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China grabs a bigger share of the indexes + MORE Jun 24th
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Traditional international index funds assign a weight to each country based on the size of its stock market. But in the case of China, that’s a bit misleading. Despite having the world’s second-largest economy, China has a relatively small number of publicly traded companies. More.... More »
Dividend stock offers play on our aging population + MORE Apr 23rd
If I had to pick one industry that is going to benefit from long-term demographic trends, it would be retirement homes
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Most actively traded companies on the TSX + MORE Nov 21st
Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:
Toronto Stock Exchange (15,039.87, up 175.84 points):
Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC). Drug manufacturer. Down $2.12, or 16.83 per cent, to $10.48 on 9.4 million shares.
Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA). Oil and gas. Up 59 cents, or .... More »
Is the Tesla home battery pack worth the money? + MORE May 8th
(The Associated Press)
CALGARY – When Tesla Motors announced its home-powering battery was going to be available in Canada next year, it did so with much hype, promising a convenient way of storing energy for overnight or backup use.
But beyond the fanfare, questions remain whether it is worthwhil.... More »
Uber shifts into lower gear, prices IPO at $45 - CBC.ca May 10th
Uber shifts into lower gear, prices IPO at $45 CBC.caUber raises US$8.1 billion in IPO priced near bottom of range BNNBloomberg.caUber to give its market value a lift in stock market debut CP24 Toronto's Breaking NewsStudy: Ride-hailing vehicles account for the major.... More »
120 days – 1.70%
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This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2013-11-28. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
5.5 year – 2.77%
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This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 2014-01-25. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
60 days – 1.55%
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This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2013-11-28. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
Money for 'major' infrastructure projects in budget, Flaherty says – Montreal Gazette
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Montreal GazetteMoney for 'major' infrastructure projects in budget, Flaherty saysMontreal GazetteOTTAWA – Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says his upcoming federal budget will contain money for "major" infrastructure projects. Flaherty told CTV's Question Period that infrastructure is a good investment, but the government must be prudent at the same time.Lean federal budget will offer cash to boost Internet access for rural and remote …The Globe and MailFlaherty must show action with little money to spend in Tuesday's budgetWinnipeg Free PressCanada Budget to Include Infrastructure SpendingWall Street Journalall 105 news articles »
January 2014 Dividend Income Update
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Welcome to my first dividend income update for 2014. For those of you new to these posts on my site, every month I discuss my approach to investing using dividend paying stocks and how reinvesting the dividends paid from the Canadian companies I own are helping me reach financial freedom. You can check out my previous dividend income update here.
I enjoyed reading this article recently in the Globe and Mail – lessons from legendary investors on what to do with your money. Here’s how their advice relates to my investing journey with dividend paying stocks, and these updates.
Peter Schiff – best investment advice you ever received?
“I have been given lots of advice over the years—most of it bad. That is why I try to invest for the long term.”
Charles Brandes – what keeps you up at night?
“Nothing, really. However, after 2008-’09, investors were scared about investing in equities—and it’s still going that way. The institutions used to have 60% in equities, 30% in bonds and 10% somewhere else…
I enjoyed reading this article recently in the Globe and Mail – lessons from legendary investors on what to do with your money. Here’s how their advice relates to my investing journey with dividend paying stocks, and these updates.
Peter Schiff – best investment advice you ever received?
“I have been given lots of advice over the years—most of it bad. That is why I try to invest for the long term.”
Charles Brandes – what keeps you up at night?
“Nothing, really. However, after 2008-’09, investors were scared about investing in equities—and it’s still going that way. The institutions used to have 60% in equities, 30% in bonds and 10% somewhere else…
