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AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV)

AbbVie was spun out of Abbot Laboratories in 2013.

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Orbit Garant Drilling Inc. (TSX: OGD)

Orbit Garant is one of the largest Canadian-based mineral drilling companies.

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Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX: AGI)

Alamos Gold is probably the premier intermediate gold producer in Canada

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Emera Inc. perpetual preferred share (TSX: EMA.PR.E)

These are straight preferred shares.

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Intact Financial Corporation perpetual preferred shares (TSX: IFC.PR.E)

These are straight preferreds.

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Power Financial Corporation preferred share (TSX: PWF.PR.G)

These are straight preferreds.

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Sphere Entertainment Co.

Sphere is a next-generation entertainment company, focused on creating immersive experiences through its state-of-the-art venue, The Sphere, in Las Vegas. The Sphere is designed to revolutionize the live entertainment experience with its advanced technology, including the world’s largest LED screen and cutting-edge sound and haptic technology.

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VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NYSE Arca: NLR)

This ETF tracks the performance of the MVIS Global Uranium & Nuclear Energy Index.

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VersaBank (TSX, NDQ: VBNK)

VersaBank is a technologically based digital Canadian Schedule I chartered bank (since 2002) that operates using an electronic branchless model.

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Rogers Communications (TSX: RCI.B, NYSE: RCI)

A Canadian communications and media company based in Toronto.

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iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (TSX: XLB)

This ETF invests in a portfolio of long-term Canada bonds with a maturity of more than 10 years.

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Celestica (TSX, NYSE: CLS)

Toronto-based Celestica was originally part of IBM.

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Organon & Co. (NYSE: OGN)

Organon describes itself as a global healthcare company with a focus on improving the health of women.

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Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO)

One of the world leaders in the production of new diabetes drugs

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C3.AI Incorporated (NYSE: AI)

This company was co-founded initially by, who else, Elon Musk.

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Chevron Corp (NYSE: CVX)

Chevron is the second largest US integrated conventional oil and gas company.

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Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury Index Fund (NYSEArca: EDV)

Tracks the performance of the US Treasury STRIPS

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Dollarama (TSX: DOL)

Dollarama is one of Canada’s largest discount retailers.

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Envela Corp. (NYSE: ELA)

Envela is a “re-commerce” business that is based on the recycling or reselling of products, also known as “re-commerce”. Envela has two segments: DGSE, which is business to consumer, and ECHG, which is business to business. The company has a market cap of $142.7 million.

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The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX)

TJX is a leading off-price retailer.

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Invesco Aerospace and Defense ETF (NYSE: PPA)

Launched in 2005, the fund has $5.2 billion in AUM.

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NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE)

NextEra claims to generate more wind and solar energy than any other company in the world.

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iShares 0-5 Years TIPS Bond Index ETF (TSX: XSTP)

This fund is designed to protect your money while providing a modest rate of return.

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Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN)

One of the largest US onshore oil drillers.

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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index

The fund is suitable for investors who want regular cash flow from a dividend-based portfolio.

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RTX Corp. (NYSE: RTX).

RTX manufactures aircraft engines, avionics, cyber security solutions, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones.

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Starbucks Corporation (NDQ: SBUX)

American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roasteries based in Seattle.

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CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. (OTC: CKHUY)

CK Hutchison is the holding company for the diversified interests of Hong Kong’s wealthiest man, Li Ka Shing. It owns the world’s largest port network, with interests in six of the ten largest ports. It also owns A.S. Watson, the world’s largest health and beauty retailer, with 16,500 stores in 28 countries. It has a […]

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The Home Depot (NYSE: HD)

The largest home improvement retailer in the world.

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Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX, NYSE: EQX)

Mining entrepreneur Ross Beatty owns 6.2%.

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Cheniere Energy (NYSE: LNG).

Cheniere was the first company to export liquid natural gas.

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Russel Metals Inc. (TSX: RUS, OTC: RUSMF)

One of the largest metals distribution companies in North America.

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Artis REIT (TSX: AX.UN)

One of the longer-established diversified REITs, Winnipeg based Artis has been aggressively recycling its portfolio since CEO Samir Manji and his Sandpiper Group took control in 2021. New management disposed of its industrial assets in the GTA in the third quarter of 2021 for $755 million, a substantial premium to NAV. They then recycled $132 […]

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Western Union (NYSE: WU)

Western Union provides money transfers through a global network of about 600,000 agents.

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Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW, OTC: PWCDF)

POW spotlights the disconnect between share price performance and total return.

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VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF (NYSE: OIH)

Tracks the performance a U.S. based index of 25 oil service companies.

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e.l.f. Beauty Inc. (NYSE: ELF)

ELF is a cosmetics company that caters to a younger customer base, with more reasonable prices. It has broad distribution through department chains along with a decent online business. Many of its products cost $10 or less, which appeals to budget minded millennials.

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Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX: BTCC)

This ETF holds a lot of Bitcoins. That’s it.

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Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX: SJ, OTC: SJLIF)

Canadian company that specializes in pressure-treated lumber.

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Premium Income Corporation Class A Shares (TSX: PIC.A)

PIC.A is managed by Mulvihill Investment Management.

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iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSE: IVW)

The iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large-capitalization U.S. equities that exhibit growth characteristics.

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iShares S&P 500 Value ETF (NYSE: IVE)

The iShares S&P 500 Value ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large-capitalization U.S. equities that exhibit value characteristics. IVE is a liquid ETF and there is a reasonably liquid option market that allows investors to re-weight the Value/Growth allocation without necessarily selling the underlying ETFs.  

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Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NDQ: VONG)

Tracks the performance of small cap stocks

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Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF (NDQ: VONV)

Tracks the performance of small cap stocks

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Minto Apartment REIT (TSX: MI.UN)

This REIT owns and operates a portfolio of apartment properties.

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Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE: VNQ)

A real estate ETF that yields 4%

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Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE)

Pfizer is one of America’s largest pharmaceutical companies.

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Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC)

Teladoc is a provider of virtual health care services.

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Cabin Fever?

If you’ve started to experience bouts of cabin fever brought on by personal distancing, you may find this useful. I decided to put together some of my favourite reads, movies and board games – all with a focus on investing. Let’s start with some good reads: No surprise here – The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin […]