Image source: Getty Images Investing in high-quality stocks that trade at a reasonable valuation is a proven strategy for generating market-beating returns. In this article, I have identified one such dividend-paying TSX stock you can buy and hold right now with just $500. Valued at a market cap of $1.23 billion, Trican Well Service (TSX:TCW)…
The TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) is a Canadian investor’s best friend when it comes to building a portfolio that generates sustainable income from dividends. Inside the TFSA, no income is taxed. That can save an investor as much as 10-20% (depending on their tax bracket every year). If you are looking to build a cash…
Canadian investors are blessed with an abundance of stellar income-paying investments to make any account into a cash-pumping machine. Even better is when investors opt to invest in a TFSA, allowing that investment and future earnings to continue stacking tax-free. While there’s no shortage of great investments, here’s how I would use the entirety of…
Investors who missed the big rally this year in the TSX are wondering which Canadian dividend stocks might still be trading at reasonable prices and are good to add to a self-directed Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) portfolio focused on income and long-term total returns. Bank of Nova Scotia Bank…
On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada (BoC) cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% to 2.5%, marking another step in its cautious stance amid signs of economic weakness. With second-quarter data showing contraction and a softening job market, economists expect at least one more 0.25% cut — potentially in October or December, according to Reuters….
The Magnificent Seven are magnificent for a reason. These stocks have grown in size year after year, even decade after decade, making an investment practically a no-brainer. But of them all, there is one that I would certainly consider buying on a 10% dip, and that’s Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). It might not be the largest of…
When it comes to creating extra income, dividend stocks and, in particular, real estate investment trusts (REITs) are some of the best options out there. After all, these companies must pay out 90% of taxable income to shareholders. But when you dig deeper, you need a REIT that lasts. That is why today we’re looking…
After rallying by nearly 25% over the last year, the TSX Composite benchmark is continuing to touch new record highs in September 2025. While the macroeconomic environment and global economic signals are still unfolding in unpredictable ways, investors seem increasingly willing to take risks again. The rally feels broad-based, but that doesn’t mean everything’s already…
When it comes to long-term holds, security and stability are the top points to consider. That’s why today we’re considering Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR), part of the railway duopoly in Canada that simply isn’t going anywhere. Today, let’s look at reasons to get in on this stable stock, and why it can turn any portfolio…
If you were to look up what’s interesting investors right now in the world of finance, it’s fear. Fear of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble. Fear of sticky interest rates. There’s fear of recessions, trade tensions, multi-regional investment issues, and simply where to hide during all this risk. Well, if there’s one safe spot to…