Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN) has raised some red flags recently, both with its declining stock performance and dividend cut, which could be a concern for income-focused investors. While it has been a popular choice in the past, the instability in its earnings and financials suggests that other utility stocks with more stability might be…
Retired Canadians with an extra $5,000 or so to invest may not wish to wait around for volatility to settle before putting new money to work. Indeed, it’s times like these, when markets could be up or down by well north of 1% on any given day, that some of the best bargains are to…
Image source: Getty Images Investors planning to buy and hold stocks for the next 10 years could consider shares of Canadian companies with fundamentally strong business and solid growth prospects. In addition, investors should consider diversifying their portfolios to minimize risk and enhance overall returns. Against this backdrop, here are three Canadian stocks to buy and…
The TSX Composite Index, Nasdaq Composite Index, and the S&P 500 Index are in the red as weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data for August 2024 has increased fears of a recession. The market moves in the most unpredictable manner in a boom period as people have ample liquidity to take risky bets. However, it performs more…
Image source: Getty Images. The best times to invest in stocks are when you have some spare cash available. The sooner you can get your money working for you, the sooner it can start to compound and multiply. Compounding takes time and patience; the earlier you can start investing, the better. The great thing about…
Image source: Getty Images. The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is one of the best investment environments available in Canada. Offering tax-free dividends and capital gains as well as tax-free withdrawals, the TFSA can really help you grow your wealth. The benefits of tax-free dividends and gains are similar to those offered by Registered Retirement Savings…
According to a survey by the Royal Bank of Canada, about 58% of Canadians have a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) compared to 46% of Canadians who have a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), while a significant proportion have both. The way a TFSA is structured and the fact that it gives you access to your savings…
How much is a great brand really worth? It’s a question that investors should care about, because strong brands can translate into strong businesses, which, in turn, can lead to strong stock performance. So, let’s examine some of the companies with the world’s top brands to discover how valuable those brands truly are, and whether…
Image source: Getty Images You don’t need a huge five or six-figure amount of cash to get started investing, especially with commission-free trades offered by various brokers. Though some bank brokers may still charge anywhere from $5 to $10 per trade, some of the lower-cost ones out there charge fees that will barely eat into…
Image source: Getty Images Don’t let the volatile start to September deter you from continuing to pick up shares of solid companies at fantastic discounts. Undoubtedly, the TSX Index is home to some pretty neglected value plays. And while many of them may not have as much growth promise as some of the Silicon Valley…