With the TSX Index fresh off three quarters of impressive gains, investors may wonder if it’s worth hanging onto the risk-on names going into year’s end. Indeed, a correction can always punish investors. And with valuations a lot higher than where they stood a year ago, it seems only prudent to ring the register here…
Canadian stocks have had a strong year, despite all the economic and political turmoil we have seen in the world. The TSX Composite Index continues to reach new highs. It hit a record 30,180 points yesterday! While it is great to see new all-time highs on the Canadian index, markets could be getting a little…
It’s a weird time for Canadian investors. On the one hand, we have Canadians looking at gold reaching record highs, with volatility off the charts. On the other hand, the TSX continues to surpass all-time highs, leading many to believe now is the time to look into growth stocks once more. But the question is:…
Despite Canadian and American stock indices trading near all-time highs, there are signs a recession is nearing. The real estate market is cooling, unemployment is rising, and business investments have declined. If you are worried about a recession in Canada, some quality stocks should remain resilient. Here are four kinds of stock investments to consider…
When you invest in a stock for the long term, it’s like entering a serious relationship. You want dependability. You want growth. And above all, you want something that won’t give you headaches every time there’s market noise. That’s what makes Loblaw Companies (TSX:L) a great buy-and-hold stock for long-term investors. It’s a company that…
When markets get rattled by global shocks, it’s easy to panic. Whether it’s inflation, geopolitical tensions, or recession worries, uncertainty tends to shake confidence. But in the midst of the noise, some companies have proven they can hold steady through the storm. These are the businesses that keep the lights on, feed families, and keep…
If you’ve got around $5,000 or more that you’ve been meaning to buy stocks with, searching for value on the TSX Index going into June isn’t the worst idea. Of course, it would have been nice to get back in April when fear and panic were the main emotions on Bay Street. Still, I think…
Building a nest egg for retirement can feel like a big task, especially if you’re starting with a specific amount like $20,000. But it’s totally doable by picking some dividend-paying stocks. The trick is to look for companies that are financially healthy, consistently pay out dividends, and have the potential to grow over time. This…
The Canadian market isn’t in correction territory – at least not yet. A correction is typically defined as a decline of 10% or more from recent highs. Right now, it’s mostly the U.S.-based, tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index that’s taken the hit, dragged down by Trump’s tariff threats and weakness in high-growth names. But don’t get…
If you’ve just saved up $7,000 to invest, congratulations! It’s a great starting point for building a diversified, long-term investment portfolio. With commission-free platforms like Wealthsimple, you can maximize every dollar by investing in five top-tier blue-chip stocks. By spreading your money evenly across these stocks, you’d allocate roughly $1,400 to each, depending on the…