Earn that designation by having at least a better-than-average rate of growth over 10 years or more in a field of endeavor which is expanding as fast as or faster than the economy as a whole. The premier growth stocks are the predominant company within their industries, are diversified geographically, have a large asset base, a sound balance sheet and a management team with proven expertise. These admittedly high standards should be kept in mind when sorting out concept stocks from growth stocks.
The MoneyLetter •July 2, 2014 •
Here’s a bond exchange traded fund (ETF) that arranges its portfolio in the same way you should if you’re setting up your own fixed-income portfolio. Its yield-to-maturity is low but Read More
The Investment Reporter •June 26, 2014 •
THE MARKET THIS MONTH: June is in the weakest six-month period for stock prices. Ongoing rising stocks and a long time with no stock market setback are risks. If a Read More
The Investment Reporter •June 17, 2014 •
Nova Scotia-based Clearwater Seafoods is one of 10 food stocks that we regularly examine on The Back Page. Since we published our December 13, 2013 issue, its shares have inched Read More
The Investment Reporter •June 2, 2014 •
We’ve added C.I. Financial to our list of Key stocks. This wealth-management firm is a buy for attractive and rising dividends as well as a decent growth stock with long-term Read More
The Investment Reporter •April 30, 2014 •
Three growth stocks we regularly review on The Back Page are ATS Automation Tooling Systems $14.22 (TSX: ATA), GLV Inc. $3.97 (TSX: GLV.A) and WSP Global $35.15 (TSX: WSP), formerly Read More
The Investment Reporter •April 30, 2014 •
When the baby boomers retire in large numbers, they’ll need a flow of goods. To pay for them, retired boomers will have to sell financial assets including stocks. The baby Read More
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser •April 17, 2014 •
The quest for income can lead in many directions. And capital markets offer plenty of tools for the income investor’s needs. But a little planning can make things easier and Read More
The Investment Reporter •April 15, 2014 •
Winnipeg-based IGM Financial is one of Canada’s largest personal financial services companies. It’s one of the largest managers and distributors of Canadian mutual funds and other managed asset products.
IGM earned Read More
Money Reporter •February 25, 2014 •
CNR looks forward to a good 2014
As North America’s most efficient railway, Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) has provided guidance for 2014 that includes an expected mid-single digit increase in carload Read More
The MoneyLetter •February 11, 2014 •
- Marc Johnson, CFA
Here’s a quick and easy way to spot a possible takeover candidate.
First, add the company’s total debt plus other obligations that an acquiror would have to assume. Read More
Money Reporter •February 7, 2014 •
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Recent price $88.93 dividend $3.84; yield 4.32%; EPS $8.24; PE 10.8; 52-week high $91.90; 52-week low $73.89; one-year price change +8.0%
CM continues to Read More
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser •January 23, 2014 •
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You may be thinking of buying a balanced fund sometime in the New Year. Rather than do Read More
Money Reporter •January 22, 2014 •
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What to do about common stocks
We experienced a nice little year-end rally in Canadian stocks. Over the past Read More
The Investment Reporter •January 21, 2014 •
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The global economy is expected to grow more quickly in 2014. Also, North American companies are sitting on Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •January 20, 2014 •
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- by Keith Richards
If you don’t want to buy individual names, consider iShares S&P/TSX Small-Cap Index fund.
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The Investment Reporter •January 17, 2014 •
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THE MARKET THIS MONTH: January is in the best six-month period for stocks. The strengthening U.S. and global Read More
The MoneyLetter •January 16, 2014 •
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- Keith Richards
As we begin the New Year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on past decisions we’ve made Read More
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser •January 15, 2014 •
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Below, we discuss four equity funds we think you should consider investing in in 2014. They may Read More
Money Reporter •January 14, 2014 •
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U.S. investors made out like bandits
The final numbers are now in, and it turns out that the S&P/TSX Composite Read More
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser •January 7, 2014 •
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Among resource issues, energy stocks have held up relatively well this year. That may reflect the Read More
The Investment Reporter •January 3, 2014 •
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The U.S. is doing better. So we’ve shifted our focus from U.S. companies that earn most of their Read More
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser •December 27, 2013 •
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The Canadian stock market may yet catch up to the U.S. market. Or perhaps the U.S. Read More
The MoneyLetter •December 20, 2013 •
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Markets have come roaring back lately, fueled by optimism that the Fed is in no hurry to start scaling Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •December 16, 2013 •
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- Edited from an article by Sunil Vidyarthi, M.B.A., PhD
What’s your take on the umpteenth version of Read More
The MoneyLetter •December 12, 2013 •
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According to Keith Richards (Portfolio Manager at Value Trend), the major U.S. markets have entered into a new mega-year Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •November 27, 2013 •
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- Edited from an article by Michael Smedley
The black gold of the 21st Century. That’s how Kiril Read More
The MoneyLetter •November 26, 2013 •
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For 2014, market momentum and technological innovation will give world-class Canadian companies a solid base.
This year, more Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •November 20, 2013 •
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In picking stocks, David Cockfield tries to avoid a flash in the pan. “Typically, you might be Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •November 12, 2013 •
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- Edited from an article by Keith Richards By this time, you already know America isn’t going to Read More
The Investment Reporter •November 11, 2013 •
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Stella-Jones’ four-for-one stock split makes its share more affordable. With another acquisition, the company’s earnings per share should Read More
The Investment Reporter •October 17, 2013 •
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THE MARKET THIS MONTH: In October, stocks rise on average. But one risk is the gains stocks made earlier this Read More
