A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on a food-making company that’s best known for its Smucker’s and Jif brands and now an assortment of Hostess brands following last year’s major acquisition.

Pat likes the relatively solid dividend, growing revenue and… Read More

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

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

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

Investing in copper stocks works best for you when the focus is on well-established mining companies with high-quality reserves and sound finances
To succeed while investing in copper stocks, we continue to recommend that you cut your risk in the often-volatile resource sector—including copper—by investing mainly… Read More

Finding top stocks for new investors is easier when you know what to look for. Discover the types of stocks to invest in and some investments to avoid.
We caution investors to maintain a healthy sense of skepticism at all times. It’s especially crucial for investment… 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

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

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

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

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

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

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