Canadian investors definitely have a conundrum when it comes to choosing between a TFSA or RRSP – which is actually better? or even which account do you start with first? Good questions and it’s a good problem to have as it means you are saving money – congrats on this ...
Read More »Dollarama – Historically better than the TSX…
Dollarama is a holding company that operates through a chain of subsidiary dollar stores in Canada. It is a major player in the Canadian value retail industry. Dollarama owns and operates 1,356 stores across ten provinces in Canada. The company has a presence in metropolitan areas, mid-sized cities, as well ...
Read More »XDV ETF Review – Not Your Best Option…
XDV ETF, or Blackrock’s iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF, provides diversified exposure to 30 high-yielding Canadian companies in the Dow Jones Canada Total Market Index. The index is almost like trying to replicate the “Dogs of the TSX” since it focuses on high yield holdings from a list of ...
Read More »Maple Leaf Foods – Too Pricey for the Risk vs Reward…
Maple Leaf Foods is Canada’s largest food processor and a leading consumer protein company. The company sold its bakery and rendering business and reorganized itself into a focused protein company in 2017. It operates in Canada, the U.S., and Asia through well-known brands such as Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, ...
Read More »Dividend ETFs – Discover the 3 Pros and 3 Cons…
In low-rate environments, high-yielding assets become attractive for those seeking income. Dividend ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) are a common choice for income investors. They hold a basket of dividend paying REITs, preferred stocks, or common stocks. Investors have three options when buying dividend producing investments for the purpose of generating ...
Read More »Is Saputo’s Growth Saturated?…
Saputo is one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, processing nearly 11 billion liters of milk into a variety of cheeses and a wide range of dairy products every year. The company engages in the production, marketing, and distribution of a wide array of dairy products such ...
Read More »Choosing the Best Canadian Discount Broker…
Since I have been investing with dividend growth stocks back in 2009, I have used 6 different Canadian discount brokers (not so discounted back in the day though) and it’s a competitive market out there. One year one dicount broker is ahead, and the next year it is another discount ...
Read More »Dividend Income – March 2021…
Before the pandemic, we started reading how markets were overvalued and we are now making new stock market highs … Market movements should not dictate how you invest and this is a very big emotional task. In fact, you need to know why you hold each of your holdings and ...
Read More »Jamieson, Not Yet A Dividend Growth Stock…
Jamieson Wellness is the No.1 consumer health brand in Canada. It is a leading branded manufacturer, distributor and marketer of natural health products. The company also has a growing presence globally with sales in more than 45 countries and regions. Its segments are Jamieson Brands (~93% of 2020 adjusted EBITDA) ...
Read More »Is the wine party over or just starting?…
Andrew Peller is a leading producer and marketer of quality wines in Canada. The company owns wineries in British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia and operates through 101 independent retail stores across Ontario. These stores are company-owned, selling only Peller-branded wine. Andrew Peller’s products are sold predominantly in Canada and ...
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