Brad Macintosh, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Investing

Which of These 2 Stocks Has More Headwinds?

January 26, 2019 | Brad Macintosh

Owning Saputo Inc (TSX:SAP) for 10 years has yielded a ~300% return. But are there future headwinds?

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Tech Stocks

Is Telus (TSX:T) or Metro (TSX:MRU) a Better Defensive Buy in 2019?

January 21, 2019 | Brad Macintosh

Is government debt a blind spot in the markets? If so then it might be wise to amp up defensive…

Dividend Stocks

Time to Buy 2 Undervalued Income Stocks

January 10, 2019 | Brad Macintosh

Shareholders of Industrial Alliance Insur. & Fin. Ser. (TSX:IAG) have enjoyed a 15% gain less than a month. Value stocks…

Investing

Time to Dip a Toe Into Energy Stocks?

January 3, 2019 | Brad Macintosh

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) popped to end 2018. Here are the risks and rewards for oil and gas stocks.

Value Alert: Stalwart Stocks Have Fallen up to 33%

December 29, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Two other big-name stocks are more discounted than Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Dividend Stocks

1 of the Most Stable Stocks for Your Buy List

December 20, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Frankly, any stock -- like Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.RUN) -- that returned double-digit gains for 2018 is noteworthy.

Investing

The Best of These 6 Stocks Selling for $6

December 18, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

From medical to food, infrastructure, and real estate, this motley list of six stocks, including High Liner Foods Inc. (TSX:HLF), is…

Peak Investment Opportunity With These 3 Stocks

December 17, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Can one of these stocks surpass Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) as a top energy investment play?

Investing

Make Millions in an Ethical Way: 3 ESG Stocks

December 15, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

The Canadian Pension Plan is facing heat. Ethically minded investors can read on to learn about these stocks, including Rogers…

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Investing

3 Reasons These Stocks Make a Brilliant Combination

December 15, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Opposites attract. Have your cake and eat it too with these two stocks.

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Investing

3 Reasons This Stock Has a 50% Upside

December 9, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

If you are not going to buy shares in a company when they are trading at book value, you'll never…

Don’t Leave Out These 3 Utility Stocks

December 1, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Leveling off of interest rates is a tailwind for Northland Power Inc (TSX:NPI), a discounted green energy stock

Really Bold Ways to Invest in Alberta

November 30, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Invest in Calgary with this new public company, or go with Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU)

Dividend Stocks

The Best of These 5 Stocks Selling for $5

November 24, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

One thousand bucks buys 200 shares in any one of these 5 stocks. Which is best?

Dividend Stocks

Jockeying for Your Investment Dollars

November 22, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Among the many financial services stocks, these two, including Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), are winning the ETF ground game.

Investing

Growth Stocks: Less Promise, More Delivery

November 18, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

It's hard to ignore the attractive prices and growth potential for these stocks, including goeasy Ltd (TSX:GSY).

Investing

Jamieson Wellness (TSX:JWEL) Failed the Q3 Sniff Test

November 17, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

I dig into the global market trends that will have a large positive effect on health and wellness company Jamieson…

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Dividend Stocks

A 2-to-1 Rule for These 3 Small-Cap Stocks

November 15, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Absurdly cheap and high growth is a rare combination, but that's Goeasy Ltd (TSX:GSY) for you. But first, a simple…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Discounted Dividend Stocks to Add Long-Term RRSP Riches

November 11, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Major events of the day have created downward market volatility for these two dividend stocks, pushing them to genuine value…

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Investing

1 of These Defensive Stocks May Be Getting Stale

November 8, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Here are four reasons why it may be time to bypass the food retailer giant Loblaw Companies Ltd (TSX:L) in…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Alternative Energy Stock to Grow Old With in Your RRSP

November 4, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

If you agree that alternative energy is here to stay and a growing business then Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) may…

It’s Rare to See Healthcare Stocks This Hot

November 3, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Investors may not have heard of Savaria Corp (TSX:SIS) or this other healthcare stock, gems hidden in plain sight.

Dividend Stocks

If Herds of Investors Crowd Into Utility Stocks for Safety, Should You?

October 29, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Utilities are often stable business models that can anchor your portfolio. How many investing dollars will pour into beaten up…

Stocks for Beginners

Never Be Ashamed of Buying a Broad Market Index Like This ETF

October 24, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Getting nervous about speculative sectors, like pot stocks? It may be time to broaden the portfolio with instant diversification with…

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Dividend Stocks

Keep Your Cool in a Falling Market by Buying These Amazing Small-Cap Stocks

October 23, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Whether your investment angle is income or growth, these two stocks, including Park Lawn Corporation (TSX:PLC), are small caps that…

2 Value Stocks: 1 Huge and 1 Small, Which Is Better?

October 16, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

A bank stock that is unbelievably cheap. Will investors crowd into this small-cap trade? Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is…

Energy Stocks

These Stocks Spell a 4-Letter Word That Starts With B

October 15, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Neither name recognition nor sector leadership have been enough for these under-performing stocks in 2018. Will BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) turn…

15% of Your Portfolio Could Be With These 3 Investments

September 25, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) is up large over three years. Dismissing REITs could mean missing out on low-risk returns.

Investing

Bullish on Real Estate? 4 Stocks That Pay Dividend Yields up to 7.5%

September 20, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Here are four stocks to trade and gain exposure to real estate business. Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC) has led…

Investing

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A) Plans to Pour More Into Real Assets

September 20, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Brookfield Asset Management Inc (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) may be small relative to the largest asset managers, but this company beats to its…

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Energy Stocks

Utility Stocks During a Recession Are Safer Havens: 2 Stocks for Your TFSA

September 14, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

A private equity firm increased its stake in Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd (TSX:TWM). Is it better to buy this…

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Stocks for Beginners

Back-to-School Stock Shopping: 4 Stocks That Gain in the Fall

September 11, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

“Go away in May” is an investing expression that reflects the sleepier summer months. Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) is one…

Tech Stocks

2 Stocks at Opposite Ends of the Valuation Spectrum

September 2, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Markets may be irrational at times, leading to mispriced equities. Does Cascades Inc. (TSX:CAS) deserve such a low price multiple?

Dividend Stocks

In Case You Missed It, Dividend Stocks Are on a Roll: How About These 2 Commercial REITs?

August 21, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Don’t settle for lukewarm when it comes to income investment stocks. Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:APR.UN) looks shiny…

Bank Stocks

Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) and CIBC (TSX:CM) Release Quarterly Earnings This Week: What to Watch Besides Stable Earnings?

August 20, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Earnings per share is one of the least interesting metrics for these bank stocks because they are so steady. What…

Will This Small-Cap TSX Growth Stock Double Again and Stay Under Bay Street’s Radar?

August 15, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Park Lawn Corporation (TSX:PLC) is quietly one of the hottest TSX stocks. With low analyst coverage, investors have to turn…

Dividend Stocks

Which of These 2 Top Dividends Stocks Is Prepared to Launch?

August 8, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

There’s lots of choices for income investors on the TSX right now. Emera Incorporated (TSX:EMA) is one of the two…

Investing

This High-Yielding Small-Cap Stock Can’t Hold a Candle to Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)

August 1, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

The investment risk versus reward is not favourable for one of Brookfield Asset Management Inc.'s (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) subsidiaries.

Tech Stocks

Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) Stocks Get Pummeled: Is it Still a Great Investment?

July 28, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Despite one of the largest single-day drops, investors should not abandon Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) -- a rapidly growing mid-cap…

Bank Stocks

1 Mortgage Lending Stock Is Upping its Game: Could This Hurt CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock?

July 24, 2018 | Brad Macintosh

Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) is nipping at the big bank’s toes, grabbing up Canadian mortgages at an alarming clip. What…

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