The dangers of online trading don’t get much play in the media when addressing how to buy stocks for dividend growth, but online trading does indeed carry hidden dangers that aren’t always evident at first.
The main risk comes from the fact that online trading may… Read More

Many investors like to describe different approaches to investment decision-making–what some call their investing practice–by sticking one-word labels on them.
This can make conversations flow more smoothly, but it does little to raise anybody’s investment knowledge. In fact, it can lead to false impressions.

Three of the… Read More

Here are 5 Canadian dividend stocks we recommend holding in your portfolio despite economic uncertainty
One of the key points in our three-part investment advice is to invest mainly in well-established dividend-paying stocks. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting inflation and challenging economy highlight the value… Read More

A history of sustainable dividends is one key characteristic of the best dividend paying stocks
Stick to the best paying dividend stocks and you’ll avoid most of the market’s greatest disasters.

As well, one of the best ways to pick a company that cares about its… Read More

Blue chip companies are good to invest in, given their reputation for quality, reliability, and the ability to operate profitably.
High-quality blue chip stocks, like CPKC stock, represent good companies to invest in. Blue chip companies are typically defined as firms whose stocks have a national… Read More

Traditionally, there have been several options for parents and grandparents looking to make investments for children. But here’s how to choose the best investments for children in 2024.
Taking the time to pick the right investments for children and grandchildren is a worthwhile endeavour. If the… Read More

Canadian stock options can generate a lot of money for your broker, but here’s seven ways they can cost you even more
Trading Canadian stock options can generate a lot of brokerage commissions, which is why some young, aggressive brokers recommend them for their clients. That’s despite… Read More

Borrowing to invest in dividend stocks may be a good decision if you meet these six criteria
Borrowing to invest can make sense for some investors under certain circumstances. We think you’ll benefit most from this buying opportunity by sticking with high-quality stocks. That suggest borrowing… Read More

Canadian bank stocks are true blue chip stocks and have long been a top choice for growth and income. Today’s economic uncertainty doesn’t change that
We’ve long recommended that all Canadian investors own two or more of the Big Five Canadian bank stocks — Bank of… Read More

There are four main investment mistakes we’ve seen that can lead to exceptionally poor investing results.

If you are unhappy with your investing results, you should check to see if you are making one or more of these four main investment mistakes:

1. Buying and selling too… Read More