Investing
Penny stocks remain popular with retail investors as they allow you to gain exposure to the equity markets with a small amount of capital. For example, if you have $500 to invest you can buy just 10 shares of Enbridge. Alternatively, you can buy several penny stocks which will diversify your portfolio and mitigate your […]
Investing in the U.S. equity and bond markets allows Canadians to diversify their capital and lower overall risks. Several growth stocks trading south of the border also provide Canadians an enticing opportunity to grow long-term wealth and most domestic brokerages will give users access to financial instruments listed on major U.S. exchanges. The most popular […]
A reinvestment strategy is where the investor uses income in the form of dividends or interests in an investment to purchase additional units of the asset class instead of withdrawing these cash distributions. It’s a great way to increase the value of your investments over a period of time. Here, we take a look at […]
There are several registered accounts where Canadians can hold their equity investments. Two of the most popular registered accounts in Canada include the Tax-Free Savings Account or TFSA and the Registered Retirement Savings Plan or RRSP. Both the accounts allow Canadians to hold equity investments, making them attractive for stock market investors. One of the […]
In a volatile macro-economic environment, dividends provide a semblance of certainty. Dividend growth stocks provide investors with an opportunity to benefit from a steady stream of passive income. Further, quality dividend stocks will also increase investor wealth via long-term capital gains. Companies that pay dividends need to have strong fundamentals and should generate stable cash […]
There are a variety of ways where you can invest and grow long-term wealth. You can invest across asset classes such as equities, bonds, cryptocurrencies, and commodities. Even in equities, you can look to purchase growth stocks, value stocks, ETFs, blue-chip stocks, and dividend stocks. One form of investment strategy that has always remained popular […]
When you pick individual stocks, you do so with the belief that these companies will beat the broader market on a consistent basis. You generally look to add a combination of quality growth, value, and dividend-paying stocks to your portfolio. Alternatively, investors should also have a well-diversified portfolio of stocks across industries to minimize overall […]
One of the most popular registered accounts for Canadians is the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). This account was introduced back in 2009, for every Canadian resident over the age of 18. While any contributions towards the TFSA are not tax-deductible, any withdrawal in the form of capital gains, interests, and even dividends are exempt from […]
When you are looking to invest in equities there are multiple strategies you can follow. Investors who don’t have any knowledge of the stock market can purchase ETFs or exchange-traded funds. ETF investing is the best option for the passive investor as it provides them with diversification lowering overall risks considerably. Alternatively, for the active […]
Seasoned investors will know that the stocks with the highest dividend yields are not always the best dividend stocks. Yes, higher yields are a feature of most dividend stocks. But a rising dividend yield can simply be a function of a declining share price. And, of course, this can be a sign of problems in […]
When you are considering buying a stock, one question you will probably ask is “am I paying too much for it?” In the world of investment, having found a great company does not mean you just found a golden stock. Even if you found an amazing company with its stock price trading at $3 per […]
The technology sector continues to enthrall investors of all ages. Some investors view companies in the tech space as a high-risk investment as this industry thrives on disruption which may make a market leader today irrelevant tomorrow. For example, companies such as Nokia and BlackBerry led the mobile device market before the advent of smartphones. […]
