The winners (and losers) of 2024!
Author: Gordon Pape
TRUMP AND YOUR MONEY
The next four years are going to be difficult for investors.
Atlantica sale
Q – I just read that Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure is being bought out in December with a final dividend possibly coming. Do you have any more details and any advice as whether to sell or wait? And a good replacement for US dividends? – Michael A – Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc is a London-based company […]
CanTech stocks beat average
Two CanTech recommendations that are posting good gains this year.
Searching for dividends
These securities will recover as interest rates stabilize.
And the winner is…
The best (and the worst) of 2023!
RRSP mortgage
When you have your mortgage in your RRSP, why do you have to pay extra to insure it?
Even Buffett likes AI
Investment in Snowflake raises eyebrows.
Utilities recover
There’s been a turnaround in the performance of utilities.
Royalty trusts
Is it risky to build a portfolio of royalty trusts?
GIS puzzle
What counts as income for guaranteed income supplement (GIS) calculations?
Return of capital
How does the return of capital affect the adjusted cost base?
Investing in tough times
No one is quite sure where the stock markets are going next.
Too much cash flow
Should I invest in ETFs instead of mutual funds?
Owning US stocks
If I hold US stocks what tax forms do I submit?
Deposit insurance needs a boost
Only $100,000 per eligible account.
A death in the family
What happens to our investment accounts if one of us dies?
Sells when he travels
Where do you suggest that I put my cash while I’m away?
RRIF withdrawal
Is it better to use the younger spouse’s age when withdrawing from a RRIF?
An Investor’s Dilemma
Is it better to hold individual stocks like Scotiabank, Rogers, Quebecor, etc., or to hold a dividend fund like HAL?
Searching for Winners
I searched for more ETFs that may have been overlooked and came up with some interesting ideas.
It’s Been 25 Years!
By Gordon Pape, Editor and Publisher This is a big year for us. It’s the 25th anniversary of our first full year of publication, and we’ve designed a special logo to mark the occasion. When we first started out a quarter-century ago, we were venturing into new territory. To the best of my knowledge, no […]
Seeking an inflation refuge
What’s an investor to do?
The target rate of return was originally set at 8 per cent annually.
TFSA quandary
I have a TFSA, just because I heard it’s the thing to do with our money. I really don’t understand how the account works.
Canadian General Investments
This company appears to trade at a discount. Can you explain why?
Opinion on ZWT
What do you think of ZWT?
Are CDRs appropriate for small investors looking to participate in companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, etc.?
Inflation should boost big box store sales
What do consumers do when costs rise? They look for cheaper alternatives. Hello, big box stores.
Volatile stock, stable dividend
Suitable for investors looking for dependable cash flow and can live with the ups and downs of the share price.
Has the tech bubble burst?
Are we about to see another dot.com crash?
Commodities
Do you have any recommendations for a commodities ETF?
Can you recommend a green ETF?
Profits from gaming
How can I invest in gaming?
Pipeline Politics
Reports of TC Energy’s death are greatly exaggerated.
ETF with U.S. exposure
Are there any U.S. exposure ETFs with some income that can be purchased from the Toronto Stock Exchange?
A lump of coal for Christmas
Rock-bottom interest rates lead to people relying on stocks for income.
A good choice is the Brompton Flaherty and Crumrine Investment Grade Preferred ETF
Investing dilemma
My daughter is saving for a future home purchase and also wants to build an emergency fund. What’s her best approach?
Identify today’s secular trends and invest in companies that will benefit.
Discount Brokers
Which discount brokers do you suggest?
Three stocks to ride out the pandemic
Stocks that will perform well throughout the pandemic and beyond.
A Biden Presidency?
What would it mean for the markets?
Danger Signs
Buying stocks? Look out for these red flags.
Shake-up for High-Yield Portfolio
The portfolio was down a little over 4%. Time for some changes.
The stock market has been persistently optimistic in recent weeks.
The stock market is beaten, there’s turmoil in bonds, where do investors turn?
What will the world look like when the crisis ends?
Our responsibility at BuildingWealth is to provide guidance on the financial impact of this world crisis.
What is happening with gold?
Why is the price of gold going down?