Here are 12 stocks Mike hates and why he would never invest in them. Avoid these investments based on hope and stories that don't match the numbers, and discover better picks to replace them! Make sure each of your equities really meets your criteria! Download our Free Stock Checklist now! You'll Learn Let’s state why you hate some stocks: shaky business model, a weak dividend triangle, dividend cuts, what else? The first one used to be in Mike's portfolio, Algonquin (AQN), but now …
What’s Going on With AI? [Podcast]
Over a year since we started hearing about artificial intelligence and its developments, Chat GPT has been one of the most well-known apps. Many companies benefited greatly, Nvidia probably being the most pronounced one. What's going on with the AI segment, and how did it change our lives as investors? Want a cheat sheet to compare stocks? Download our Free Stock Checklist now! You'll Learn The quality of AI apps like Chat GPT a year ago was not impressive. However, things have changed …
A Play on a Deja Vu – June Dividend Income Report
In September of 2017, I received slightly over $100K from my former employer, representing the commuted value of my pension plan. I decided to invest 100% of this money in dividend growth stocks. Each month, I publish my results on those investments. I don’t do this to brag. I do this to show my readers that it is possible to build a lasting portfolio during all market conditions. Some months we might appear to underperform, but you must trust the process over the long term to evaluate our …
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Stock Battle: Costco (COST) vs Walmart (WMT) [Podcast]
We compare two good contenders: Costco and Walmart. Get Mike’s views on both companies and the framework to compare two or more stocks on your own. Want a cheat sheet to compare stocks? Download our Free Stock Checklist now! You'll Learn While both companies are part of the consumer staples and discount stores industry, their business models are quite different. How is Costco's warehouse business model different from Walmart's, and why is it one of Costco’s advantages? Costco and …
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Bad times for Some Brookfields – Is It Time to Sell? [Podcast]
Some Brookfield companies have had a bad 12 months (or more!). Many investors wonder if they should sell Brookfield Infrastructure or Brookfield Renewable. Let's discuss the family's main dividend-paying companies and see what’s really happening. Got questions about your holdings? Make sure they fit your criteria; download our Free Stock Checklist now! You'll Learn Let’s draw a quick picture of what the Brookfield Family looks like. The parent company, Brookfield Corporation (BN), is …
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Rapid-Fire Questions [Podcast]
Let's regroup short questions that are still relevant but can’t make an entire episode. From thoughts on multiple stocks to different metrics, GICs, yield, and dividend growth, you'll find many answers to questions you didn't know you had! Got questions about your holdings? Make sure they fit your criteria; download our Free Stock Checklist now! You'll Learn Let’s start with the “thoughts on” type of questions. BCE Financing costs have jumped to the roof in recent months. Is the …
