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5 reasons why trading penny stocks is a fool’s game for any serious investor

Many small companies consolidate their shares just so they are not penny stocks. But they are not fooling anyone My daughter has had her job after university graduation deferred for two...

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5 from 5i: How Does the Stock Market Perform in an Election Year?

Weekly stock market update & five stock related articles we thought were a...

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5 from 5i: Inflation is Cooling

Weekly stock market update & five stock related articles we thought were a...

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5 from 5i: Six Reasons This Bull Market Is Alive and Well

Weekly stock market update & five stock related articles we thought were a...

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5 from 5i: Are You Better Off than You Were Four Years Ago?

Weekly stock market update & five stock related articles we thought were a...

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5 from 5i: Are You an Investment Historian or a Futurist?

Weekly stock market update & five stock related articles we thought were a...

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5 from 5i: Who is Buying a House in this Market?

Weekly stock market update & five stock related articles we thought were a...

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5 from 5i: What Can Commodities Do for You?

Weekly stock market update & five stock related articles we thought were a...

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5 from 5i: Generational Luck in the Housing Market

Weekly stock market update & five stock related articles we thought were a...

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Investment Tips & Education

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5 Golden Rules of Investing Put Under the Microscope

These basic investment rules should apply to almost everyone There is always...

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Exploring Canadian Registered Accounts: RRSP, TFSA, RESP

In the world of personal finance, Canadian investors are fortunate to have a variety...

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Sectors: Defining the 11 Financial Market Sectors

This blog explores the 11 key sectors that define the financial market landscape. By...

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5i Stock Screener: Canadian Companies That Benefit From Negative Working Capital

What does negative working capital mean? Negative working capital means a...

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A Look at Canadian Stocks with High Risk-Reward Ratios

An overview of  the importance of considering risk and return when analyzing an...

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5i Stock Screener: Canadian Companies With Free Cash Flow Yields Comparable To Current Interest Rates

In order to temper inflationary pressure, the Bank of Canada has raised interest rates...

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The Power of Consumption Deferral and Early Investing for Retirement Savings

An overview of  the importance of starting retirement savings early and...

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5 Mistakes Investors Should Avoid Before the Summer Break is Here

We know it’s June and school is almost over, but before you head off on summer...

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Podcast - The Exponent

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05 Monthly Rollup: Interesting ETFs | Canadian Small-Cap Stocks | Hedging Strategies

Listen on  Spotify Join Chris and Zach as they  discuss a...

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04 Monthly Rollup: Buying at 52-Week Highs | Canadian Small-Cap Stocks | 5i's Newest Service

Listen on  Spotify Join Chris and Michael as they dissect the...

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03 Pt. 2 - Stock Market Stories With Peter Hodson

Listen on  Spotify Join Chris and Peter Hodson for Part 2 of...

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03 Pt. 1 - Stock Market Stories With Peter Hodson

Listen on  Spotify Join Chris and Peter Hodson for ‘stock...

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02 Monthly Rollup: Canadian Small-Cap Stocks | Tips and Education | Tech Earnings | Market Catalysts

Listen on  Spotify Join your hosts, Chris and Zach, as they...

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01 Monthly Rollup: 5i Research Favourites | Canadian Small-Cap Stocks | Recent Earnings

Episode 1 - Monthly Rollup Join your hosts, Chris and Michael, as they delve into...

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Stock Research

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Update On The Split: TC Energy Corporation

Back in August of 2023, we wrote about how TC Energy Corporation (TRP) had announced...

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Market Movers: May 2024

The TSE Index was down 2.04% in the month of April, up 3.61% YTD and 5.22% over the...

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Market Movers: April 2024

  The TSE Index was up 3.8% in the month of March, 5.8 % YTD and 5.5% over the...

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Pros and Cons of Investing in the Canadian vs. US Stock Market

Investing in the stock market is a crucial decision for anyone looking to grow their...

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Market Movers: March 2024

Not much movement in the level of the TSX : up 1.6% for the month of February, 2024 ;...

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Market Movers: February 2024

The TSX index was up less than 1% on the month, but up 10.3% YTD and up 1.63% over...

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Market Movers: January 2024

This piece looks at the top and bottom stock performers over the last month in our 5i...

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Market Movers: December 2023

This piece looks at the top and bottom stock performers over the last month in our 5i...

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Stock Screens

Stocks That Pay Monthly Dividends

Dividend and income investors, particularly those in retirement, know the importance...

5i Stock Screener - Canadian Stocks That Pay US Dividends

Most Canadian companies who pay a dividend do so in Canadian dollars. However, there...

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Stock Teasers

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This or That? Telus (T) or BCE (BCE)

Welcome to our first edition of 'Stock Teasers'! This is where we highlight different...

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TSX Weekly Wrap

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TSX Weekly Wrap - Friday April 4, 2025 | Investing Philosophies | Market Outliers | VIX Stats

TSX Weekly Wrap - Friday April 4, 2025 Investing Philosophies and...

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TSX Weekly Wrap - Friday March 7, 2025

TSX Weekly Wrap - Friday March 7, 2025 Canadian stocks hitting new...

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TSX Weekly Wrap - Friday February 14, 2025

TSX Weekly Wrap - Friday February 14, 2025 Markets bottom on bad news...

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TSX Weekly Wrap - Friday February 7, 2025

TSX Weekly Wrap - Friday February 7, 2025 Canadian Unemployment rate...

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