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Why You Should Follow Your Stocks Quarterly – March Dividend Income Report

Blog, Dividend Income Report

In September of 2017, I received slightly over $100K from my former employer which represented the commuted value of my pension plan. I decided to invest 100% of this money into dividend growth stocks. Each month, I publish my results. I don’t do this to brag.  I do this to show you it is possible to build a lasting portfolio during an all-time highly valued market. The market will inevitably go down, as it did in 2020. But I continued to enjoy cashing consistent and growing dividends despite …

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Two Stocks on My Buy List: Tecsys (TCS.TO) and Atco (ACO.X.TO)

Blog, Canadian Dividend Stocks

Each month, we issue The Mike's Buy List for our DSR members. They get our best ideas for both U.S. and Canadian dividend stocks. The first Friday of each month, they receive our top 10 growth and top 10 retirement (yield over 4%+) investment ideas. Today, we'll discuss two of the Canadian ideas among the list: Tecsys (TCS.YO) and Atco (ACO.X.TO). Growth Perspective: Tecsys (TCS.TO) Business Model Tecsys is engaged in the development and sale of enterprise supply chain management …

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[Podcast] DGB 10: Get the Best of Each Sector Series – Technology and a Guide to Buying Tech Stocks

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It'd be hard to imagine today's life without technology. Many stocks in that sector seem overvalued and many investors fear another tech bubble. In this episode, Mike and his co-host review the whole sector and share a simple guide to buying tech stocks. Get the best of the technology sector; listen now! You'll Learn The difference between disruptive and non-disruptive tech stocks. Why "older" tech stocks are often better options for investors. How semiconductor and SaaS …

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The Renewable Energy “Bear Market”?

Blog, Dividend Growth

Mark the date of January 6th, 2021 as the infamous day where the U.S. Capitol building was attacked by insurrectionists. That day was the date of Joe Biden’s certification as the new President of the United States. It is also since that date that renewable energy stocks have fallen in value dramatically. Between January 6th and March 22nd, renewable energy stocks have fallen over 20%. Many DSR members wrote to me asking what is happening. After all, while renewable energy companies have a …

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[Podcast] DGB 09: Get the Best of Each Sector Series – Healthcare and Utilities

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As dividend growth investors, we like essential products as they create a constant demand. The Healthcare and the Utilities sectors fit well in that definition. While their reliable dividends make them attractive for retirees, one should not forget to look at these capital-intensive companies' debt levels. Here's what you need to know about Healthcare and Utilities! You'll Learn What the healthcare and utility sectors have in common. Why are drug manufacturers not thriving more …

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[Podcast] DGB 08: Sector Allocation – How Many Sectors Should You Have in Your Portfolio and Which Ones?

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Sector allocation is a key component in a good investment strategy. But how many should an investor hold? And which ones? If you follow Mike's simple process, you will rapidly build your sector allocation and identify the ideal number of stocks to hold in each. Master this concept now! You'll Learn How many stocks should an investor have in his portfolio and why. Which sectors to choose according to your risk tolerance. Why one should not invest much more than 20% in a single …

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