Semi-Conductor stocks are companies that make circuits for electronic applications. In simple terms they are required to run all types of computers including the ones in gaming and cars. Some popular semiconductor companies are Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), NVIDIA and Micron Technology inc. Recent News Recently semiconductor giant NVIDIA has Continue Reading
FOMC Meetings (US FED) and Their Effect on the Stock Market
What are FOMC Meetings The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets 8 times a year and discusses the economic outlook as well as any changes/potential future changes to their monetary policy. These meetings take a look at the economy as a whole and are followed by a press conference where Continue Reading
How the Stock Market Can be an Extra Income Source for Real Estate Investors
I’m sure you have heard the saying, if at first you don’t succeed, try again. Well, that sums up my relationship with the stock market. Shortly after graduating from university, I took my first plunge into the stock market. However, it was not a source of instant wealth. In fact, Continue Reading
Finding the Ultimate Side Hustle – 4 Methods Canadians Can Use to Earn Passive Income
Are you interested in making more money and enjoying true financial freedom? If so, now is the time to consider finding a side hustle. While the concept of a side hustle is not new, the popularity of the idea has skyrocketed in recent years. This is due to the newfound Continue Reading
Stock Market 2022 Performance- 1st Half
Stock Market 2022 performance to date has entered a territory we have not seen in a long time. We are currently in a technical bear market. A bear market is represented by the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ETF dropping by at least 20%. This contrasts with the V-Shape recovery between Continue Reading
9.41% Dividend Yield Canadian Income Fund
EIT.UN (also known as the Canoe EIT fund) is a Canadian investment fund that gives shareholders consistent cash flow. The portfolio is diversified and has been actively managed by Robert Taylor, the SVP and Portfolio Manager of Canoe Financial. So how does Canoe operate and who usually invests in it? Continue Reading
What is an income fund?
An income fund is a mutual fund or exchange traded fund (ETF) that generates monthly or quarterly cash flow. They focus on stable payouts rather than price appreciation. “Income fund” is a broad term that the covers several different types of funds: Money market funds Bond funds REIT income funds Continue Reading
Enbridge Stock Analysis
Enbridge is a Canadian-based natural gas company in Calgary, Alberta. They own and operate pipelines across the US and Canada. Many Canadians heat their home with gas from one of Enbridge’s pipelines. Being a big utility, many investors turn to Enbridge for consistency. It helps that their dividend history is Continue Reading
What is a stock buy back?
A stock buy back, a.k.a share repurchase program, is a company buying its own shares back to hold on to. But why would a company buy back some of its own stock? And how does that work if you own some of their stock? Let’s dive in… How does a Continue Reading
13 Best stocks for beginners
You have a brokerage account set up. You’ve deposited money and the cash is just begging to be used. What are the best stocks for beginners to start buying? First, let me say that we cannot tell you what to buy. This article will mention some stocks, but they are Continue Reading