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Should I buy? Should I sell? Or Should I stand pat? The market should never dictate how or when you invest. By increasing your confidence levels, you will invest with more conviction, save time, and eliminate many of your dilemmas. Everybody deserves a happy retirement. Mike Heroux from The Dividend Guy Blog is not only a passionate investor, but he is also pretty good at explaining how the market works and how you can make your money work more effectively for you. This podcast will cover al ...
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It is frustrating to pay currency fees on investment. Many investors feel like a part of their money is lost and useless. Canadian Depositary Receipts (CDRs) have been created to solve that problem. Now the question is, is it too good to be true? For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/170 Understand …
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Sector allocation and diversification are essential aspects of a portfolio. But sometimes, too much is as hurtful as too little... Let's discuss diworsification, its impacts and how to maintain a well-balanced portfolio. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/169 Pick among the best dividend growers;…
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There are three main good reasons to sell. How has Mike's buy-and-sell process served him so far? Was he right to sell Disney (DIS), McDonald's (MCD), Andrew Peller (AW.UN.TO), or Algonquin (AQN)? Here's a look at these and more of Mike's trades and what investors can learn from them. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website:…
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Buying at all-time high is frightening for a lot of investors as a mistake becomes costly! Considering the current markets high prices; should you wait or should you buy? How to determine which stocks are worth a spot in your portfolio? Let's talk about valuation, Dividend Discount Model (DDM), yield history, PE ratio trend, value score, payout rat…
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It’s easy to understand a positive dividend triangle, but how to explain a weak one? This episode was inspired by a webinar attendee who asked what to do with a Dividend Triangle showing a negative EPS. Should you sell on downward trends, red flags, and suspicious numbers? Let's find answers! For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our …
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You're not alone. Among the thousands of investors we talk with yearly, the main struggle remains how or when to buy and sell. So today, we’ll share four tools (and a bonus!) to do it without regrets! For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/165 Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our best content. …
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The Military & Aerospace and Banks industries are two serious ones. They both involved a lot of money. Yet, one shows excellent contenders in the US, while the other thrives better in Canada. What should investors know about these subsectors? Which companies deserve your attention? Let's hit high altitude and finance! For the complete show notes, m…
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The Communication Services and the Information Technology sectors have significantly evolved in recent years. More specifically, Telecoms and Semiconductors have faced many challenges. What are the pros and cons of these industries? Which companies should investors dive into? What can they bring to their portfolios? Let's hit chips and chatter! For…
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How do industries help investors diversify their portfolios? What are the main strengths and weaknesses of the Consumer Discretionary and Cyclical sectors? More specifically, what are the characteristics of the grocery and restaurant subsectors? Learn the pros, cons, and best stocks of these industries! For the complete show notes, make sure to che…
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It's one thing to know the 11 sectors, but it's another to understand what each subsector does and how you can benefit from it as an investor. This first episode of our subsectors series unveils the dynamics of pipelines and 4 industries of the utility sector. Know about their pros, cons, and best dividend stocks. For the complete show notes, make …
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What are the Best Income Stocks in Canada? This is what we'll cover in this part 2! After a few words about high yielders, we'll investigate 8 companies in 5 sectors. Which one is on your buy list? For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/160 Catch up on the good stuff! Here's part 1. Download the Top …
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Looking for income? We've got you covered! In this part one of the Best Dividend Income Stocks for 2024, we'll discuss the pros and cons of 7 companies in 4 different sectors. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/159 Download the Top Stocks for 2024 Booklet. Twitter: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.…
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Many factors will influence the market in 2024, some for good, others for worse. While the goal is not to change your entire investment plan, knowing about them helps you understand your results and make better choices for your portfolio. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/158 Download the Top St…
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An easy way to find buying opportunities is to look at the worst sectors in the previous year. Let's see the best the US market has in store for investors in 2024 and beyond! For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/157 Download the Top Stocks for 2024 Booklet. Twitter: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.l…
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It is always fun to get excited about buying opportunities and to add a new company to our portfolio. Should you have some money waiting in your bank account, we got some of the best Canadian dividend ideas for the year! For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/156 Download the Top Stocks for 2024 Book…
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Have you missed our January 1st to January 5th episodes? No worries, here's the full series for you to be fully caught up on the good stuff! Should you have enjoyed it, forward it to your investing buddies! Intro and Special Announcement 2023 Year Review on the Market and Impacts for 2024 Stock Categories to Get Your Portfolio Ready for the Year Do…
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This series would not be complete without a quick guide on retirement planning. We'll discuss goals, budget, income sources, tax optimization, cash reserve, types of accounts, and how to set up your portfolio for retirement day! Download the Dividend Income for Life Guide. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividend…
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Here's a powerful yet simple tool to analyze companies: a Stock Checklist! This one-page fillable PDF includes the important aspects to analyze equities: its role, dividend, safety, and growth. Learn how to create your own or use ours! Download the Free Stock Checklist. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguy…
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Putting your holdings into three easy-to-understand categories will help you know what you own and maybe bring you to review why you own it! Understand how each category in this tier list differentiates and how much weight each should represent. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/155 Twitter: @Th…
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In 2023, Mike interacted with many investors through email, webinars, and DSR. It is challenging to have a general feeling between them as some had a great year, while others were very upset. What can explain this difference? How should investors react? For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/155 Twit…
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Let's prepare for the New Year with our How to Invest in 2024 series! From January 1st to January 5th, we will have daily 15-minute episodes filled with small and easy actions to make you confident about your 2024 investment plan. Here's what we'll discuss: Intro and Special Announcement 2023 Year Review on the Market and Impacts for 2024 Stock Cat…
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As the last episode of 2023, Mike looks back at his dividend pension plan portfolio to see what generated his results. Get tips on how to review your own and identify the next actions to make or not to make! For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/154 Twitter: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF…
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For this classic time of the year, we hit a classic topic. An investor recently asked Mike: What Would Make You Switch strategies? What an interesting angle to explore! Learn the differences between ETFs and Dividend Growth Stocks structure and investment strategy, and who they are made for. Download the Dividend Income for Life Guide. For the comp…
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Dividend Deluxe Bonds normally fall into the high-yield stocks. However, to be classified as a deluxe bond, they need more qualities than that... Learn how to differentiate dividend deluxe bonds from dividend traps and know if you need them! Download the Dividend Income for Life Guide. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website…
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As investors, hesitating between two stocks or more often happens. What if there was a way to avoid doubts and quickly come to a decision? To make things concrete, we'll compare Discount Stores stocks: Dollar General (GD), Target (TGT), Costco (COST), Walmart (WMT), and Dollarama (DOL.TO). Make your life easier with our simple process! Watch the ep…
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We hit one of DGI favorite business model types: growth by acquisitions. While it often rhymes with dividend growth, there are pros and cons to consider and this is why we are here! This episode should help you analyse your holding’s next acquisition. Download the Dividend Rock Star List. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our webs…
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Last week, we started sharing Mike's thoughts on 35 stocks that are puzzling investors. There was so much to cover that we were not able to finish, so here is part 2! Stop hesitating on banks, groceries and restaurants, railroads, and more! Listen to Part 1. Subscribe to our free newsletter. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our w…
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Many stocks have caused investors headaches this year. Actually, we've pulled out 35, which we keep receiving questions about. Similar to what we do in our live webinar Q&A session, Mike shares his thoughts on telcos, healthcare, REITs, utilities, and more! Subscribe to our free newsletter. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our we…
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Most REITs are not doing so well this year, up to the point that many investors wonder if they should sell them. Is real estate still a good investment or is it dead money? Let’s see what’s happening with the REIT sector! Download the Dividend Rock Stars List. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/1…
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In simple words, Covered Calls are contracts made on options to create income. But it's a little more complicated than that... How are they performing? Do they provide the income you need? Are they safe? What are the tax implications? We've received so many questions about them this year that we've decided to gather the answers in a full-length epi…
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As the last episode of the Dividend Income for Life series, we share the Dividend Stocks Rock story and how it has become the best investment tool for dividend growth investors. The reason is quite simple: DSR solves the investors’ main struggles: How and When to Sell, How and When to Buy, and How to Create Income from a portfolio. Make sure you in…
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After looking into why low-yield, high-growth stocks matter at retirement and how to find them, we hit an important part of a portfolio: the allocation! Your portfolio allocation explains your returns and its strengths and weaknesses. Don't overlook it; make it perfect! Download the Dividend Income for Life Guide. Save your spot for the Nov 2nd 202…
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We continue our series on dividend income with how to find safe low-yield, high-growth dividend stocks. Mike uses 3 main steps and reveals his best secrets to find the perfect dividend growers. Download the Dividend Income for Life Guide. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/143 Twitter: @TheDivide…
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We start a four-part series on dividend income with a controversial topic: low-yield, high-growth dividend stocks at retirement. To fully get the magic of dividend growers, we go back to why a company pays a dividend in the first place and what creates a low or a high yield. Learn how growth protects your portfolio from inflation and preserves your…
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It’s been a few months since we had a guest on the show, and today is the day! We welcome Kyle Prevost, a personal finance teacher and an online entrepreneur, well-known for his blog Million Dollar Journey and the Financial Canadian Summit. Today, he shares his expat life, his thoughts on retirement and annuities, and presents us with his new cours…
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Mike keeps repeating to investors that now is not the time to take guesses and that they should review their portfolios to ensure their holdings can stay the course. Let’s see if Mike did his homework and check out his top 10 holdings: their weight, their role, and what downsides should Mike watch out for. For the complete show notes, make sure to …
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About 18 months ago, after some interest rate increases, we raised our red flag on some companies that seemed in trouble. Today, we’ll go back to them to see if we were right or wrong and why. Then, we’ll share more businesses that may cut their dividend in the next 12 months. Make sure the one giving you headaches is not on the list, and know how …
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It’s been 20 years since Mike started investing! However, dividend growth stocks were not his first choice. Today, we look back and discuss what he wishes he knew when he started 20 years ago. Do you share some lessons in common? Let us know what you've learned as an investor. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedivi…
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September is at our doors, kids are returning to school, and we will soon enter the last quarter of 2023... which promises to be a rollercoaster! Central banks are expected to raise interest rates again. Will this bring us into recession? Let's review the market together and, most importantly, share how to prepare for what’s coming. For the complet…
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AI has been the buzzword of 2023, but will it really last? How to invest in AI at low risk? For this episode, we’ll show you how many good dividend growers can be part of this new era and maybe boost your returns without adding too much hazard. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/136 Twitter: @The…
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What would they be if we had to put dividends aside for a while and explore other safe investment products? How are dividend growers offering solutions to their problems? Who are they made for? Are they all relevant? For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/135 Twitter: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.l…
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We have often heard Mike say that he has a total return approach. But what does it really mean? What's the total return’s definition and role? And if Mike focuses on total return, why doesn't he pick companies showing higher capital gains that don’t pay dividends? All this and much more are being covered in this episode! For the complete show notes…
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We have welcomed some of the best DGI and FI guests on the show over the last year or so. These interviews have been generous in inspiration and has opened doors to new ways of thinking for Mike. Today is all about mindsets, strategies, and how you can improve yourself by hearing different opinions of ways of investing. For the complete show notes,…
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We hit three aspects of dividend investing crucial for many retirees: Dividend Yield, Dividend Safety, and Dividend Income. We'll go through what they really mean, their role in one’s portfolio, which metrics to follow and how to improve or protect them. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/132 Twi…
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After the quick pandemic market crisis, we saw discussions about high inflation and higher interest rates. It has been around us since then. What’s to learn from it? How should investors adapt and manage their portfolios in such an environment? It's not time to change your strategy... nor is it to stick your head in the sand! For the complete show …
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For this episode, Mike and Vero switch chairs! Who is The Dividend Girl? What is Vero's background, how did she start investing, what types of stocks appear in her portfolio and how does she select them? This is what she'll share with us today! For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/130 Twitter: @The…
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Summer vibe on the stock market means quieter days, which is the perfect timing to do a quick mid-year recap and explore buying opportunities. Not to mention that many of Mike's Buy List ideas are up double-digits since he selected them. Digging into his methodology could increase your batting average! For the complete show notes, make sure to chec…
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Mike has a different perspective on some sides of investing that can be refreshing or thought-provoking for many. The goal here is not to destroy others’ strategies but rather to open the doors to new ways of investing in the hope it can empower you. For the complete show notes, make sure to check out our website: thedividendguyblog.com/128 Twitter…
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While Mike loves to help other investors, patience is not necessarily his virtue. Sometimes, he wonders why investors do what they do... not because he believes he knows it all, but rather because he has strong conviction. Let's put that to the test today and see how good he will - or won't - get out of controversial topics! For the complete show n…
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Anthony, aka Newcomer Investor, is proof that anyone can start investing! He created his portfolio in his twenties with no financial background. Driven by his passion, Anthony learned by taking action. He decided to share his path with us, the foundation of his investment and his thoughts on his favorite holdings. For the complete show notes, make …
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