In my efforts to build a more internationally focused portfolio, I came across a company you haven’t heard of in a while. Canon Incorporated (CAJ) is an international conglomerate based in Japan. They are the leading manufacturers of copying machines, laser printers, office multifunction devices, inkjet printers, cameras, semiconductor … [Read more...]
Recent Buy: Telus
The U.S. is currently fighting a trade war with China. This war is necessary but short-term pain is inevitable. Companies with significant exposure to China have the potential to get hammered. Companies like Boeing, 3M, and Apple are decent dividend companies. However, for the foreseeable future, they will be facing headwinds as the trade war … [Read more...]
Dividend Income Progress
A portfolio’s income increases three ways. Obviously, one saves money, and buys more stock. Second, dividends are paid out and reinvested into the company. This increases the probability of receiving higher and higher payments in perpetuity. Finally, the icing on the cake is when a company increases its dividend. At the core of my personal … [Read more...]
Bear Market
The bear market is almost here! The Nasdaq is nearing "bear" territory; when an index falls over 20% from its high. It has been an absolute bloodbath out there with tech, industrials, and financials leading the collapse. In some cases, growth stocks are facing upwards of 50% in losses. This activity is largely in response to … [Read more...]
Recent Buy: Chubb Limited
It was a wild week for the market. Between Wednesday and Thursday, the Dow fell over 1300 points. It was a steep decline, but also an opportunity to buy additional shares. In this case I added a new stock to my portfolio; Chubb Limited (CB). The company was on my radar for a while because of their global presence, diversified product lines, and … [Read more...]
Recent Buy: Waste Management
Some companies are truly forever companies. Retailers like Target can be disrupted by consumer preferences, economics, or Amazon. Even tech kingpin Apple could fall victim to a higher quality, more innovative smartphone. In these cases, we need to really keep an eye on industry developments, economics, trends, and whatever else is going on in … [Read more...]