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6 Tricks To Manage a Dividend Portfolio With Less Than $10,000

As I write on The Dividend Guy Blog, I notice that many young investors are starting their investing journey and looking for answers. If you are interested in investing for dividends but you have less than $10,000, you might think that it’s not enough. You might be tempted to wait longer in order to build a bigger portfolio before starting to invest in the stock market. However, if you are putting your money in an ING savings account for 4 years, you won’t be getting much interest and you …

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Market Timing; Being Right Without Being Wrong – Is It Possible?

Investing Strategy

I’ve already written about market timing and why I think that market timing doesn’t work. However, I have done some additional research recently after a meeting with a stock broker. No, he wasn’t a wizard or a medium, but still, it feels like he was able to predict the future. He was showing me a trading technique that enables him to use market timing in order to avoid most of the stock market downfalls along with getting on the boat early in case of market up trends. Do you believe that? Here’s …

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Health Care REITs – Are They Healthy For Your Portfolio?

Blog, Site Introduction

A few weeks ago, we discussed the great potential (and tax advantage) of investing in the Best Canadian REITs. As of the beginning of 2011, REITs were almost only the only investments able to keep their income tax advantage of distributing their revenues before paying taxes. In a time where bonds and GICs pays very little interest, REITs seem a very interesting option. There are different ways to invest in REITs as each of them have their own specialties: - Commercial buildings - Important …

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Commodities Vs Companies

Investing Strategy

I’ll tell you upfront, I’m not a big fan of commodities. In fact, I really don’t understand why there is such a huge buzz around Gold and Oil. If I have the choice between investing in commodities (through ETFs for example) or in companies in this sector, I’ll definitely choose the latter. Here’s why: Most of the price of commodities are based on speculation There are problems in Libya; the oil barrel jumps by $10. There is an economic crunch (2008); the Oil barrel loses 60% of its …

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What is Your Investor Style?

Investing Strategy

After making a few trades in 2011, I feel born gain. To be honest, I had totally let my portfolio flow in 2010. My non-decision-making attitude was not driven by either fear or uncertainty; it was driven by laziness! At times, I would rather work on my business (that pays me the highest dividends!) than look at my investment portfolio… no wonder I generated a *huge* 0.52% yield in 2010! But things are changing this year and I am a more active investor. I have also realized that I am going …

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HSE Husky Energy Dividend Stock Analysis

Stock Analysis

I actually already bought HSE 2 weeks ago (I know I must update my dividend holdings faster!). But here’s my stock analysis on Husky Energy: The Company Stock Description: HUSKY ENERGY INC. is an integrated energy and energy-related company that ranks among major players in Canada. The Company’s operations include the exploration for and development of crude oil and natural gas as well as the production, purchase, transportation and marketing of crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, …

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