Posts by Dale Roberts
How Does the Stock Market Work in Canada?
You’ve seen that weird set of scrolling numbers at the bottom of a news screen or heard that people are making money “betting on video game meme stocks” and so you Googled: How does the stock market work in Canada? You’ve come to the right place. First off, we need to understand what a stock…
Read MoreInvesting in Canadian REITs
Investing in Canadian REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) isn’t for everyone, but by the same token, there are many investors who swear by real estate. I’ve met many who will only invest in real estate, as they want to own real assets that they can see and touch and manage. They don’t trust those crazy…
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 MoreInvesting in Canadian Bank Stocks – Juicy Dividends Ripe for the Picking (2021 Edition)
Investing in Canadian bank stocks, as well as Canadian insurance companies, has always served Canadians well. Canadian banks in particular enjoy a very solid oligopoly (the incredibly high barriers to entries prevent any new market entries) and hence face very little competition. Much like the banks, just a few insurance providers dominate the space. Considering…
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 MoreAre Canada’s Energy Dividends In Trouble?
Canada has been known as a resource based economy. We have a lot of the stuff that the world needs. From oil and gas, lumber, minerals, potash, precious metals and more. And then we can layer in fishing and agriculture. But most of the attention (especially for investors) goes to the oil and gas sector.…
Read MoreSimpleTax Review: File Your Canadian Tax Return for Free
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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