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The Canadian Investor

By Braden Dennis & Simon Belanger

The podcast for Canadian investors.

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6 stocks to own forever and investing on margin

The Canadian InvestorMay 24, 2021

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6 stocks to own forever and investing on margin

6 stocks to own forever and investing on margin

We start this episode with some recent canadian stock news. Braden then talks about the similarities between baseball and stock investing. Simon explains how margin investing works and we finish the episode by going over 6 stocks that we would hold for the next decade and beyond.

Ticker of stock discussed:

CP.TO, CNR.TO, HEXO.TO, NRTH.V, CSU.TO, TCEHY, V, BEPC.TO, SHOP.TO, ETSY

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  • Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
May 24, 202153:32
8 lessons from Buffett and Blackberry

8 lessons from Buffett and Blackberry

We start this episode by discussing volatility in the markets, why you should embrace it as a long term investor and why you shouldn’t be using stop losses. We then do a review of Blackberry and say if we think it is a worthwhile investment or not. Blackberry was the winner of a twitter poll (@cdn_investing) we recently did to know which company our listeners wanted us to review. We finish the episode with some takeaways from the recent Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting.

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  • Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg
  • Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
May 17, 202154:00
Real estate and stock investing with Robert Leonard

Real estate and stock investing with Robert Leonard

In this episode we had the privilege of interviewing Robert Leonard from The Investor’s Podcast Network. Robert is the host of Millennial Investing and Real Estate 101. The discussion started with Robert explaining how he became a podcast host. We then talked about stock investing and finished our interview by talking about real estate investing.

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  • Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital

May 10, 202140:41
Q1 earnings season and TCI Index update

Q1 earnings season and TCI Index update

In this episode we go over the big tech Q1 earnings release and a few other names. We then go over the returns of the Canadian Investor Podcast Index from last year and what the names have returned since last year.

Tickers of stocks discuss:

AAPL, SHOP.TO, GOOG, FB, AMZN, FD.V, TDOC, QSR.TO, CNR.TO, APHA.TO, PINS, DOO.TO, CHWY, JD, SPOT, SHOP.TO, SJ.TO, WEED.TO, BEP-U.TO, MA, BAM, CSU.TO, MCO, DSG.TO, ROP, CHD, AC.TO, T.TO, CNR.TO, CAR-U.TO, ENGH.TO, AQN.TO, DLR

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  • Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
May 03, 202143:11
When to sell, Ethereum ETF and CNR makes a bid for KSU

When to sell, Ethereum ETF and CNR makes a bid for KSU

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast we start by talking about Canadian National Railway’s bid for Kansas City Southern. Simon then gives an overview of Ethereum and the recent Ethereum ETF listings on the TSX. We finish the episode with a discussion on when to sell a position.

Tickers of stocks discuss:

CNR.TO, CP.TO, KSU, ETHH.TO, ETHR.TO, ETHX-B.TO

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  • Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg
  • Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
Apr 26, 202130:48
GFL and 5 ETF to get exposure on growing sectors

GFL and 5 ETF to get exposure on growing sectors

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast we start by talking about the Coinbase direct listing and the Air Canada bailout. We then transition over to some ETFs and Baskets of stocks to get exposure to growing sectors of the stock market. Braden finishes the episode with a deep dive into GFL.

Tickers of stocks discuss:

COIN, AC.TO, SHOP.TO, KWEB, PSCT, ARKG, GNOM, DLR, EQIX, AMT, SBAC, EBLU, GFL.TO

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  • Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
Apr 19, 202142:42
Coinbase, SPACs and investment checklist

Coinbase, SPACs and investment checklist

We’re back with another episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast! This week we start by talking about the upcoming Coinbase direct listing and some news. We then go over some of the items on our checklist we go through before starting a position in a new stock. We finish the episode by explaining what Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC) are and how they differ from the traditional IPO.

Tickers of stocks discuss:

COIN

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  • Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
Apr 12, 202133:39
The risks of leverage and free cash flow with Andrew Sather
Apr 05, 202135:31
Mailbag episode - ETFs, payments, gaming, bonds and more!

Mailbag episode - ETFs, payments, gaming, bonds and more!

We’re back this week with another mailbag episode. We answer voicemail questions left by our listeners. We received some great questions on  ETFs, retirement, payment companies, gaming companies, screeners, forex & bonds. 

Tickers of stocks and ETF discussed:

CP.TO, VCN.TO, VUN.TO, CRE.TO, VAB.TO, IVV, IGBL, XUU.TO, XIC.TO, VTI, ITOT, XAW.TO , TCEHY, U, SLGG

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  • Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg
  • Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
  • https://stratosphereinvesting.com/blog/how-to-convert-cad-to-usd-norberts-gambit-questrade
Mar 29, 202155:11
A basket of stocks for the creator economy

A basket of stocks for the creator economy

In this week’s episode, we start by talking about some recent news and pump and dump scams on the TSX Venture exchange. Simon then makes the case for putting money into a TFSA over an RRSP. We finish the episode with a basket of stocks to bet on for the growing creator/solopreneurs economy.

Tickers of stocks discussed:

RCI-B.TO,SJR-B.TO, FVRR, UPWK, ETSY, TWTR

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  • Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
Mar 22, 202152:15
RESP and 12 stocks to watch for a reopening economy
Mar 15, 202145:07
Growth stocks to watch for a pullback & Unity Software

Growth stocks to watch for a pullback & Unity Software

In this week’s episode, we start with by discussing some growth stocks on our watchlist to keep an eye on if this pullback continues. We finish the episode by a breakdown of Unity by Braden.

Tickers of stocks discussed:

TDOC, ETSY, MELI, CRM, SPOT, ADBE, ADSK, U, BEP-UN.TO, BEPC.TO, NEE, AY

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  • Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
Mar 08, 202133:26
Earnings, Canadian telemedicine play and 100 baggers

Earnings, Canadian telemedicine play and 100 baggers

In this week’s episode we start with by discussing some recent earnings & news including canadian banks, GFL, Teladoc, Roku & The Trade Desk. Simon gives his thoughts on the Cloud MD, a canadian telemedicine play.  Braden finishes the episode with his takeaways of the book 100 Baggers.

Tickers of stocks discussed:

TTD, ROKU, TDOC, DOC.V, GFL.TO, WELL.TO

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  • Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
Mar 01, 202133:23
The importance of position sizing when investing

The importance of position sizing when investing

In this week’s episode, we talk about some recent earnings releases and news. We then talk about position sizing, how we approach it in our own portfolio and how it can help you mitigate risk.

Tickers of stocks discussed:

SHOP.TO

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  • Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital


Feb 22, 202135:18
10 metrics that will help you pick stocks

10 metrics that will help you pick stocks

In this week’s episode, we talk about some recent earnings releases and news. We then talk about 10 metrics worth looking at when looking to start a position in a company.

Tickers of stocks discussed:

BIPC.TO, BIP-UN.TO, CSU.TO, BAM-A.TO, BEPC.TO, EQB.TO

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  • Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg
  • Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
Feb 15, 202139:51
BEP, Paypal, Facedrive and two great investing concepts

BEP, Paypal, Facedrive and two great investing concepts

In this week’s episode, we discuss Paypal’s and Brookfield Renewable Partners recent earnings release. Braden gives his thoughts on Facedrive’s as an investment. We then discuss a few RRSP concepts as well as the upcoming March 1st CRA deadline to apply contributions to the 2020 tax year. We finish the episode by talking about two concepts that should help you identify businesses that represent a good long term investing thesis.

Tickers of stocks discussed:

GME, PYPL, BEP-UN.TO, BEPC.TO, FD.V

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  • Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
Feb 08, 202141:09
The GameStop Saga - WSB vs. Wall Street

The GameStop Saga - WSB vs. Wall Street

We just couldn’t avoid talking about what is making business news around the world. In the episode, we give our thoughts on Wall Street Bets vs. the big hedge funds and how it’s playing out with GameStop. We also discuss a few big tech companies that recently released their year end results.

Tickers of stocks discussed:

GME, MSFT, AAPL, FB, TFII.TO, AMC, CGX.TO

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  • Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg
  • Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
Feb 01, 202138:56
Mailbag episode - Bitcoin, TFSA, Starting a stock portfolio and more!
Jan 25, 202151:26
Two great stocks that start with the letter A
Jan 18, 202138:33
Breaking down inflation and network effects
Jan 11, 202138:50
Ten stocks to watch in 2021
Jan 05, 202136:37
What matters and what doesn’t when buying stocks
Dec 21, 202044:05
Year in review and 2021 Bold Predictions!
Dec 14, 202043:58
Mailbag episode - Investment mistakes, ESG and more!
Dec 07, 202046:48
A basket of 15 stocks to get started with
Nov 30, 202042:51
Bitcoin, OTC stocks and our investing process

Bitcoin, OTC stocks and our investing process

We start the episode by discussing some recent news. We then talk about the rise of crypto currency and more specifically Bitcoin in 2020. Then we go back to last week’s episode and revisit Wellhealth Technologies after uncovering new information on its past businesses. We then go into detail about our investment process and what we review before starting a position in a new company. We finish the episode by answering a listener question about over the counter (OTC) stocks.

Tickers of stocks discussed

SHOP.TO, WELL.TO, TDOC, TCEHY, PYPL, SQ, AAPL, WFT.TO, OSB.TO, CSU.TO

  • Twitter: @cdn_investing
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Nov 23, 202049:02
Is WELL Health a worthwhile telemedicine play?

Is WELL Health a worthwhile telemedicine play?

In this episode we start by discussing some recent news including the positive vaccine news just announced by Pfizer. We then talk about WELL Health Technologies which is one of the most requested companies by our listeners and how it compares to other players in the telemedicine space.

Tickers of stocks discussed:

SHOP.TO, PFE, WELL.TO, TDOC

  • Twitter: @cdn_investing
  • Getstockmarket.com
Nov 16, 202033:38
Tencent and should you own or rent your home?

Tencent and should you own or rent your home?

We are back with another episode of the Canadian Investor. This week, we dive into the Chinese behemoth that is Tencent Holdings. And then, should you own or rent a home? We breakdown what you should be looking at to know if owning or renting makes the most sense from a financial perspective.

Tickers of stocks discussed

TCEHY

  • Twitter: @cdn_investing
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Nov 05, 202034:57
Canadian industrials & another profitable marijuana play
Oct 28, 202039:29
2020 U.S. election and a profitable marijuana play

2020 U.S. election and a profitable marijuana play

We start the episode by talking about some recent headlines. We look at a profitable company that has exposure to the marijuana & cannabis space. Then we discuss what kind of impact the 2020 U.S. Election could have on your investment. To finish the episode, we bring back our Tip of the D’eh!

Tickers of stocks discussed: GOOG, PYPL, MSFT, SQ, STZ, WEED.TO

Twitter: @cdn_investing
Getstockmarket.com


Oct 24, 202030:06
MAGA, the trillion dollar club and should you buy BEP or BEPC
Oct 16, 202034:40
Big Gains in Video Games

Big Gains in Video Games

After a one week hiatus, we are back with a new episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast! In this longer than usual episode, we talk about the video game industry and where we think this long term trend is going. We finish the episode with a discussion on the canadian banking sector.

Tickers of stocks discussed : TTWO, EA, MSFT, ATVI, U, NTDOY, SNE, NVDA, TCEHY, SE, AMZN, GOOG, FB, TD.TO, BNS.TO, LB.TO, CM.TO, RY.TO

Oct 08, 202058:40
Thinking rationally when investing

Thinking rationally when investing

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast we talk about how we stay rational when facing a volatile stock market and how we react when we see headlines or news affecting companies we own. Simon also answers a Pension and RRSP question from a listener. Tickers of stocks & ETF discussed : NKLA, NVEI.TO, ADSK, TCEHY
Sep 24, 202042:23
ETFs to consider and how to get some returns on your cash

ETFs to consider and how to get some returns on your cash

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast we discuss ETF ideas for your portfolio and we discuss some options for keeping cash on the sidelines. Tickers of stocks & ETF discussed : XIC.TO, VCN.TO, XUU.TO,VFV.TO, XEF.TO, VEE.TO, ZAG.TO, XAW.TO, VAB.TO, VGRO.TO, AAXN, CQQQ, BPE, IHAK, MTCH, ADSK
Sep 16, 202042:44
A look at our stock portfolio and watchlist

A look at our stock portfolio and watchlist

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast we discuss some of our stock holdings and what companies we have on our watchlist.
Tickers of stocks discussed : BAM-A.TO, BEP-UN.TO, BIPUN.TO, TDOC, PYPL, MA, V, ADSK, ROP, CSU.TO, SQ, BLK, MCO, X.TO, GOOG, AAPL, ATVI, TCEHY, ISRG, AAXN, PSCT
Sep 07, 202040:50
Investing mistakes and investing checklist

Investing mistakes and investing checklist

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, we talk about some of the mistakes we’ve made when investing and what we’ve learned from those mistakes. We go through our investing checklist and what we look for before starting a position in a company.
Aug 31, 202044:30
Berkshire’s recent moves and back to the basic with ratios

Berkshire’s recent moves and back to the basic with ratios

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, we discuss the recent movement in Berkshire Hathaway investment portfolio. We then talk about some of our own recent stock purchases. We finish the episode by discussing some commonly used metrics and ratios when investing in the stock market.
Tickers of stocks discussed : LVGO, ENGH.TO, OTEX.TO, WFC, BAC, JPM, WSP.TO, DLR, ABX.TO, STOR, AMZN, AAPL, BRK-B
Aug 21, 202048:52
Teladoc & Livongo merger, fraud and Canada’s best performing tech stocks

Teladoc & Livongo merger, fraud and Canada’s best performing tech stocks

In this episode of The Canada Investor Podcast, Braden talks about some of the best performing tech stocks on the TSX since the beginning of the year. Simon then gives his thoughts on the Teladoc Health and Livongo Health merger. We finish the episode with a discussion on investing in China and Fraud.
Tickers of stocks discussed : TDOC, LVGO, DCBO.TO, FD.V, REAL.TO, SHOP.TO, BLDP.TO, KXS.TO, ENGH.TO, MAXR.TO, DSG.TO
Aug 15, 202036:36
Overlooked areas of the stock market with Andrew Sather

Overlooked areas of the stock market with Andrew Sather

In this episode, we talked to Andrew Sather from The Investing for Beginners Podcast. During our discussion with Andrew, he explains how he started investing and how the history of the stock market helps him make portfolio decisions. He then talks about undervalued areas of the stock market that he is currently looking at.
We hope that you enjoy the episode!
Tickers of stocks discussed : UFPI, WHR, PHM, DHI, TOL
Aug 09, 202045:39
Digital Realty, Enghouse and BEP stock split

Digital Realty, Enghouse and BEP stock split

We start the episode talking about Brookfield Renewable Partners recent stock split through BEPC. Simon then talks about Digital Realty Trust and Data Reits. Braden wraps up the episode by doing a deep dive into Enghouse System Limited.
We hope that you enjoy the episode!
Tickers of stocks discussed : BEP, BEP-UN.TO, BEPC.TO, BEPC, ENGH.TO, DLR, EQIX, COR, AMT
Aug 03, 202041:31
Secular trends that provide long-term investing opportunities

Secular trends that provide long-term investing opportunities

In this episode we talk about trends that have significant tailwinds now and in the future. These trends can represent some interesting investing opportunities for those who have a long-term investing strategy. As you’ll see, some of these trends are extremely long-term and some of us might not even live to see their end-game.
We hope that you enjoy the episode!
Tickers of stocks discussed : V, MA, MELI, PYPL, SQ, TDOC, AMZN, AAPL, ISRG, ILMN, BMY, CRSP, NVTA, ATVI, TCEHY, SE, BKNG, LYV, DIS, SPCE, HEXO.TO, WEED.TO, APHA.TO, ACB.TO. CSU.TO, OTEX.TO, ENGH.TO, ROP, LMT
Jul 27, 202034:36
Converting CAD to USD and stock options basics

Converting CAD to USD and stock options basics

In this episode Braden breaks down a low fee method to convert Canadian currency to U.S. Currency called Norbert’s Gambit. Simon explains the basics of call and put options. We finish the episode by discussing a recent decision from Simon to trim a position that has become a large part of his portfolio.
Tickers of stocks discussed : TDOC
Jul 18, 202043:20
Breaking down Brookfield Asset Management

Breaking down Brookfield Asset Management

In this episode we discuss Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) and its subsidiaries. BAM is one of the largest companies listed on the TSX and is a global force in the infrastructure, real estate, renewable power and asset management.
Tickers of stocks discussed : BAM, BAM-A.TO, BEP, BEP-UN.TO, BIP, BIPC, BIP-UN.TO, BIPC.TO, BPY, BPY-UN.TO, BBU-UN.TO, BBU
Jul 12, 202038:40
H&R Reit and investing in oil and gas companies

H&R Reit and investing in oil and gas companies

In this episode we answer two more listener questions. We start the episode by discussing H&R Reit and if we think it is a good value play. We then talk about investing in the oil and gas market from a Canadian and Global perspective. We finish the episode by talking about the current state of the markets and highly speculative stocks. Enjoy the episode! Tickers of stocks discussed : HR-UN.TO, SU.TO, TRP.TO, RDS-B, TSLA, CHK, HSE.TO, ENB.TO, KMI
Jul 05, 202034:21
Gold, Docebo and investing a lump sum for retirement

Gold, Docebo and investing a lump sum for retirement

We start the episode by talking about gold and if we believe it's a good investment or not. We then jump into our mailbag and answer two listener questions. One is about a retirement scenario and investing a large sum of money and the other about Docebo. Docebo is a Learning Management System SaaS company that recently IPO’d on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Enjoy the episode!
Tickers of stocks discussed : DCBO.TO
Jun 26, 202032:25
Sell rules and Spotify

Sell rules and Spotify

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast we talk about a couple of stocks we recently sold and our sell rules. We finish the episode by talking about Spotify and its audio streaming platform.
Tickers of stocks mentioned : BPY, BPY-UN.TO, BAM, BAM-A.TO, BEP, BEP-UN.TO, BIPC, BIP, BIPC.TO, BIP-UN.TO, NFI.TO, SPOT, BBU, BBU-UN.TO, AP-UN.TO
Jun 20, 202038:34
TCI Index update and backtest

TCI Index update and backtest

Braden gives his thoughts on a few TCI Index picks and backtests vs. other indexes.
Jun 20, 202008:09
Unveiling of The Canadian Investor Index

Unveiling of The Canadian Investor Index

In this episode, we unveil The Canadian Investor Podcast Index (TCI Index). The stocks in the TCI index were provided by our listeners with a few picks from Braden and Simon. During this episode, we go over each stock and give our quick take on the company.
Thank you to all of those who sent in stock picks for the index!
Jun 13, 202041:32
The Canadian Investor Podcast Index Announcement

The Canadian Investor Podcast Index Announcement

The Canadian Investor Podcast Index. Listen for more information!
May 28, 202002:48
Canada vs. U.S. Series - Let’s talk garbage!

Canada vs. U.S. Series - Let’s talk garbage!

In our second episode of our Canada vs. U.S. series we compare two waste collection companies. We discuss the dual listed Waste Connection and compare it to its big brother, the U.S. based Waste Management. We finish the episode with which company we each prefer.
Enjoy the second installment of our Canada vs. U.S. series!
Tickers of stocks mentioned : WCN, WCN.TO, WM
May 26, 202030:04