Canadian REITs are top choices for passive income, especially for monthly distributions linked to solid assets. The leading five REITs include SmartCentres and RioCan for high yields, Granite and CT REIT for stability, and CAPREIT for residential strength. A diversified approach among these can balance cash flow and capital growth.
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Top 5 Canadian Stocks Owned by Institutional Investors
Institutional investors heavily influence the Canadian equity market, favoring stocks that demonstrate financial strength and reliable dividends. In 2025, the top five stocks include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Canadian Natural Resources, Bank of Nova Scotia, and Brookfield Asset Management, reflecting a balance of stability and growth potential essential for their portfolios.
Top 5 Canadian Real Estate Markets for Investors
Canadian real estate offers stability and growth opportunities for investors despite national affordability issues. Key markets like Calgary and Edmonton show strong rental demand and future price appreciation. Accessing these markets through REITs and ETFs provides diversification and liquidity. Overall, Canada’s evolving real estate landscape presents compelling investment prospects.
Rental Properties vs REITs: A Guide for Canadian Investors
Real estate has always been one of the most popular wealth-building strategies in Canada, offering investors opportunities for both long-term appreciation and reliable income generation. Within the Canadian context, two of the most common approaches to property investing are direct ownership of rental properties and participation in real estate investment trusts (REITs). Rental Properties: TangibleContinue reading “Rental Properties vs REITs: A Guide for Canadian Investors”
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”
Glens Top 5 Picks For 2021
Let me start off by saying that 2020 has been a roller coaster ride of emotions for not only investors but for the entire world population. This was my first experience with a total market crash. I was around for the 2008/09 financial crisis but I was in my early 20’s and didn’t even knowContinue reading “Glens Top 5 Picks For 2021”
Real Estate Beat Down
It has been 4 months since my first ever blog post about Real Estate Investment Trusts and let me tell you things haven’t been going well in the sector. People are really taking their time in going back to work in the office, shopping malls along with big box stores haveing more rules and regulationsContinue reading “Real Estate Beat Down”
Real Life Monopoly?
Lately it feels like all we hear about is monopolies. It doesn’t matter what industry you look into or what sector you want to invest in. Everyone wants to invest in the next Tesla(TSLA) or Shopify(SHOP). Those companies right now feel like they have nothing holding them back and that they are just going toContinue reading “Real Life Monopoly?”
Real Estate Investment Trust(Reits)
Today I would like to talk about a special kind of investment that I will ALWAYS have in my portfolio. I feel that reits are the next best thing to owning actual real estate. The best part about reits is that they can be a very diverse investment. Different kinds of reits you can getContinue reading “Real Estate Investment Trust(Reits)”