Archive for August 2025
Investing in Canadian Bank Stocks September 2025
Last year (2024) was a very solid year for Canadian bank stocks. Most of us invest in bank stocks for peace of mind, solid dividend increases, and overall stability characteristics. But it’s always nice when you can add a 26% capital gain on top of that as well! Looking ahead, there are several good reasons…
Read MoreBMO InvestorLine Review 2025
Is BMO InvestorLine Safe and Trusted? In a word, YES. As one of Canada’s oldest and most trusted companies (founded in 1817) the Bank of Montreal is as safe, trusted, and legit as you can get. InvestorLine has been around longer than the internet – BMO introduced self-directed trading way back in 1988 before moving…
Read MoreEQ Bank Review 2025
EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account Type Interest Rate Best For Daily High Interest Account 1.25%* (Plus 2.25% if you direct deposit your pay) People who want the highest consistent interest rate in Canada + free e-transfers + super cheap international money conversion + FREE BANKING + USD Accounts for Canadians EQ GICs…
Read MoreIs Robinhood Available in Canada?
When Robinhood first entered the online brokerage world, its “gamified” approach to commission-free trading changed the way many young investors engaged with the stock market. With its sleek mobile app and zero-commission trades, the platform quickly attracted a new generation of first-time traders. But, since going public – and especially after the release of the…
Read MoreDogs of the TSX Dividend Stock Picks
The “Dogs of the TSX” dividend investing strategy for Canadian stocks has been a focus of mine for the past 13 years. I don’t follow the “Dogs” strategy with 100% of my portfolio, but it is a key factor when I look at my relative weighting of Canadian stocks at the end of each year.…
Read MoreWealthsimple Trade Review 2025
What is Wealthsimple Self-Directed Investing (Formerly Wealthsimple Trade)? Wealthsimple self-directed investing is an online brokerage that lets you buy individual stocks and other assets. It’s part of the Wealthsimple ecosystem – a financial company (primarily owned by the massive Quebec-based conglomerate Power Corp) that has over 3 million customers and oversees $70+ billion in assets.…
Read MoreInvesting on Behalf of my Kids
When looking to invest on behalf of your children in Canada, there are many competing ways to do so. If you’re fortunate enough to be in a financial situation that allows you to give your children a bit of a leg-up, then you likely want to make sure you get the most bang for your…
Read MoreBest Canadian Dividend ETFs for 2025 (And Why We Prefer Dividend Stocks)
Having written about dividend investing in Canada for close to twenty years, I regularly hear from readers wondering whether the best Canadian dividend ETFs are a better value than trying to do the research and select from the best dividend stocks in Canada. It’s clear that Canadian investors have a soft spot for reliable, tax-efficient…
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