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Spurred by the dramatic impact of COVID-19 on the economy, the Bank of Canada has now cut its benchmark interest rate to 0.25% from 1.25%. Whether it continues to hold that rate steady, or cut it further, depends on the country’s economic growth and unemployment levels.
Meanwhile, even for our conservative investors, we caution against investing in bonds....
Meanwhile, even for our conservative investors, we caution against investing in bonds....
This issue of Canadian Wealth Advisor highlights several high-quality stocks and some top Canadian and U.S. ETFs—all with the power to lift your returns.
But first, I’d like to say that I still think the bulk of the damage to the stock market may already be behind us.
As always, we feature safety-conscious stocks ready to add to your long-term returns. Metro is new to Canadain Wealth Advisor, but it’s at the forefront of an essential supply chain for Canadians during the COVID-19 outbreak....
But first, I’d like to say that I still think the bulk of the damage to the stock market may already be behind us.
As always, we feature safety-conscious stocks ready to add to your long-term returns. Metro is new to Canadain Wealth Advisor, but it’s at the forefront of an essential supply chain for Canadians during the COVID-19 outbreak....
A: NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT, $9.73, symbol NWH.UN on Toronto (Units outstanding: 160.1 million; Market cap: $1.7 billion; www.nwhreit.com), owns and operates a portfolio of medical office buildings (50%) as well as hospital and healthcare facilities (50%)....
A: Gilead Sciences Inc., $75.33, symbol GILD on Nasdaq (Shares outstanding: 1.3 billion; Market cap: $95.6 billion; www.gilead.com), is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes medicines for a variety of conditions and diseases....
Should you invest in ETFs? They are good lower-cost ways to diversify, but not all ETFs are created equal. Here’s how to spot the good ones
New corporate spinoffs are often the target for value seekers, while new stock issues often pose problems
The highest dividend stocks can harbor hidden dangers, but you’ll enhance your portfolio with the safest dividend-paying stocks
The best (seemingly) short-term investments still don’t provide the benefits of a long-term strategy
What looks like the best short-term investments won’t give you the same results as a good long-term investing strategy.
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC. $24 remains a hold. The company (Toronto symbol GWO; Conservative Growth Payer Portfolio, Finance sector; shares outstanding: 928.9 million; Market cap: $22.3 billion; Dividend yield: 7.3%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.greatwestlifeco.com) is Canada’s second-largest life insurer, after Manulife Financial....
How much to save for retirement depends on the type of lifestyle you’re aiming for