Image source: Getty Images Dividend-paying stocks are excellent investments for investors seeking passive income. Thankfully, the TSX has several fundamentally strong stocks that have been consistently paying and increasing dividends for decades, making them dependable investments to start a passive income stream. While the Canadian stock market has several top-quality income stocks, I’ll focus on a company that…
Image source: Getty Images. Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) has been a huge winner over the last few months. The price of copper has risen steadily higher, with shares of Lundin stock rising right along with it. And yet, most recently shares of Lundin stock dropped down. So, let’s look at what happened and whether now could…
There’s no shortage of great stocks to invest in right now. Even better, many of these stocks trade at a discount and offer income-earning capabilities that can last for decades. Fortunately, investing isn’t as hard as it sounds. Let’s start by looking at a trio of those great stocks to invest in. You cannot go…
Image source: Getty Images Well, that time is upon us again – bank earnings season. And with that, Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) reported earnings that beat expectations as it benefitted from strong fundamentals in all of its segments. Yet, TD Bank’s stock price remains well below its 2022 highs. Let’s explore whether TD Bank stock…
Image source: Getty Images Dividend investors take positions in real estate investment trusts (REITs) because of high dividends and monthly payouts. However, some subsectors, especially office spaces, have higher downside risks. A dividend titan in the real estate sector is Allied Properties (TSX:AP.UN). The current challenge, though, is the REIT owns and operates urban office…
Image source: Getty Images. Investing in quality small-cap stocks is a proven strategy to build long-term wealth. For instance, Microsoft was valued at less than US$800 million when it went public almost 40 years ago. Since its initial public offering, the software giant has returned a monstrous 428,000% to shareholders and is currently the largest…
Image source: Getty Images The Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is a strong investment strategy Canadians can use for their retirement goals. But if you’re a younger investor, it can be difficult to make it a priority. After all, retirement is so far away, and you don’t even have a house yet! But that being…
Image source: Getty Images. Energy stocks have continued to perform well this year as oil prices have remained well above $70. This has translated into soaring profits and cash flows for the TSX energy sector. In this article, I’ll highlight what I believe to be the three best energy stocks to buy now. Canadian Natural…
Image source: Getty Images Enbridge (TSX:ENB) is a large-cap energy infrastructure giant that has created massive wealth for shareholders. In the last 20 years, Enbridge has returned close to 870% to shareholders after adjusting for dividends. Comparatively, the TSX index has returned “just” 404% since May 2004. Despite its outsized gains, Enbridge offers a tasty…
Did you know that there’s a way to boost your CPP payouts when you’re already receiving them? That is, without simply deferring your decision to take benefits to a later date. Although the pre-tax amount of CPP you receive is more or less fixed (apart from some inflation adjustments), you can increase the amount of…