The article discusses resilient Canadian companies suitable for defensive investment in uncertain economic conditions, highlighting Fortis Inc., Loblaw Companies, Canadian National Railway, Royal Bank of Canada, and Canadian Natural Resources. Each company exhibits stable cash flows, disciplined capital management, and consistent dividend growth, ensuring income preservation during economic downturns.
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The role of geopolitics in Canadian investing
Canadian investing is heavily influenced by geopolitics, with risks from trade and global instability seen as threats to growth. Companies in energy, mining, and finance face valuations tied to international dynamics. A strategic, analytical approach—focusing on financial resilience and patterns—helps investors navigate these geopolitical undercurrents for long-term success.
Top 5 Canadian Energy Stocks for 2025 Recovery
The recovery of global oil prices has positively impacted Canada’s energy sector, boosting investor confidence and cash flows for major companies like Suncor, Canadian Natural Resources, Cenovus, Imperial Oil, and Tourmaline. Despite existing risks such as market volatility and energy transition, these firms are successfully rewarding shareholders and strengthening their operations.
How to Navigate Canadian Market Downturns with Confidence
During a market crash in Canada, maintaining rationality is crucial for investors. Focus on fundamentals instead of succumbing to panic. Avoid selling during downturns, ensure diversification to mitigate risk, and leverage market dips to buy strong companies at lower valuations. Staying disciplined and strategic leads to better long-term investment outcomes.
Fall Portfolio Re-balancing for Canadian Investors
Re-balancing your investment portfolio is essential for maintaining alignment with asset allocation and risk tolerance, especially for Canadians using the TSX. Fall is ideal for this process due to market shifts, allowing investors to secure gains and adjust sectors. Consistent re-balancing enhances discipline, reduces risk, and ensures long-term wealth accumulation.
Colby’s First Quarter Update
The first quarter of 2021 has been interesting so far. It has gone exactly how I expected in some ways and has gone very differently in others. The EV pump due to Biden being elected has seemed to stall out already, which is much earlier than I expected it to start to fizzle out. TheContinue reading “Colby’s First Quarter Update”
Glens 2021 First quarter update
Well the first quarter of 2021 has continued to be a rollercoaster ride in the wonderful world of investing. The recovery has been in full swing for the majority of our investments but certain sectors are still lagging behind a little. I will admit, I was fairly confident in my top 5 and bottom 5Continue reading “Glens 2021 First quarter update”
This week in the Market
I feel that the last year has been the best year to be invested in the stock market. I have never seen gains like this in such a short amount of time. It could possibly be because of the extra inflation into companies from more retail investors using their cerb or stimulus money. It couldContinue reading “This week in the Market”
Big Time Diesel
Originally I had planned to do an article about the biggest large diesel engine manufacturers, but as far as public companies go it really turned into a two horse race between Caterpillar and Cummins (every other manufacturer is either privately owned or not on a North American Exchange). The five biggest diesel engine manufacturers are:Continue reading “Big Time Diesel”
Colby’s Top 5 picks for 2021
So, this will be my first top 5 picks article, 2020 was interesting and very volatile which is actually a really good thing in my opinion, lots of fear and speculation in the market is a fantastic opportunity to make money, though I’m sure there are a lot of people that did not enjoy theContinue reading “Colby’s Top 5 picks for 2021”