Archive for November, 2008
Dividends In A Recession
If we accept that we are in a recession, should we avoid buying into companies that traditionally were valued for their dividend yields? When it comes to dividends paying stocks studies show that: Dividend-paying stocks, in part due to their income streams, tend to be more stable than their non-dividend paying brethren Dividend-paying stocks in [...]
Why Don’t We Buy Stocks When They Are On Sale?
As I came into the office today, I was reminded of what time of year it is. Every year a very large tree is set up and decorated in the lobby of the building. Years ago it was a Christmas tree but as times changed it became known as a holiday tree. This year, in [...]
Don’t Let Emotions Get In The Way of Money!
The markets took another beating yesterday with the S&P/TSX plunging 756 points to fall below the 8,000 mark for the first time since 2003, closing at 7,735 and the DJIA fell 360 points to close at 7,637. The events of this week are sure to keep investors questioning their actions or inactions with respect to [...]
Is Opportunity Knocking For Investors?
Buy Low Sell High If you have heard it once, you have heard it one thousand times. This age-old advice is the epitome of the saying “it’s easier said than done”. In recent months, my favorite sector, the financial sector has taken a beating. Many of my favorite stocks are now boasting dividends in the [...]
