Investing
When you pick individual stocks, you do so with the belief that these companies will beat the broader market on a consistent basis. You generally look to add a combination of quality growth, value, and dividend-paying stocks to your portfolio. Alternatively, investors should also have a well-diversified portfolio of stocks across industries to minimize overall […]
One of the most popular registered accounts for Canadians is the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). This account was introduced back in 2009, for every Canadian resident over the age of 18. While any contributions towards the TFSA are not tax-deductible, any withdrawal in the form of capital gains, interests, and even dividends are exempt from […]
When you are looking to invest in equities there are multiple strategies you can follow. Investors who don’t have any knowledge of the stock market can purchase ETFs or exchange-traded funds. ETF investing is the best option for the passive investor as it provides them with diversification lowering overall risks considerably. Alternatively, for the active […]
Seasoned investors will know that the stocks with the highest dividend yields are not always the best dividend stocks. Yes, higher yields are a feature of most dividend stocks. But a rising dividend yield can simply be a function of a declining share price. And, of course, this can be a sign of problems in […]
When you are considering buying a stock, one question you will probably ask is “am I paying too much for it?” In the world of investment, having found a great company does not mean you just found a golden stock. Even if you found an amazing company with its stock price trading at $3 per […]
One of the quickest ways to pick up a new skill is by watching and learning from successful people. Doing this allows you to learn from their mistakes and also hear tips that you wouldn’t otherwise have known. All of this can help reduce your own learning curve. Luckily, personal finance, money management, and stock […]
We hope we are easing you in gently to the concept of investing! In this article, we are going to look at why the stock market exists in the first place and the different types of investments that you can make. Why does the Stock Market Exist? You might have wondered why the stock market […]
If you receive a large sum of money from an inheritance or the sale of your house or business, you have every interest in investing in the stock market. In fact, if you keep your small fortune in a bank account, it may lose value each year because of inflation. But how do you go […]
Let’s suppose you walked into a casino and bet 100 dollars on some game; the following are all of the possible outcomes, along with their respective probabilities : 80%: You walk away with nothing 19%: 200 dollars gain 1%: 2000 dollars gain Now, suppose you have gambled so often that you have encountered […]
The best way to lose money fast as a self-employed investor is to invest in companies you do not understand. The complexity of the company, your scope of expertise and your willingness to further analyze the company are all factors that should be considered when choosing a stock in which to invest. The complexity […]
After introducing a revolutionary digital system to the West that has transformed mathematics and commerce forever, it seems that Islamic principles can still be very useful to our wallets, thanks to Islamic finance. Halal investing, which is the cousin of Islamic finance, is most notably known to favour less risky and more stable investments. What […]
Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have money in the stock market and many of them are managing their portfolio poorly. If you’re not careful and don’t tread carefully, you can easily lose a ton of money. The tips in this article will hopefully help you have a little more success in the […]
