The buy-and-hold approach is customary for long-term investors in the stock market. Although diversification is highly recommended to mitigate risk, an investment portfolio needs a core holding. However, this anchor stock must possess certain characteristics that align with the investment strategy. On the Toronto Stock Exchange, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) is a high-conviction “forever…
The primary objective of most long-term investors is to generate income, compound returns, or accumulate wealth over time. With a longer holding period, you can also benefit from overall market growth while mitigating short-term fluctuations. AltaGas (TSX:ALA) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN) are screaming buys today. You can hold both dividend stocks for the next…
Today, $7,000 is not an ordinary figure and is significantly popular among Canadians. The amount matches the annual Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution limits for 2024, 2025, and 2026. If used to start investing in income-generating assets, such as stocks, the money can grow tenfold. Given that TFSA earnings from capital gains and dividends are…
Income and growth investing combines two different strategies. You can chase dividends and realize a financial windfall from price appreciation at the same time. Three Canadian stocks with rising values in 2025 can deliver steady income streams. Consumer Staples A red-hot stock in 2025 that provides income and growth is Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI). The…
Stock investors are pleased yet wonder why the TSX is doing so well in 2025. Also, believe it or not, among the top performers with high returns are four dirt-cheap stocks. Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) and Diversified Royalty (TSX:DIV) are excellent dividend plays. The next two, Bitfarms Ltd. (TSX:BITF) and Discovery Silver Corp. (TSX:DSV), are high-growth…
The federal government introduced the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) in 2009 to reinforce the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). However, unlike the RRSP, Canadians of all income levels, or even those without proof of income, can open a TFSA. The after-tax dollar contributions are not tax-deductible, although investment income, capital gains, and interest earned within…
Major economies are clouded by economic uncertainty due to the trade war initiated by the U.S. under President Donald Trump. Recessionary fears are back as Canadians brace for the impact of tariffs, including a downward pressure on economic growth. Preparation is key to counter a possible financial crunch until trade disputes end. Canadians can generate…
Many stock investors usually step back when the market gets volatile. U.S. president Donald Trump disrupted global trade this year with tariff threats against trading partners, resulting in a more complex environment. The TSX took a hit initially in April but eventually recovered spectacularly. Canada’s primary stock market recorded multiple record closes since, culminating in…
Consistent, stable cash flow is the characteristic that dividend stocks must have to win income-focused investors over. Stable cash flows also serve as incentives to maintain investors’ loyalty for years, if not forever. Some may even offer substantial capital gain through price appreciation. However, if you want a pure but strong dividend power play, discover…
People with a money mindset take practical actions to improve their finances. Canadians are fortunate because they can easily develop a money mindset and maintain it for life through regular contributions to the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). The one-of-a-kind savings account enables users to save and invest, helping them achieve both short-term and long-term financial…