diversification

What is diversification?


Diversification involves the planned distribution of investments across various securities to minimize the risk exposure to a specific industry or geographic segment. However, the risk of over-diversification exists, in which an investor can at best expect to mirror the market returns, minus any brokerage fees or management expenses.

High dividend yield ETFs can be great additions to a portfolio: here are tips that will help you find the best ones
If you want to add value investments to your diversified portfolio, then read on for valuable insights on buying value stocks
All of the major global stock markets are down in the wake of COVID-19’s spread. But we think the worst is over for many stocks, and one way to profit, while at the same time cutting your risk, is to invest in ETFs.


Here’s a look at four international funds that we believe are well-suited for your new buying....
A dividend portfolio should focus on high-quality stocks with a proven record of paying dividends
Nutrien’s shares dropped as much as 33% in the recent market downturn—from $52 to as low as $35. But the stock has rebounded to today’s price and is now down just 5%.

The recovery has come as investors have realized that for a number of reasons, the company’s outlook is strong, and the stock offers you an attractive mix of growth and income.

Key to Nutrien’s near-term prospects during the COVID-19 crisis is that the whole food supply chain has been designated as an essential priority service by most governments including the U.S....
Use a consistent financial plan and find top Canadian value stocks to fit your portfolio

Introduction


Successful Investors always give dividend stocks the respect they deserve and most view them as the foundation of a sound and profitable investment portfolio.

But finding the right dividend payers can be challenging for new investors as well as experienced ones....
Here’s a little background about our organization:

After decades as an investor writer/analyst/editor/advisor, I launched The Successful Investor in January 1995. Soon after, I began the process of applying to practice as an investment portfolio manager, initially just in Ontario....