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The #1 Index Fund I’d Hold in My Portfolio Forever — No Hesitation

The #1 Index Fund I’d Hold in My Portfolio Forever — No Hesitation

Anchor your portfolio forever with the XDIV ETF – a low-cost ETF that delivered 13.6% in annual returns and pays 3.4% in...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
A Reasonably Priced Safety Stock That Canadian Retirees Might Want to Know About

A Reasonably Priced Safety Stock That Canadian Retirees Might Want to Know About

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) is starting to get too cheap to pass up for value investors. The post A Reasonably Priced Safety Stock...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
Why I’m Buying This ETF Like There’s No Tomorrow and Never Selling

Why I’m Buying This ETF Like There’s No Tomorrow and Never Selling

The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Index ETF (TSX:VEE) is a great value. The post Why I’m Buying This ETF Like The...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
The Ideal Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in a TFSA

The Ideal Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in a TFSA

If you use your TFSA wisely, you could save over $185,000 in tax! Here are the ideal stocks to help maximize your long-...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
Don’t Buy BCE Stock Until This Happens

Don’t Buy BCE Stock Until This Happens

BCE stock clearly has attractive qualities, but I believe patient investors may get a better opportunity ahead. The post...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
The ETFs That Canadians Are Sleeping on But Shouldn’t Be Right Now

The ETFs That Canadians Are Sleeping on But Shouldn’t Be Right Now

Canadians are sleeping on as these ETFs that offer income diversification and long-term potential right now. The post Th...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 6 min read
The Bank of Canada Held Rates Again – Here’s the 1 TSX Stock I’d Buy in Response

The Bank of Canada Held Rates Again – Here’s the 1 TSX Stock I’d Buy in Response

Strong infrastructure demand and rental growth are helping power this TSX stock higher. The post The Bank of Canada Held...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
2 Dividend Giants That Look Attractive After Recent Pullbacks

2 Dividend Giants That Look Attractive After Recent Pullbacks

Given their resilient underlying businesses, strong long-term growth prospects, attractive dividend yields, and discount...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
What is Considered a Good Dividend Stock? 2 Financial Stocks That Fit the Bill

What is Considered a Good Dividend Stock? 2 Financial Stocks That Fit the Bill

These two Canadian financial stocks combine reliable dividends with strong long-term growth potential. The post What is...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
How to Structure a $50,000 TFSA for Practically Constant Income

How to Structure a $50,000 TFSA for Practically Constant Income

This simple four stock TFSA portfolio can take $50,000 and turn it into $190 of growing passive income every month. Here...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
2 TSX Stocks That Could Benefit if the Loonie Keeps Climbing

2 TSX Stocks That Could Benefit if the Loonie Keeps Climbing

A stronger Canadian dollar can benefit companies with lower import costs and stronger domestic demand, including Cargoje...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
2 Canadian Stocks That Offer Both Growth and Dividends in One Portfolio

2 Canadian Stocks That Offer Both Growth and Dividends in One Portfolio

Invest confidently in stocks by understanding revenue sources. Discover two stocks that offer dividends and growth poten...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read