Posts by Dale Roberts
Investing in Canadian Bank Stocks – Juicy Dividends Ripe for the Picking (July 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 MoreHow to Buy Stocks Online in Canada
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 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 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 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.…
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