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…
Canadian banks are really killing it this year. For the year, the S&P Canadian banking index is up 24.5%, compared to just 21% for the S&P/TSX Composite Index. It has been a period of considerable outperformance for the nation’s largest financial institutions. For the most part, this strong performance has been backed by the underlying…
Group of friends laughing on a roller coaster ride at the amusement park during sunny day. Canadian banks and the broader economy have had a pretty good year of performance on the stock market so far in 2025. Despite the looming threat of stock market volatility, the economy seems to be booming. As of this…
Many Canadian investors looking at bank stocks might go straight to the top. Granted, that’s certainly a great place to start! But there are other bank stocks to consider, especially if you’re looking for more growth and income from dividends. That’s why today we’re looking at Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS), National Bank (TSX:NA) and…
Kids are so stressful. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids. More than anything! But that’s the point. It’s so stressful to constantly be worrying. And the usual worries? It’s about their future. That’s why when it comes to investing, I don’t want to stress. I want stocks that can compound over the years…
Canadian bank stocks are among the best long-term options for investors to consider. Not only do the bank stocks offer growth and income-earning potential, but they also boast sizable defensive moats. During August, the big banks saw near-double-digit gains. Here’s a look at what that means for investors and some of the best Canadian bank…
Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) has been an investor’s dream so far in 2025, delivering a total return of about 28% year to date. This outpaces the Canadian banking sector’s 23% return (as measured by the BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF) and the broader market’s 18% return (using the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF as…
Despite the stellar performance of the market so far this year, most investors would agree that there’s a certain element of volatility just over the horizon. Apart from the push into precious metals that this is causing, it is also drawing some investors to stocks that they can buy now for stability and growth. Canada’s…
Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) has enjoyed a nice recovery in 2025. Investors who missed the rally are wondering if TD stock is still undervalued and good to buy for a self-directed Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) focused on dividends and total returns. TD Bank share price TD trades near $103 per…
If there’s one thing investors crave in a volatile market, it’s certainty. While no investment is completely immune to turbulence, Timbercreek Financial (TSX:TF) has built a reputation for delivering something close: a steady, high-yield payout you can count on every month. Right now, that payout works out to an impressive yield of around 9%, and…