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…
Back in January, I covered BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) and flagged its sky-high dividend that wasn’t covered by distributable cash flow. At the time, the stock was yielding close to 12%, and I remember thinking, “Whoever buys this right now is a sucker. It’s going to be cut.” Sure enough, in May, BCE slashed the quarterly…
It isn’t just the well-known blue-chip stocks that are starting to get some wind at their tail. The mid-cap growth stocks are also participating in the rally. And as the TSX Index’s hot run (it’s up close to 15% year to date, ahead of the S&P 500, which is up 10%) continues, I think Canadian…
It’s a weird time for Canadian investors. On the one hand, we have Canadians looking at gold reaching record highs, with volatility off the charts. On the other hand, the TSX continues to surpass all-time highs, leading many to believe now is the time to look into growth stocks once more. But the question is:…
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…
Retirement is many things to many people. But increasingly, it has become a point of stress, practically as soon as you graduate from university. Investing in your retirement a little at a time is great, but emergencies happen. Emergencies that can send you right back to square one. And with rising costs and interest rates,…
When it comes to finding a well-kept secret in the stock market community, it’s already difficult. But then you have to add in something else: this investment needs to last. Not just a few months; not even a year or two. It needs to be an investment you can pick up and hold for years…
When it comes to building wealth in the stock market, there’s no question that some of the most important stocks you buy are high-quality Canadian growth stocks. The key is understanding what makes a high-quality growth stock. Many new investors, for example, make the mistake of thinking that means looking for the hottest or most…
Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX) stock has been glimmering brightly lately, with the Canadian gold stock surging 26% in August and printing new 52-week highs. It has been a thrilling ride for investors with stakes in the gold mining sector. But after such a strong run, is there still room for ABX stock to shine in September…