Dividend yield on a stock means how much dividend income you will likely receive relative to the current price of the stock. It is the ratio of a stock’s annual dividend payment compared to its current price. However, dividend yield can, at times, be misleading to the average investor looking to invest in dividend-paying stocks. Learn more about dividend yields in this article.
Over the past decade or so Canada has been one of the top ten most charitable countries. Making charitable donations has become a regular aspect of life for many high-net-worth individuals and families. But what is planned giving and how is it different from making regular charitable donations?
Have you diversified to reduce your overall investment risk? Even if you are currently investing in funds or are relying on the expertise of a discretionary investment manager, it’s always a good idea to think about diversification.
Translating risk tolerance and goals to an investment strategy means finding the balance between investment performance and risk. All investments are subject to some degree of investment risk and each investor has their own level of risk tolerance. This article discusses investment risk, investor risk tolerance, and how investors can manage risk to attain their investment goals.
Many parents save what they can in the hope that they can pass along some money—perhaps in the form of college tuition or a first home down-payment—to help their children or grandchildren start their adult lives with less debt. But if you’d like to leave behind greater financial security, or even a legacy, then it’s worth learning how to build generational wealth.