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September 11, 2016

What would your bank say if you asked for index funds? We found out

Andrew Hallam

September 2, 2016

My model portfolio has advanced 79.1 per cent since it was launched on Sept. 13, 2012.

My model portfolio has advanced 79.1 per cent since it was launched on Sept. 13, 2012.

My Strategy Lab portfolio, four years on: The pleasures of the bargain bin

August 16, 2016

After a dismal 2015, Canadian Utilities Ltd regained their form, with its stock closing at $38.51 on Tuesday.

After a dismal 2015, Canadian Utilities Ltd regained their form, with its stock closing at $38.51 on Tuesday.

A dividend-growing utility that rewards patience

August 9, 2016

Brookfield Infrastructure has outstanding growth prospects.

Brookfield Infrastructure has outstanding growth prospects.

This income-growing infrastructure stock is on a roll

July 26, 2016

This health-care dividend giant has crushed the S&P 500

July 12, 2016

Buying solid companies when their shares are suffering a setback is a proven investing strategy.

Buying solid companies when their shares are suffering a setback is a proven investing strategy.

This utility’s recent dividend hike sends a strong signal of confidence

June 21, 2016

I believe in investing for the long run, so think of this as a progress report and not the last word on these companies.

I believe in investing for the long run, so think of this as a progress report and not the last word on these companies.

My dividend-investing report card: good, but far from perfect

June 14, 2016

Even people with years of experience will occasionally lapse into bad habits.

Even people with years of experience will occasionally lapse into bad habits.

Five mistakes dividend investors make

June 9, 2016

A research paper found that if investors withdrew an inflation-adjusted 4 per cent a year, their money stood an excellent chance of lasting 30 years.

A research paper found that if investors withdrew an inflation-adjusted 4 per cent a year, their money stood an excellent chance of lasting 30 years.

Will your retirement portfolio last as long as you?

June 7, 2016

The company is always looking for acquisitions to keep its business – and its distribution – growing.

The company is always looking for acquisitions to keep its business – and its distribution – growing.

Why I’m buying more of this infrastructure play

June 6, 2016

Market-cap weighted vs. equally weighted index funds: Which are better?

May 31, 2016

This renewable-power stock has crushed the TSX

May 24, 2016

This high-yield infrastructure play is delivering

May 22, 2016

Value stocks are stuck in a deep freeze, but spring will come again

May 18, 2016

While Phillips Hager & North has been awarded Canada’s Best Overall Fund Group two years in a row, we shouldn’t underestimate Tangerine’s index funds.

While Phillips Hager & North has been awarded Canada’s Best Overall Fund Group two years in a row, we shouldn’t underestimate Tangerine’s index funds.

Tangerine’s index funds beat an active legend

May 17, 2016

Four stocks that just hiked their dividends

May 10, 2016

The U.S. bond market, as the aggregation of all knowledge regarding economic growth and inflation expectations, has a knack of predicting future market returns in what often appears to me as an exercise in pure sorcery.

The U.S. bond market, as the aggregation of all knowledge regarding economic growth and inflation expectations, has a knack of predicting future market returns in what often appears to me as an exercise in pure sorcery.

Five dividend stock picks with a value twist

May 9, 2016

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Monday, May 9, 2016.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Monday, May 9, 2016.

Why value investors shouldn't dismiss 'sell in May and go away' strategy

May 9, 2016

My portfolio of index funds is one that anyone could build – and keep for an investment lifetime.

My portfolio of index funds is one that anyone could build – and keep for an investment lifetime.

My index portfolio has been trounced but I'll have my day

May 3, 2016

Yield Hog columnist John Heinzl bought more of these shares for his Strategy Lab model portfolio earlier this year.

Yield Hog columnist John Heinzl bought more of these shares for his Strategy Lab model portfolio earlier this year.

For patient investors, this utility stock offers steady growth

May 2, 2016

Apple is still the largest publicly traded company by market capitalization in the world, valued at more than $500-billion.

Apple is still the largest publicly traded company by market capitalization in the world, valued at more than $500-billion.

Apple shines as a long-term growth story

April 26, 2016

When Rogers left its dividend unchanged – a decision that caught many investors by surprise – the company said it wanted to focus on reducing its debt.

When Rogers left its dividend unchanged – a decision that caught many investors by surprise – the company said it wanted to focus on reducing its debt.

Here's a widely held TSX dividend stock our John Heinzl isn't buying

April 25, 2016

These Vanguard funds are perfect for an indexer. Here's the catch

April 24, 2016

Advertising firm put to the value test at stock picking competition

April 19, 2016

The purpose of Strategy Lab is to simulate what an investor with real money would do.

The purpose of Strategy Lab is to simulate what an investor with real money would do.

A deeper dive into my dividend portfolio

April 12, 2016

Even as BCE’s land-line phone operations continue to shrink, the company is more than making up for the lost revenue with its wireless, Fibe TV, Internet and media businesses.

Even as BCE’s land-line phone operations continue to shrink, the company is more than making up for the lost revenue with its wireless, Fibe TV, Internet and media businesses.

My Bell bundle? Dividends and capital gains

April 11, 2016

Why Facebook is likely to outperform Google over the next decade

April 10, 2016

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Prem Watsa speaks during the company's annual meeting in Toronto April 11, 2013.

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Prem Watsa speaks during the company's annual meeting in Toronto April 11, 2013.

Fairfax alumnus thinks Resolute Forest Products is undervalued opportunity

April 5, 2016

Since the inception of John Heinzl’s Strategy Lab portfolio, Royal Bank of Canada has announced six dividend increases.

Since the inception of John Heinzl’s Strategy Lab portfolio, Royal Bank of Canada has announced six dividend increases.

My dividend portfolio keeps churning out cash

April 1, 2016

Why you shouldn’t ‘try’ an investment strategy

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