It's one thing to know the 11 sectors, but it's another to understand what each subsector does and how you can benefit from it as an investor. This first episode of our subsector series unveils the dynamics of pipelines and four industries of the utility sector. Learn about their pros and cons and the best dividend stocks. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our Get the Best of 6 Sectors issue. You'll Learn The Energy sector includes three main categories: Upstream, Midstream and …
What Makes a Hold-Forever-Stock
What makes a hold-forever-stock, one to hold for 10 years or more, forget about, and sleep soundly? Let’s go over the qualities of a hold-forever-stock and then reveal some of my picks. First, let’s be clear. This isn’t about timing. I’m not saying that my selections are great buys right now. I’m saying that I would buy any of them and not look at my account for 10 years! OK, that last bit was for dramatic effect. As a disciplined dividend growth investor, I review my holdings quarterly, …
The Best Dividend Achievers [Podcast]
The Dividend Achievers show a minimum of 10 consecutive years with a dividend increase. They include Aristocrats and Kings. With 370 stocks, the broader list is an excellent place to start your research. That doesn't mean they are all good to buy. This is why we've highlighted some of the top ones from 5 different sectors. Looking for ideas from both markets? Download our Dividend Rock Stars List with over 300 stocks showing positive revenue, EPS and dividend growth for the past 5 …
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Communication Services Sector: There is More than Just the Wireless!
When you think of the communications services sector, you may automatically think of AT&T (T), Verizon (VZ), BCE (BCE.TO) (BCE), or Telus (T.TO) (TU). Those companies are praised by income seeking investors as they pay high yields and have shown consistent dividend growth. While their dividend increases are sometimes modest, those companies’ dividend growth typically matches inflation and thereby protects their payout from being eroded by inflation. All Types of Content But there is …
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Consumer Cyclical: The “All-You-Fit-In” Sector and How to Get the Best of It!
As investors, we all want the best for our portfolio. We want to make the right decisions and invest in the right stock. One factor with great influence on both your total investment returns and our portfolio volatility is our sector allocation. Today, I've decided to dive into the Consumer Cyclical (or Consumer Discretionary) as it is the sector that has the most industries (sub-sectors). We’ll cover its greatest strengths and weaknesses and how to get the best from it. Do You Know Your …
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Invest for the Future: Best Renewable Energy Stocks
Surprisingly enough, renewable energy stocks are not part of the energy sector; they are considered as utilities. It is no secret, renewable energy stocks are becoming more popular due to the environmental concerns around the globe. Today, I discuss the four stocks I consider as the most interesting picks! Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP.UN.TO) (BEP) Brookfield Renewable Partners LP is a renewable power generating company. It owns a portfolio of renewable power generating facilities …
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