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Intel warns US stake could hurt international sales, future grants - Reuters + MORE Aug 25th
Intel warns US stake could hurt international sales, future grants ReutersU.S. government takes 10% stake in Intel, as Trump expands control over private sector CNBCIntel and Trump Administration Reach Historic Agreement to Accelerate American Technology and Manufacturing Leade.... More »
A complete guide to TFSA accounts in 2022 Jan 31st
In 2009, the federal government introduced Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs). This account quickly became popular with investors since it was another savings vehicle that allowed people to tax-shelter their money. However, the name is misleading, and many people still don’t understand how TFSA.... More »
How to file your taxes when you own ETFs Dec 19th
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Is it possible to handle investments without having an accountant or tax professional? I do my own income taxes and have used the tax receipts without any issues from my bank for mutual funds. Is it possible to invest in ETFs without hiring a professional at tax time? If they are in a.... More »
Canada’s income tax brackets for 2024, plus the maximum tax you’ll pay based on income Apr 11th
As the year winds down, you may be wondering just how much tax you’ll be paying once you file your 2024 income tax return. Especially if you changed jobs or earned self-employment income, there may be a big difference between the taxes you’ve already remitted through payroll deductions or instal.... More »
Tech and mining companies top this year’s TSX Venture 50 list + MORE Feb 20th
Technology and mining companies topped this year’s TSX Venture 50 list amid the ongoing push for a piece of the energy transition, the latest edition of the ranking shows.
“The broader diversity of the venture market continues,” said Tim Babcock, president of the TSX Venture Exchange, in .... More »
Misconceptions About the Stock Market
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Rules and regulations are a part of the stock market, and there are also misconceptions about what you can do within the stock market and how you can get “rich.” Insider trading on the stock market has the reputation of being exciting, but is it legal? Find out more about this at https://insidertrades.com/. Martha Stewart found out that insider trading could land you in prison.Another misconception claims you can purchase stocks and fall into mind-boggling riches. Amazon went public on May 15, 1997, at the IPO price of $18.00 a share. If you had bought stock in Amazon in 1997, your $18.00 per share would result in millions. Amazon is a win-win.
However, with the pandemic spiraling out of control, you would think medical stocks are where to invest. Ventas (VTR$1.79), a real estate investment trust specializing in senior living facilities and medical office buildings, is a stock to avoid. Following trends and anticipated growth is not always a good idea when dealing with stocks…
Making sense of the markets this week: December 7
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Each week, Cut the Crap Investing founder Dale Roberts shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors. Canadians with smaller portfolios are the target for deferred service charge (DSC) mutual funds
There was some good news and bad news in this article on Advisor’s Edge. The good news is that those nasty deferred service charge (DSC) mutual funds are being used less, in favour of lower-fee F-series funds. In his MoneySense column, Jonathan Chevreau has documented the welcome decline of DSC funds. As an alternative, F-series funds are available to investors who pay their advisor a separate and distinct fee for advice or financial planning, and the overall cost is significantly lower.
The bad news is that Canadians with smaller investment portfolios are still being targeted with those high-fee DSC funds. From that Advisor’s Edge post, which looked at a recent report from the Mutual Fund Dealers Association…
“The report built on data released last month showing that a large proportion of households served by MFDA advisors are mass market (less than $100,000 in cash and investments)…
