There’s something nice about a dividend stock that puts money in your pocket every single month. Whether you’re saving for retirement, reinvesting for the future, or just trying to add a little extra to your budget, monthly dividend stocks can offer year-round income with less waiting. Right now, four TSX stocks stand out as solid…
Resilient investment portfolios take more than just tossing together a few stocks from different sectors. True defensiveness comes from deliberately focusing on factors that have historically held up well during market crashes and economic downturns. In my case, that means prioritizing low-volatility stocks and ultra-short-term bonds. If your goal is to protect capital while still…
Investing in TSX stocks with the ability to deliver above-average returns can help build wealth over time and retire rich. However, when investing for long-term financial goals, consider diversifying your portfolio to add stability and spread risk. Against this background, here are three TSX stocks that could deliver above-average returns and support you to retire…
The Toronto Stock Exchange launched the TSX30 in 2019, a flagship program recognizing the 30 top-performing Canadian stocks. Besides providing market trends and insights, the list serves as a guide for both new and old investors. Most of last year’s winners have positive returns in 2025, although three high-ranking companies have underperformed. The share prices…
With Canadians facing rising costs and tighter budgets, many are rethinking how to grow their savings. That makes the idea of building a cash-pumping Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) more appealing than ever. If I had $10,000 to work with today, I’d aim to build a portfolio that offers regular, reliable income without a lot of…
Ever since central banks in the US and Canada started cutting key interest rates, economic activity has picked up pace in both countries. While the rate cuts are currently paused amid trade and geopolitical tensions, analysts predict two more rate cuts of 25 basis points as inflation and tariff-related headwinds ease. Lower interest rates also…
In this short video, learn how to identify reliable dividend stocks, and get two TSX dividend stock ideas that we think are good buys today. Prefer to read? There’s a transcript below. Transcript Nick Sciple: I’m Motley Fool Canada senior analyst Nick Sciple, and this is the Five-Minute Major, here to make you a smarter…
The Canadian benchmark index has cooled slightly after achieving a new all-time high as concerns over an economic slowdown eased. Despite this upward trajectory, some of the technology stocks haven’t followed suit, showing weaker performance compared to the broader market. For instance, Shopify (TSX:SHOP), Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD), and WELL Health (TSX:WELL) remain well below their previous…
Canada is well known for its plentiful array of dividend stocks. Canadians get a dividend tax credit when they collect dividend income from Canadian stocks. As a result, dividends are more tax-advantaged in Canada than in other countries. While dividends are a tangible cash return, there is no point collecting them if your capital investment…
Image source: Getty Images TD Bank (TSX:TD) is up 26% 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 or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) portfolio focused on dividends and capital gains. TD Bank share price TD trades near…