What Canadian Investors Can Learn From Warren Buffett 12:09 AM (5 hours ago)
Last weekend, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) held the annual shareholder meeting. For the second year, the meeting was broadcast live over the internet, and investors had the opportunity to follow along without having to make the trip to Omaha, Nebraska. While the event had a number of formalities, investors thoroughly
2 Top Stocks Yielding Over 3.5% to Buy and Hold 1 Apr 12:09 AM (yesterday, 12:09 am)
If you’re searching for great dividend stocks that you can buy and hold for decades, then I’ve got two that I think you will love. Let’s take a closer look at each, so you can determine if you should buy one or both of them today. Brookfield Property Partners LP
Is Value Investing the Riskiest Investment Strategy? 31 Mar 12:09 AM (2 days ago)
Value investing has been a hugely popular and successful investment strategy for decades. Proponents of value investing include Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett – both of whom went on to achieve staggering returns over a prolonged period of time. While the rewards from value investing appear to be relatively high,
Investing For Your Children Will be Your Best Ever Decision 30 Mar 12:09 AM (3 days ago)
While the recent performance of the stock market may have been disappointing, the reality is that it has enjoyed a period of stunning growth. For example, the S&P 500 has risen by 3.5 times since its low during the financial crisis. And while this rate of growth may not be
Where Should New Investors Start? 29 Mar 12:09 AM (4 days ago)
Now that we’re in the middle of July, summer is in full swing, and most are thinking about how to make the best out of what’s left of summer. With another academic year in the books, a number of new graduates have obtained full-time employment. In the hopes that many
How to Avoid the Next Dividend Disaster 28 Mar 12:09 AM (5 days ago)
The protracted slump in crude and the ongoing weakness of commodities over the last two years triggered a dividend crisis for Canadian investors. A raft of dividend darlings in the energy patch slashed or even terminated their dividends as they battled to shore up over-levered balance sheets and protect diminishing
2 Top Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding 4-8% 27 Mar 12:09 AM (6 days ago)
Dividend stocks are the foundation of great portfolios, because as history has shown, they far outperform non-dividend-paying stocks over the long term. With this in mind, let’s take a closer look at two high-quality dividend stocks that you could buy today and hold for decades. Pattern Energy Group Inc. Pattern
Why Investors Should Worry About A Trade War 26 Mar 12:09 AM (7 days ago)
The previous week had been a tumultuous one for the markets. Amazon’s shares dropped more than $100 as President Trump had declared war on the retail giant. Facebook is being investigated for privacy breaches in several countries. But that aside, market investors are most concerned with the enveloping trade-wars started
Do Investors Care about Stock Market Uncertainty? 25 Mar 12:09 AM (8 days ago)
It’s been nearly a decade since I started speaking to fund managers on a regular basis. While each conversation is about something different—a sector to invest in, a stock to explore, an economic issue to pay attention to—one comment has come up time and time again: “Markets hate uncertainty.” It’s
How Investors Should Handle Cold Stocks in Canada’s Hot Economy 24 Mar 12:09 AM (9 days ago)
The world’s fastest-growing developed economy has the worst-performing stock market, creating buying opportunities especially for investors in Canada’s financial sector. The S&P/TSX Composite Index is down 2.2 per cent from April to June, set for its first quarterly drop since 2015 and the steepest decline among 24 advanced markets tracked
ETF Fees Are Dropping 22 Mar 12:09 AM (11 days ago)
Management fees, part of the expense ratio of funds, have always been considered one of the primarily nuisances for investors when deciding between a fund and individual stocks. Don’t confuse management fees with commissions fees when buying into funds. They are two different animals. These days ETFs are free when
What Natural Disasters Can Teach About Investing 21 Mar 12:09 AM (12 days ago)
The surprising connection that natural disasters, car accidents, and terrorist attacks have with financial investment decision making. And how one can learn to combat them effectively.
5 reasons it’s Still Too Early to Buy Commodities Stocks 20 Mar 12:09 AM (13 days ago)
Many contrarian investors are wondering if the time is right to start loading up on commodities in anticipation of the next big rally. Certainly, stocks in the sector are cheap, and we would expect many of them to double if and when a commodity recovery occurs. Stocks of smaller, riskier
Relief May be on the Way — Tax on Both Sides of the Border 19 Mar 12:09 AM (14 days ago)
U.S. citizens living in Canada not only have to file Canadian tax returns reporting their worldwide income, but they also have to file U.S. tax returns reporting the same income. That’s because the U.S. imposes taxes and filing requirements based on citizenship, not residency. To make matters worse, if the
Accelerating Mortgage Payments will Free up Cash for RESP, Retirement Savings 18 Mar 12:09 AM (15 days ago)
A couple we’ll call Harry, 35, and Tina, 37, are thriving in their careers. Harry, a geologist with a large company, brings home $5,730 a month. Tina, a management consultant in the chemical industry, adds $3,880, for total monthly disposable income of $9,610 a month. They have a two-year-old child.
Is The Ideal Holding Period Of An Investment Really Forever? 16 Mar 12:09 AM (17 days ago)
One of Warren Buffett’s most famous quotes is that his favourite holding period is ‘forever’. Clearly, this has been a hugely successful viewpoint for him to take in his own investment career. After all, Buffett is consistently one of the richest people in the world. However, with increased speed of
Move Over RRSP, TFSA – 7 Strategies For Maximizing Investment Returns 15 Mar 12:09 AM (18 days ago)
Investors tend to focus first and foremost on gross returns. Since an investor only gets to keep their net return after-tax, tax should be an important factor when it comes to investment decisions. The most basic example of this is to make the most of available tax shelters. Most people
3 Great Dividend Stocks for Your RRSP 13 Mar 12:09 AM (20 days ago)
Opening and contributing to a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) is a great way to set money aside for retirement, and dividend stocks are ideal investments for these accounts. With this in mind, let’s take a look at three with high and safe yields of 3-5% that you could buy
Five Things Investors Should Not Do in a Bear Market 12 Mar 12:09 AM (21 days ago)
Most markets, and certainly most currencies and commodities, are now officially in a bear market. That’s the arbitrary term for anything that is down 20 per cent from its peak. Of course, many stocks are down 40 or 50 per cent or more, so we might need a new term
Do You Want High Tax-Free Income? 11 Mar 12:09 AM (22 days ago)
If you want more income, one of the first places you can explore is real estate investment trusts (REITs). They own portfolios of properties that are diversified geographically and across many tenants. Some are diversified across asset types as well. Most importantly, many REITs pay juicy distributions that can help
The First Marijuana Mutual Fund is Cutting Back 10 Mar 12:09 AM (23 days ago)
Canada’s first cannabis mutual fund is cutting back on pot stocks. The UIT Alternative Health Fund has pared its holdings in recreational marijuana companies to 33 per cent, from 44 per cent at the end of 2017, while raising cash and shifting to health-care stocks like Jamieson Wellness Inc. and
Can I Retire Without an RRSP? 8 Mar 11:09 PM (24 days ago)
RRSP is a long considered a cherished stable to a happy retirement, but is it really the only option? This article explores other options for those feeling concerned that they might be too late or too old because they haven't started a registered retirement account yet.
Most Millennials Don’t Expect to Become Millionaires 7 Mar 11:09 PM (25 days ago)
Each of us is now responsible for saving for our own retirement, but many young people aren’t feeling particularly optimistic about their ability to do so. Most millennials (64 percent) say they don’t expect to be able to accumulate $1 million for retirement over their lifetime, according to a Wells
You Only Live Once 6 Mar 11:09 PM (26 days ago)
If you’re of a certain age, YOLO needs no translation. For the rest of us, personal finance writer Jason Vitug has helpfully spelled it out in the title of his latest book: You Only Live Once. Vitug is American, as is his publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc. but, as
3 Steps to a More Secure Retirement 5 Mar 11:09 PM (27 days ago)
Even though many of us are still decades away from retirement, it’s a constant worry. Nobody wants to run out of cash during their golden years. With record housing prices, higher food costs, and increasing financial commitments despite stagnant salaries, saving for retirement is tougher than ever. And with interest rates hitting
5 Reasons the Stock Market is Just Plain Weird 4 Mar 11:09 PM (28 days ago)
Markets have indeed been strange for some time now. Most investors are confused about whether to sell, or buy, or panic, or just go to cash and avoid the craziness. However, if you think more closely about things, you might come to the conclusion that markets are always strange. Investors
In Debt and Afraid – Dealing with Debt Collectors 3 Mar 11:09 PM (29 days ago)
It’s a scary place to be — in debt and afraid. A new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report found that more than one in four consumers felt threatened when contacted by debt collectors. The first-ever national survey of consumer experiences with debt collectors found consumers often faced calls that came
Why You Should Only Invest In Stocks 2 Mar 11:09 PM (last month)
Although 2018 has been a roller-coaster for stock markets globally, their allure has continued to be an addiction for Canadians. This has been particularly true when compared to other assets like cash, property, and bonds. While it is true that those other assets have a great appeal during the economic
Getting Nervous About the Markets? Try This Strategy 1 Mar 11:09 PM (last month)
As you’ve probably heard by now, the stock market now finds itself in this, the ninth year of the current bull market dating back to the end of the 2008-2009 financial crisis. As far as history repeating itself, the data suggests that these cycles typically last only about six years
Why it’s Time for Canada’s Financial Industry to Put the Customer First 28 Feb 11:09 PM (last month)
Scrutiny of the financial industry has been on the rise in recent months, fuelled in part by CBC News reports alleging unscrupulous practices at Canada’s big banks. The CBC’s findings may not have been surprising to insiders, who have been witness to the industry’s indiscretions for years. What is surprising