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March 29, 2016

<p>Dennis Mitchell of Sprott Asset Management. He was formerly with Sentry Investments.</p>

<p>Dennis Mitchell of Sprott Asset Management. He was formerly with Sentry Investments.</p>

Five favourite dividend holdings of Sprott's Dennis Mitchell

March 29, 2016

Want to beat the market? Dogs of the Dow is a strategy worth considering

March 28, 2016

A girl carries her dolls at the American Girl boutique in the Indigo store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto. Last quarter, 39.5 per cent of Indigo’s revenue was generated by general merchandise such as gifts, electronics and toys.

A girl carries her dolls at the American Girl boutique in the Indigo store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto. Last quarter, 39.5 per cent of Indigo’s revenue was generated by general merchandise such as gifts, electronics and toys.

Bookstores are dead? Indigo's steady results make its stock worth a second look

March 28, 2016

On a budget-conscious trip to Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, Chris Umiastowski and family drove a Tesla electric car and charged up using Tesla Motors’ proprietary network of ‘Supercharger’ stations located in hotel and shopping centre parking lots along major highways.

On a budget-conscious trip to Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, Chris Umiastowski and family drove a Tesla electric car and charged up using Tesla Motors’ proprietary network of ‘Supercharger’ stations located in hotel and shopping centre parking lots along major highways.

How a 4,000-km family road trip refuelled my commitment to owning Tesla shares

March 22, 2016

Tide laundry detergent, one of Procter & Gamble's many familiar products, on sale in Pasadena, Calif.

Tide laundry detergent, one of Procter & Gamble's many familiar products, on sale in Pasadena, Calif.

This U.S. dividend giant is regaining its form

March 20, 2016

Replace the word “stocks” with “ETFs” in Mr. Buffett’s quote. “The dumbest reason in the world to buy an ETF is because it’s going up.”

Replace the word “stocks” with “ETFs” in Mr. Buffett’s quote. “The dumbest reason in the world to buy an ETF is because it’s going up.”

‘Smart beta’ ETFs may be getting too popular

March 15, 2016

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.’s Riviere-du-Loup hydroelectric generating facility in Quebec.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.’s Riviere-du-Loup hydroelectric generating facility in Quebec.

Why I’m not fazed by Algonquin Power’s setback

March 13, 2016

What investors should do now after Liquor Stores N.A.’s dividend cut

March 8, 2016

Since 2011, Pizza Pizza has hiked its dividend six times – at a compound annual rate of 3.6 per cent – including two increases in 2015.

Since 2011, Pizza Pizza has hiked its dividend six times – at a compound annual rate of 3.6 per cent – including two increases in 2015.

Restaurant royalties let you dine on dividends

John Heinzl

March 7, 2016

Tour de France winner Italian Marco Pantani rides during the last stage of the 85th Tour de France on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on Aug. 2, 2002.

Tour de France winner Italian Marco Pantani rides during the last stage of the 85th Tour de France on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on Aug. 2, 2002.

First Asset ETFs: Making up ground, but can they actually beat the market?

March 1, 2016

Loblaw’s dividend has been growing steadily – rising 19 per cent in the past five years, or about 3.5 per cent on an annual basis – and more increases are coming.

Loblaw’s dividend has been growing steadily – rising 19 per cent in the past five years, or about 3.5 per cent on an annual basis – and more increases are coming.

Five reasons why Loblaw’s dividend is ripe for growth

February 29, 2016

The latest annual letter to shareholders from Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett is another incredible piece of work that any student of investing should be reading.

The latest annual letter to shareholders from Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett is another incredible piece of work that any student of investing should be reading.

Why long-term investors should consider Berkshire Hathaway

February 26, 2016

Solid fundamentals and 3.7% yield make this value stock a catch

February 23, 2016

Canadian REIT is widely regarded as one the country’s best-managed real estate investment trusts.

Canadian REIT is widely regarded as one the country’s best-managed real estate investment trusts.

Despite setback, here's why I’m not quitting on CREIT

February 17, 2016

TD’s Investor Series Index Funds could be the bank's best-kept secret.

TD’s Investor Series Index Funds could be the bank's best-kept secret.

TD’s Investor Series Index Funds could be the bank’s best-kept secret

February 16, 2016

Fortis Inc. set a target of 6-per-cent annual dividend growth through 2020, and the acquisition of ITC will help the company meet – and perhaps even exceed – its target.

Fortis Inc. set a target of 6-per-cent annual dividend growth through 2020, and the acquisition of ITC will help the company meet – and perhaps even exceed – its target.

The silver lining to Fortis’s slumping stock

February 16, 2016

BMTC Group Inc.’s balance sheet is buttressed with $52-million in long-term investments and basically no long-term debt.

BMTC Group Inc.’s balance sheet is buttressed with $52-million in long-term investments and basically no long-term debt.

This company is serious about returning money to shareholders

February 9, 2016

Johnson & Johnson’s dividend is extremely safe. The payout ratio in 2015 was a conservative 54 per cent of earnings, which provides a buffer should the business hit a rough patch.

Johnson & Johnson’s dividend is extremely safe. The payout ratio in 2015 was a conservative 54 per cent of earnings, which provides a buffer should the business hit a rough patch.

Why dividend giant Johnson & Johnson has a healthy outlook

February 8, 2016

As investors with a long-term focus, we need to patient and take positions in high-quality companies.

As investors with a long-term focus, we need to patient and take positions in high-quality companies.

Why growth investors should be cheering this market storm

February 2, 2016

CN Rail shares are starting to look tempting

February 1, 2016

Foreign funds that aren’t currency hedged won’t win every year. But over the long term, they will.

Foreign funds that aren’t currency hedged won’t win every year. But over the long term, they will.

Just say no to currency-hedged ETFs

January 31, 2016

Shares of Transcontinental, a Montreal-based printing firm, advanced over the past year despite the bear market. Yet the stock changes hands at only six times earnings and pays a 3.8-per-cent dividend yield.

Shares of Transcontinental, a Montreal-based printing firm, advanced over the past year despite the bear market. Yet the stock changes hands at only six times earnings and pays a 3.8-per-cent dividend yield.

The simplest way to select bargain stocks

January 26, 2016

Even as TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline was denied (at least for now) and its Energy East proposal faces opposition, the company still has more than $13-billion of small- to medium-sized pipeline, power and other projects that are expected to start contributing to cash flow by the end of 2018.

Even as TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline was denied (at least for now) and its Energy East proposal faces opposition, the company still has more than $13-billion of small- to medium-sized pipeline, power and other projects that are expected to start contributing to cash flow by the end of 2018.

Five stocks poised to boost dividends in February

John Heinzl

January 20, 2016

Those who began 2015 with a portfolio equally split between a U.S. index, a Canadian index, an international index and a bond index should have the same allocation now.

Those who began 2015 with a portfolio equally split between a U.S. index, a Canadian index, an international index and a bond index should have the same allocation now.

Enough with negative news: Rebalance your portfolio

January 19, 2016

Five dividend stock picks for a panicky market

January 18, 2016

Three stocks exposed to the self-driving car trend

January 17, 2016

The top performer among the Big Six last year was Bank of Montreal.

The top performer among the Big Six last year was Bank of Montreal.

Sign up for the 2016 bank stock-picking contest

January 12, 2016

Why I’m buying more of this fallen dividend darling

January 5, 2016

Despite occasional setbacks, Canadian banks have a long track record of generating shareholder wealth.

Despite occasional setbacks, Canadian banks have a long track record of generating shareholder wealth.

Five New Year’s resolutions for dividend investors

December 30, 2015

Some companies are so predictable, they even tell you how much they expect their dividends to grow.

Some companies are so predictable, they even tell you how much they expect their dividends to grow.

A dividend investor's best advice for 2016

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