DIRTT Environmental’s customized office interiors benefit from special 3-D software and a savvy CEO, but this Canadian stock faces stiff competition.

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Pat McKeough

How To Invest

Is Buying Stock Options Ever a Good Idea?

Buying stock options is rarely a good idea for investors, but it can be profitable for your broker

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Scott Clayton

Mining Stocks

Is Silver a Good Investment? Only If You Invest Carefully

Investors have asked us, “Is silver a good investment?” We only think so if they target top silver mining stocks or ETFs that hold those stocks, and follow our mining investing tips

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Scott Clayton

ETFs

Invest in the recovery of the Thai economy

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The Thai economy is emerging from the slump caused by the political turmoil of 2013-15....

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Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

Stock sends money digitally, gets positive return

Now a specialist in money transfers, long-time telegraph operator Western Union is switching to digital delivery to ward off the competition.

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Pat McKeough

Dividend Stocks

Take full advantage of the Canadian Dividend Tax Credit

The Canadian dividend tax credit can significantly boost your investment returns

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Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

3 Growth Investing Strategies: Two we like—one we don’t

Growth investing can be beneficial to your portfolio returns—but not every strategy is money in the bank.

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Scott Clayton

Value Stocks

3 Tips for Successful DIY Stock Valuation

If you want to determine stock valuation on your own, try using price-to-sales, price/earnings, and price-to-book-value ratios

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Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

This stock aims to clean up as industrial waste spreads

Clean Harbors Inc. keeps growing as it takes on more environmental and hazardous waste—and tries to control rising costs and high debt while it expands.

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Pat McKeough

How To Invest

Trading vs investing—which strategy has the biggest payoff?

What will make me the most money—trading vs investing? That’s a question many investors ask. The answers may surprise you.

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Scott Clayton

ETFs

What are index funds and what role can they play in your portfolio?

What are index funds and what are the main benefits (and risks) for investors?

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Scott Clayton