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Canadian Biggest Losers: Is it Time to Capture These?

Blog, Canadian Dividend Stocks, Investing Strategy, Market Frenzy

We have been walking in the dark for several weeks. While the market tried to guess where the pandemic would lead the economy, we barely received any data to confirm or deny our hypothesis. We knew jobless claims would skyrocket but that doesn’t tell us how many real jobs will be lost. As we move forward with the second earnings season of the year, CEO’s comments on their businesses will be crucial in our decision-making process. Remember: power is knowledge. Let’s look at two Canadian …

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Canadian Dividend Cuts & Suspensions List What To Do

Blog, Canadian Dividend Stocks

Several companies cut or suspended their dividend in early 2020 amid the covid-19 impact on the economy. Should you keep your shares or not? This is the answer we will give you according to our dividend growth investing model. Some deserve to be kept even after a cut, but be prepare to be ruthless against most dividend cutters. Dividend Cut & Suspension List In this new section, we will track to the best of our knowledge all the dividend cuts and suspensions announced by companies we …

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March Dividend Income Report – Covid-19 Portfolio Construction Guide

Blog, Dividend Income Report, Market Frenzy

In September 2017, I received slightly over $100K as a result of 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 portfolio during an all-time high market... and stay confident during a hectic one! In the meantime, I enjoy cashing some juicy and consistent dividends! COVID-19 Portfolio Construction Guide I’ve discussed how to …

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February Dividend Income Report – The Scary Narrative & What to Do

Blog, Dividend Income Report, Market Frenzy

In September 2017, I received slightly over $100K as a result of 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 portfolio during an all-time high market... and stay confident during a hectic one! In the meantime, I enjoy cashing some juicy and consistent dividends! The Scary Narrative Please note that this article was …

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Two Companies That Will Have A Strong Rebound

Blog, Market Frenzy, Stock Analysis

Oh Boy Oh Boy! This market is making a lot of people nervous, huh? Considering what happened on the market over the past couple of weeks, I decided to do a “special edition” for my DSR Mike’s Buy List. 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. Considering what happened on the market last …

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Generate More Income With This Smart Trade

Blog, Retirement

Every quarter, my team and I review our Dividend Stocks Rock portfolios. We use our portfolio booklets (you can find mine here) to analyse a few points such as: Our current sector allocation (ideally less than 20% per sector) Each holding’s weight in our portfolio (ideally an equally weighted portfolio) Each holding’s ratings (PRO rating and Dividend Safety Score to make sure we are on the right track) When we reviewed our retirement portfolios, the first thing that came to my mind …

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