I have been quiet since the beginning of the year with regards to my portfolio. Back in January, I had some shares of Apple (AAPL) and had put a hold on my stocks. Like many other investors, I wasn’t sure about where the market was heading. As it has been surging since then, each day was another one telling us that we are closer to a market correction. This is why I am sitting with roughly 10% of my portfolio in cash for four months. Last week, I made three trades: 1 sale and …
TSX 60 Ex Dividend Date + Best 2013 Dividend Stock Update +20.03%
At the beginning of each month, I make a recap of the dividend yield and ex dividend date of the TSX 60. In addition to this recap, I’ve decided to cover briefly the result of my Best 2013 Dividend Stock Book. This book includes 30 stocks analysis (20 US and 10 CDN) for only $2.99. So far, my results are: 20 US Dividend Stocks: +20.03% (can you beat that?) 10 CDN Dividend Stocks: + 6.11% If you want to read more, just continue pass the TSX 60 Dividend Yield & …
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17 Dividend Stocks with Both EPS & Sales Growth on Fire
What could be the best scenario for a dividend investor? When I think about dividend investing, I think about the possibility of receiving a dividend payout forever. After all, the “perfect dividend stock” is paying a distribution quarterly and show the possibility of increasing this payment year after year. I went on doing some research based on a few data inspiring sustainable dividend over time. Which Ratios Lead to Safe Dividend Payouts? From a …
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Portfolio Update Q1
I don’t know about your stock portfolio, but mine has been showing great results in 2013. I’m obviously not as good as my 2013 Best Dividend Stock Book as I don’t hold all of them, but I’m still pretty happy with my results so far. After the first quarter, it’s time to look at my positions and look forward to the future. You can check the details of my dividend portfolio here. Dividend yield are shown as at April 11th. 5N Plus – TSE: VPN 0% Div What a …
What Cyprus Banks Have in Common with US And Canadian Banks?
Warning: Bank Lovers Are Going To Be Heart Broken If you have been hiding under a pile of rock for the past three weeks, you probably missed two things: #1 There is a change of seasons happening as spring is finally coming #2 The headwind that comes with season changes hits the markets with bad news And banks will take the wind directly in their faces… What Happened in Cyprus You are probably well aware of what …
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You Are Poorer Than You Think
If you live in Canada, you probably heard about ScotiaBank's catchy line you are richer than you think. They imply that they can improve your financial situation so you can have a stronger balance sheet. If I was a competitor, I would come up with the opposite line: You Are Poorer Than You Think. If you think of all the fees and transaction costs you pay to have your portfolio managed by someone else, you are truly poorer than you think. I totally understand that …
