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Technology Sector: Expertise, Size and Reputation are Its Best Assets!

Blog, Canadian Dividend Stocks, Dividend Growth

We would separate tech stocks into two different categories: #1 Companies with disruptive technology entering various fields such as retail (Amazon), Television (Netflix), Financials (Robinhood) or accommodation (Airbnb). Those companies are fighting for market share and they are rapidly growing. They are not interested in paying dividends. #2 Companies that were once growing rapidly through technology breakthroughs but have now grown-up. These are “adult” tech stocks that are well …

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[Podcast] DGB 04: Canadian vs U.S. Market! Why Not Both?

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Currency exchange rates and tax effects are often scary for investors. While it is good to put money in your "home" market, you probably miss out on some great opportunities. There are dividend growers that can make you forget currency and taxes impact! Here's why dividend growth investors should consider both Canadian and U.S. stocks. You'll Learn The advantages of both markets. What stocks should Canadians hold in the US; and which ones should Americans look at in Canada. …

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[Podcast] DGB 03: How and When to Sell Your Losers

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Buying is easy and exciting. The problem comes when after a few months the stock underperforms. How did this happen? What should you do? Selling losers is a common struggle among investors. Mike and co-host Vero share a few tips on how to identify them; when it is time to let them go; and how to make sure it doesn't happen again. Let’s clean up your portfolio! You'll Learn The definition of a loser in your dividend growth portfolio. When is the right time to sell. How to …

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Selling UPS! – January Dividend Income Report

Blog, Dividend Income Report

In September of 2017, I received slightly over $100K from my former employer which represented the commuted value of my pension plan. I decided to invest 100% of this money into dividend growth stocks. Each month, I publish my results. I don’t do this to brag.  I do this to show you it is possible to build a lasting portfolio during an all-time highly valued market. The market will inevitably go down, as it did in 2020. But I continued to enjoy cashing consistent and growing dividends despite …

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[Podcast] DGB 02: What The Hell is The Dividend Triangle?

Blog, Dividend Growth, Podcast

The Dividend Triangle is a concept that Mike invented to describe the foundation of his investment strategy. It consists of three metrics: revenue growth, earnings growth and dividend growth. The dividend triangle can help investors to narrow down their stock research and to find leaders in their market. In other words, it is a good start for your dividend growth stock analysis! Listen now and learn how to rapidly identify companies with great potential for your portfolio. You'll …

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[Podcast] DGB 01: Why Dividend Growth Investing Matters?

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Welcome to our new weekly podcast! Mike and his co-host Vero start the show by demystifying why Dividend Growth Investing is an option that everyone should consider in order to enjoy a happy retirement. At his debut on the stock market, Mike was a trader. He soon realised there was another option that came with better performance over time; and less stress. Listen now to understand why dividend growers tend to outperform the market! ??? You'll Learn How Mike went from a trader to …

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