Russell Metals’ recent $225 million acquisition of seven strategic service centers is a sound one, expected to be a strong fit with the company’s current footprint.

The stock trades at 10.5 times the company’s forward earnings forecast. This reasonable valuation, combined with significant revenue growth from… Read More

When comparing penny stocks vs blue chip stocks, only one provides value and consistency. Here’s how to evaluate them and maximize your investment returns.
Penny stocks are generally riskier than other investments, and early success can (paradoxically) lead to big losses. On the other hand, blue… Read More

Oil and gas stocks moved up as the U.S. and other economies recovered after the pandemic. The war in Ukraine also spurred prices. Prices have softened on fears of slowing global economies, but we still recommend that most investors maintain exposure to the oil and… Read More

The best investments for long-term growth typically include hidden assets, a strong hold on a market, and more
We continue to think Successful Investors will profit most—and with the least risk—by buying shares of well-established companies with strong business prospects and strong positions in healthy industries… Read More

Discover types of stocks and other investments to keep outside your RRSP—and the types of investments that benefit from an RRSP tax shelter.
Registered retirement savings plans, or RRSPs, are the best-known and most widely used tax shelter in Canada. The tax treatment of RRSPs is… Read More

Learn why even the best mining penny stocks entail high risk for investors. But if you follow these rules, you’ll have a much better chance of success
Penny mining stocks are some of the riskiest stocks Successful Investors can buy. These companies aim to find mineral… Read More

Leon’s Furniture continues to pay investors regular dividends with above-average yields. Its leading positions in a niche (but key) market continues to spur earnings, and that gives it more room to keep raising your dividend.

We’re highlighting this because dividend investors tend to avoid small cap… Read More

RioCan REIT’s strategic focus on necessity-based retail and mixed-use developments has positioned it well within Canada’s six largest urban markets.

With ongoing population growth and limited new retail supply due to zoning regulations, the demand for quality retail space is expected to remain robust, further enhancing… Read More

Tax savings are the most valuable part of the best-know Canadian tax shelter, the RRSP. But some investments can increase your capital gains tax if they’re sheltered in an RRSP.
Investors sometimes ask us whether they should hold certain investments inside or outside of this most-used… Read More

Investing in the best growing stocks will put you in a position to make significant gains, but it comes with risk as well. Follow our tips to make smarter—and safer—picks
High-quality growth-oriented stocks can be worthwhile additions to most well-diversified portfolios. Although these best growing stocks… Read More

Consolidated Water has expanded into Asia with plants to convert seawater into fresh water
Pat McKeough responds to many personal questions about specific stock advice and other investment topics from the members of his Inner Circle. Below is an excerpt from a past answer to a.. Read More

It is important to note that some types of investments provide more security than others. Investors seeking safer investment options should look for well-established companies with hidden assets among other key characteristics.
Well-established companies are the key to profitable and low-risk investing. Instead of moving… Read More

A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on a company known as a dominant infrastructure and “agri-tech” innovator.

Pat likes the company’s leadership in an AI–powered agriculture transformation driving steady revenue and earnings expansions. He also likes the multiple tailwinds and… Read More

To profit from growth stocks, you need to pick stocks with clear growth prospects and not simply momentum stocks, including many of today’s AI stocks, with uncertain futures
By definition, growth stocks are companies that have above-average growth prospects and often trade at a high p/e… Read More

How to identify the top copper mining stocks—and how to best to fit them into your portfolio
Stocks of firms that produce oil and base metals, including copper, generally have higher dividend yields than, say, gold stocks. As well, they’re usually much cheaper than gold stocks… Read More

Here’s a look at a recent TSI column for the Globe & Mail’s investing section. TSI analyst Scott Clayton outlines the Successful Investor approach to securing market-beating income from Canadian insurers with burgeoning global operations.

As a TSI subscriber, you’re already familiar with the insurers Scott… Read More

While facing headwinds in North and South America,  Major Drilling’s strong performance in Asia and Africa (revenue up 15.9%) demonstrates the value of geographic diversification. This global presence, combined with specialized capabilities, positions the firm to benefit from varying regional mining cycles and commodity demands.

Adding… Read More

In choosing dividend investing vs value investing, it’s important to recognize that both can lead to favourable returns
To decide between dividend investing vs value investing, investors must first distinguish between the two. The best dividend stocks respond to tough economic times by doing their best to maintain,… Read More

Dividend-paying stocks are some of the best stocks to invest in now because they’re proven winners that meet these key guidelines.

You have to learn a lot of things to become a successful investor, and few people learn them all in any logical progression. Instead, most… Read More