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Stock Battle: Costco (COST) vs Walmart (WMT) [Podcast]

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We compare two good contenders: Costco and Walmart. Get Mike’s views on both companies and the framework to compare two or more stocks on your own. Want a cheat sheet to compare stocks? Download our Free Stock Checklist now! You'll Learn While both companies are part of the consumer staples and discount stores industry, their business models are quite different. How is Costco's warehouse business model different from Walmart's, and why is it one of Costco’s advantages? Costco and …

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Bad times for Some Brookfields – Is It Time to Sell? [Podcast]

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Some Brookfield companies have had a bad 12 months (or more!). Many investors wonder if they should sell Brookfield Infrastructure or Brookfield Renewable. Let's discuss the family's main dividend-paying companies and see what’s really happening. Got questions about your holdings? Make sure they fit your criteria; download our Free Stock Checklist now! You'll Learn Let’s draw a quick picture of what the Brookfield Family looks like. The parent company, Brookfield Corporation (BN), is …

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Rapid-Fire Questions [Podcast]

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Let's regroup short questions that are still relevant but can’t make an entire episode. From thoughts on multiple stocks to different metrics, GICs, yield, and dividend growth, you'll find many answers to questions you didn't know you had! Got questions about your holdings? Make sure they fit your criteria; download our Free Stock Checklist now! You'll Learn Let’s start with the “thoughts on” type of questions. BCE Financing costs have jumped to the roof in recent months. Is the …

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Stocks to Buy Before Vacation [Podcast]

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Summer rhymes with more time outside, pool parties or sunset walks, but it’s actually a good time to benefit from the opportunities on the market while it’s a little more quiet. Interested in CWB.TO, STN.TO, TIH.TO, CPX.TO, or DOL.TO? Dive in with us! Following yesterday's Canadian picks, above are the best US summer opportunities on the market. It's time for you to have a sip of PEP, HSY, DE, FAST, EQIX, TSCO and a surprise! You'll Learn Part 1: Canadian Picks Let’s start with …

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Is It Time to Sell Yet? – May Dividend Income Report

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In September of 2017, I received slightly over $100K from my former employer, representing the commuted value of my pension plan. I decided to invest 100% of this money in dividend growth stocks. Each month, I publish my results on those investments. I don’t do this to brag. I do this to show my readers that it is possible to build a lasting portfolio during all market conditions. Some months we might appear to underperform, but you must trust the process over the long term to evaluate our …

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What’s Wrong with ETFs? [Podcast]

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Since ETFs are so simple, why not select a couple and avoid the hustle of monitoring stock picks? While we often hear what is wrong with dividend investing, the bear case for ETFs is almost nonexistent. Today, we’ll highlight a few things about them that prove they're not perfect and, first and foremost, explain the difference. You'll Learn Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are a valid, sound, and reasonable solution for investors. They offer several advantages, the most appealing one …

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