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Moaty Dividend Stocks to Buy [Podcast]

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Initially, a moat is a deep trench around a castle to protect it from invasion and enemies. Nowadays, there are 5 sources of economic moats for companies. They refer to the factors that help a company survive and thrive. Today, we'll explain these sources and give examples of stocks to buy for each. Define Your Strategy and Invest with Conviction. Download the Portfolio Workbook for free. You'll Learn Moat companies are businesses that show solid competitive advantages or some barriers …

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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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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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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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Stocks Sold: A Look Back at Mike’s Trades [Podcast]

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There are three main good reasons to sell. How has Mike's buy-and-sell process served him so far? Was he right to sell Disney (DIS), McDonald's (MCD), Andrew Peller (AW.UN.TO), or Algonquin (AQN)? Here's a look at these and more of Mike's trades and what investors can learn from them. Download the Dividend Rock Star List and Pick among the Best Assets Only! You'll Learn Before we dive into the companies, Mike reminds us of the main reasons for selling your shares: investment thesis …

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All-Time High, Should I Buy? [Podcast]

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Buying at all-time high is frightening for a lot of investors as a mistake becomes costly! Considering the current markets high prices; should you wait or should you buy? How to determine which stocks are worth a spot in your portfolio? Let's talk about valuation, Dividend Discount Model (DDM), yield history, PE ratio trend, value score, payout ratios and more! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our best downloads, which include Top Stocks, Stock Lists, and the Workbook. You'll Learn …

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