Posts by Dale Roberts
Investing in Canadian REITs
Investing in Canadian REITs can be an excellent option for anyone looking to diversify their portfolio beyond stocks and bonds. The thing is, not all of us are equipped with the time and money it takes to become landlords and invest in real estate directly. The good news is: you don’t need to have a…
Read MoreHow to Buy Stocks in Canada 2022
Buying stocks online in Canada has never been quick, easier, or cheaper. Thanks to low interest rates and increasing competition between Canada’s online brokers, Canadians now have access to a myriad of ways to access the world’s stock markets. Our top brokerage picks all include very low fees & commissions, are easy to use, and…
Read MoreCanada’s Best Energy Dividend Stocks
In August of 2020 we asked if Canada’s energy dividends were in trouble. Of course that was before energy prices and energy stocks were dominating the headlines. At the time Canadian oil prices were about $30 a barrel and energy dividends were under a lot of pressure due to collapsed earnings. Today, that price has…
Read MoreInvesting In Canadian Wide Moat Stocks For 2022
I am a cautious investor given that I am in the semi-retirement stage. While I would acknowledge that growth is important for a retiree or near retiree, I want most of our equity positions to be in the quality or high-quality camp. Basically, I am looking to ‘win’ by having less stocks fail. I am…
Read MoreInvesting In Collectibles as An Alternative Asset Class
While Bitcoin and Gamestop have grabbed all of the investing headlines in 2021, investing in various collectibles such as hockey cards, stamps, art, coins, and even Pokemon cards has also been quite profitable. Even large institutional investors have been getting in on the action. With so much “cheap money” floating around, and banks being so willing to…
Read MoreInvesting in Canadian Retail Stocks
It is not secret that the Canadian stock market is not very well diversified by sector. Canada is largely financial, energy and materials, with all of that other stuff in between. By investing in Canadian retail stocks the Canadian investors can add some much-needed diversification. The Canadian retail stocks can also help investors profit during…
Read MoreInvesting In Canadian Telco Dividend Stocks (Bell, Rogers, Telus, Cogeco, Shaw)
Investing in Canada telecommunications stocks (telco stocks) has historically been seen as “orphans and widows stock”. They were super steady and boring, but it offered a very generous dividend. It was akin to a bond substitute (with much better returns!). Editor’s Note: If you want to read our thoughts on the recent GameStop and Blackberry…
Read MoreCanadian Railway Dividends: Putting Your Portfolio On the Right Track
The Canadian railways are part of an exclusive club in Canada. According to Morningstar Canada there are only five Canadian-wide “moat” stocks. The list is short: RBC, TD, Enbridge, and then our two Canadian railway dividend all-stars: Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and Canadian National Railway (CNR). When a company is described as having a “moat,”…
Read MoreSimpleTax Review: File Your Canadian Tax Return
Who likes doing taxes, raise your hand. If you enjoy doing taxes you are likely an accountant, or you are one of a very select group who enjoys anything to do with numbers. Most of us would put completing our tax returns on the same level as going to the dentist. What may be worse than…
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