Image source: Getty Images Macro uncertainty and trade disputes have spiked market volatility. Amid challenges, investing in some of the best Canadian stocks with track records of weathering tough times could be a solid strategy to boost your portfolio. These stocks have fundamentally strong businesses, and their long-term growth potential remains intact, making them compelling investments right…
Image source: Getty Images It sounds like some really wealthy investors are taking a second look at where they’re putting their money. Instead of U.S. stocks, they’re starting to invest more in Canadian energy companies. There are a few reasons for this shift. U.S. markets might seem a bit pricey right now. There’s also some…
The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is a big deal. Sometimes, though, companies in these growing areas don’t get the love from the stock market. Dye & Durham (TSX:DND) is one of those companies. Even though the stock price has taken a tumble over the last year, what it does with online software for legal…
The price of gold is hitting new highs. Here are four ways to invest in gold today, brought to you by Motley Fool Canada Chief Investing Officer Iain Butler. 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…
Image source: Getty Images When many investors think of the Canadian market, growth stocks may not be the first thing that comes to mind. A plethora of defensive companies with solid balance sheets in the financials, energy and commodities sectors may rightly be the first consideration such investors have. However, I’d argue that there remain…
With inflation rising faster than income, active income is not sufficient to meet expenses or an unexpected expense reduces your savings. And with the tariff war intensifying, the 2022 inflation of 7-8% could be a possibility. Canadians have just started to adjust to the increased prices of 2022, and now there is another probability of…
Image source: Getty Images Canadian large-cap stocks (typically stocks with a market cap over $10 billion) can be considered attractive places to park your cash during times of stock market instability. Large-cap stocks have established businesses and large institutional investors. As a result, they tend to be a little less volatile than companies with smaller…
With no regular income, retirees will have less appetite for risk-taking. They would like to invest in fundamentally strong stocks that are less prone to market volatility and deliver a stable passive income. Against this backdrop, let’s look at my three top picks that offer dividends at healthy yields. Enbridge Enbridge (TSX:ENB) has rewarded its…
Image source: Getty Images Lots of Canadians are bringing their investments back home these days. Because of this, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is paying close attention. The CRA wants to make sure everyone is following the tax rules. Bringing investments back can be a good move, but there are some things that might make…
Image source: Getty Images If you’re new to investing, there are lots of ways to classify stocks. One is by sector—like health care versus technology. Another is by size—small caps versus large caps. But beyond sector and size, there’s also investment style, and here, the two dominant categories are growth and value. Growth stocks are…