100 Canadian Narrow Moat Stocks Cover
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100 Canadian Narrow Moat Stocks

With only 9 wide moat stocks in Canada, narrow moat stocks are a necessary concession for anyone looking to build a diversified portfolio. Now a narrow moat might not be as good as a wide moat, but narrow moat companies are still expected to maintain their competitive advantages for 10-20 years.  Not as long as…

8 Canadian Wide Moat Dividend Growth Stocks
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8 Canadian Wide Moat Dividend Growth Stocks

As dividend growth investors, we know that wide moat stocks make a good starting point, but it is just one of many considerations on our hunt for high-quality dividend growth stocks. Which of these companies with strong sustainable competitive advantages make good dividend growth investments? To help answer this question, I’ve identified all the Canadian…

Each & Every Wide Moat Stock in Canada
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Each & Every Wide Moat Stock in Canada

Wide moat companies are a natural starting point for investors looking for high-quality stocks. To help with this search, I used Morningstar to find all Canadian wide moat stocks. Results below … Canadian Wide Moat Stocks from Morningstar Analyst Ratings Drum roll, please… Only 6 companies in all of Canada? I was surprised too. I’ll…

How the Dividend Income of Canadian Dividend Growth Stocks Did During the 2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
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How the Dividend Income of Canadian Dividend Growth Stocks Did During the 2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis

57%* of dividend-paying firms across the world either cut (43%*) or eliminated their dividend (14%*) during the financial crisis of 2008-2009 and “the year after 2008’s global market decline, aggregate dividends fell by 20%.”* *Source: “Global Dividend-Paying Stocks: A Recent History,” A March 2013 DFA study covering 23 developed markets. Pretty scary stuff if you…