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Short Selling, Profit Protection, Chowder Rule: What You Need to Know [Podcast]

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Easy solutions can involve serious risks. Here's what to consider before doing Short Selling, Profit Protection, and the Chowder Rule. Download the Dividend Rock Stars List and Select Stocks Among the Best Assets! Enter your name and email to get the free spreadsheet. You'll Learn Short selling occurs when an investor borrows a security, sells it on the open market, and expects to repurchase it for less money. Why would an investor short-sell its shares? What are the benefits? The …

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Doubling Down on Telus in Smith Manoeuvre – March Dividend Income Report

Blog, Dividend Income Report

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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CDRs, Are They Really Worth It? [Podcast]

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It is frustrating to pay currency fees on investment. Many investors feel like a part of their money is lost and useless. Canadian Depositary Receipts (CDRs) have been created to solve that problem. Now the question is, is it too good to be true? You'll Learn A Canadian Depositary Receipt (CDR) is equivalent to US stocks but is traded in CAD. It provides a currency hedge and allows fraction shares. CDRs have been inspired by ADRs (American Depositary Receipts), which have been …

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Can ETFs and Stocks Coexist in a Portfolio?

Asset Allocation, Blog, Investing Strategy

Can ETFs and stocks coexist in a portfolio and make that portfolio better? ETF or index ETF investing versus do-it-yourself dividend growth investing is always a big debate. You know I favor stock investing, but I keep an open mind. There is room for ETFs even if you invest in stocks. I see both ETF investing and dividend growth stock investing strategies work very well. Should you put both in your portfolio? It depends. Let’s elaborate. So yes, I see situations in which combining …

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Over Diversification is a Big Problem [Podcast]

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Sector allocation and diversification are essential aspects of a portfolio. But sometimes, too much is as hurtful as too little... Let's discuss diworsification, its impacts, and how to maintain a well-balanced portfolio. Download the Dividend Rock Star List and Pick among the Best Assets Only! You'll Learn We must first define good diversification. What does it mean to have a balanced portfolio? Although investing across all 11 sectors is not a problem per se, it could become a …

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Investing in Real Estate Through REITs

Blog, Investing Strategy, Portfolio Building

Real estate investment through REITs (Real Estate Income Trusts) is not only popular because REITs distribute generous dividends, but also because they’re easy to understand. We can easily picture an apartment building or an office tower and imagine tenants paying their rent. Investors are willing to purchase units of those businesses in exchange for income and peace of mind. REITs are landlords; they own and manage real estate in exchange for rental income. They have properties such as …

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