In this 2023 year-end sector review, part 1, we look at how companies performed during 2023 in the communications services, consumer discretionary, consumer staples, energy, and financial services sectors. See some of our stock selections by sector, download our Top Stocks for 2024! Communication Services Communication services usually brings to mind big telecom companies like AT&T, Verizon, BCE, or Telus. However, this sector has changed, now offering stocks from some technology …
How to Invest in 2024 [Podcast Series]
Have you missed our January 1st to January 5th episodes? No worries, here's the full series for you to be fully caught up on the good stuff! Let's prepare for the New Year with our How to Invest in 2024 series! From January 1st to January 5th, we will have daily 15-minute episodes filled with small and easy actions to make you confident about your 2024 investment plan. Here's what we'll discuss: Intro and Special Announcement 2023 Year Review on the Market and Impacts for 2024 …
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How I Outperformed the Market by 2.50% Annually Since 2017 – Mike’s Portfolio Yearly Update [Podcast]
As the last episode of 2023, Mike looks back at his dividend pension plan portfolio to see what generated his results. Get tips on how to review your own along the way and identify the next actions to make or not to make! You'll Learn Mike often mentions he reviews his portfolio quarterly. How is the yearly update different and why is it important? Which tools and metrics does the investor use to pull out his results? What benchmark does Mike use and what is his goal: beating the …
Successful Growth by Acquisition
Successful growth by acquisition makes a company grow much faster than it otherwise would. Increased revenue, higher margins and yes, sustained high dividend growth! A look at companies that thrive using this strategy. The strategy is simple: to speed up company growth, build up cash and buy other companies. Get rid of some competition and increase market share, expand in complementary products and markets, and benefit from the resources and expertise of the acquired companies, and the …
What Would Make Mike Switch Strategies – ETFs vs Dividend Growers [Podcast]
For this classic time of the year, we hit a classic topic. An investor recently asked Mike: What Would Make You Switch strategies? What an interesting angle to explore! Learn the differences between ETFs and Dividend Growth Stocks structure and investment strategy, and who they are made for. Download the Dividend Income for Life Guide! You'll Learn What are ETFs and Dividend Growth Stocks? How do they differ in terms of structure and investment strategy? How do the risks and returns …
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3-2-1, Action! – November 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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