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The Dividend Guy Blog

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Financial Services Sector: Both Exciting and Scary for Investors

Blog, Canadian Dividend Stocks, Dividend Growth

The financial sector is both exciting and scary for investors. On the one hand, you have solid banks which are the heart of our capitalist system. They are a sign of trust, stability and growth. On the other hand, you think about all the exotic financial strategies like mortgage-backed securities, options and swaps. You realize that even those who manufactured those products don’t always understand the complex monster they created. To simplify things a little, you can divide financials into …

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[Podcast] DGB 06: Get the Best of Each Sector Series – Basic Materials and Energy

Blog, Podcast

Which sector is best? Which ones should you choose? Knowing your sectors will help you understand what you invest in and why. In this episode, we pursue the Get the Best of Each Sectors Series. You'll be able to know their strengths and weaknesses, how to get the best of each, and of course, Mike's favorite picks. Let's discuss the Basic Materials and the Energy sectors! You'll Learn The differences between the two sectors and the role they play in a portfolio. Strengths and …

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[Podcast] DGB 05: Get the Best of Each Sector Series – Consumer Cyclical and Consumer Defensive

Blog, Podcast

We all want the best for our portfolio and it starts with a good sector allocation. This episode is the first of a series covering each of the 11 market sectors. You'll be able to know their strengths and weaknesses; how to get the best of them and of course, Mike's favorite picks. Let's start with the two consumers: Cyclical and Defensive. You'll Learn How each sector plays a different role in your portfolio. Strengths and weaknesses of both sectors. How can an investor get the …

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Technology Sector: Expertise, Size and Reputation are Its Best Assets!

Blog, Canadian Dividend Stocks, Dividend Growth

We would separate tech stocks into two different categories: #1 Companies with disruptive technology entering various fields such as retail (Amazon), Television (Netflix), Financials (Robinhood) or accommodation (Airbnb). Those companies are fighting for market share and they are rapidly growing. They are not interested in paying dividends. #2 Companies that were once growing rapidly through technology breakthroughs but have now grown-up. These are “adult” tech stocks that are well …

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[Podcast] DGB 04: Canadian vs U.S. Market! Why Not Both?

Blog, Podcast

Currency exchange rates and tax effects are often scary for investors. While it is good to put money in your "home" market, you probably miss out on some great opportunities. There are dividend growers that can make you forget currency and taxes impact! Here's why dividend growth investors should consider both Canadian and U.S. stocks. You'll Learn The advantages of both markets. What stocks should Canadians hold in the US; and which ones should Americans look at in Canada. …

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[Podcast] DGB 03: How and When to Sell Your Losers

Blog, Podcast

Buying is easy and exciting. The problem comes when after a few months the stock underperforms. How did this happen? What should you do? Selling losers is a common struggle among investors. Mike and co-host Vero share a few tips on how to identify them; when it is time to let them go; and how to make sure it doesn't happen again. Let’s clean up your portfolio! You'll Learn The definition of a loser in your dividend growth portfolio. When is the right time to sell. How to …

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