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There’s no guarantee stocks that have underperformed for extended periods will perform better in the future; nevertheless, when quality companies end up at the bottom of performance rankings, but have low valuations and high dividend yields, they deserve a second look....

Here are short answers to a couple of issues you may have wondered about lately.

We look at lots of economic statistics, but rarely find any worth talking about. Most stats represent random fluctuations in economic data, without revealing any meaningful shift in economic trends.

However, last Friday’s release of U.S....

Alcon began trading as a new spinoff last spring. At current prices, the stock is not inexpensive in relation to this year’s earnings. But we think trends now underway—including the company’s strong position in its key markets—have set its sales, profit and share price on a strong growth path.

Our Successful Investor research department has drawn up this Inner Circle Spotlight report on Alcon to explain why we think the stock will keep paying off for you as an investment, and why now is a good time to buy....

Discover how dividend reinvestment plans can be part of your portfolio—but with a couple of caveats

Drug stocks hold special appeal for investors: Many assume that as the baby-boom generation moves into retirement, demand for pharmaceuticals will skyrocket. That’s undoubtedly true.

However, as we’ve often pointed out, this high potential can lead investors to underestimate the risks in drug stocks....

In this issue we look at a cannabis retailer with a very experienced and deep-pocketed partner....

Finning International began paying dividends in 1970. At current prices, the stock is now in the middle of the wide range between $15 and $35 that it has stayed in for the past 10 years. While in that range, it doubled its dividend, although a sluggish economy and weak commodity prices held back its earnings....

We think that overall, most investors should hold the bulk of their portfolios in high-quality U.S. and Canadian stocks—or ETFs that hold those shares. But if you’re looking to add growth to your portfolio, here are some niche ETFs we recommend for your new buying.




Our first ETF niche primarily appeals to investors in two ways: International dividend payers generally have p/e and other valuations that are cheaper than U.S....

ETFs that lost value during 2019 were hugely outnumbered by those that gained in value. Indeed, low interest rates, plus receding fears of recession, supported gains.


Stocks, in particular, had an outstanding year, with the U.S. market leading the way....

This month we consider two new high-interest savings ETFs, which compete with money market funds. We also offer you a look at a hedge fund ETF from AGF.


In our August 2019 issue, we initially analyzed high rate savings ETFs from Purpose Investments....