Q: Pat, I hold Intel in a non-registered account with a capital loss showing and am thinking of transferring it to my TFSA “in kind” with no tax penalty. Is Intel a suitable stock to hold in a TFSA?

A: We’re not tax experts, so you might want to consider talking to an expert, especially if there are large funds involved.

However, transferring shares in kind into a TFSA does trigger a capital gain or loss for income tax purposes.

If the investment is in a.. Read More

Q: Pat, I hold Intel in a non-registered account with a capital loss showing and thinking of transferring it to my TFSA “in kind” with no tax penalty. Is Intel a suitable stock to hold in a TFSA?

A: We’re not tax experts, so you might want to consider talking to an expert—especially if there are large funds involved.

However, transferring shares in kind into a TFSA does trigger a capital gain or loss for income tax purposes.

If the investment is in a capital… Read More

Q: Hello. What’s the difference between your “Buy” and “Still a Buy” recommendations? As well, with a TFSA portfolio of $75,500, what would be the best investment spread for a secure and profitable portfolio? Thanks.

A: A stock that is a “Buy” or “Still a Buy” is one that we recommend as a “Buy.” But we might use the term “Still a Buy” if, perhaps, the stock fell in price, or had some negative news, and we wanted to reaffirm… Read More

How to find the best dividend ETF

How to find the best dividend ETF

The best dividend ETFs can lead to high yields and add stability to your portfolio
The best dividend ETFs will practice “passive” fund management, in contrast to the “active” management that conventional mutual funds or some new ETFs provide at much higher costs.

As a result of… Read More