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Dividends

April/May 2012

Stocks that pay you back

Stock pickers are either speculators or investors. Here’s a guide to building a prudent, long-term portfolio that puts you...

Stocks that pay you back

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Apple and the Dividend Puzzle

As loyal readers will know, I’ve been critical of the zeal with which some investors approach dividends. Based on...

Apple and the Dividend Puzzle

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Did Your ETF Just Get Riskier?

One of the problems with actively managed mutual funds is that you can never be sure that the risk...

Did Your ETF Just Get Riskier?

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When “Buy What You Know” Makes Sense

Last week, My Own Advisor wrote an interesting post about whether investors should buy companies they’re familiar with. He...

When “Buy What You Know” Makes Sense

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A New Dividend ETF With Secret Sauce?

Last June, a new ETF provider appeared in Canada with little fanfare. I didn’t write anything about the launch...

A New Dividend ETF With Secret Sauce?

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Tax-efficient investing with ETFs

If you’re investing outside of tax-sheltered accounts like RRSPs and TFSAs, you need to choose your investments carefully—otherwise you...

Tax-efficient investing with ETFs

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Dividends: Not as tax-friendly as you may think

If your investments include RRSPs, TFSAs and taxable accounts, asset location is an important consideration. The returns of various...

Dividends: Not as tax-friendly as you may think

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Preferred shares as investments

Stocks that can help you make money without as much volatility

Preferred shares as investments

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Balancing Your Dividend Holdings

One problem with the two leading Canadian dividend ETFs is that they are not very well diversified across sectors....

Balancing Your Dividend Holdings

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