Got $5,000? Buy These 2 Stocks and Hold Until Retirement

Even if you don’t have savings, you can quickly put aside $5,000 for the year and put it towards safe stocks like these for your retirement.

| More on:

There are many Canadian investors who might think that they need to be rich to get richer. While it’s true that having money certainly helps when it comes to investing, it is certainly not a necessity — even if you’re saving for retirement.

Instead, the most important thing about investing is consistency — consistency in staying focused on your goals, both short- and long-term ones, and in your investment strategy. Here at Motley Fool, we like the long-term approach to investing. This can lead to riches by retirement, even if you only hold $5,000 in two stocks.

Creating this cash flow

Let’s say you’re starting from scratch when it comes to investing for retirement. You have exactly $0 to invest and need to start saving. To create $5,000 for investing in something like your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), you’ll need to come up with a strategy.

The first thing you should therefore do is create a budget. This will allow you to figure out how much you can afford to put towards investments each month. Then you can put that aside each paycheque to make that $5,000 investment. Should you be able to do this every year, that alone will help save for your retirement goals. To reach $5,000 in one year, that would mean putting aside about $417 per month.

Two stocks to buy and hold for retirement

Then there are the stock to consider on the TSX today. Now is actually a fantastic time considering the market is down. You’re therefore getting a deal on some stellar long-term holds. But which of these should you consider?

I would go with long-term dividend stocks with proof of growth behind them. In this case, I would look to a bank and infrastructure stock. For this example, we’ll consider Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN).

Both CIBC stock and BIP stock have a long history of growth, both in share price and dividends. CIBC stock may fall during recessions, but it comes soaring back thanks to provisions for loan losses. Just be careful should you enter a recession when you want to retire, as shares may fall at that time. It also has a strong and high dividend yield, which is currently at 5.93%.

BIP stock has grown steadily thanks to long-term assets that allow the company to continue growing and expanding. These assets come with long-term contracts, that will continue to produce cash flow thanks to their essential service. Further, it operates these assets around the world, providing you with diversification as well. Then, of course, comes the dividend yield at 4.57%.

Bottom line

CIBC stock and BIP stock are both stellar options for investors looking for long-term growth towards retirement. Both have proven time and again that you can hold them even during a recession and see your shares on the other side. What’s more, each offers strong, stable, and relatively high dividend yields that you can look forward to growing year after year. So, when it comes to long-term stocks to hold until retirement, these are definitely two I would consider.

This article represents the opinion of the writer, who may disagree with the “official” recommendation position of a Motley Fool premium service or advisor. We’re Motley! Questioning an investing thesis — even one of our own — helps us all think critically about investing and make decisions that help us become smarter, happier, and richer, so we sometimes publish articles that may not be in line with recommendations, rankings or other content.

Fool contributor Amy Legate-Wolfe has positions in Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce. The Motley Fool recommends Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

More on Dividend Stocks

up arrow on wooden blocks
Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for a Decade

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) and another high-yield dividend payer are worth banking on for the long haul.

Read more »

think thought consider
Dividend Stocks

Restaurant Brands International: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

Investors should look more closely at QSR stock and potentially buy on the recent weakness.

Read more »

TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) on wooden blocks and Canadian one hundred dollar bills.
Dividend Stocks

Maximizing Returns with Your 2025 TFSA Contribution Room

The TFSA is a top tool for maximizing investment returns. Here are two stocks that could be a great buy…

Read more »

woman retiree on computer
Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Telus Stock at $20?

Down 40% from all-time highs, Telus is a beaten-down TSX dividend stock that trades at a discount to consensus price…

Read more »

top TSX stocks to buy
Dividend Stocks

Here’s Exactly How $15,000 in a TFSA Could Grow Into $200,000

Canadians with sizeable TFSA balances today have utilized the full potential of the investment vehicle.

Read more »

TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) on wooden blocks and Canadian one hundred dollar bills.
Dividend Stocks

The 1 Canadian Stock I’d Buy and Hold Forever in a TFSA

Don't get complicated. Consider this Canadian stock as a long-time buy.

Read more »

Man data analyze
Dividend Stocks

A Top-Performing U.S. Stock That Canadian Investors Really Should Own

This top US tech stock is something you cannot miss out on, and there’s another from Canada that you need…

Read more »

how to save money
Dividend Stocks

3 Premium TSX Dividend Stocks Worth Loading Up On

These three premium TSX dividend stocks remain among the best bets for long-term investors seeking stable total returns.

Read more »