investing

Investing is the act of purchasing assets with the expectation that they will appreciate in value or generate income over time, ultimately helping to grow your wealth.

Investing involves buying assets such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or other financial instruments with the goal of earning a return. This return can come in the form of capital gains (when the asset increases in value) or income (such as dividends or interest payments).

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The best performing ETFs have low management fees and can be a great way to hold shares in multiple companies in a single investment.
Many of the cheapest stocks are so affordable because they are failing
Secure investments will be an important part of your portfolio if you select them with our advice in mind
Looking for high-yield low-risk investments should start by considering well-established companies that offer you these qualities
Even top drug stocks can be riskier than many investors assume, but here’s how to spot the best ones
Successful investors, like successful businesses, need to keep an open mind about the way they do things. Neither one can afford to keep doing something just because “we’ve always done it that way.” That applies to investing basics such as bonds.

Many casual investors, financial journalists and brokers take it for granted that owning some bonds is a good thing....
Owning your house is a great tax shelter. That’s because gains on your principal residence involve a capital gains exemption. Note, though, that this benefit only applies to your principal residence. You must still pay tax on gains on the sale of a recreational property such as a cottage or a ski chalet. But these properties generally appreciate at a much slower rate than, say, a home in a major urban centre.
Recognizing that Canadian preferred shares are not like bonds will help you make better investing decisions
The coronavirus outbreak in China has forced McDonald’s to temporarily close its 3,000-plus restaurants there. Assuming the virus’s spread continues to slow in China, the closures would have only a small impact on the company given that China supplies just 3% of its earnings.


Meanwhile, McDonald’s plan to build long-term value by shifting more of its stores to franchisees continues to pay off for investors....