Selling put options is a twist on the covered call strategy, but the risk and returns are similar if the ETF does not leverage its positions. This ETF does not […]
Picks - 6. page
Added on July 2, 2017
Square Inc.
Added on July 2, 2017
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Option Strategies. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
Square Inc. develops and provides payment processing, point-of-sale (POS), financial, and marketing services worldwide. The Company combines software with hardware that allows sellers to turn mobile and computing devices into […]
Advanced Micro Devices
Added on July 2, 2017
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Option Strategies. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
Global semi-conductor company Advanced Micro Devices makes the microchips that run computers and many smart appliances. AMD primarily offers x86 microprocessors as an accelerated processing unit (APU), chipsets, discrete graphics […]
Excel High Income Fund
Added on June 30, 2017
Categories: Picks. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
The fund is managed by Sergei Strigo of Amundi Asset Management. The corporate name may not be familiar, but Amundi is one of the largest firms of this type in […]
PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. (TSX: PSK. OTC: PREKF)
Added on June 19, 2017
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Canadian Stocks. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
The company is somewhat unusual in the energy business in that it is not actively involved in exploration and production. Rather, it leases land to E&P companies in exchange for […]
ABB Group (NYSE: ABB)
Added on June 11, 2017
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: International Stocks. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
ABB Group is a Swedish-Swiss company based in Zurich that trades as an American Depository Receipt on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ABB.ABB can trace its history […]
Panasonic Corp.
Added on June 2, 2017
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: International Stocks. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
Most of us know Panasonic from their consumer products. They are well known for making televisions, audio equipment, kitchen appliances, air conditioning systems, washers and dryers etc. The company, which […]
Slate Grocery REIT (TSX: SGR.UN, OTC: SRRTF)
Added on May 28, 2017
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: REITs. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
Slate Grocery REIT is a 100% pure play grocery focused US strip mall operator. It has 117 properties comprising 15.3 million sq. ft. in 24 states primarily located in the […]
Tata Motors (NYSE: TTM)
Added on May 27, 2017
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: International Stocks. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
Tata Motors is India’s largest car manufacturer. The stock trades as an ADS (American Depository Share) in New York.
Meritage Hospitality
Added on May 17, 2017
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: U.S. Stocks - Aggressive. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
Meritage Hospitality owns and operates a network of branded restaurants in the quick-service and casual dining restaurant industries. The company operates approximately 250 Wendy?s restaurants across seven states within the […]
Nvidia Corp. (NDQ: NVDA)
Added on May 13, 2017
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: U.S. Stocks - Special Situations. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
Nvidia is best known for the graphic processor units used in gaming systems, which makes them more lifelike and helps them run faster. It is also a leader in artificial […]
Ceapro Inc. (TSX: CZO, OTC: CRPOF)
Added on May 1, 2017
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: Canadian Stocks - Aggressive. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
Ceapro Inc. is an Edmonton-based “growth stage biotechnology company”. It currently has about 21 employees. Through scientific research, it develops extracts from plants (currently, mostly oats). It currently produces several […]
National Beverage Company (NDQ: FIZZ)
Added on April 24, 2017
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: U.S. Stocks - Special Situations. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
The company’s products have wide distribution through the U.S. with LaCroix, Faygo, and Shasta being three of the best known. Faygo Moon Mist and Shasta Tiki Punch have been made […]
McKesson Corp.
Added on April 24, 2017
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: U.S. Stocks - Special Situations. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
The company provides a variety of services to the pharmaceutical industry but one of the main ones is drug distribution. Along with two other companies (Cardinal Health and AmeriSource Bergen) […]
First Asset Tech Giants Covered Call ETF (TSX: TXF)
Added on April 24, 2017
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Exchange Traded Funds. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
This ETF is run by First Asset Investment Management. It provides exposure to the 25 largest high-tech companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. That includes names […]
Ag Growth 5% Convertible 2020 Debentures
Added on April 24, 2017
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Bonds and Debentures. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
These debentures entitle the holder of $1,000 in face value to convert them at $60 per share, equivalent to 16.67 shares of Ag Growth.
Richelieu Hardware (TSX: RCH, OTC: RHUHF)
Added on April 24, 2017
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: Canadian Stocks - Special Situations. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
This Montreal-based company is an importer, distributor, and manufacturer of specialty hardware products. The entire inventory consists of more than 110,000 items. The company has 37 distribution centres in Canada […]
BMO India Equity Index ETF (TSX: ZID)
Added on April 10, 2017
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: Exchange Traded Funds (ETFS). Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
This ETF tracks the MSCI India ESG Leaders Index, which in turn is based on the MSCI India Index of mid- and large-cap stocks. This makes it a socially responsible […]
Invesco Shipping ETF (NDQ: SEA)
Added on April 3, 2017
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: Exchange Traded Funds (ETFS). Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
The ETF attempts to track the performance of the Dow Jones Global Shipping Index, less fees and expenses. The managers try and choose the most stable companies in the group, […]
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V)
Added on January 26, 2017
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: U.S. Stocks - Secondary Core. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
Visa Inc. is the entity that sits at the top of the vast Visa credit and debit card operation. Visa Inc. itself does not issue credit cards but it processes […]
Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS)
Added on January 19, 2017
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: U.S. Stocks - Secondary Core. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
Goldman Sachs is a global leader in investment banking and trading. Founded in 1869, the company is based in New York and maintains offices in all the world’s major financial […]
Amazon.com (NDQ: AMZN)
Added on January 15, 2017
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: U.S. Stocks - Aggressive. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
Amazon is the largest on-line retailer in the world, outside of China, but the company is also involved in many other businesses including cloud storage, video streaming, film production, voice-activated […]
Savaria Corp. (TSX: SIS, OTC: SISXF)
Added on December 18, 2016
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Canadian Stocks (Aggressive). Newsletters: The Income Investor.
Savaria Corp. is a Canadian company that manufactures, assembles, and customizes a range of stair lifts, platform lifts, and commercial and residential elevators. It operates through two divisions: Accessibility, which […]
Carnival Cruise Lines
Added on December 12, 2016
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: U.S. Stocks - Special Situations. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
Carnival is one of the world’s largest travel companies. Their brands include Princess, P&O Cruises, Holland America, Cunard, Costa, and many others.It has operations in North America, Europe, Australia, and […]
Photon Control Inc. (TSX: PHO)
Added on December 6, 2016
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: Canadian Stocks - Aggressive. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
Photon Control designs, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of optical sensors and instruments to measure temperature, pressure, position, and flow. These products are used by original equipment manufacturers as […]
Principal Financial Group (NDQ: PFG)
Added on November 27, 2016
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: U.S. Stocks and Funds. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
Principal Financial is a major U.S. financial services company with almost $600 billion in assets under management (all figures in U.S. dollars). Its wealth management services include trusts, insurance, and […]
Axon Enterprises Inc. (NDQ: AAXN)
Added on November 20, 2016
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: U.S. Stocks - Special Situations. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
Formerly known as Taser International Inc., the company was founded in 1993 and is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. It has gradually become the leading provider of not only Tasers but […]
First Mining Gold Corp. (TSX: FF, OTC: FFMGF)
Added on October 18, 2016
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: Canadian Stocks - Aggressive. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
First Mining was listed in April 2015 “to take advantage of the lowest mining equity valuations of the last 20+ years”, as it states in its presentation. It aimed to […]
True North Commercial REIT (TSX: TNT.UN)
Added on October 16, 2016
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: REITs. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
This REIT was started in 2012 by Daniel Drimmer. Although it has properties in major cities like Toronto and Calgary, the main focus is on secondary markets “that have fallen […]
Fidelity U.S. Monthly Income Fund
Added on October 2, 2016
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Mutual Funds. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
This fund invests in a portfolio of U.S. stocks and bonds.
Sentry U.S. Monthly Income Fund
Added on October 2, 2016
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Mutual Funds. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
This fund invests in a balanced portfolio that consists mainly of U.S. stocks and bonds. However, there is some Canadian exposure as well as some scattered overseas holdings.
Horizons Active Preferred Share ETF (TSX: HPR)
Added on September 26, 2016
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Exchange Traded Funds. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
Most ETFs are passive securities. That means they closely track their target indexes and the returns reflect what that market is doing. However, this ETF is actively managed, which means […]
Global X Lithium and Battery Technology ETF (NYSE: LIT)
Added on September 8, 2016
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: Exchange Traded Funds (ETFS). Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
This ETF includes companies from the full spectrum of the lithium story, from the miners to the end users like Tesla. The holdings in this basket include firms from around […]
FedEx (NYSE: FDX)
Added on August 7, 2016
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: U.S. Stocks - Primary Core. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
FedEx invented the express overnight parcel delivery business back in 1973 and remains the industry leader. With $60 billion in annual revenue and $49 billion in assets, it now operates […]
Sandstorm Gold Royalties (TSX: SSL, AMEX: SAND)
Added on August 7, 2016
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: Canadian Stocks - Aggressive. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
Sandstorm is a gold royalty company. It provides upfront financing to mining companies that are looking for capital. In return, it receives the right to a percentage of the gold […]
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX, NYSE: AQN)
Added on July 28, 2016
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Canadian Stocks. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
Algonquin Power owns and operates a diversified portfolio of regulated and non-regulated utilities in North America, with total assets of about $5 billion. The company’s regulated utility business provides water, […]
Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE)
Added on July 24, 2016
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: U.S. Stocks - Primary Core. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
The company needs no introduction, given the global impact the brand has had over the last couple of decades. It has dominated many of the team sports by forming relationships […]
Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW)
Added on July 17, 2016
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: U.S. Stocks - Special Situations. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
Sherwin-Williams’s core business is the manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints and related products. The company has been in business since 1866 and has increased dividends annually since 1979. Headquartered […]
Innergex Renewable Energy (TSX: INE, OTC: INGXF)
Added on July 17, 2016
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Canadian Stocks (Aggressive). Newsletters: The Income Investor.
This company is based in Longueuil, Quebec. It operates hydroelectric dams, wind farms, and solar photovoltaic farms in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, Idaho, and France.
Medical Facilities Corp. (TSX: DR, OTC: MFCSF)
Added on June 26, 2016
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Canadian Stocks. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
This Canadian listed company owns four specialty surgical hospitals and a surgical centre in the U.S.
Cogeco Inc. (TSX: CGO, OTC: CGECF)
Added on June 11, 2016
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Canadian Stocks. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
Cogeco is the second largest cable operator in Ontario and Quebec through its Cogeco Connexion subsidiary.
Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX: CHR, OTC: CHRRF)
Added on June 1, 2016
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Canadian Stocks (Aggressive). Newsletters: The Income Investor.
Chorus is an aviation holding company headquartered in Halifax. Its main operating subsidiary is Jazz Aviation LP, which is the largest regional carrier in Canada. With a fleet of 110 […]
Corby Spirits and Wines (TSX: CSW.A)
Added on April 21, 2016
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: Canadian Stocks - Special Situations. TII Lists: Canadian Stocks. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder and The Income Investor.
Corby is one of the leading marketers and distributors of spirits and imported wines in Canada. Majority owned by French drinks giant Pernod Ricard since its takeover of Allied Domecq […]
Fidelity Global Bond Fund B units (FID1225)
Added on April 21, 2016
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Mutual Funds. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
This fund invests in a portfolio of international bonds of varying maturities.
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B)
Added on April 5, 2016
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: U.S. Stocks - Primary Core. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
Berkshire Hathaway is the holding company of Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most successful investors.
Pason Systems Inc. (TSX:PSI; OTC: PSYTF)
Added on March 8, 2016
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Canadian Stocks (Aggressive). Newsletters: The Income Investor.
Pason Systems is a leading global provider of specialized data management systems for drilling rigs.
Shopify (TSX, NDQ: SHOP)
Added on February 24, 2016
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: Canadian Stocks - Aggressive. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
Shopify is a cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Merchants use the software to design, set up, and manage their stores across multiple sales channels, including […]
iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF
Added on February 8, 2016
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: Exchange Traded Funds (ETFS). Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
This ETF tracks the performance of the S&P 500. It is not hedged back to Canadian dollars.
BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF (TSX: ZUT)
Added on January 29, 2016
Categories: Picks. TII Lists: Exchange Traded Funds. Newsletters: The Income Investor.
This ETF tracks the performance of the Dow Jones Canada Select Equal Weight Utilities Index, net of expenses.
Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)
Added on January 26, 2016
Categories: Picks. IWB Lists: U.S. Stocks - Secondary Core. Newsletters: Internet Wealth Builder.
Verizon operates an extensive wireless network and delivers integrated solutions to businesses worldwide. Headquartered in New York City, the company employs over 163,000 people and generated nearly $131 billion in […]