Nearly all the popular Canadian dividend stocks are discounted these days. As a last note, remember that yield on cost is meaningless. Stock Trades In our spousal RRSP, I sold all Telus in USD and purchased Broadcom Inc.. That’s a new investment in my portfolio. The reality is that everything ...
Read More »What is the P/E Ratio?…
Home » Education » Investing Terms The price-to-earnings ratio, or P/E, is simply a measure identifying the premium value of the company as identified by investors. The price is what investors are willing to pay and the earnings is the financial metric reported by the company. The resulting ratio identifies ...
Read More »Dividend Income – July 2023…
The markets are moody, especially after the earnings season. This is a reminder that investing in stocks isn’t like buying a GIC at 5%. There will be ups and downs with various events impacting businesses in different ways. For income investors, the rise in interest rates has really impacted many ...
Read More »VFV vs VOO – Which One To Buy?…
So you are looking to invest in the S&P 500 and there are many options even though there is just one index … Which should you choose becomes the question. Putting aside all of the different offerings from financial institutions, the focus here will be on the currency option that ...
Read More »Dividend Income – June 2023…
At this point in my investing journey, and while I am a dividend growth investor, the dividend income I receive is not important. What is important is the total value of my portfolio as I know, at any point in time, I can sell all my holdings and buy dividend ...
Read More »The Tales of a $1.7M Portfolio…
Indeed, I am approaching my magic number but I can’t say I am feeling like it’s a big milestone. With the inflation we have had, and the cost of rent for my adult kids wanting to move out, the number doesn’t seem adequate anymore … but we will cover that ...
Read More »Dividend Income: May 2023…
Investing is supposed to be boring but the last 10 years of low interest rate is gone and the domino effect is happening! Are you lost now with your holdings? Your darling income stocks have pulled back now that the interest rates have gone up? The yield is higher, but ...
Read More »What Are CDRs, How CDRs Work, and The Full List Of CDRs…
Many large and popular stocks, such as big tech companies, trade only on the U.S. stock exchange, making it sometimes costly and complicated when currency fluctuates to navigate and buy US stocks. Not only that, many of the big US stocks have outperformed Canadian stocks and you sit on the ...
Read More »Beat The Banks…
You must have heard of the Beat The TSX strategy by now, and while it has its merit, it often is inconceivable for investors to sell their entire portfolio every year and buy back only 10 stocks. Considering the average DIY investor holds over 20 stocks on average, it’s a pretty tough ...
Read More »How Much Does It Cost To Own A Dog In Canada…
Dogs are great companions, one that many Canadians choose to own! It’s essential, however, to consider the time and energy needed to raise and care for your new best friend. You will need to consider needs like training, grooming and walks, to name a few. Budgeting for your dog’s necessities ...
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