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Telcos – REITs – Utilities – They are All Down; Which to Buy, Which to Sell [Podcast]

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Telecoms, REITs, and utilities have all been down for a while now. It has even become confusing to know which company to buy and which to sell. This is what we will look into. You'll Learn Let’s start with the telecom industry. Why is it a difficult time for them? Mike has never been a fan of US telcos. Has anything changed for AT&T and Verizon? Would you buy or sell them? The Canadian options used to be better choices. However, things are turning sour for BCE and Telus. Do …

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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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From Chips to Chatter: Telecoms and Semiconductors Landscape – Subsectors Series [Podcast]

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The Communication Services and the Information Technology sectors have significantly evolved in recent years. More specifically, Telecoms and Semiconductors have faced many challenges. What are the pros and cons of these industries? Which companies should investors dive into? What can they bring to their portfolios? Let's hit chips and chatter! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our Get the Best of 6 Sectors issue. You'll Learn Telecoms are part of the communication services …

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What’s Going on with Telcos? – October 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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My Thoughts on 35 Stocks – Part 1 [Podcast]

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Many stocks have caused investors headaches this year. We've pulled out 35, which we keep receiving questions about. Similar to what we do in our live webinar Q&A session, Mike shares his thoughts on telcos, healthcare, REITs, utilities, and more! Get the chance to ask YOUR questions to Mike. Subscribe to our newsletter and get invited to our next Webinar! You'll Learn Let’s start with telcos. Most of them are down. Questions about BCE, Telus and AT&T have been constant. Is …

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More about the Importance of Cash from Operations

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Continuing last week’s article, learn more about the importance of cash from operations. Here I provide examples of when this metric helps to clarify the real situation and explain how we use it in our stock analysis at DSR. BCE.TO / BCE Below you see the cash from operations, total dividends paid and free cash flow over the past 5 years for BCE (BCE.TO / BCE). As of September 2023, BCE’s dividend payout ratio is at 126.95%, but its cash payout ratio is at 171.05%. Do you think the dividend is …

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