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April is over and it’s time for my monthly status update. As always I will be comparing my portfolio performance against S&P 500. Good to see some upward movement, S&P 500 is up 0.27% in April.

One way to identify dividend growth stocks is to look for dividend increases. Companies that pay rising dividends are likely to be financially healthy, generate consistent cash flow and regular dividend. I am interested in stocks with at least ten consecutive years of increasing annual dividend payments (Dividend Achievers). Here is a list of US companies that increased their dividends this week.

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Factor investing is a strategic investment method that centers on identifying measurable attributes, known as "factors," capable of elucidating variations in stock performance. This approach hinges on the deliberate adjustment of equity portfolios to emphasize or de-emphasize specific factors, aiming to achieve sustained returns surpassing benchmark indices over the long term. Unlike subjective opinions or speculative judgments, factor investing relies on quantitative analysis grounded in readily observable data, such as stock prices and financial metrics.  It seeks to harness the power of empirically supported factors, like value, momentum, size, or quality, to optimize investment outcomes. By selecting and weighting these factors in a systematic manner, investors hope to exploit underlying market inefficiencies and enhance portfolio performance. Factor investing, thus, represents a data-driven, evidence-based strategy designed to capitalize on identifiable attributes drivin...

One way to identify dividend growth stocks is to look for dividend increases. Companies that pay rising dividends are likely to be financially healthy, generate consistent cash flow and regular dividend. I am interested in stocks with at least ten consecutive years of increasing annual dividend payments (Dividend Achievers). Here is a list of US companies that increased their dividends this week.

One way to identify dividend growth stocks is to look for dividend increases. Companies that pay rising dividends are likely to be financially healthy, generate consistent cash flow and regular dividend. I am interested in stocks with at least ten consecutive years of increasing annual dividend payments (Dividend Achievers). Here is a list of US companies that increased their dividends this week.

One way to identify dividend growth stocks is to look for dividend increases. Companies that pay rising dividends are likely to be financially healthy, generate consistent cash flow and regular dividend. I am interested in stocks with at least ten consecutive years of increasing annual dividend payments (Dividend Achievers). Here is a list of US companies that increased their dividends this week.

March is over and it’s time for my monthly status update. Volatility continues to be been the story of this month. The massive sell of was lead by technology sector. My portfolio has significant ( 16.55% ) exposure to technology and has been burnt. S&P 500 is down 2.688% in March.

I stumbled upon some intriguing (albeit delayed) news regarding Vanguard Canada's recent launch of three new ETFs. Being an avid Vanguard enthusiast, I couldn't resist investigating further. These ETFs bear a striking resemblance to the target date funds available in the United States. Nevertheless, what sets them apart is their unchanging asset allocation over time. Each ETF is designed to adhere to a specific asset allocation pattern, encompassing Canadian bonds, US stocks, Canadian stocks, developed market stocks/bonds, and emerging market stocks/bonds.