stock picks

Understanding the difference between aggressive and conservative stocks will help you invest more safely with a well-diversified portfolio
Staying away from the most volatile penny stocks will help you build a more stable and diversified portfolio of higher-quality stocks
The best investments for long-term growth typically include hidden assets, a strong hold on a market, and more
Our TSI Network rating systems for stock picks will help fuel your value investing returns
If you are interested in the best long-term stocks to invest in, here are some key tips and strategies to follow

Find the best cheap stocks to invest in today by watching out for factors signaling danger rather than bargains.


Top-quality stocks tend to lose less of their value in market setbacks. They also tend to bounce back nicely when conditions improve. These are the kinds of stocks we continue to recommend in our newsletters and other services.

To build a portfolio of those stocks—and to show the best long-term results, Pat McKeough still thinks you should stick with his three-part program:
  1. Hold mostly high-quality, dividend-paying stocks.
  2. Spread your money out across most if not all of the five main economic sectors: Manufacturing & Industry, Resources & Commodities, Consumer, Finance and Utilities.
  3. Downplay or stay out of stocks in the broker/media limelight.

Meantime, investors who “bargain shop” for stocks explain that they are simply looking to buy stocks like a smart consumer would buy a car....
Financial, safety, and survival factors are important to consider while looking for stocks on the TSX index
Look for a history of dividends and reliable yields if you are trying to find the best Canadian blue chip stocks that pay high dividends
Investment climate indicators can be useful tools when evaluating the market. But they are just part of the big picture.
If you are looking for the best growth stocks to invest in right now, focus on shares that meet these key criteria