Behavioural finance analyst Ken Norquay says buying energy stocks after the next bear market ends will be like buying the Dow Jones Industrials in mid-1932.

Modern journalism is characterized by repetition.   Read More

Historically, small stocks easily beat big stocks. But almost all of the better gains of small stocks occurred in one unusual nine-year period. Big stocks should do better in 2020.
At   Read More

In its regular feature ‘What to do this month’, the Money Reporter recently took a look at common stocks and mutual funds.
What to do about common stocks

The outlook for the   Read More

In a recent survey of securities analysts’ advice on more than 1,000 Canadian stocks, Investor’s Digest of Canada featured two top-ten Canadian oil and gas stocks.

On Nov. 14, oil and   Read More

Or, as a college friend of ours so memorably proposed marriage to his sweetheart: “Stick with me babe, and you’ll be farting through silk.” Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!
Stay with stocks—it   Read More

Small-company stocks that we rate ‘Speculative’ and ‘Higher Risk’ can offer attractive advantages. They offer higher potential rewards to compensate for their greater risk.

In 2020, you should focus on high-quality   Read More

A recent review of three security analysts’ reports on Canadian technology stocks highlighted only one ‘buy’ and two ‘holds’.

Overall, technology stock Kinaxis Inc. (TSX—KXS) is now reaping the rewards that   Read More

Recipe Unlimited’s high and growing cash flow lets it reinvest and reward shareholders with rising dividends and share buybacks. Buy RECP, ‘eat in’ tonight and get paid to do it.

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Laurentian analyst predicts that after a difficult 2019, troubled marijuana stocks will find their redemption, particularly his “preferred pick” selection, Aurora Cannabis Inc.

Turnaround stories often coincide with the start of   Read More

PepsiCo trades at a high multiple of its earnings, but that multiple is in line with other large competitors. It’s a dividend aristocrat with 47 years of consecutive increases.

One of   Read More

. . . stocks—by a mile. A dollar invested in stocks in 1802 would have soared to $704,997 in 2012. In long-term government bonds, $1,178; US T-bills, $281; and gold,   Read More

Here’s an ETF that invests in companies that not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year. This gives you capital appreciation and a growing stream of income.

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Aritzia Inc. is an integrated design house of exclusive fashion brands. It designs apparel and accessories for its collection of exclusive brands and sells them under the Aritzia banner.

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ValueTrend’s Keith Richards says: “We’re long the markets. But we’re holding our noses while doing so, and keeping a sharp eye on the potential for any negative developments.”
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Canadian banks face some headwinds, but the big five are expected to earn more in 2020. They pay attractive dividends and they trade at low price-to-earnings ratios.

We cover Canada’s big   Read More

2019 saw no movement in administered interest rates in Canada, after a busy period of rising rates that began in mid-2017 and lasted into 2018.

The US Federal Reserve is expected   Read More

Haywood Securities analyst says Capstone Mining is an undervalued junior base-metals mining stock.

Vancouver-headquartered base-metals mining stock Capstone Mining Corp.’s (TSX—CS) results missed third-quarter 2019 analysts’ estimates.

However, encouraged by cost reductions   Read More

If you have a family and assets, you need an estate plan and a will. And, says WealthInsurance.com CEO Mark Halpern, you need to review it at least every five   Read More

Dorel’s shares have gotten a nice bounce from the Phase One US-China trade deal. But trade is not this consumer goods and manufacturing stock’s only problem.

Though the US and China   Read More

Power Corp. is acquiring Power Financial. You should tender your Power Financial shares to the offer.
Blue chip stock Power Corporation of Canada (TSX—POW) is acquiring the 36 per cent of   Read More

Curaleaf is one of the largest vertically-integrated cannabis companies in the US. Organic vertical integration is a key strategy.

Curaleaf Holdings Inc. (CNSX—CURA) reports record numbers (not uncommon for fledgling marijuana   Read More

Mutual funds should be looked at as long-term investments, and so consistently high MER coverage over three, five and ten years is best.
With all our other investment choices, be it   Read More

We believe the US stock market has the potential to add to its gains in 2020. Low interest rates and growing dividends make stocks attractive.

We’re optimistic about US stocks in   Read More

In a recent survey of securities analysts’ advice on more than 1,000 Canadian stocks, Investor’s Digest of Canada featured two top-ten Canadian oil and gas stocks.

On Nov. 14, oil and   Read More

Moez Mahraz, an analyst at 5iResearch, weighs some of the benefits and danger signals associated with companies that pay monthly dividends.

Most companies pay dividends on a quarterly basis. One of   Read More

Small-company stocks that we rate ‘Speculative’ and ‘Higher Risk’ can offer attractive advantages. They offer higher potential rewards to compensate for their greater risk.

In 2020, you should focus on high-quality   Read More

2019 was a great year for income stocks and trusts. The main trust index was up just over 23 per cent, the REIT index about 12 per cent and the   Read More

Analysts follow as many as 20 stocks, most of which are rated “buys.” Of those buys, an analyst has one or two special favorites seen as most suitable for new   Read More

A recent review of three security analysts’ reports on Canadian technology stocks highlighted only one ‘buy’ and two ‘holds’.

Overall, technology stock Kinaxis Inc. (TSX—KXS) is now reaping the rewards that   Read More

DRIPs (Dividend Re-Investment Plans) and cash option plans let individual investors build their wealth. That’s thanks to the dozen advantages that we outline below.

Studies show that dividend reinvestment is crucial   Read More

Do you have cash sitting in your brokerage account doing nothing at all. Don’t expect your broker to do anything about it. You have to do it yourself.

Money-market funds used   Read More

In a recent review of the most widely covered Canadian income trusts, Investor’s Digest of Canada highlighted three Real Estate Investment Trusts favoured by analysts.

■ Morguard North American Residential REIT:   Read More

If you’ve never been burnt on an investment, or haven’t been burnt lately, you need extra skepticism to avoid the kind of investment mistakes that can result in severe losses.

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Behavioural finance analyst Ken Norquay says: Be alert for a sell signal in both stocks and bonds. We should be preparing to buy gold and oil ETFs.
Gold bugs are investors   Read More

What would attract investors to buy bonds that have a negative yield? Odlum Brown’s Murray Leith’s ruminations may help you clear your New Year’s Day thinking.

Jyske Bank, Denmark’s third-largest, made   Read More

BPY units trade at a substantial discount to their asset value. Consequently, the company continues to buy back its units, believing they’re an attractive investment.

Brookfield Property Partners (TSX—BPY.UN), one of   Read More

Earnings outlooks for 2020 have set the prices of manufacturing stocks AG Growth International and Medtronic plc.
The shares of manufacturing stock AG Growth International (TSX—AFN) fell substantially in August, giving   Read More

CIBC World Markets says technology stock Docebo Inc. offers big growth at a bargain price versus its peers.

CIBC World Markets analysts Stephanie Price and Scott Fletcher say technology stock Docebo   Read More

One of the world’s top-10 gold-mining companies and two juniors on the TSX Venture exchange all get ‘buy’ ratings in a recent MoneyLetter round-up.

Toronto-based Beacon Securities mining analyst Michael Curran   Read More

If you’re superstitious, you’ll find it auspicious that there are seven investment P’s.

Business students who take classes in marketing learn about four P’s. They stand for product, promotion, price and   Read More

We’ve added Mackenzie Canadian Growth Fund to our Recommended Mutual Funds list.
Mackenzie Canadian Growth Fund (Fund codes: MFC650(FE), MFC640(BE), MFC7028(LL)) invests mainly in Canadian stocks to achieve long-term capital growth   Read More

Is the star in the east shining on gold? Nick Barisheff makes the case for gold going over $10,000 an ounce. Alas, he proffers no opinion on the future for   Read More

ValueTrend portfolio manager Keith Richards says the leading sectors within the TSX 300 index do not support a lasting bull market at this time.
The trouble with the TSX index is   Read More

Trade tensions, uncertainty and a weakening economy should weigh on this continental railroad’s cargo volumes, suggesting a weaker profit outlook.

Despite a softening economy, transportation stock Canadian National Railway Company (TSX—CNR;   Read More

Diversifying your mutual-fund portfolio cuts the risk of giving all your money to one manager who has one way of seeing the market. But how many funds do you need?
If   Read More

Linamar designs and manufactures precision-machined parts and modules for engine, transmission and chassis uses for sale to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Toronto-based CIBC World Markets analyst Kevin Chiang reduces his   Read More

Shredding some old tax returns was an eye-opening experience for Toronto-based accountant Mark Goodfield, a.k.a. The Blunt Bean Counter.

When I was a young accountant and happened upon an estate return,   Read More

Goodwill—positive thoughts and acts of generosity—may be the genesis of the accounting term for paying too much. But comes year-end and the debate about ‘writing off’ goodwill.
The validity of some   Read More

5iResearch analyst Moez Mahraz stresses any benefit from tax-loss selling is of secondary importance to the long-term benefit of investing in quality stocks in the first place.
As we approach the   Read More

Lucara Diamond is a diamond mining company in southern Africa, notable for its delivery of a significant proportion of the world’s exceptional stones.

Following the recent discovery of a 123-carat top-white   Read More

Bonds and fixed-income securities have historically returned less than equities. But, in return, they guarantee to provide cash flow in a timely fashion if you hold them directly.
Bonds make an   Read More

American Depositary Receipts offer safe ownership in companies outside Canada and the US because the stock certificates are registered in the name of a US trust company or bank.

American Depositary   Read More