How are dividends taxed in Canada?
In short, taxpayers who hold Canadian income-producing stocks as part of their dividend stocks strategy can be eligible for the dividend tax credit in Canada. This means that dividend income will be taxed at a lower dividend tax rate than… Read More

Learn about P/E ratios, price-to-book-value ratios, price-cash flow ratios, debt-to-equity ratios, plus other steps to strong investment portfolio analysis.

We focus on helping investors build portfolios that will generate attractive returns over long periods, and avoid deep downturns during market setbacks.

We‘ve refined our approach over the… Read More

A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on Sphere entertainment company that’s best-known for the Sphere live entertainment venue in Las Vegas.

Pat likes the strong revenue growth and ambitious plans for a solid growth trajectory. The company also benefits from… Read More

Utilize dividend income investing strategies that focus on a history of dividend payments, particularly in market downturns, and you will be investing in strong stocks
One of the best dividend-income investing strategies involves looking for companies that have been paying dividends for at least 5 to… Read More

Value seekers target stock spinoff investments because they recognize the potential long-term gain
Seekers of undervalued stocks are most likely to read the voluminous material that companies hand out as part of the stock spinoff process. They’re also most likely to buy a stock spinoff… Read More

Here’s a look at a recent TSI column for the Globe & Mail’s investing section. TSI analyst Scott Clayton highlights the Successful Investor approach to capturing market-beating income from Canadian REITs. The column followed on the heels of the Bank of Canada’s 50 basis-point rate… Read More

Here’s one of a growing number of Canadian diamond stocks for aggressive investors
Canadian diamond stocks, like those around the world, are focused on the mining of diamonds–a transparent form of pure carbon, with dense crystal structures that make them the hardest substance known.

Canadian diamond stocks… Read More

Baxter International is making a major strategic shift as it divests $7.8 billion in assets to sharpen its focus on high-margin hospital equipment. Streamlined operations will improve its efficiency and profitability as it pays down debt with strong cash flow.

We feel the current valuation doesn’t… Read More

Investors aiming to decide on what stocks to buy need to take a broad approach to investing. They should also look at three key metrics: p/e ratios, price-to-book-value ratios, and dividend yields.

When deciding on what stocks to buy, investors sometimes fall into a habit of… Read More

“How many stocks should I own?” This is one of our most commonly asked questions from new and experienced investors. Here’s the answer.

One question that Inner Circle members often ask is, “How many stocks should I own in my investment portfolio?” The right number… Read More

JP Morgan Chase has been demonstrating strong financial performance as it keeps growing asset. What’s more, a solid dividend and a fresh $30 billion share buyback program offer a combined capital return approach to shareholder value.

These factors have contributed to the stock’s excellent (and… Read More

The best Canadian blue-chip stocks are well-established companies with a history of success that can lead you to a stronger portfolio
The best Canadian blue-chip stocks are well-established, dividend-paying corporations with strong business prospects.

Investing in blue-chip stocks can give you an additional measure of safety in… Read More

Investing money in Canada for beginners—you can be highly successful, but you need to follow these important tips
We think that investing money in Canada for beginners—or even experienced investors—will be much more profitable with our stock tips. These pointers aim to help you cut risk… Read More

A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on a company that specializes in engineered wood products for home-building across Canada – Atlas Engineered Products.

Pat likes the firm’s steady revenue and earnings growth as well as the potential for new housing… Read More

Stock beta ratings are of limited use, if any, in picking winning stocks.
Stock beta ratings are a commonly used measure of stock-market volatility. To calculate a stock beta, a market index like the S&P/TSX Composite Index is assigned a beta of 1.0. The historical volatility… Read More

What is the best way to save for retirement? The answer depends on individual investors and the goals they have for retirement. However, starting your retirement investing early and utilizing proven strategies and investment types will help you save the most.
What is the best way… Read More

There’s plenty of value in being a dominant player in an essential market such as telecommunications. AT&T ’s strategic 5G and fiber-optic expansion is positioning it for future growth.

The company is also looking to cut costs by $2 billion over the next couple of years… Read More

Split-share corporations come with inherent drawbacks that can hand investors unexpected and unwelcomed costs sooner than they’d planned
Split-share corporations: they’re just one of the areas in which Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle can get our investment research. Members also get to ask investment questions of Pat… Read More

Spinoff investing has been proven to generate above-average returns—and part of that comes from their takeover appeal.

A number of studies have shown that after an initial adjustment period of a few months, spinoffs tend to outperform groups of comparable stocks for several years. For that… Read More