Kay Ng, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

On Sale! Buy General Motors Company for Substantial Capital Gains

October 14, 2015 | Kay Ng

Is General Motors Company's (TSX:GMM.U)(NYSE:GM) 4.4% dividend safe? How cheap are its shares? If you're looking for substantial capital gains,…

Investing

Should You Buy Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Before its Earnings Report?

October 14, 2015 | Kay Ng

Is Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) a good buy before it reports earnings results on Tuesday?

Investing

Should You Buy Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Before its Earnings Report?

October 14, 2015 | Kay Ng

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is down 30% from recent highs. Is it a double-digit opportunity, or should you watch…

Dividend Stocks

Is TransCanada Corporation a Good Income Investment?

October 13, 2015 | Kay Ng

Looking for income growth? TransCanada Corporation's (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) 4.6% yield today could grow to 5.3-5.6% in two years. Consider its shares…

Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc.: a Reliable Dividend-Growth Stock for the Long Term

October 12, 2015 | Kay Ng

Looking for reliable double-digit growth in price appreciation and income? Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is your kind of long-term investment. Here's…

Dividend Stocks

6 Big Mistakes to Avoid With an RRSP

October 12, 2015 | Kay Ng

With an investment focus, here are six big mistakes to avoid with your RRSP. For example, high-yielding U.S. dividend stocks…

Dividend Stocks

Boost Your Income With These REITs

October 9, 2015 | Kay Ng

Want to pay your monthly bills with passive income? Real estate investment trusts, like Northern Property REIT (TSX:NPR.UN) and Northwest…

Dividend Stocks

A Top Utility for Growing Income: Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP

October 9, 2015 | Kay Ng

Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is a stable, growing utility that offers an above-average yield of 5.6%. In the…

Dividend Stocks

Benefit From the Strong U.S. Dollar and Diversify Away From Canada

October 9, 2015 | Kay Ng

Investors can benefit from a strong U.S. dollar by investing in Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

Bank Stocks

How Bank of Nova Scotia’s 3.6% Yield Grew to 8.5%

October 8, 2015 | Kay Ng

You would have more than doubled your income from Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) from an investment made in 2004.…

Dividend Stocks

Turnaround Opportunities in Mid-Cap Energy Dividend Stocks

October 7, 2015 | Kay Ng

Mid-cap energy stocks are more lucrative plays for turnarounds than large-cap stocks. However, it's essential to choose the best ones.…

Investing

3 Turnaround Stocks for Today

October 7, 2015 | Kay Ng

A small percentage of turnaround stocks can add growth to a portfolio. An example of a turnaround stock is Silver…

Dividend Stocks

Which of the Big 3 Telecoms Is a Good Buy Today?

October 7, 2015 | Kay Ng

Telecoms are more defensive than the market. Which of BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI)…

Dividend Stocks

How Any Canadian 18 or Over Can Benefit From TFSAs

October 6, 2015 | Kay Ng

Buying dividend stocks with proven success in a TFSA ensures your portfolio's long-term success. Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and…

Bank Stocks

Why National Bank of Canada Fell 5% on Friday. Is it a Buy?

October 6, 2015 | Kay Ng

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is yielding 5.1% after the pullback and is priced at a discount. Should you buy…

Dividend Stocks

3 Tips to Build Wealth

October 6, 2015 | Kay Ng

Ready to build wealth? No matter if you're working your first job or are soon to retire; you'll get something…

Dividend Stocks

2 Quality Dividend-Growth Stocks With 5% Yields

October 5, 2015 | Kay Ng

Looking for long-term investments that pay you growing income over time? Look no further. Start with Bank of Nova Scotia…

Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. a Turnaround Opportunity at $4?

October 3, 2015 | Kay Ng

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) devastated investors by slashing its dividend twice within a year and then eliminating it altogether. Should…

Dividend Stocks

How to Get Your Portfolio to Fund Itself

October 2, 2015 | Kay Ng

Wondering how to invest your hard-earned savings? Fund your portfolio using quality dividend stocks such as Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO)…

Investing

3 Benefits of Being a Self-Directed Investor

October 1, 2015 | Kay Ng

Thinking of being a self-directed investor? If so, you can choose quality businesses to own, including Royal Bank of Canada…

Dividend Stocks

A Simple 3-Stock Dividend-Growth Portfolio for New Investors

October 1, 2015 | Kay Ng

Don't know where to start generating passive income? Start with these three solid dividend stocks including Bank of Nova Scotia…

Investing

Is Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.’s 34% Decline an Opportunity to Buy?

September 30, 2015 | Kay Ng

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has fallen 34% in two months. Is the high-growth pharmaceutical company a bargain or should…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Get 10% Yields From These 2 Beaten-Down REITs

September 29, 2015 | Kay Ng

Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) and Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN) are office REITs that offer yields of over 10% to…

Investing

Barrick Gold Corp. or Goldcorp Inc.: Which Is the Safer Turnaround Stock?

September 29, 2015 | Kay Ng

Is Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) or Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) a better bet for a turnaround investment?

Dividend Stocks

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited: Is it Still a Double-Digit Growth Story?

September 28, 2015 | Kay Ng

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) declined over 23% from a high of $247 to about $188. Less demand in crude,…

Dividend Stocks

More Layoffs at TransCanada Corporation: Should Shareholders Be Alarmed?

September 28, 2015 | Kay Ng

More layoffs are coming to TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP). Should shareholders bail now or buy more shares for income and long-term…

Dividend Stocks

Canadian National Railway Company: Is it a Buy Despite Slower Growth?

September 27, 2015 | Kay Ng

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is showing softer demand in coal, grain, crude, metals, and minerals. Should investors stay away…

Investing

Should You Buy Richelieu Hardware Ltd.?

September 24, 2015 | Kay Ng

Should you pay a multiple of 23 for Richelieu Hardware Ltd. (TSX:RCH)? Investors may be better off waiting for a…

5 Reasons to Choose Dividend Investing

September 24, 2015 | Kay Ng

Dividend investing is simple and easy. It generates passive income that you can use for your own purposes. Start now…

Dividend Stocks

Why Dividends Matter

September 23, 2015 | Kay Ng

With growth companies like Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)(NASDAQ:GOOG) going up 119% since 2010, you might think dividends don't matter. Here's why…

Dividend Stocks

7 Dividend Stocks for New Investors

September 23, 2015 | Kay Ng

New to investing? Here are seven high-quality, stable dividend payers for your portfolio, including Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and…

Dividend Stocks

Get Yields up to 8% From Residential Real Estate

September 22, 2015 | Kay Ng

Looking for passive rental income from residential real estate? Choose from these REITs: Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN), Boardwalk REIT…

Dividend Stocks

Canadian Western Bank: Priced Cheaply for Substantial Returns

September 22, 2015 | Kay Ng

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) is discounted by 38% compared with historical trading levels. The low oil-price environment has dragged it…

Dividend Stocks

3 Energy Stocks You Can Bet on for a Comeback

September 22, 2015 | Kay Ng

If you believe in the long-term demand for oil, you don’t want to miss these stocks: TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), Suncor…

Investing

Is Avigilon Corp. Your Growth Company?

September 22, 2015 | Kay Ng

Here is what I learned about Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO) from CIBC’s 14th Annual Eastern Institutional Investor Conference. Should you buy…

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Brookfield Asset Management Inc. or the Assets it Manages?

September 22, 2015 | Kay Ng

Here's why you should buy what Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) manages, namely, Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and…

Investing

2 Lessons to Learn From Peter Lynch

September 21, 2015 | Kay Ng

There's much to learn from Peter Lynch. One lesson would be to categorize your stocks, so you know the kind…

Dividend Stocks

Get Passive Rental Income of up to 9.6%

September 18, 2015 | Kay Ng

Looking for above-average income? Get stable rental income from these REITs including Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) and Northern Property…

9 Stocks to Beat the Market

September 18, 2015 | Kay Ng

Dividend stocks tend to beat the market over the long term. Representative stocks from stable industries that pay consistent dividends…

Dividend Stocks

Benefit From the Weak Loonie With These 2 Dividend Stocks

September 17, 2015 | Kay Ng

A weak loonie is not all bad. Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and one more stock can help investors…

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