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How to Start a Portfolio from Scratch [Podcast]

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There are different stages in life during which an investor would like to start a portfolio. Whether the trigger is having a lump sum, moving from an advisor to being alone, wanting to put money aside for kids’ tuition, or just getting started in the investment world, the process remains the same. Here's how to build a portfolio in five simple steps! You'll Learn We often feel that the first step is done in a rush or is at least underestimated by many investors. We are so excited to …

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Problems & Misconceptions about Dividend Investing – How, When, and Why Do Companies Pay Dividends? [Podcast]

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There are many problems and misconceptions about dividend investing. Let's help you stay the course by understanding how, when, and why companies pay dividends. Revisiting the mechanics of dividends will destroy your misconceptions and bring you solutions to your problems. You'll Learn  A dividend is the distribution of a company’s earnings to its shareholders. But why do companies decide to pay dividends? Who decides about the dividend amount paid? This leads to the first …

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Crisis at Alimentation Couche-Tard, Equinix and Starbucks – Should You Sell? [Podcast]

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Many investors don't know how to react to the uncertainties and stock price drops. This simple process distinguishes stock performance and context to indicate when to act. Let's use it with Couche-Tard, Equinix, and Starbucks! No more doubts, No more paralysis: Take action and Retire happy. Save your Spot to the Invest with Conviction Webinar NOW! You'll Learn Alimentation Couche-Tard saw its price drop by about 10% in a few days in March. Equinix was trading at over $900 in March 2024, …

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Best Canadian Foundational Stocks [Podcast]

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As long-term investors, we must have a base of stocks in our portfolio that we intend to hold forever. Last week, we looked at the best US foundational stocks by sector. Now, it’s time to do the same for the Canadian market. No more doubts, No more paralysis: Take action and Retire happy. Save your Spot to the Invest with Conviction Webinar NOW! You'll Learn For the benefit of first-time listeners, we quickly summarize what a foundational stock is and its role in a portfolio. Let’s …

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Best Foundational Stocks [Podcast]

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We help investors build the foundation of their portfolios with the best US foundational stocks by sector. If all goes well, you should buy these shares at the beginning of your portfolio and keep them forever. Which ones play this role for you? Let us know! No more doubts, No more paralysis: Take action and Retire happy. Save your Spot to the Invest with Conviction Webinar NOW! You'll Learn Before we start let's cover the benefits of investing with a long-term horizon. Don't you want …

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Things We Believe That Aren’t True [Podcast]

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Strong beliefs in the investment world guide many investors' portfolios. The problem is that many of them are not true. It's time to destroy misconceptions about payout ratios, PE ratios, dividend history, and volatility. Define Your Strategy and Invest with Conviction. Download the Portfolio Workbook for free. You'll Learn What is the dividend payout ratio? What does it tell us? A strong belief is that a Good Payout Ratio is under 80%. Why is this a misconception? To illustrate …

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