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.
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The best banks in Canada Oct 17th
Most Canadians are aware of the Big Five banks: RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO and CIBC. And some may even know that occasionally National Bank of Canada sneaks in and expands that list to six. But even with these accounted for, there are dozens of banks in this country, each offering its own suite of per.... More »
Canada’s best travel credit cards 2022 May 25th
With a good travel credit card in your name, going on a trip can suddenly become more affordable (when you are ready to travel again, of course). And, you can get even more value if you sign up for the right travel credit card—one that doesn’t just focus on points, but also has perks such as lou.... More »
Canada’s best cash back credit cards 2022 Aug 31st
Cash back credit cards are an extremely popular type of rewards card in Canada. They’re easy to use, don’t require participation in loyalty programs, and they let you earn the most flexible reward of all—cash! When you make purchases with a cash back card, you get a percentage back. When you r.... More »
What can I hold in an FHSA? Jan 9th
Would Canadians have access to different account types such as GICs and self-directed investing when it comes to the new tax-free first home savings account, which is rumoured to be introduced this year?It seems this would only make sense as it’s the case with other tax-sheltered accounts (i.e.... More »
The best TD credit cards in Canada 2020 + MORE Aug 21st
Formed through a merger between financial giants Bank of Toronto and The Dominion Bank in 1955, TD is one of Canada’s most storied big five banks. It offers a wide array of financial services including an impressive portfolio of more than two dozen credit cards. We break down the best TD credit ca.... 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…