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Knowing the ins and outs of the dividend calendar is an important part of dividend investing and a conservative investing philosophy.

Navigating conflicts of interest when you hire a Financial Advisor and the importance of client-centric investment strategies

Blue chip companies are good companies to invest in, with a reputation for quality, reliability, and the ability to operate profitably.

For Canadian investors wondering how to buy international stocks, ADRs, and international ETFs may be a safer option.

For conservative investors, deciding what to buy is more rewarding than when to buy; it just takes longer to pay off.

Here’s the text of my latest letter to our Portfolio Management clients, sent in November 2023:

“As I began work on this letter to our portfolio clients, an interesting and thought-provoking question came in from a member of our Inner Circle.

The member asked,

“Pat, I know you recommend diversification among individual stocks and stock groups, and between the U.S....

Some of the highest dividend-paying stocks on the market can be unexpectedly risky yet have lots of appeal for many investors

When ETFs vs index funds are in question, which ones work best in your portfolio? Both can offer broad, low-risk exposure but differ on fees

When brokerages offer practice accounts that encourage investors to buy stocks online without real money, it leads to bad investment habits

The best TSX ETF is a low-cost, tax-efficient way to hold stocks. Investors get a traditional mutual fund’s exposure but with nominal fees.