Is the international component too small?
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Author: Gordon Pape
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Investing in SHLD
Are the American and Canadian versions the same?
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Stocks to own in 2026
Walmart, Fortis, and Royal Bank
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The Winners of 2025
Here’s a look at five of our big winners from last year.
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Cash is not risk-free!
There are many places to park cash, but none is perfect.
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Where to invest now
We asked our followers on social media.
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Trade wars not over
Many businesses are almost paralyzed.
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Hedging US stocks
Protection against a falling loonie?
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A monumental screw-up
The trade war is on.
What’s a good bond ETF to hold as interest rates fall?
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Taking profits
Should I sell my Canadian bank stocks?
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Top Income Stocks of 2024
The best income stocks should offer a triple advantage.
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What if it’s no joke?
Trump is not known as a great wit.
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The envelope, please
The winners (and losers) of 2024!
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Trump and your money
The next four years are going to be difficult for investors.
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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 […]
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CanTech stocks beat average
Two CanTech recommendations that are posting good gains this year.
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Searching for dividends
These securities will recover as interest rates stabilize.
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And the winner is…
The best (and the worst) of 2023!
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RRSP mortgage
When you have your mortgage in your RRSP, why do you have to pay extra to insure it?
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Even Buffett likes AI
Investment in Snowflake raises eyebrows.
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Utilities recover
There’s been a turnaround in the performance of utilities.
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Royalty trusts
Is it risky to build a portfolio of royalty trusts?
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GIS puzzle
What counts as income for guaranteed income supplement (GIS) calculations?
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Return of capital
How does the return of capital affect the adjusted cost base?
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Investing in tough times
No one is quite sure where the stock markets are going next.
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Too much cash flow
Should I invest in ETFs instead of mutual funds?
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Owning US stocks
If I hold US stocks what tax forms do I submit?
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Deposit insurance needs a boost
Only $100,000 per eligible account.
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A death in the family
What happens to our investment accounts if one of us dies?
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Sells when he travels
Where do you suggest that I put my cash while I’m away?
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RRIF withdrawal
Is it better to use the younger spouse’s age when withdrawing from a RRIF?
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An Investor’s Dilemma
Is it better to hold individual stocks like Scotiabank, Rogers, Quebecor, etc., or to hold a dividend fund like HAL?
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Searching for Winners
I searched for more ETFs that may have been overlooked and came up with some interesting ideas.
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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 […]
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Seeking an inflation refuge
What’s an investor to do?
The target rate of return was originally set at 8 per cent annually.
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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.
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Canadian General Investments
This company appears to trade at a discount. Why?
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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.?
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Inflation should boost big box store sales
What do consumers do when costs rise? They look for cheaper alternatives. Hello, big box stores.
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Volatile stock, stable dividend
Suitable for investors looking for dependable cash flow and can live with the ups and downs of the share price.
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Has the tech bubble burst?
Are we about to see another dot.com crash?
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Commodities
Do you have any recommendations for a commodities ETF?
Can you recommend a green ETF?
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Profits from gaming
How can I invest in gaming?
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Pipeline Politics
Reports of TC Energy’s death are greatly exaggerated.
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ETF with U.S. exposure
Are there any U.S. exposure ETFs with some income that can be purchased from the Toronto Stock Exchange?
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A lump of coal for Christmas
Rock-bottom interest rates lead to people relying on stocks for income.