The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is one of the most flexible investment vehicles available to Canadians. Growth, income, and withdrawals are all protected from taxes, making long-term compounding much more powerful than in a non-registered account. For most investors, I think the best TFSA strategy is boring in design. Broad diversification, low costs and exposure […]
Dividend stocks are attractive investments because they provide regular cash payments that can be reinvested or used as income. Moreover, they also generate decent capital gains over time. So by investing $5,000 in dividend stocks, you position your portfolio for stable income and long-term growth. By focusing on TSX stocks with a proven history of […]
Here’s a question I’ve been asked before: “I know you’ve recommended that attending physicians should spend about 20% of their gross income on retirement. My husband and I have found this very difficult, both early on and now that we’re halfway through our careers. I’m a little embarrassed to say this, but I don’t see […]
January 23, 2026 Image source: anyaberkut/www.istockphoto.com Stock benchmark indices closed about 0.5% higher on Thursday, breaking a three-session losing streak. Despite the recovery, the indices are still down almost 1.5% year to date. On Friday, the Sensex and Nifty erased early gains and moved marginally into the red, pressured by continued selling from foreign institutional […]
At home Profit hunter January 23, 2026 – I noticed this pattern long before some small caps became multibaggers January 23, 2026 Image source: Andre yalanskyi/www.istockphoto.com Over the past fifteen years, an uncomfortable truth about small-cap investing has become increasingly clear to me. The greatest wealth creators almost never announce themselves loudly. They […]
January 23, 2026 Image source: Lalam/www.istockphoto.com Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) stock has attracted a lot of attention after its quarterly results. The company appears well positioned to benefit from the rapid expansion currently taking place within the Indian Railways. The upcoming Union Budget is expected to increase capital expenditure for the Indian Railways, which […]
At home The long view January 23, 2026 – When Stocks Bleed and Gold Leads: Why a Portfolio Review is More Important Than Ever January 23, 2026 Image source: David Gyung/www.istockphoto.com Stocks are testing patience, while gold and silver are testing price ceilings. This month, the market mood was uneasy and uncertain for […]
Market volatility is expected to remain high in 2026 due to concerns over tariffs, geopolitical risks and climate risks. If you’re concerned about protecting your investments while still seeking growth, stock funds can be a smart solution. In this video, we discuss five types of stock funds that can help manage market volatility in 2026. […]
Diaper feeding-Leave (TSX:ATD) has been one of Canada’s most trusted composite companies for decades, but the stock faces different questions in 2026. For years, investors could count on double-digit growth, driven by acquisitions, scale and operational efficiency. More recently, that pace has slowed, and the company’s attempts to buy 7-Eleven have raised concerns about how […]
If you’ve been investing in the stock market for a while, you may already be aware of the cyclical nature of the market. Several factors lead to bull market conditions and substantial downturns. So much fast growing stocks shine when market conditions are just right, only to deteriorate when the environment changes. Not every stock […]