Image source: Getty Images Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) has delivered stellar returns over the years, becoming one of Canada’s most consistent performers with 15 years of consecutive gains. But 2024 is proving to be an outlier, with ATD stock trading flat on a year-to-date basis at $77.59 per share, even as the TSX Composite has surged…
Image source: Getty Images As we start to round out the year of 2024, many investors may start reviewing their portfolios in search of which new positions to add, or which existing positions to trim. In the search for top value stocks to potentially add during the last quarter of this year, I thought I’d…
Are you looking for quality stocks to buy and hold in your RRSP for retirement? If so, you’ve got a worthy goal. Everybody knows that it makes sense to contribute to an RRSP. However, not everybody understands the importance of investing well within one’s RRSP. If you lose money on your RRSP investments, then you’re…
Investors who prefer low-volatility stocks tend to gravitate towards specific sectors and industries, including consumer staples. However, not all stocks within these categories have similar levels of stability and return potential, and they each have their individual strengths and weaknesses. In consumer staples, for example, Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock can be considered a powerful pick for…
Image source: Getty Images Investors planning to buy and hold stocks for the next 10 years could consider shares of Canadian companies with fundamentally strong business and solid growth prospects. In addition, investors should consider diversifying their portfolios to minimize risk and enhance overall returns. Against this backdrop, here are three Canadian stocks to buy and…
Image source: Getty Images. The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is one of the best investment environments available in Canada. Offering tax-free dividends and capital gains as well as tax-free withdrawals, the TFSA can really help you grow your wealth. The benefits of tax-free dividends and gains are similar to those offered by Registered Retirement Savings…
Image source: Getty Images Despite another year with so much uncertainty in the economy and interest rates still well off their lows, many high-quality Canadian stocks continue to find ways to grow their businesses and offer dividend hikes to their shareholders in 2024. This is crucial for a few reasons. Firstly, it’s important for investors…
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…