Long-term investing is a strategy whereby investors buy and hold assets for a period of over three years. This strategy shields investors from short-term volatility while providing superior returns through the power of compounding. It also reduces transaction expenses and requires less time to monitor equity markets. Against this backdrop, let’s look at three top…
The 90-day tariff pause announced by U.S. president Trump on April 9, 2025, helped the TSX post its biggest advance (+5.42%) since March 2020 and trim its steep year-to-date loss to -4.05%. However, some market analysts warn the relief is temporary. Economic uncertainty will persist until there’s a clear endgame to Trump’s trade strategy. Meanwhile,…
Growth stocks will have the potential to grow their financials faster than the industry average, thus delivering higher returns in the long run. These companies usually don’t pay dividends as they reinvest their profits to grow their businesses, enhancing shareholders’ value in the long run. Due to their higher return potential, growth stocks trade at…
The Canadian equity markets are upbeat this year, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index rising by 21.2%. Easing inflation, interest rate cuts, and optimism over Donald Trump’s victory have improved investors’ optimism, driving equity markets higher. Despite the upbeat markets, a projected global economic slowdown, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and uncertainty over the impact of the proposed…
Image source: Getty Images Last week, the United States Federal Reserve slashed its benchmark interest rates by 50 basis points. It was the first rate cut in four years, which made investors optimistic. Amid improving investors’ sentiment, the S&P/TSX Composite Index is on an upward momentum and hit a new high yesterday. In this bullish…