The buy-and-hold approach is customary for long-term investors in the stock market. Although diversification is highly recommended to mitigate risk, an investment portfolio needs a core holding. However, this anchor stock must possess certain characteristics that align with the investment strategy. On the Toronto Stock Exchange, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) is a high-conviction “forever…
Even as the TSX Index looks to cool off a bit after a hot start to the early autumn, investors should be on the lookout for the stocks of companies that have significant earnings momentum. In this piece, we’ll have a closer look at two names that still don’t look all too expensive relative to…
Canada’s deficit is rising, and Canada’s Business Council is not on board. The group recently stated in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney that the country is in an “investment crisis,” warning that more debt isn’t the way to financial prosperity. So, is the group right? Let’s take a look at how investors can…
Canadian banks are really killing it this year. For the year, the S&P Canadian banking index is up 24.5%, compared to just 21% for the S&P/TSX Composite Index. It has been a period of considerable outperformance for the nation’s largest financial institutions. For the most part, this strong performance has been backed by the underlying…
Investing is one of the few fields where being lazy may actually work in your favour. Indeed, with the rise of meme trading and commission-free trading platforms (those that still charge per trade will feel the pressure to reduce their commission fees over time), the barriers between you and making that next trade are as…
If you had $250,000 ready to invest in Canadian dividend stocks, how would you go about it? That’s not a small amount of money; it could be life-changing. For many investors, the goal with a lump sum like that is to strike a balance between income, stability, and some growth. In this case, we’ll take…
When markets get jittery, even the biggest names can take a hit. But that’s not exactly what we’ve seen with Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY), the largest company on the TSX and the country’s most valuable bank. It’s long been considered a safe haven for Canadian investors, but with rising loan losses, concerns over consumer…
Canadians may be cutting back on a lot of things this summer, but according to the latest BMO survey, they’re not cancelling vacation plans. In fact, 77% say they still plan to travel, and many are spending over $3,800 on it. But to make those memories possible, many are also adjusting their budgets, as 46%…
With interest rates still high and volatility in the market, more Canadians are looking for steady income they can count on. That’s especially true heading into the second half of 2025, as consumer concerns about inflation, job security, and recession risks continue to climb. With that in mind, it makes sense to highlight four dividend…
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…