The Canadian Investor

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we cover a range of earnings reports and investing news. We start by discussing Nvidia's phenomenal earnings, driven by surging AI and data center demand, and its surprising dividend increase.   We then shift to the world of crypto with the approval of the Ethereum Spot ETF and its potential impact on the crypto market. Additionally, we delve into the recent controversy at Gildan Activewear, the restructuring at Lululemon, and the US Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation.  Finally, we review Target's latest earnings, highlighting consumer spending trends and the retailer's response to a challenging economic environment. Join us for an insightful discussion on these key market movers and industry shifts.   Ticker of stocks/ETF discussed: LYV, LULU, NVDA, TGT, GIL.TO Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we shift our focus from broad-based index funds to explore the world of sector-specific ETFs. While index funds provide a great foundation, they often concentrate on certain sectors more than others, potentially leaving gaps in your portfolio.  Join us as we break down the S&P 500 and S&P TSX sector weightings, highlighting areas where investors might be underexposed, such as real estate, utilities, materials, energy, and consumer staples. Drawing inspiration from John Templeton's timeless wisdom on diversification, we'll provide you with Canadian and US listed ETF ideas for each of these sectors. Additionally, we'll delve into Warren Buffett's insights on achieving impressive returns with a smaller investment pool and share five intriguing Canadian small-cap stocks that have recently caught our eye.   Ticker of stocks/ETF discussed: MDA, PSI, BDT, CVO, KITS, VGT, TEC, ZNQ, IYF, ZEB, VCR, XCD, VOX, COMM, IXJ, ZUH Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, we delve into the latest inflation data from Canada and the U.S and what it means for investors. Additionally, we provide a detailed look at the earnings outcomes for major companies including Lightspeed Commerce, Canada Goose, and Walmart, and discuss the implications of these reports on market expectations and consumer behavior. We also touch on Shopify's financial performance and the evolving odds of the SEC approving a spot Ethereum ETF. Join us as we unpack these developments and their potential effects on investors and the broader economic environment. Ticker of stocks discussed: GOOS.TO, WMT, LSPD.TO Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast discusses the legacy of Jim Simons and the remarkable performance of the Medallion Fund. They answer a listener's question on investing in Gold and Bitcoin as insurance against money printing. The conversation covers central bank actions, the evolution of money supplies, and asset diversification for financial stability.

In this episode of The Canadian Investor, we dive into the resurgence of meme stocks led by the rise of GME. We discuss the mysterious return of Roaring Kitty (Keith Gill), whose recent posts have sparked excitement and speculation. We analyze the massive trading volumes of GME and what it might mean for the market and regulators. We also cover the latest Canadian job report, which showed a stronger-than-expected increase in employment, and discuss its potential impact on the Bank of Canada's upcoming decisions. We also cover the earnings from Goeasy Ltd, Stella-Jones, Canadian Tire, and Home Depot. Goeasy continues to thrive despite regulatory changes, Stella-Jones benefits from infrastructure demand, Canadian Tire faces mixed results, and Home Depot navigates a challenging market.   Tickers of stock discussed: GME, AMC, BB.TO, SJ.TO, CTC-A.TO, HD.TO Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exploring biases in investing and the use of stop limits to protect portfolios. Insights on Canada’s Consumer-Driven Banking Framework and open banking. Tickers discussed: QSR.TO, ASML. Check out Jointci.com for the portfolio. Twitter handles: @cdn_investing, @Fiat_Iceberg, @BradoCapital, @stocktrades_ca

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we tackle recent news and earnings. We start the episode by going over Brookfield Renewable Partners recent groundbreaking agreement with Microsoft to deliver over 10.5 gigawatts of renewable energy, crucial for powering Microsoft’s AI-driven cloud services.  We also cover a slew of earnings reports including the TMX Group’s solid results despite market challenges, Air Canada’s slowing growth, and Loblaw’s steady growth despite a challenging inflationary and political environment .  We finish the episode by looking at Allied Property REIT to better understand where office real estate is trending and look to see how Telus is doing compared to its peers.    Tickers of stock discussed: AP-UN.TO, X.TO, T.TO, BEP-UN.TO, MSFT, L.TO Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we tackle recent news and earnings. We start by looking at BCE’s most recent quarter and if BCE is on track to meet its guidance and continue increasing its dividend for years to come. Then we turn to TD Bank which is currently entangled in a U.S.-led anti-money laundering investigation linked to alleged illicit activities by Chinese drug traffickers. With potential fines looming and a significant underperformance compared to peers, TD faces a precarious future. RBI on the other hand reported solid sales growth driven primarily by Tim Hortons, despite mixed results across the rest of its brand portfolio. We finish the episode by going over Apple’s recent quarter in which it saw its sales drop more than 4% and talking about Starbucks which also saw a sales decline. Tickers of stock discussed: AAPL, QSR.TO, BCE.TO, TD.TO, SBUX Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, Braden shares his observations from his recent travels across Europe, focusing on the evolving landscape of investment opportunities and the significant shift in credit card adoption in Spain compared to his last visit. He highlights the dramatic increase in credit card acceptance, noting the ease of transactions even with the smallest vendors. Simon dives into the mechanics of how Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) companies generate revenue and discusses the intriguing findings from a recent New York Federal Reserve study. The study outlines how the adoption of BNPL services varies significantly between financially fragile and financially stable households, shedding light on consumer behavior and financial health. Wrapping up the episode, they explore the investment philosophy of renowned investor Norbert Lou. They also discuss the breaking news announcement by the US government to potentially reclassify marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug, examining the potential ripple effects this major shift could have on Canadian cannabis stocks.  Tickers of stock discussed: WEED.TO, ACB.TO, V, MA, AFRM, PYPL, SQ NY Fed BNPL Study Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon and Dan start with a look at the GDP growth in Canada and the US and what it means for interest rates and investors going forward. They then go over recent earnings from Alphabet, Meta, Tesla, and Canadian Pacific. Alphabet's surprising dividend announcement and strong revenue growth across its various segments contrast with the challenges posed by current search engine dynamics. Meta's robust revenue growth faces the headwinds of future investment expectations, while Tesla navigates production costs and market demands amidst falling sales prices. Canadian Pacific reports a steady quarter. They finish by touching on 3M's strategic decisions, including a dividend "reset" following a major spinoff and legal settlements, providing a broader perspective on the implications for long-term dividend strategies. Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.