Benjamin Sinclair, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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2 Dividend Stocks to Buy, and 1 to Avoid

July 24, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

These companies yield 3.7%, 5.0%, and 6.1%. But you should stay away from one of them.

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If You Don’t Buy These 3 Stocks, You’ll Regret It Later

July 24, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Regret is a terrible feeling if you're an investor. Here are three ways to avoid it.

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The Secret That Barrick Gold Doesn’t Want You to Know

July 24, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick, as well as its peers, is obscuring some very valuable information about production costs. So should you just buy…

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4 Best-In-Class Stocks for Your Portfolio

July 24, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

If you're a long-term investor, this is exactly what you should be looking for.

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3 Boring Dividends You Can Count On

July 24, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

These may not be the most exciting options, but that's exactly what you should be looking for.

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The 3 Best Dividends From the Financial Sector

July 23, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

If you're looking for strong dividends, you can't skip the financials. These three are likely your best bets.

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3 High-Growth Companies With a Bright Future

July 23, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Does that make them good investments?

Stocks for Beginners

3 Stocks for Young Investors

July 22, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

These are companies worth holding on to for decades.

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Create Your Own Pension Plan With These 3 Dividend Stocks

July 22, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

All three of these companies offer steady dividends you can count on.

Forget Buying a House: Buy These Income Generators Instead

July 21, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

These companies will all be just fine, no matter what happens in Canada's housing market.

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3 Dividend Growth Stocks That Could Soar

July 21, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Remember, you're usually better off with a growing dividend than a high dividend. Here are three companies you should be…

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3 Stocks You Can Hold for the Next 30 Years

July 21, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Investors' number one pitfall is trading too often. These companies will help you avoid that mistake.

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3 Dividends With a 3.5% Yield You Can Actually Count On

July 18, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

These yields may not jump off the page, but they're more reliable. Dividend investors, take note.

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3 Stocks Perfect for Any Retirement Plan

July 18, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

These picks may be considered "boring", but that's exactly what you should be looking for.

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Are These 3 Dividend Machines a Good Buy?

July 18, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

These energy companies yield 5.9%, 6.3%, even 11.5%!

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The 3-Stock Sleep-Well Portfolio

July 18, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

If you're looking for stocks that won't swing wildly from good times to bad, look no further.

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3 Dividend Stocks for Your First Portfolio

July 17, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Whether you're building your first portfolio, or just need an overhaul, these companies are a great place to start.

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Toronto Dominion Bank vs. Bank of Montreal: Which Should You Buy?

July 17, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Both banks have sizable operations in the United States, but which one is the better bet?

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Looking for Growing Dividends? Look No Further

July 17, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

These 3 companies are poised to raise their dividends for years to come.

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Canada’s Miners: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

July 16, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

If you're thinking of investing in a mining company, you want the first company in this list. And you want…

Stocks for Beginners

3 Stocks Young People Can Hold Until Retirement

July 16, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

You can count on these names not only for years, but for decades.

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The 3 Best Dividends From the Energy Patch

July 15, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

These three companies offer dividends you can actually rely on, and yield up to 6.2%.

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Don’t Be Stuck With These 3 Companies During a Correction

July 15, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

If the stock market were to fall, these stocks would likely cause a lot of pain for investors.

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3 Soaring Stocks Courting Controversy

July 15, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

These names are certainly worth considering, but they don't come without some controversy.

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3 Safe Dividend Stocks Yielding Up to 5.1%

July 15, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

You won't have to worry about a dividend cut for a long time with these names.

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3 Stocks Poised to Raise Their Dividends

July 14, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

When searching for dividends, it's better to find a growing payout rather than a high one. These companies offer what…

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3 Battered Stocks That Could Bounce Back

July 14, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

If you're looking for cheap stocks, this is a great place to start.

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3 Reasons to Buy Bank of Nova Scotia

July 14, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

If you're looking for a stock to form the foundation of your portfolio, look no further.

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The Only 3 Stocks You’ll Need for the Next Decade

July 14, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

If you're willing to invest for the long term, the odds are in your favour with these names.

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3 Depressed Stocks That Could Double

July 11, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

All of these stocks have lagged the index in recent times, but that could change.

Dividend Stocks From the Energy Patch: 1 to Buy, 1 to Avoid

July 11, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Not all dividends are created equal.

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3 Big Dividends You Can Actually Count on

July 11, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Avoid being burned by a dividend cut with these three companies.