How to invest a lump sum. What if you buy at an all-time high right before a market crash? It can be an overwhelming anxiety-inducing puzzle. You can mitigate the risks and buy decisively. So, you received an inheritance, sold a cottage or a boat, or ended up with a chunk of cash from dividends paid in your portfolio or from rebalancing your portfolio. Regardless of where the money came from, you want to invest it; but you’re hesitant, you don’t want to make mistakes. You have to come up a …
Companies that Grow through Acquisitions: Pros and Cons [Podcast]
We hit one of dividend growth investors' favorite business model types: growth through acquisitions. While it often rhymes with dividend growth, there are pros and cons to consider and this is why we are here! This episode should help you analyse your holding’s next acquisition. Ease your stock research: Download the Dividend Rock Stars List! You'll Learn Mike likes the growth by acquisition business model as it fuels companies with growth. These businesses also tend to get bigger …
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Detect Losers and Find Winners with The Dividend Triangle
We all want our portfolio to perform well, but how? Detect losers and find winners with the dividend triangle. It’s an easy way to understand why stocks underperform and detect other risks in your portfolio, like dividend traps or potential dividend cutters. The dividend triangle also proves invaluable to find strong dividend growers that will more than make up for the few rotten apples you might have bought. What is the Dividend Triangle? I coined the term Dividend Triangle to refer to a …
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My Take on 35 Stocks Puzzling Investors – Part 2 [Podcast]
Last week, we started sharing Mike's thoughts on 35 stocks that are puzzling investors. There was so much to cover that we were not able to finish, so here is part 2! Stop hesitating on banks, groceries and restaurants, railroads, and more! Get the chance to ask YOUR questions to Mike. Subscribe to our newsletter and get invited to our next Webinar! You'll Learn It has been the name of the game this year, high interest rates and the current state of the Economy raise some questions …
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What’s Going on with Telcos? – October 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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My Thoughts on 35 Stocks – Part 1 [Podcast]
Many stocks have caused investors headaches this year. We've pulled out 35, which we keep receiving questions about. Similar to what we do in our live webinar Q&A session, Mike shares his thoughts on telcos, healthcare, REITs, utilities, and more! Get the chance to ask YOUR questions to Mike. Subscribe to our newsletter and get invited to our next Webinar! You'll Learn Let’s start with telcos. Most of them are down. Questions about BCE, Telus and AT&T have been constant. Is …
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