Warren Buffett built his portfolio by following the basic rule of “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” When markets are jittery, investors become fearful and sell good stocks with strong fundamentals. At such times, value investors pick them up at heavy discounts and benefit from the fear of others. Fear comes…
The year 2026 started on a mixed note. On one side, hyperscalers have committed US$700 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) spending in 2026. On the other hand, the U.S. President is escalating tensions in oil-rich countries to secure more oil supplies in US dollars while threatening the renewal of the United States‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement on July…
You don’t have to be a genius to earn monthly passive income from your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). A simple investment plan is sufficient. Source: Getty Images A simple TFSA plan for 2026 Identify investments that have consistently delivered passive income and continue to do so. Consider scenarios that could put income at risk, and…
These are uncertain times. In the last five years, some dividend stocks have slashed dividends due to huge debt, while others have provided capital growth through business expansion. This raises questions about the safety of investing in dividend stocks. To know which stock to buy, follow the cash flow. Source: Getty Images Cash-gushing dividend stocks…
The tariff wars have triggered a global supply chain shift, creating an opportunity for investors to participate in a new growth cycle. An export-led economy like Canada is also participating in this trade shift. It is actively seeking new trade partners to export its rich energy and mineral resources. However, these resources are located in…
Is it right to compare a dividend stock like Telus Corporation (TSX:T) with a growth stock like Shopify (TSX:SHOP)? One is trading near its 10-year low, and the other is closer to its all-time high. My reason for combining the two stocks is capital appreciation. Outlook for Shopify in 2026 Shopify’s flywheel model has picked…
At 50, you still have 15 years before you turn 65, the official retirement age of Canada. These 15 years can be a game-changer in retirement planning if you fire all cylinders. Retirement planning at age 50 At 50, you are probably at the peak of your career and have your own house. The priority…
Millennials and Gen Zs are giving away free money by using their Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) as a bank savings account. They keep their money there and withdraw it to meet immediate future expenses. You are making the biggest financial mistake if you are also doing the same. Remember, cash is a depreciating asset and…
China’s richest man, Jack Ma, said, “If you put the banana and money in front of a monkey, the monkey will choose a banana because the monkey doesn’t know that money can buy a lot of bananas.” That’s exactly what millennials and Gen Zs are doing. They are just leaving the money on the table…
This year has started on yet another note of geopolitical shocks as the United States attacked Venezuela, which has rich reserves of oil, silver, and gold. This sent gold and silver prices to record highs while pulling down crude oil prices. Behind the stark difference in their momentum was the nature of these commodities. While…