House prices continue to be sky-high these days, as the costs of building homes rising and housing starts falling in return. It can feel tough for Canadians to build real wealth with such high costs. But don’t worry, there are other ways! One smart strategy is using your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) to invest in…
Image source: Getty Images Canadian energy stocks are down considerably in 2025. Contrarian investors are wondering which top TSX oil and gas stocks might now be undervalued and good to buy for a self-directed Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) portfolio. Oil outlook West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil trades near US$61…
Image source: Getty Images Dividend stocks are ideal for income-seeking investors in this falling interest rate environment. These companies deliver a stable passive income during retirement and could also help investors beat inflation. Meanwhile, investors should choose stocks carefully, as dividend payouts are not guaranteed and depend on the company’s financial position. Against this backdrop,…
This year, the Canadian equity markets have been under pressure amid the ongoing trade war and uncertainty over its impact on global economic growth. The S&P/TSX Composite Index is down 4.1% year-to-date. However, despite the uncertain outlook, the following three stocks have delivered solid returns this year and could continue to outperform, thus making them…
There’s never a one-size-fits-all trick that you can use to achieve your financial goals as a stock market investor. You can explore several strategies to generate the kind of returns you have in mind. As long as you manage to keep a well-balanced portfolio and a long investment horizon without taking unnecessary risks, any number…
Want to create a stream of income that flows into your account without you having to punch a clock every day? Investing in dividend-paying stocks can be a really interesting way to achieve this financial goal! By carefully selecting dividend stocks and allocating a significant sum, say $25,000, you can potentially build a steady and…
Gold: it’s the safe haven that investors flock to in times of uncertainty. It is a good store of value, and it is globally recognized as a safe haven. Copper: it’s a valuable metal that is used and needed in many different applications, such as electrical wiring and renewable energy. Clearly, exposure to materials stocks…
Investing with a long-term perspective takes a careful and diligent selection of companies — ones that exhibit solid underlying fundamentals and promising potential for sustained growth in the years to come. Three Canadian stocks showing this are Aimia (TSX:AIM), Perpetua Resources (TSX:PPTA), and Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA). Each of these Canadian stocks operates in…
The 90-day tariff pause announced by U.S. president Trump on April 9, 2025, helped the TSX post its biggest advance (+5.42%) since March 2020 and trim its steep year-to-date loss to -4.05%. However, some market analysts warn the relief is temporary. Economic uncertainty will persist until there’s a clear endgame to Trump’s trade strategy. Meanwhile,…
Image source: Getty Images The ongoing market turmoil might make even the most seasoned investor nervous. However, this pullback in valuations allows investors with a sizeable risk appetite to gain exposure to quality blue-chip stocks trading at a discount. In this article, I have identified three blue-chip stocks every Canadian should consider owning in 2025….