These oil dividends still look secure

Oil prices dropped earlier this year in part because of a slowing Chinese economy. While they have recently started to climb, they remain down considerably from the spike following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Regardless, the dividends of these two major producers look secure thanks to… Read More

Opt for these dependable utilities over bonds

The Bank of Canada has now increased its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points—to 5.0%—in response to still-high inflation.
Generally, higher interest rates diminish the appeal of dividend-paying utility stocks, as investors shift to better-yielding bonds. Rising interest rates also increase utilities’ borrowing costs—and… Read More

Get 5.1% from Suncor

Get 5.1% from Suncor

Despite a recent decision by OPEC to cut production, crude oil prices are still down about 10% in the past year. That’s largely due to slowing economic growth in China, even after lifting most COVID-19 restrictions. High interest rates have also increased fears of a.. Read More

Dividend Advisor Hotline – Friday, July 7, 2023

CANADIAN TIRE CORP., $181.87, Toronto symbol CTC.A, is a top pick for 2023.

Investors benefit from the company’s 504 Canadian Tire stores. They sell automotive parts and services, and household and sporting goods; franchisees run most of the locations. The company’s other operations also enrich its outlook… Read More

Petro-Canada – former Toronto symbol PCA

Petro-Canada – former Toronto symbol PCA

Petro-Canada was Canada’s second largest integrated oil company. Its production centred on Western Canada before its sale to Suncor.
PETRO-CANADA was acquired by rival Suncor Energy Inc. (Toronto symbol SU) in August 2009.

Under the terms of the deal, Petro-Canada shareholders received 1.28 common shares of Suncor… Read More

High-yield ETFs—two buys, one avoid

High interest rates mean dividend-paying stocks must increasingly compete for investor interest with bonds and other fixed-income instruments. However, focusing on sustainable dividends still offers an attractive and growing income stream for investors—as long as you avoid the riskier strategies that some ETF managers use… Read More