The TSX Index is actually beating the S&P 500 for 2025, a rare achievement that Canadian investors shouldn’t get used to, especially as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom continues to nudge mega-cap tech to impressive performance. Indeed, the S&P 500 has the mega-cap AI tech titans at its side. And while the AI trade could…
In this piece, we’ll check out a trio of generational growth stocks that may be best held for the extremely long term. Undoubtedly, it’s good to take a bit of profit off the table where there are still profits to be had (perhaps when shares are a tad on the pricey side), but then you’ve…
Image source: Getty Images When billionaires like Warren Buffett adjust their portfolios, it’s like a ripple in the financial waters that often leaves retail investors wondering why. Recently, Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has been trimming its stake in Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). A stock that has long been a darling in his portfolio. At the same time, other…
If you’re a Canadian investor who’s given into the home-country bias, you may be overexposed to TSX stocks and underexposed to some of the best-in-breed artificial intelligence (AI) winners out there, most notably the Magnificent Seven stocks. Indeed, the relative outperformed of the Magnificent Seven has been quite pronounced, with some calling for the group…
Investing in technology-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offers a strategic way to capitalize on the dynamic tech sector. Among the myriad options available to Canadian investors, BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity Index ETF (TSX:ZNQ) stands out as a compelling choice. This ETF provides exposure to the NASDAQ-100 Index, encompassing 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on…
Image source: Getty Images The TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) is a registered account that was launched in 2009 to help Canadians generate tax-free gains by holding qualified investments. Given its tax-sheltered status, Canadian households should maintain a diversified portfolio of stocks and ETFs (exchange-traded funds) in a TFSA and aim to create inflation-beating returns over…
How much is a great brand really worth? It’s a question that investors should care about, because strong brands can translate into strong businesses, which, in turn, can lead to strong stock performance. So, let’s examine some of the companies with the world’s top brands to discover how valuable those brands truly are, and whether…
Investing in companies part of the artificial intelligence (AI) megatrend such as UiPath (NYSE:PATH), Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM), and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) can help you generate outsized gains and comfortably beat broader market returns in the upcoming decade. Let’s see why. Taiwan Semiconductor stock Taiwan Semiconductor is valued at US$870 billion by market cap and…
Image source: The Motley Fool Warren Buffett is arguably the most popular investor in the world. Also known as the Oracle of Omaha, Buffett has beaten the broader markets by a wide margin for roughly seven decades. Wall Street closely watches the investments made by Buffett as the billionaire has successfully generated significant gains over…
Billionaire investors are billionaires for a reason. These investors use their funds properly to find the best investments that can turn their millions into billions. And while the average Canadian investor isn’t likely to suddenly become a billionaire by investing there, they could have the potential to make you a millionaire. Today, let’s look at…