Investing
Sponsored by BMO Global Asset Management One in three Canadians are about to retire without any savings. Why aren’t they prepared? This calls for Cassandra Melo. She’s a 26-year-old registered nurse with 117,000 TikTok followers and over 2 million likes. She knows exactly why Canadians aren’t doing more with their money: they don’t know how, […]
Given the choice, most of us would prefer to do good in the world. So why should investing be any different? If you are trusting a company with your hard-earned money, it might matter that the company shares your ethical concerns. When the company implements them into their business practices, it contributes to a better […]
Vanguard founder John Bogle launched the first passively-managed fund in 1976. His fund went against the conventional wisdom of the day. Instead of ferociously trading different stocks trying to get an edge, Bogle simply invested in stocks that mimicked a benchmark index, like the S&P 500. Over the next 5 decades, the evidence became clear. […]
Operating an income property can be daunting. You have to collect the rent, manage the building and keep on top of maintenance and repairs. And it is all the more risky if you’re the only person responsible for the property. Indeed, your investment can literally go up in smoke! The alternative is to invest in […]
Investing in a micro-cap stock is the easy part: get an online broker, set up an account, and make a transaction. You just have to find a listed micro-cap stock worthy of your trust. That is the where we come in. First, getting listed on one of Canada’s stock exchanges does not always mean an […]
Just under 10 years ago, Tesla took its first steps on Wall Street, seven years after being created. Since then, despite a tumultuous stock market journey, Tesla’s stock value has grown by a remarkable 2970%. If you had invested in the manufacturer of the electric Roadster instead of buying one 10 years ago, you would […]
Since entering the New York Stock Exchange on December 12, 1980, Apple’s share price has exploded by 51,473%, going from $0.51 a share to $276.28 at the opening of markets today. If you had invested in Apple instead of spending your money on a MacBook Pro 10 years ago, you would have accumulated $24,020.00, according […]
We all know that you can save big by shopping at Dollarama. Even in times of crisis, however, those who had invested in this company have made even more money by betting on the $1 retailer. Since entering the Toronto Stock Exchange on October 9, 2009, Dollarama (DOL) has posted an average annual return of […]
If you want to grow your money, stop saving it. The secret to building wealth isn’t a secret at all. You need to invest your money if you want to achieve financial independence and live life on your own terms. Luckily, you can build a diversified ETF portfolio without the need for in-depth research, complicated […]
SPONSORED BY Toronto-based fintech startup goPeer allows Canadians to invest in consumer credit. Until recently, investing in consumer credit was only available to large financial institutions. goPeer changes that by allowing all Canadians to lend to other Canadians and diversify their portfolio within this new asset class. There is a parallel to Uber and other […]
With the recent phenomenon of the widely addictive Pokemon GO game, it is no secret that it has taken the population on an exquisite ride to the magical world of Pokemon. Similar to the unique and special abilities each pokemon has, some financial securities exhibit a wide variety of characteristics that are unique. Not only […]
If you are of those who want to pick stocks rather than invest in a basket of ETFs, you need a clear plan. You can’t just pick stocks you “like”. This article suggests an approach which I believe makes sense for many retail investors. As the title suggest, I am a dividend growth investor. While […]