The Canadian Investor

Braden Dennis & Simon Belanger
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Apr 29, 2024 • 42min

Should you Invest in Stocks or Real Estate ? Part 1

In this special episode, Dan Foch from the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast joins Simon to give the pros and cons between investing in the stock markets and investing in real estate. You can access part 2 of the episode on the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast by using the links below. 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 Listen to Part 2 of the episode: Apple Podcast Spotify Web player 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.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 56min

Tax Changes, Bitcoin Halving, and Netflix's Metrics Shift

Join Dan and Simon as they dissect the recent changes to the capital gains inclusion tax revealed in the 2024 federal budget and the implications for Canadian investors and businesses. The duo explores the implications of the adjusted tax rate for investments, with a special focus on the impact for small business owners and self-employed professionals who hold substantial corporate assets.  They also delve into the latest Bitcoin halving, analyzing its potential effects on the Bitcoin network. The conversation then shifts to the decline of Goodfood following its pandemic peak and examines Netflix's decision to stop reporting certain subscriber metrics. Wrapping up the episode, Dan and Simon discuss American Express's latest earnings, highlighting how its business model differs from other payment processors like Visa and Mastercard. Q4 2023 Fed Household Debt Survey Stocks discussed in this episode: MA, FOOD.TO, AXP, V, NFLX 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  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.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 56min

Is BCE’s Dividend at Risk of Being Cut?

In this episode, Simon and Braden explore Canada's job market post-Covid, examining how public, private, and self-employed sectors have diverged in their recovery trajectories. In the next segment, they discuss BCE's recent earnings and guidance. They look at BCE’s dividend and why it may not be sustainable for the long term. Simon and Braden finish the episode by discussing allocation and how it can be a great tool for diversification and minimizing risk across different asset classes. Stocks discussed in this episode: BCE.TO, ABNB, UBER, DASH, CVNA, NFLX,  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  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.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 55min

Tesla Layoffs, Canadian CPI and Jamie Dimon’s Warning

In this episode, Simon and Dan start by discussing the recent CPI data from both Canada and the US and explain why the Bank of Canada will have a tough decision to make at its next June meeting. They then discuss the announcement that Tesla will be laying off at least 10% of its global workforce and why New York Community Bank might still be in trouble despite getting a 1B cash infusion a month ago. Simon and Dan also discuss the earnings of MTY Food Group and JP Morgan. Stocks discussed in this episode: MTY.TO, JPM, TSLA, NYCB 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  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.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 55min

Simon’s 20 year investing learnings & Reddit SEO Juice

In this installment of the Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon reflects on the valuable insights he's gathered over two decades of investing. Additionally, Simon and Braden explore the significant impact of Constellation Software's spinoffs on the TSX Venture Exchange and discuss Reddit's advantages from recent updates to Google’s search engine optimization strategies. Stocks discussed in this episode: GOOG, RDDT, CSU.TO, TOI.V, LMN.V 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  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.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 53min

Dollarama Keeps Rolling and Another Canadian Company Goes Private

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan start by comparing the latest jobs report in Canada and the US and what it means for the Bank of Canada going forward when it comes to interest rates. They discuss Indigo's transition to a private entity under Trilogy Investment and what it means for existing shareholders. Dan breaks down the short report by Spruce Point Management's on WSP Global. Simon and Dan also discuss Lightspeed job cut and share buyback announcement, Dollarama's impressive year and the recent departure of Teladoc’s CEO. Join Simon and Dan for the latest news and earnings episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast   Stocks discussed in this episode: LSPD.TO, WSP.TO, TDOC, DOL.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  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.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 54min

10 lessons over 10 years & Two stocks we like

Braden reflects on his 10 year investment journey, emphasizing quality over quantity in portfolio decisions. They discuss two stocks - streaming giant Franco-Nevada and Terravest. The hosts share insights on network effects, efficiency in investing, key players in mining, and the importance of strong balance sheets in acquiring distressed assets.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 54min

2024 Has a New Meme Stock and Nuvei Goes Private

Join us on The Canadian Investor Podcast as we dive into the latest market trends and financial news.  This week, we cover the announcement that Nuvei is going private and the implications for shareholders. We also cover the sentence handed down to Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) as a result of the fraud he committed while at the head of FTX, the former crypto exchange.  We also explore the recent merger of Trump Media and Technology Group with DWAC and why it could be the latest meme stock. We also cover the recent earnings results from BRP and a look back at Cineplex earnings and why it's still struggling to get back to pre-pandemic levels.   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  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.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 56min

The Chocolate Crisis and Should we sell this Data Centre REIT?

Join Simon and Braden this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast. We start off the episode on a fun note looking at recent returns from different stocks and assets.  The rest of the episode is dedicated to the recent short report on Equinix by Hindenburg Research. Equinix is the largest data center REIT in the world and has benefited from the AI excitement that has been driving the stock market for the last 18 months. Simon and Braden share their strategies on how they approach such short reports, emphasizing the importance of not dismissing them outright but rather considering their merits critically. 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  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.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 49min

Reddit’s Post IPO Surge and Headwinds for Fashion Stocks

In this episode, Dan and Simon dissect the US Federal Reserve's recent decision to keep rates unchanged. They then delve into Alimentation Couche-Tard's earnings and explain why the stock sold off after the earnings release. Dan and Simon then discuss the recent Reddit IPO and why investors should do their homework before deciding to invest in the latest social media IPO.  They also touch on Lightspeed's potential shift to private ownership, Canada Goose's layoffs aimed at operational efficiency, and discuss the recent earnings of fashion giants, Nike and Lulelmon. 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  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.

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