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Read more about the article How to use BTSX in real life

How to use BTSX in real life

Having just posted our annual Beating the TSX update, I'm receiving lots of good questions about how to put the Beating the TSX method into action.  I hope this updated…

Continue ReadingHow to use BTSX in real life
  • Post published:January 9, 2022
  • Post category:Beating the TSX/Dividend investing/DIY Investing
  • Post comments:42 Comments
Read more about the article BTSX 2021 mid-year update: back on track

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…

Continue ReadingBTSX 2021 mid-year update: back on track
  • Post published:July 2, 2021
  • Post category:Beating the TSX/DIY Investing
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Read more about the article Beating the TSX 2020: looking back and staying the course

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…

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  • Post published:January 3, 2021
  • Post category:Beating the TSX/Dividend investing/DIY Investing
  • Post comments:21 Comments

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…

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  • Post published:October 14, 2020
  • Post category:Beating the TSX/Dividend investing
  • Post comments:13 Comments

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…

Continue ReadingThe alpha and beta of dividend investing
  • Post published:September 4, 2020
  • Post category:Beating the TSX/Dividend investing/Uncategorized
  • Post comments:16 Comments
Read more about the article BTSX after bear markets

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…

Continue ReadingBTSX after bear markets
  • Post published:April 19, 2020
  • Post category:Beating the TSX/DIY Investing
  • Post comments:14 Comments
Read more about the article How did BTSX perform in 2019?

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…

Continue ReadingHow did BTSX perform in 2019?
  • Post published:January 17, 2020
  • Post category:Beating the TSX
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Read more about the article BTSX update May 2019: My mistake(s)

BTSX update May 2019: My mistake(s)

The punchline for May: No dividend cutsNo dividend raisesManulife (MFC) drops from the list due to price accumulation (and Shaw [SJR.B] is back in) *Note: we do not recommend that…

Continue ReadingBTSX update May 2019: My mistake(s)
  • Post published:May 1, 2019
  • Post category:Beating the TSX/Personal stories
  • Post comments:20 Comments

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