Taking a long-term vs. short-term investment approach is a big decision for investors. Here’s why we think a long-term philosophy will work better for you
Do you understand the value to your portfolio of long-term vs. short-term investment practices? There is no denying the immediate appeal… Read More

When we made Alimentation Couche-Tard our Stock of the Year for Stock Pickers Digest (now Power Growth Investor) in 2012, it rose more than 60% that year. Is ATD a good stock to buy? Let’s explore further.

Yet it wasn’t an isolated surge – since we… Read More

Recognizing the significant added risks that investing in real estate vs stocks can lead to is key to making smart decisions
There are a variety of considerations when deciding on investing in real estate vs stocks. It’s easier to start investing in real estate and get… Read More

Any currency volatility can send investors hunting for hedged ETFs. But the extra costs limit the appeal of currency hedging as a strategy.
If you want to buy U.S. stocks and hedge against the U.S. dollar’s movements against the Canadian dollar, you could buy a hedged… Read More

Royal Bank of Canada is celebrated as a conservative, blue-chip stock offering a dependable dividend yield.

But there’s more. It has also returned our investors a massive 2,052.3% gain since we first recommended it in April 1995. That gain dramatically outpaced the 456.9% rise for… Read More

Here are 5 Canadian dividend stocks we recommend holding in your portfolio despite economic uncertainty
One of the key points in our three-part investment advice is to invest mainly in well-established dividend-paying stocks. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting inflation and challenging economy highlight the value… Read More

Looking for the best dividend stock in Canada? Here’s how to find it, and what it will mean for your portfolio returns
We think that Canadian dividend stocks are an important contributor to long-term portfolio gains—and investing in the best dividend stock in Canada will tend… Read More

When investing in mining stocks, you’ll find that they can be broken down into two categories, majors and junior mining stocks. Majors, the kind we focus on for our portfolio management clients, are typically mining companies that have been in the business for many years… Read More

Even before the phenomenal industry-wide gains of 2022, Imperial Oil was a long-term buy for our subscribers.

In fact, the stock has delivered a 1,728.5% gain for our investors since we first recommended it as a buy in April 1995.

We love this Canadian giant… Read More

Graphene stocks could boom with many commercial, military, electric vehicle, and aerospace growth opportunities
Graphite is one of two naturally occurring crystalline forms of carbon (the other is diamond). Graphene stocks include companies that own graphite mines ( including Northern Graphite below, which we looked at… Read More

Amerigo Resources is a shining exception to almost all other penny stocks thanks to its stellar and lasting returns.

The firm has returned a stellar 225% gain to investors over the last 4 years. Compare that to the benchmark S&P Global Natural Resource index, up… Read More

Following a sound risk-averse investment strategy will guide you to long-term investments in high-quality stocks.
Conservative investing is an example of a risk-averse investment strategy. Conservative investing is an investment strategy that focuses on lower-risk, predictable and stable businesses. This strategy typically involves the purchase of… Read More

Investing in agriculture ETFs could be a smart move if you choose the right investments for the right reasons
An ETF investment can be a great low-fee way to hold shares in multiple companies with a single investment.

There are even ETFs that are involved in the… Read More

Focusing on legal tax shelters and high-quality dividend-paying stocks are two key ways for investors to build personal wealth

An important part of that strategy is holding stocks rather than bonds. We advise against investing in bonds, mainly because low interest rates make bonds unattractive, and… Read More

Tax shelters in Canada that can help you save money when you use them correctly
Tax shelters in Canada aim to reduce or eliminate your tax liability and protect your gains on quality stocks to buy. As such, we at TSI Network have always advised investors… Read More

ADRs (American Depository Receipts) are a great way for investors to invest in foreign stocks
Our view on foreign investing is that for most investors, U.S. stocks can provide all the foreign exposure they need. We also feel that virtually all Canadian investors should have 20%… Read More

Successful Investors know the value of high-performing growth stocks and the potential boost they give to long-term portfolio returns.

Although these stocks can be volatile, the top Canadian growth stocks often make good long-term investments. They may be well-known stars or quiet gems, but they do… Read More

Stock investment clubs can help new investors find quality stocks and develop their own investing style. But watch out for the drawbacks.
Learning about stocks is as easy as connecting to the Internet. But if you want to further your knowledge of investing, you may find… Read More