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The Opportunity of a Decade – Looking Up For 2012

Blog, Site Introduction

I know, I know, my title just sounds like I’m a huge believer. That I’m one of the few people that only see the positive in the world and forget, read ignore, the bad things happening. But, truly, I don’t think that the picture is that dark right now. In fact, I think that we are right in the middle of the opportunity of a decade on the stock market. I’m definitely looking forward to 2012. We keep looking at worst case scenarios where the entire Eurozone collapses and provokes the biggest …

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Uncommon Portfolio Diversification

Asset Allocation

  When the market goes up and down like this, all we hear about is « patience » and « diversification ». While it is sometimes a bit annoying to hear the same broken record over and over again, this is sound advice. If you are too concentrated in a specific sector (Techno in the 90’s and financials in 2008 just to name two examples!) you will suffer a lot more than other investors.   Besides fixed income and equities or sectorial and geographic diversification, are there any …

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BCE Vs Telus How The Lizard With a Huge Tongue Will Conquer Goliath

Stock Analysis

    2 weeks ago, I was presented the Telus Stock Analysis. I obviously told you how this company is great since I bought it a few months ago ;-). But Michel asked me what I thought of BCE and forced me to tell him that I would compare Telus to Bell (BCE). Well this is the day! I’ll be telling you why Telus is a much better investment then BCE at the moment.   But first, let’s start with BCE metrics :     There is also further information about …

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The Ultimate Bulletproof Investing Technique When The Market Goes Bust

Retirement

PSSST!!! don't forget to subscribe to my iPad giveway! (you have until November 30th!)   Last week, Michel, a regular reader and commenter, asked in my post about Volatility Vs Risk, how to manage his portfolio at retirement. As a financial planner myself (note; this post is no different than others, I’m not giving financial advice on this blog), I see this situation almost on a weekly basis: Retired or about to retire couples with a considerable nest egg that want to know what to do …

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What Do You Like About The Dividend Guy Blog iPad Giveaway

Blog, Site Introduction

November is probably the most significant month for my online company as this is when it all started. Back in 2006, I wrote my very first article on The Financial Blogger. Today, I own several financial websites with my best friend and partner in this venture. It has been slightly over a year that I bought The Dividend Guy Blog and I’m very proud of what is happening on this blog these days.   We have built a newsletter with exclusive content (aren’t you not registered yet?)   We …

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Telus T Dividend Stocks Analysis

Stock Analysis

  For the month of November, I wanted to take a look at another great Canadian Dividend Stock. I’ve already told you how much I love Canadian Banks (even if you are a US investor!). Today, I’ll tell you why Canadian Telecoms should also be part of your portfolio. Telus (T) Description Telus is one of the telecommunications leaders in Canada. They have been making extensive investments in both Wireless and Wireline platforms. Telus offers residential phone, internet, TV and mobile phone …

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