When it comes to reliable dividend-paying stocks, few companies can boast a track record as impressive as Imperial oil (TSX:IMO). In an industry known for its volatility, Imperial stands out as a beacon of consistency. The integrated oil and gas company started paying dividends in 1981, but what really sets it apart is its uninterrupted […]
When it comes to finding winners on the TSXit can be easy to assume that those big wins will come from superpowers like banks or energy. However, there are many more top performers, spanning years and years. And some in quite surprising parts of the market. Whether it’s software companies, packaging companies or even incredibly […]
Not many stocks look particularly cheap this year. The markets have been rising for over twelve months now and it shows: the multiples continue to rise. Still, there are valuable pockets to be found if you know where to look. In this article, I examine three cheap Canadian stocks that are still waiting to get […]
The TSX30 recently came out, and while the number one growth name went to a technology stock, second place was perhaps even more surprising because a mining stock took the top spot. Scroll down, though, and you’ll see quite a bit lot of the mining stocks that made the top list in the past three […]
Overlooked stocks are often among the best buys on the market. Value investors have some of the best long-term track records of all types of investors, and academic studies repeatedly show that value stocks outperform. While value stocks’ tendency to outperform the market has waned in recent years, it has persisted for such a long […]
Valued at a market capitalization of $147 billion, Enbridge (TSX:ENB) is one of the most popular stocks in Canada. Since early 2001, TSX stock has returned more than 500% to shareholders. However, if we adjust for dividend reinvestments, the cumulative return is closer to 1,700%. It means that a $1,000 investment in ENB stock in […]
Canadian stock markets have seen strong buying momentum in recent months S&P/TSX composite index an increase of 36.2% from the low in April. Healthy quarterly results and interest rate cuts appear to have boosted investor sentiment, pushing stock markets higher. Year to date, the index is up 22.4%. However, the following two Canadian stocks have […]
With the TSX Index After three quarters of impressive gains, investors may be wondering whether it’s worth holding on to the risky names at year’s end. After all, a correction can always punish investors. And with valuations much higher than they were a year ago, it only seems sensible to pull out the stops here […]
When most people think of passive income from real estate, they think of renting out a home – maybe even running an Airbnb. While that can generate significant cash flow, it also comes with many headaches: complicated tax returns, strict local regulations, potential problems with late-night guests, cleaning coordination, and the looming risk of property […]
Shares of Gildan Activewear (TSX:GIL) have defied expectations and are up nearly 120% over the past two years, while most other apparel names have come under significant pressure. The apparel world is indeed a tough place unless you are an efficient entrepreneur who knows how to maintain (and even gain) additional market share. Gildan isn’t […]