Dividend investing and interest rate uncertainty
I have a confession to make. I look for reasons not to be a dividend investor. It's true. There is no law of the universe stating that dividend investing will…
Beating the TSX is a method of selecting blue chip dividend-paying stocks that has, historically, outperformed the benchmark index by a significant margin. It is easy to understand, easy to implement, and easy to maintain.
BTSX 2021 mid-year update: back on track
2020 was a tough year for dividend investors and those of us who use the BTSX method took a beating. Fortunately, the tides have turned and Canadian blue chip dividend-paying…
Using BTSX to build your portfolio: a step by step guide
Dividend investing, and Beating the TSX in particular, have an excellent long term record of providing investors with returns superior to the index. With a little interest and discipline, DIY…
Should you invest for dividend yield or dividend growth?
You’ve seen the evidence that dividend-paying stocks outperform non-dividend paying stocks. You want to take control of your financial future and invest your own money. The brokerage account is open,…
Beating the TSX 2020: looking back and staying the course
To bear trials with a calm mind robs misfortune of its strength and burden.Seneca Last year wasn't just a year of hardship; it was also a year of lessons. The…
Answering the top 5 reader questions about BTSX
There is no shortage of investment blogs. You even have your choice of Canadian blogs focusing on dividend paying stocks. What makes dividendstrategy.ca special? Beating the TSX. There is no…
The alpha and beta of dividend investing
Alpha and beta aren't just letters in the Greek alphabet; they are also commonly misunderstood investing concepts - not to mention part of the vast lexicon of investing jargon that…
Method vs. Madness: the benefits of rules-based investing
There has been a lot of discussion here recently about whether or not certain stocks should be included in the Beating the TSX portfolio. IPL, PPL, and BPY-UN have all…
BTSX after bear markets
In a recent post we talked about why investing in the stock market during a market correction can be one of the best investment decisions one can make. But what…
How did BTSX perform in 2019?
How did your investments perform in 2019? Some will be surprised that it was such a good year. The S&P/TSX Composite Index returned about 22% including dividends. The bad news…
