Dividend Stocks

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cats are known to be more low maintenance and independent than dogs, making them easy companions. Unfortunately, their carefree nature does not equate to low annual expenses.  To start, you can get a cat from a shelter, a breeder, or a pet store, where it would be free-$1500+ depending on ...

What emotions is going through your head these days when it comes to investing? Lost? Hopefull? Remember last year when corporations adjusted their earnings and now they are beating them? That’s often a sign the trouble is behind on the stock market. Don’t confuse the stock market with the economic ...

ShawCor is a leading integrated energy services company. It specializes in technology-based products and services for the pipeline, pipe services, petrochemical, and industrial markets. The company operates eight divisions, with more than 100 manufacturing and service facilities in 25 countries around the world. ShawCor has more than 85 years of pipeline ...