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3 Canadian Stocks Ready to Surge in 2026

3 Canadian Stocks Ready to Surge in 2026

Consider adding these three TSX growth stocks to your self-directed portfolio to capture potentially outsized gains. The...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 5 min read
3 Stocks That Could Turn a $100,000 Portfolio Into $1 Million Sooner Than You Might Think

3 Stocks That Could Turn a $100,000 Portfolio Into $1 Million Sooner Than You Might Think

These three growth stocks look well-positioned to provide long-term investors with the kind of meaningful upside they're...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 5 min read
5 Dividend Stocks That Belong in Almost Every Portfolio

5 Dividend Stocks That Belong in Almost Every Portfolio

Discover why dividend stocks are essential for Canadian investors looking to offset market volatility and enhance return...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 5 min read
Why Boring Utility Stocks Are Suddenly Looking Very Attractive

Why Boring Utility Stocks Are Suddenly Looking Very Attractive

Utility stocks are often seen as boring and lacking growth, but shifting market conditions are making them surprisingly...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 5 min read
RRSP Season: Here’s the 1 Move I’d Make This Week

RRSP Season: Here’s the 1 Move I’d Make This Week

Here's one top exchange traded fund (ETF) long-term investors may want to consider adding to their RRSPs right now, and...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 4 min read
Transform Your TFSA Into a Cash-Generating Machine With $10,000

Transform Your TFSA Into a Cash-Generating Machine With $10,000

A $10,000 investment in this TSX stock could generate approximately $520 per year in tax-free dividends at today’s payou...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 5 min read
4 Canadian Copper Stocks That Can Quickly Respond to Falling Inflation

4 Canadian Copper Stocks That Can Quickly Respond to Falling Inflation

If inflation cools and rate cuts come into play, these copper miners could react quickly as investors move into cyclical...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 6 min read
TFSA: Invest $20,000 in These 4 Stocks and Get $1,100 in Passive Income

TFSA: Invest $20,000 in These 4 Stocks and Get $1,100 in Passive Income

Add these four TSX dividend stocks to your self-directed TFSA portfolio to generate significant and tax-free passive inc...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 5 min read
Rates on Hold — Here’s Exactly What I’d Do With My TFSA

Rates on Hold — Here’s Exactly What I’d Do With My TFSA

Let's dive into what investors may want to think about when re-jigging their TFSAs for a rate-hold environment right now...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 4 min read
You Know These Canadian Businesses Better Than the Market Does. Here’s How to Use Your Edge.

You Know These Canadian Businesses Better Than the Market Does. Here’s How to Use Your Edge.

“Made in Canada” can be an investing edge when you understand the brands, the competition, and which businesses keep win...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 6 min read
Looking for Real Income Without the Risk? These 3 TSX Stocks Yield Over 5% and Can Back It Up

Looking for Real Income Without the Risk? These 3 TSX Stocks Yield Over 5% and Can Back It Up

A 5% yield is appealing when it’s backed by real cash flow. The post Looking for Real Income Without the Risk? These 3 T...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 6 min read
BCE’s Dividend: What Every Investor Needs to Know

BCE’s Dividend: What Every Investor Needs to Know

BCE's dividend is safe for now, but I'm still not bullish on the company's long-terrm prospects. The post BCE’s Di...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 5 min read