Wealth Builder

One of the most important principles of sound investment management is staying on top of what’s happening in the world and how those events affect finances. Conditions change quickly, and keeping up-to-date on developments and trends can be challenging. The team of experts producing IWB have been advising Canadian investors for over 25 years.
Edited and Published by Gordon Pape. Associate Editor: Richard Croft

With Gavin Graham, Ryan Irvine, Glenn Rogers, Shawn Allen, Adam Mayers, Paul Bamford & Michael Corcoran.

Recent Newsletters

  • iwb22417 published May 5, 2024
    The Magnificent Six... The Week... Aid package boosts US defense industry... Glenn Rogers updates Cheniere Energy, Crown Castle International... The…
  • iwb22416 published April 29, 2024
    Stock gains 22% a year... The Week... Gold hits new highs... Gavin Graham updates Agnico Eagle, Franco-Nevada, Pan American Silver,…
  • iwb22415 published April 22, 2024
    Four ETF winners... The Week... Intuitive Surgical puts AI to work... Adam Mayers updates iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF, Medtronic...…
  • iwb22414 published April 15, 2024
    Japan is back ... The Week... Where now for rates?... Focus on strong balance sheets... Your Questions: Can I avoid…
  • iwb22413 published April 8, 2024
    Winners, losers, and muddlers... The state of the markets... The Week... Shawn Allen updates Berkshire Hathaway, BHP Group, CN Rail,…
  • iwb22412 published March 25, 2024
    New drugs a game-changer... Adam Mayers updates Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk... The Week... Strong gain for Global Portfolio... Defense stocks…
  • iwb22411 published March 18, 2024
    Growth Portfolio averages 24%... The Week... Trading with a twist... Gordon Pape updates Descartes Systems... Reviewing our dividend ETFs... Members'…
  • iwb22410 published March 11, 2024
    Gold on a tear... The Week... Loss provisions worry banks... Gavin Graham's bank updates... Gordon Pape updates Target, Walmart... Ryan…
  • iwb22409 published March 4, 2024
    Telecoms: Bargains or value traps?... The Week... Game-changing stocks... Ryan Irvine recommends VersaBank... Richard Croft updates Premium Income A shares,…
  • iwb22408 published February 26, 2024
    RRSP Portfolio posts gain... The Week... The odd stock... Richard Croft updates First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund... Shawn…

Recent Updates

  • Hammond Power Solutions (TSX: HPS.A)

    April 15, 2024
    Hammond Power is a North American leader in the design and manufacture of dry-type custom electrical engineered magnetics, electrical dry-type,…

    Hold

  • VersaBank (TSX, NDQ: VBNK)

    April 15, 2024
    VersaBank is a technologically based digital Canadian Schedule I chartered bank (since 2002) that operates using an electronic branchless model.

    Buy

  • BAE Systems (OTC: BAESF)

    April 15, 2024
    Headquartered in London, BAE Systems is a British multinational defence, aerospace, and security titan.

    Buy

  • Enghouse Systems (TSX: ENGH, OTC: ENGSF)

    April 14, 2024
      Enghouse is a leading global provider of enterprise software solutions, serving a variety of distinct vertical markets. Its strategy…

    Buy

  • Dynacor Gold Mines (TSX: DNG, OTC: DNGDF)

    April 14, 2024
    Dynacor's activities consist of the production of gold and silver from purchased ore and the exploration of its mining properties…

    Buy

  • TC Energy Inc. (TSX, NYSE: TRP)

    April 14, 2024
    TC Energy is the new name for TransCanada Corp. The company operates a network of natural gas pipelines that extends…

    Buy

  • Canadian Natural Resources (TSX, NYSE: CNQ)

    April 7, 2024
    Canadian Natural Resources, known by its stock ticker of CNQ, is one of the largest Canadian E&P (exploration and production)…

    Buy

  • Consumer Stables Select Sector SPDR Fund (NDQ: XLP)

    April 7, 2024
    XLP's portfolio of consumer brands includes Costco, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Phillip Morris, Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, etc.

    Hold

  • CBRE Clarion Global Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE: IGR)

    April 7, 2024
    This is a closed-end real estate fund that invests primarily in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other types of…

    Hold

  • Fortis Inc. (TSX, NYSE: FTS)

    April 7, 2024
    Fortis is an electricity and natural gas distribution utility based in St. John’s. It has total assets of about $65…

    Hold