Dividend Stocks

Canada is renowned for the abundance of natural resources and the oil sector is definitely one of the primary sectors driving the Canadian economy. As such, there are many options for investors when it comes to energy stocks. If you look at the TSX 60, 13 of the 60 stocks ...

We commonly find that our biggest dreams demand substantial financial support to become a reality. For some, obtaining the necessary funds to achieve their goals can seem challenging or overwhelming. However, by following best investment practices and tips, you can secure the funds you need to realize your objectives. Having ...

Regardless of how far along you are in your investing journey, a crucial step is deciding how to allocate assets in your portfolio. The asset allocation you choose will significantly impact your investment results. Constructing a successful investment portfolio that maximizes returns while maintaining a balance of risk requires employing ...

Are you intrigued by the emerging cryptocurrency market and want to invest but need help figuring out where to start? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Many individuals share the same curiosity and hesitation when it comes to entering the world of cryptocurrency. To assist you in commencing your cryptocurrency ...

It’s time for the year-end review and summary of the main portfolio. Here are some overall data points to get started with. Total portfolio growth of 21.34% including contributions. It’s well above my annual salary. It’s not the highest growth in percentages as I have had better years but it’s ...

I dislike the book value metrics used by discount brokers. Not that it’s wrong, as it’s an accurate measure but it’s used to calculate taxable profit and that’s the wrong way to show true profits. A free DRIP share ends up part of the book value due to tax accounting. ...

Unless you are isolating yourself from the world, as Canadians, we inevitably need to use or have some US dollars from time to time. Once upon a time, you could trade the Canadian currency for the same amount of US dollars. Those were the easy days when getting 99 cents ...

I am reminded when engaging with various DIY investors that the context of the investing situation is often misunderstood. As investors, we often look at a situation through our own experiences and I share my progress on 3 different portfolios to put the strategy and decisions into a specific context. ...

A reader recently asked if I considered HFIN since I hold HCAL in the corporate account. The short answer is no. When I started the account, I was focused on keeping it all simple with the banks and covered calls. Covered calls can amplify your income but also your loss ...

While October was pretty gloomy on the stock market, November did start to show some positive signs with the earning calendar in full swing. With the state of the markets we are in, there is so much discount that it’s the best time to deploy money. If you don’t have ...