ETFs for income—and growth

Investors looking to generate current income from their stock portfolios typically start by looking for the highest-yielding shares. However, exceptionally high yields can be a sign of trouble ahead—they can signal imminent dividend cuts. One way around that risk is to invest instead in stocks… Read More

Constellation completes spinoff

CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC. $1,722 is a hold. The company (Toronto symbol CSU; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 21.2 million; Market cap: $36.5 billion; Dividend yield 0.3%; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.csisoftware.com) sells software tailored to individual businesses and agencies. It has more than 125,000 customers operating in both the public… Read More

Q: Hi: What is your opinion regarding Constellation Software (CSU) for a long-term investment? Thanks.

A: Constellation Software, $577.46, symbol CSU on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 21.2 million; Market cap: $12.6 billion; www.csisoftware.com), sells software tailored to individual businesses and agencies. Its 125,000 customers operate in both the public and private sectors of more than 100 countries.
Constellation’s software serves a wide… Read More