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Tired of Stock Picking? 3 BMO ETFs to Buy in 2022 With Zero Effort

Investors looking to buy and hold for the long term should consider replacing some of their stock picks with these…

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No Time to Invest? Buy Any of These 3 BMO ETF Portfolios to Be Set for Life

Want the most hands-off method to DIY your investment portfolio? Check out these ETF portfolios.

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Energy Stocks

2 TSX Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy for Passive Income and Future Growth

Renewable energy stocks offer a great blend of high dividends yields and good share price appreciation.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Investors: These 2 TSX Dividend Aristocrat Stocks Have Increased Yields for 25 Years

Dividend-growth investors should consider buying and holding both of these stocks forever.

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Personal Finance

Quitting Your Full-Time Job to Focus on a Side Hustle? Ensure You Do These 5 Things First

Sticking to "the man" and working for yourself can be exhilarating ... if you can avoid these common mistakes

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2 Top TSX Income Funds With Yields Above 7% to Buy for Very High Passive Income

Income trusts are a little-known but potent source of high monthly passive income.

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Want Very High Passive Income? These 3 TSX REITs Have Yields Above 6%

REITs offer a great alternative to dividend stocks for passive income investors, and these REITs offer the highest yields.

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Personal Finance

The Top 3 Canadian Stocks on Wealthsimple Trade This Week

Here’s what Canadian investors are trading the most this week on Wealthsimple.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Dividend Stocks With Yields Above 5% to Buy for High Passive Income

Income-oriented investors should consider making these two stocks the core of their portfolio.

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ZRE vs. XRE: Which REIT ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

Canada’s two most popular REIT ETFs go head to head.

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Dividend Stocks

Want High Passive Income? These 3 TSX REITs Have Yields Above 5%

REITs offer great alternatives to dividend stocks for passive-income investors.

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Personal Finance

Need Somewhere to Park Some Cash? Here’s How to Decide Between HISAs vs. GICs

Before you pick between a GIC or HISA, ask yourself these questions.

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Top TSX Utility Stock Beginners Should Buy and Hold Forever

Fortis keeps the lights on across the country. Here’s why it's a great pick for new investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Top TSX Financial Stock Beginners Should Buy and Hold Forever

It's been called "The Canadian Berkshire Hathaway." Here's why Brookfield Asset Management is a great pick for new investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Top TSX Bank Stock Beginners Should Buy and Hold Forever

It's the largest stock in the TSX for a reason. Here's why Royal Bank of Canada is a great pick…

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Dividend Stocks

BMO Covered Call ETFs: Which One Is Best for Passive Income Investors?

Covered call ETFs should be considered an advanced investment strategy, best suited for income-oriented investors.

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Canadian Investors: How to Buy U.S. Stocks With Zero Commissions or Currency-Conversion Fees

CIBC and the NEO Exchange offer the easiest and most affordable ways for Canadian investors to buy U.S. stocks.

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The Top 3 Canadian Bond ETFs to Buy for a Balanced Investment Portfolio

Bonds are still an integral part of a balanced investment portfolio, even in a rising interest rate environment. Here are…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Top 2 Canadian Money Market ETFs to Buy for a Safe Investment Portfolio

Bonds aren't doing too great in 2022. Here are some alternatives to keep you in the green.

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Stocks for Beginners

VDY vs XEI: Which High Dividend ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

Canada’s two most popular high-yield dividend ETFs go head-to-head.

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XIU vs HXT: Which Index ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

Canada’s two most popular ETFs for tracking the S&P/TSX 60 go head-to-head.

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XDV vs. ZDV: Which Dividend-Growth ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

Canada’s two most popular dividend-growth ETFs go head to head.

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Personal Finance

The Top 3 Canadian Stocks on Wealthsimple Trade This Week

Here’s what Canadian investors are trading the most this week on Wealthsimple.

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VFV vs. HXS: Which Index ETF Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

Canada's two most popular ETFs for tracking the S&P 500 go head to head.

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Stocks for Beginners

VEQT vs XEQT: Which ETF Portfolio Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

Vanguard and BlackRock’s most popular 100% equity ETFs go head to head.

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VXC vs. XAW: Which Global ETF Portfolio Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

Vanguard and BlackRock’s most popular all-world ex-Canada stock ETFs go head to head.

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Stocks for Beginners

VBAL vs XBAL: Which ETF Portfolio Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

Vanguard and BlackRock's most popular 60/40 asset allocation ETFs go head to head.

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VGRO vs. XGRO: Which ETF Portfolio Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

Vanguard and BlackRock’s most popular 80/20 asset allocation ETFs go head to head.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 TSX Sector ETFs by BMO That Could Outperform in 2022

The Canadian banking and energy sectors tend to do well in a rising interest rate and inflationary environment.

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Risk-Averse Investors: Buy These 2 Low-Volatility Stock ETFs From BMO

BMO's lineup of low-volatility equity ETFs are particularly suitable for investors trying to reduce their risk.

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Tech Stocks

Nuvei (TSX:NVEI) Stock 5-Minute Analysis: Is It Still a Buy in 2022?

Consider reading this breakdown before you buy

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock 5-Minute Analysis: Is It Still a Buy in 2022?

Consider reading this breakdown before you buy.

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Stocks for Beginners

goeasy (TSX:GSY) Stock 5-Minute Analysis: Is It Still a Buy in 2022?

Consider reading this breakdown before you buy.

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Investing

Beginner Investors: 3 Easy Ways to Invest in the U.S. Stock Market Using Index ETFs

Warren Buffett famously said, "Never bet against America." Here's how you can follow his advice when it comes to investing.

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: 3 Easy Ways to Invest in the Canadian Stock Market Using Index ETFs

Investing in the Canadian stock market is a great way to kick-start your investment portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

Beginner Investors: Want to Invest in Oil? Avoid the USO and HOU ETFs

Futures-based ETFS like USO and HOU posed significant risks for novice investors. Buyer beware.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Want to Invest in Gold and Silver? Check Out These 4 ETFs

Holding gold and silver could be an excellent play, especially when inflation and interest rates are running high.

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Personal Finance

New to Budgeting? Get Started With These 3 Simple Steps

Budgeting isn't rocket science. Here's how to get started.

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Beat the Market With Just 5 Canadian Dividend Growth Stocks?

My hand-picked portfolio of Canadian blue-chip stocks goes head to head with the S&P/TSX 60.

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NASDAQ 100 ETFs: Should Canadians Buy Hedged or Unhedged?

Canadian investors can buy hedged and unhedged versions of NASDAQ 100 ETFs. Here’s how to decide which to choose.

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