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If Market Turbulence Is Coming, These 2 TSX Stocks Could Offer Some Shelter

If Market Turbulence Is Coming, These 2 TSX Stocks Could Offer Some Shelter

Reliable TSX stocks aren't just the best stocks to own during market turbulence; they're the best stocks to buy and hold...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Could Be a Safer Bet for Canadian Retirees

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Could Be a Safer Bet for Canadian Retirees

These two high-yield dividend stocks, backed by strong underlying businesses and solid growth prospects, are well-suited...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
3 Canadian ETFs I’d Tuck Into a TFSA and Never Consider Selling

3 Canadian ETFs I’d Tuck Into a TFSA and Never Consider Selling

These three Canadian ETFs offer instant diversification, making them ideal for the foundation of your long-term TFSA por...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 6 min read
2 TSX Stocks That Could Shine if the Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady

2 TSX Stocks That Could Shine if the Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady

If the Bank of Canada stays steady, IGM and Power look positioned to benefit from calmer markets, healthier asset values...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
The April Market Twist Every Canadian Investor Should Be Watching

The April Market Twist Every Canadian Investor Should Be Watching

AtkinsRéalis is emerging as an April-proof TSX winner, with booming nuclear and infrastructure work that can outlast the...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
The Energy Stock I’d Most Want to Own for the Next Decade

The Energy Stock I’d Most Want to Own for the Next Decade

Shell's $22B ARC Resources stock buyout extends oil sands consolidation – but Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) is the blue-chip...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 6 min read
An 8% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Month

An 8% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Month

Firm Capital Property Trust (TSX:FCD.UN) pays an 8% distribution. The CRA gets almost nothing on these high-yield monthl...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
1 Canadian Mining Stock Worth Considering Right Now

1 Canadian Mining Stock Worth Considering Right Now

Nutrien (TSX:NTR) stock stands out as a great mining stock worth buying for the dividend and the discount. The post 1 Ca...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
Why Canadian Dividend ETFs Could Be the Simplest Way to Defend Your Portfolio

Why Canadian Dividend ETFs Could Be the Simplest Way to Defend Your Portfolio

Here's why a portfolio of reliable Canadian ETFs that generate consistent dividends is one of the simplest ways to inves...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 6 min read
5 TSX Dividend Stocks I’d Move Quickly to Buy on Any Market Pullback

5 TSX Dividend Stocks I’d Move Quickly to Buy on Any Market Pullback

These five TSX dividend stocks could be worth buying fast when the stock market dips. The post 5 TSX Dividend Stocks I...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
2 Standout Canadian Stocks That Could Take Off in 2026

2 Standout Canadian Stocks That Could Take Off in 2026

These stocks could end the year quite a bit higher. The post 2 Standout Canadian Stocks That Could Take Off in 2026 appe...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 5 min read
What the Typical Canadian TFSA Looks Like by Age 50

What the Typical Canadian TFSA Looks Like by Age 50

Most Canadians have under $30,000 in their TFSA by age 50. Here's what the data actually shows and how a stock like Doll...

By Alex Smith 2 months ago 4 min read