Benjamin Sinclair, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

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Which Canadian Company Boasts the Best Management?

April 16, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

It's hard to argue against any of these three companies.

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3 Top Dividend Stocks From Mackenzie Investments

April 16, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

They're some of Canada's largest companies, and deserve a place in most dividend portfolios.

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3 More Stocks to Avoid Forever

April 15, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

These stocks don't belong in anyone's portfolio.

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The Energy Deal Market Is Back — Who Benefits Most?

April 15, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

The party may just be starting in the energy patch. What's the best way to make that bet?

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3 Reasons Why BHP May Bid on PotashCorp Again

April 15, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Speculation is rampant that BHP will take another run at the world's largest potash producer.

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Why Share Buybacks Aren’t as Great as They Seem

April 15, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Buybacks are very popular with investors. But too often they're done at the wrong time.

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3 Rules to Follow When Borrowing to Invest

April 15, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

It's a dangerous game, one that can get out of hand very easily. These tips can help reduce the risk.

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He Made $123 Million in 2013. Is He Worth It?

April 14, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

This company takes the pay-for-performance concept to lofty levels.

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Could BlackBerry Stop Making Handsets?

April 11, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

CEO John Chen's latest comments are drawing a lot of attention.

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Canada’s Warren Buffett Predicts Coming Pain for Investors

April 11, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Prem Watsa has some serious concerns about stock prices. How can you protect yourself?

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What’s Next for Bank of Nova Scotia?

April 10, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

These are the three biggest takeaways from the bank's annual general meeting.

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Why “Canada’s Warren Buffett” Still Deserves His Nickname

April 10, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Despite recent struggles, Prem Watsa still has a great track record. Long-term investors, take note.

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3 Reasons to Be Optimistic About Canada’s Energy Sector

April 10, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

The mood was very upbeat at an energy conference last week. Here's why.

Which Bank Charges the Highest Mutual Fund Fees?

April 9, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Are any of these funds worth the fees they charge?

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3 Stocks to Avoid Forever

April 8, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

You should cross these names off your watch list. With a pen.

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3 Stocks From One of Canada’s Top Mutual Funds

April 8, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

It may be the best-performing mutual fund you've never heard of. These are just some of its holdings.

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Where Are Natural Gas Prices Heading?

April 8, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

One CEO says the United States will have a hard time maintaining its current production. Is he right?

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Invest Like Kevin O’Leary With These Dividend Stocks

April 8, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Despite being known as a venture capitalist, the "Dragons' Den" judge invests quite conservatively.

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RBC Capital Markets’ Favourite Stocks for 2014: Part 2

April 8, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

What was the favourite bank, energy company, and miner from RBC's top analysts?

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RBC Capital Markets’ Favourite Stocks for 2014: Part 1

April 7, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

What was the favourite retailer, industrial, and non-bank financial from RBC's top analysts?

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3 Ways to Buy the Index

April 7, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Low fees make index trackers a better option than most mutual funds. What's the best way to buy them?

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What You Need to Know About PotashCorp’s New CEO

April 7, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

The selection shows the company is willing to move in a new direction.

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Which Canadian Bank Has the Best Dividend?

April 4, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

A comparison of dividend yield and dividend growth for the big 5.

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3 Stock Ideas From One of Canada’s Top Mutual Funds

April 4, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Penderfund is still relatively unknown, but has performed very well.