Canada has several major banks and many schedule II banks – but with rates and plans all over the map, it’s difficult to know where to bring your business. Our aim is to help you navigate Canada’s banking options to discover which one suits your needs best.
Latest News
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024 Jun 14th
Investing
The best GIC rates in Canada
Find the best GIC rates in Canada. Plus, everything you need to know about how they work.
Compare now
Why trust us
MoneySense is an award-winning magazine,.... More »
The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2024 + MORE Oct 15th
Savings comparison tool
Find the best and most up-to-date savings rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated return based on the size of your balance.
Why trust us
MoneySense is an award-winning magazine, helping Canadians navigate mo.... More »
The 7 best credit cards for newcomers to Canada for 2023 + MORE Aug 12th
Credit Cards
The 7 best credit cards for newcomers to Canada for 2023
As a newcomer, you’ll want a credit card that offers you the best value without having a long Canadian credit history. Here’s a list of our favourite cash back, rewards, low-interest cards and more.
.... More »
The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2025 + MORE Aug 6th
Savings comparison tool
Find the best and most up-to-date savings rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated return based on the size of your balance.
Advertisement
Why trust us
MoneySense is an.... More »
Wealthsimple Crypto Review: Cryptocurrency Investing Made Easy Apr 23rd
In July 2020, Wealthsimple unveiled the upcoming Wealthsimple Crypto, and with that, Canada’s leading Robo-advisor officially entered the cryptocurrency trading game. In this full review, I’ll cover everything you need to know, and hopefully answer any questions you have.
Introducing W.... More »
What Are Blue Chip Stocks and Which Canadian Companies Top the List?
– canadianfinanceblog.com
I recently published my list of the Top 100 Canadian Dividend Stocks for 2020. In addition to paying consistent dividends, many of the companies on my list had something else in common. That is, they are considered to be blue chip stocks. But what does the term blue chip really mean, and how can you tell if a stock is considered a blue chip? To give you a better idea, let’s take a closer look at what blue chip stocks are all about.
What are Blue Chip Stocks?
Blue chip companies are strong and well established. In most cases, they’ve been around for many years, and are considered to be the leaders in their respective industries. They are consistently profitable, can perform in just about any economic condition, and have a track record of paying dividends to their investors.
The best example of Canadian blue chip stocks may be any one of the Big Six banks: RBC, TD Bank, Scotiabank, Bank of Montreal, CIBC, and National Bank. Most have been around for over 100 years, they dominate the financial services sector, and, as is no secret, they generate huge profits year in year out…
What are Blue Chip Stocks?
Blue chip companies are strong and well established. In most cases, they’ve been around for many years, and are considered to be the leaders in their respective industries. They are consistently profitable, can perform in just about any economic condition, and have a track record of paying dividends to their investors.
The best example of Canadian blue chip stocks may be any one of the Big Six banks: RBC, TD Bank, Scotiabank, Bank of Montreal, CIBC, and National Bank. Most have been around for over 100 years, they dominate the financial services sector, and, as is no secret, they generate huge profits year in year out…
