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What Falling Interest Rates Mean for Canadian Investors

What Falling Interest Rates Mean for Canadian Investors

Here's how the current trend of interest rate cuts and pauses could affect some ETFs. The post What Falling Interest Rat...

By Alex Smith 2 days ago 5 min read
2 TSX Stocks I’d Buy if Markets Slide Again

2 TSX Stocks I’d Buy if Markets Slide Again

When the market gets choppy, high-quality “boring” businesses can offer better entry points without needing perfect head...

By Alex Smith 2 days ago 5 min read
The Average TFSA Balance for Canadians at 55

The Average TFSA Balance for Canadians at 55

Canadian TFSA owners should consider owning quality growth stocks to benefit from the power of compounding. The post Th...

By Alex Smith 2 days ago 5 min read
1 Magnificent Canadian Tech Stock Down 40% to Buy and Hold for Decades

1 Magnificent Canadian Tech Stock Down 40% to Buy and Hold for Decades

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock is an agentic winner that's being punished for no real good reason. The post 1 Magnificent Cana...

By Alex Smith 2 days ago 5 min read
TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, February 13

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, February 13

Following a broad selloff sparked by sliding commodities, the TSX enters today with eyes on the U.S. consumer inflation...

By Alex Smith 2 days ago 6 min read
The 3 Dividend Stocks All Investors Should Own

The 3 Dividend Stocks All Investors Should Own

With record earnings, solid balance sheets, and attractive yields, these three TSX dividend stocks stand out for dividen...

By Alex Smith 3 days ago 5 min read
What to Know About Canadian Bank Stocks in 2026

What to Know About Canadian Bank Stocks in 2026

Bank stocks have had a big run, but some turbulence could be on the way. The post What to Know About Canadian Bank Stock...

By Alex Smith 3 days ago 5 min read
Balance Your TFSA: A Top Strategic Canadian ETF to Own

Balance Your TFSA: A Top Strategic Canadian ETF to Own

Is your TFSA too heavy in Canadian stocks? This Vanguard ETF could help balance it out. The post Balance Your TFSA: A To...

By Alex Smith 3 days ago 5 min read
1 Dividend Great I’d Buy Over Telus or BCE Stock Today

1 Dividend Great I’d Buy Over Telus or BCE Stock Today

Telus (TSX:T) and BCE (TSX:BCE) are great deep-value options, but there are timelier, cheaper dividend payers. The post...

By Alex Smith 3 days ago 5 min read
1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Stock Down 9% to Buy and Hold for Decades

1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Stock Down 9% to Buy and Hold for Decades

With shares pulling back and free cash flow holding strong, TFI International could be a compelling buy-and-hold stock f...

By Alex Smith 3 days ago 5 min read
TFSA Gold: 2 Dividend Stocks I’d Lock In Now

TFSA Gold: 2 Dividend Stocks I’d Lock In Now

Gold’s big swings can make it feel less like a TFSA “shield." These two monthly-paying REITs offer an income-focused alt...

By Alex Smith 3 days ago 5 min read
The Unexpected Benefit of Canada’s Lower Interest Rates

The Unexpected Benefit of Canada’s Lower Interest Rates

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS), which has a lot of debt, benefits from low interest rates. The post The Unexpected Benefit of Cana...

By Alex Smith 3 days ago 5 min read