If you are a new investor, you can build a diversified portfolio with $5,000 for the long term. Today, trading platforms make investing easier than ever. No-fee commissions allow you to affordably (for free) build portfolio positions. Likewise, fractional shares allow you to buy fractions of stocks that might otherwise be unaffordable. If you are…
It has been a tumultuous time for stocks on the TSX. The index is down 6% in the past five days alone. Although it is down only 4% in 2025, the TSX has vastly outperformed American indices. That is despite the relentless tariff attacks coming from the States. While there are concerns Canadian stocks could…
Despite being a relatively small economy (at least compared to the U.S.), Canada has produced some exceptional businesses. Luckily for Canadians, there is no shortage of Canadian stocks that have delivered strong compounded returns over both the short and long term. Stocks that have a great record of performance tend to have a secret sauce…
Image source: Getty Images 2024 was a great year for Canadian stocks, but 2025 looks to be a little more uncertain. With a new year upon us, it is always a good idea to look at your investment strategy and see how you can improve. Every year, take some time to evaluate your investment strategy…
Image source: Getty Images If you want to compound investment earnings for long periods (like decades), you need to max out your TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account). Stocks held in a TFSA are safe from all taxation. That means your investments and gains can compound without restraint. You are more likely to hit your financial goals…