Before I tell you what I saw in my crystal ball for 2026, keep this line in the front of your mind: “… the big trends mostly right will not always lead to the outcome that you anticipate.” — Mackenzie Market Outlook And here’s the warning label I want on this entire post: adjusting your portfolio is healthy. Replacing your portfolio is usually a mistake. In other words, tweak—don’t flip the table. The key remains the same: stay invested. Now let’s look at the first theme that matters …
Reviewing All My Stocks – December Dividend Income Report
In 2016, I made a life-changing decision: I took a sabbatical, put my family in a small RV, and we drove all the way to Costa Rica. Upon my return in 2017, I officially quit my job as a private banker at National Bank and started working full-time on my baby: Dividend Stocks Rock. I also decided to manage my pension account held at the National Bank. I’ve built and managed this portfolio publicly since 2017 to create and track a real-life case study. In August 2017, I received $108,760.02 in a …
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Popular Stocks I Dislike [Podcast]
Some stocks are loved by most investors—but not by Mike. We unpack a few “top holdings” from the Dividend Stocks Rock member list and explain why popularity doesn’t automatically equal portfolio quality. You’ll also hear the real issue hiding behind each name: dividend momentum, business momentum, and whether the story still matches your rules. Download the 50 Most Popular Stocks Guide If you’ve ever stared at a watchlist and thought, “Where do I even start?”, this is a shortcut to better …
Dividend Income for Life—Stop Chasing Yield and Start Controlling Your Paycheque
When it comes to building a retirement portfolio, the dream is simple: an income stream that lasts as long as you do. But here’s the part most investors don’t like hearing: you don’t get there by shopping for the highest yield. You get there by building a portfolio that can keep producing cash flow and preserve (or grow) your capital across complete market cycles. This is precisely why I created the Dividend Income for Life Guide—a practical roadmap to help you build a retirement income …
The 50 Most Popular Stocks at Dividend Stocks Rock (and what they say about building wealth)
Every year, I like to step back and ask a simple question: what are seasoned dividend growth investors actually holding? Not what’s trending on social media. Not what’s getting hyped on TV. I’m talking about real portfolios—built over time by people who are already well on their way to financial freedom. That’s exactly what this free guide is about. For the past five years, I’ve been surveying my DSR PRO database to identify the 50 most popular stocks held by 2,500+ members. It’s not …
Dividend Growth Investing vs The Market – Who Wins? [Podcast]
Does dividend growth investing really keep up when “the market” rips higher? We stack Dividend Growth Investing (DGI) against broad indexing across four distinct periods. You’ll hear where DGI shines and where indexing wins. Most importantly, you’ll leave with a simple decision framework: choose the approach that lets you invest with conviction and reach your goals—consistently. Download the Dividend Rock Star List! You'll Learn What we compared (methodology and why it …
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