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30-07-2025
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Investors: How to Benefit From Surging Gold Prices
Written by Demetris Afxentiou at The Motley Fool Canada When market volatility hits, seasoned investors often turn towards the perceived safety of precious metals. That presents an opportunity for those investors to benefit from surging gold prices. Here's a look at some of the ways you can benefit from those surging gold prices without being exposed to significant risk. Opportunities are growing Economic uncertainty leads to surging gold prices. It's no coincidence, then, that gold prices are up an astonishing 26% year-to-date to over US$3,330 per ounce. This presents an opportunity for investors to consider because of those surging gold prices. Two options for investors to consider right now are Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM) and Barrick Mining Corporation (TSX:ABX). Both of these stocks can offer a different take on how to benefit from the current gold rally we're seeing unfold. Meet Barrick Barrick is a traditional miner and one of the largest gold miners on the planet. The company has a well-diversified portfolio of 18 active mines on four continents. Barrick also boasts a number of projects currently under exploration and development. Traditional miners like Barrick earn profits by selling off the precious metals produced from their mines. The cost of mining is largely fixed, whereas the price at which those extracted metals sell is based on the market. In other words, as gold prices rise, Barrick becomes more profitable. That's a key reason why Barrick is a great option for investors looking to benefit from surging gold prices. By extension, it's also the reason why Barrick's stock price has soared a whopping 32% this year. In fact, in the most recent quarter, Barrick posted an incredible 59% increase in net earnings when compared to the prior year. The company also reported free cash flow of $375 million in the quarter. That stellar performance helped Barrick trim 5% of its net debt in the quarter. Prospective investors looking at Barrick should also note that the company offers a quarterly dividend. As of the time of writing, the yield on that dividend works out to 1.9%. Meet Wheaton While Barrick provides the direct operational upside, Wheaton provides an alternative, lower-risk option for investors. Part of the reason for that is because Wheaton is a precious metals streamer. Streamers like Wheaton do not own or operate precious metal mines. Instead, they provide upfront capital to traditional miners, who will then set up the mine and begin operations. In exchange for that upfront capital, streamers are permitted to purchase an amount of the metals that are produced from the mine at discounted rates. Let's clarify that further – streamers purchase those metals at extremely discounted rates. As mentioned above, the spot price for gold currently sits just over US$3,3300 per ounce. For silver, the market price is US$38 per ounce. The price that streamers like Wheaton pay for an ounce of gold sits near US$450 per ounce. Turning to silver, that number is near US$4.00 per ounce. In other words, Wheaton benefits from the market rally like Barrick, but has the bonus of considerably lower risk. And like Barrick, Wheaton also pays out a quarterly dividend, although its dividend currently sits at a yield of 0.7%. That being said, prospective investors should note two key points about Wheaton's dividend. First, the dividend is based on the average operating cash flow from the prior four quarters. This means that investors can expect a bump if the current surge continues. Second, the dividend is well supported, with a payout ratio of just 33% of cash flow. Again, this leaves room for growth. Will you benefit from surging gold prices? No stock is without risk. Both Wheaton and Barrick offer investors a unique opportunity to buy into the surging precious metals market. In my opinion, a small position in one or both of these stocks would do well in any larger, well-diversified portfolio. The post Investors: How to Benefit From Surging Gold Prices appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada. Should you invest $1,000 in Barrick Gold right now? Before you buy stock in Barrick Gold, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor Canada analyst team just identified what they believe are the Top Stocks for 2025 and Beyond for investors to buy now… and Barrick Gold wasn't one of them. The Top Stocks that made the cut could potentially produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider MercadoLibre, which we first recommended on January 8, 2014 ... if you invested $1,000 in the 'eBay of Latin America' at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $24,927.94!* Stock Advisor Canada provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month – one from Canada and one from the U.S. The Stock Advisor Canada service has outperformed the return of S&P/TSX Composite Index by 30 percentage points since 2013*. See the Top Stocks * Returns as of 6/23/25 More reading 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2025 3 Canadian Companies Powering the AI Revolution A Commonsense Cash Back Credit Card We Love Fool contributor Demetris Afxentiou has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 2025
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29-07-2025
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Why I'm Obsessed With This 6% Monthly Income Producer
Written by Demetris Afxentiou at The Motley Fool Canada Most, if not all, investors look forward to building a well-diversified portfolio. One of the main components of that portfolio is a monthly income producer. Here's a stellar option that isn't just a monthly income producer, but an exceptional choice for long-term investors to consider right now. The traditional way to establish an income stream When it comes to establishing a monthly passive income stream, most investors are immediately drawn to owning a rental property. And there's a good reason for that. Owning a rental property provides a recurring income stream for investors. In the longer term, it also represents equity that can continue to generate income or even be passed on. Unfortunately, that's where the benefits end. In recent years, the price of buying a home has increased significantly. This, in turn, has put pressure on landlords to raise rents to meet the other big change: interest rates. And to top it all off, taxes continue to rise, and prospective landlords still need to find (and keep) paying tenants. Finally, once all those payments are made, any profit from the rental would be minuscule at best, considering the massive upfront downpayment required. In other words, it's a risky venture that's hardly worth its label as a monthly income producer. Here's the monthly income producer your portfolio needs The alternative to owning a rental property is to invest in RioCan Real Estate (TSX: RioCan is one of the largest REITs in Canada. For those unfamiliar with them, REITs are specific types of companies that own and operate income-producing real estate. They often span various types of real estate and offer investors an opportunity to invest in diverse real estate assets. More importantly, they can provide a juicy income stream to investors, which is not unlike a landlord collecting rent. In the case of RioCan, the company boasts a portfolio of commercial retail and mixed-use residential properties. Over the past several years, RioCan has shifted that mix to include more of the latter. The properties are located primarily on transit routes in Canada's major metro markets. Additionally, unlike owning a traditional rental unit property, there is considerably less risk when investing in RioCan. The 6% monthly income producer One of the main reasons why investors flock to REITs like RioCan is for the monthly dividend. As of the time of writing, RioCan offers a juicy 6.5% distribution. This means that investors who can drop $25,000 into the REIT (as part of a larger, well-diversified portfolio) will generate a monthly income of just over $135. Prospective investors should note that this income comes without a mortgage, property tax bill, or property maintenance. The initial outlay in this example of $25,000 is also considerably less than the typical downpayment needed for a single-unit home. Keep in mind that investors who aren't ready to draw on that income yet can choose to reinvest it. This allows any eventual income to continue growing until needed. Furthermore, invest in RioCan as part of your TFSA and that income suddenly becomes tax-free. In other words, RioCan is a 6% monthly income producer that could be a game-changer for any portfolio. Will you consider RioCan? RioCan offers investors an opportunity to invest in a monthly income producer that is both well-diversified and growing. The company is also a lower-risk option when compared with a traditional rental property. In my opinion, investors seeking a monthly income producer should consider adding RioCan to any well-diversified portfolio. Buy it, hold it, and watch your future income grow. The post Why I'm Obsessed With This 6% Monthly Income Producer appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada. Should you invest $1,000 in RioCan right now? Before you buy stock in RioCan, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor Canada analyst team just identified what they believe are the Top Stocks for 2025 and Beyond for investors to buy now… and RioCan wasn't one of them. The Top Stocks that made the cut could potentially produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider MercadoLibre, which we first recommended on January 8, 2014 ... if you invested $1,000 in the 'eBay of Latin America' at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $24,927.94!* Stock Advisor Canada provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month – one from Canada and one from the U.S. The Stock Advisor Canada service has outperformed the return of S&P/TSX Composite Index by 30 percentage points since 2013*. See the Top Stocks * Returns as of 6/23/25 More reading 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2025 3 Canadian Companies Powering the AI Revolution A Commonsense Cash Back Credit Card We Love Fool contributor Demetris Afxentiou has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 2025 Sign in to access your portfolio
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19-07-2025
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The 4% Monthly Dividend That Beats Any Savings Account
Written by Demetris Afxentiou at The Motley Fool Canada One of the best things about investing, in my opinion, is earning a dividend. That payment, when reinvested, can turbo-charge any portfolio over the longer term. It can also provide a juicy recurring income that beats any savings account, provided the right investment is picked. And that right investment to consider today, which handily beats any savings account, is a monthly dividend payer called Exchange Income Corporation (TSX:EIF). Meet Exchange For those unfamiliar with the company, Winnipeg-based Exchange is an acquisition-focused company. Exchange operates over a dozen subsidiaries, which are broadly grouped into two areas comprising aviation and manufacturing. The aviation segment provides unique yet necessary services, including passenger and cargo air services to Canada's remote northern regions. That uniqueness extends to the company also operating the largest flight school in Canada. Turning to the manufacturing segment, the company continues to benefit from unique niches. Examples from that segment include cell tower fabrication services and custom manufacturing services for the defence sector. Across both classes, Exchange provides products and services that are in demand, serve a niche of the market, and have little or no competition. Perhaps more importantly, each of those subsidiaries generates cash for the company. And it's that cash which allows Exchange to continue investing in additional acquisitions and pay out a handsome monthly dividend that beats any savings account. Turning to results, Exchange isn't due to report on the next quarter for a few more weeks. Until then, we can turn back to the first fiscal report released back in May. In that quarter, Exchange reported record first-quarter revenue of $668 million. This represents a whopping 11% increase over the prior period. The company also reported free-cash flow of $81 million, reflecting a staggering 32% increase over the prior period. And Exchange continues to grow. The company announced the acquisition of Newfoundland Helicopters during the quarter and is seeking regulatory approval for acquiring Canadian North Airlines. In other words, Exchange continues to perform well and expand. But what about that dividend income, which beats any savings account? Exchange's monthly dividend is a real gem One of the main reasons why investors continue to flock to Exchange is for the monthly dividend the company offers. As of the time of writing, Exchange boasts an impressive 4.2% yield. This means that investors who drop $25,000 into the stock can expect to generate an income of just over $1,000, or $83 per month. Add that investment into your TFSA, and it suddenly becomes tax-free. Keep in mind that investors who aren't ready to draw on that income can choose to reinvest it. This allows any eventual income to continue growing on autopilot thanks to the magic of compounding. That handily beats any savings account return. Even better, that's not even the best part. Exchange continues to see strong growth. The stock surged a whopping 37% over the trailing 12-month period. Furthermore, Exchange continues to provide near-annual bumps to that dividend. In fact, over the past two decades, Exchange has hiked that monthly dividend 17 times. Exchange beats any savings account. But will you buy? No stock is truly without some risk. Even Exchange, with its portfolio of subsidiaries, carries some risk. That's why the importance of diversifying cannot be stated enough. Fortunately, Exchange's diversified business mix minimizes that risk while providing a juicy monthly dividend that beats any savings account. In my opinion, Exchange is a great option for long-term investors to consider adding to any well-diversified portfolio. Buy it, hold it, and watch your future income grow. The post The 4% Monthly Dividend That Beats Any Savings Account appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada. More reading 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2025 [PREMIUM PICKS] Market Volatility Toolkit A Commonsense Cash Back Credit Card We Love Fool contributor Demetris Afxentiou has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 2025
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15-07-2025
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Why I'm Putting My Money Where My Mouth Is With This Stock
Written by Demetris Afxentiou at The Motley Fool Canada There are some great investments on the market to choose from. Some of those great options can cater to both income and growth-minded investors. One example is a stock so compelling that I'm finally putting my money where my mouth is. That stock I'm putting my money into is Enbridge (TSX:ENB). Here's why I'm investing in the stock and why you should, too. Most investors are aware of Enbridge, at least in some way. The company is best known for its pipeline network, and for good reason, too. That network, which consists of both gas and crude elements, is a key advantage for prospective investors. That's because Enbridge hauls massive amounts of each across its network each day. Specifically, Enbridge transports one-third of all North American-produced crude and one-fifth of the natural gas needs of the U.S. market. That reliance helps Enbridge generate a reliable and recurring revenue stream while also making it one of the most defensive options on the market. Adding to that appeal is the fact that Enbridge charges for use of its network, but not by the volatile price of the commodity hauled. This means that irrespective of which way oil prices move, Enbridge continues to generate a reliable and recurring revenue stream from the segment. For prospective investors, this makes Enbridge a superb long-term pick. For existing investors such as myself, Enbridge remains a great option to continue putting my money into. Apart from its well-known pipeline business, Enbridge also operates several other, equally impressive and profitable ventures. That growing list includes both a renewable energy business and a natural gas utility. The renewable energy business consists of a portfolio of over 35 facilities located across North America and Europe. Those facilities generate a recurring revenue stream backed by regulated contracts, which can span decades. Collectively, the segment generates nearly 3.5 GW of electricity, which is sufficient to meet the power demands of 1.3 million homes. Turning to the natural gas business, Enbridge boasts nearly 7 million customers in the segment. Like the renewables business, the natural gas segment generates a recurring revenue stream backed by long-term contracts. Enbridge's gas network boasts a whopping 178,000 Km of transmission, transportation and main lines, making it one of the largest players in the natural gas utility business in North America. One of the best reasons to consider Enbridge right now is the reason why investors keep flocking back to the stock. The reason for that is simple: Enbridge's tasty quarterly dividend. If I'm putting my money down into an income-producing stock, I want it to provide a tasty yield, strong growth potential, and some defensive appeal so that I can let reinvestments work on their own. Enbridge's quarterly dividend checks off all of those boxes. As of the time of writing, Enbridge's yield works out to a tasty 6.1%. This means that a $40,000 investment in the stock will return a tasty income just shy of $2,500 in the first year. The reason I say first-year is because Enbridge has an established cadence of providing investors with annual bumps to that dividend going back three decades. The company also has plans to continue that well-covered dividend. Enbridge is the perfect long-term investment. The company boasts stellar growth potential and significant defensive appeal. The energy infrastructure giant is also well-diversified across multiple areas of the segment, and to top it off, pays out one of the fastest-growing yields on the market. In my opinion, investors should consider investing in Enbridge as part of a larger, well-diversified portfolio. Buy it, hold it, and watch your future income grow. The post Why I'm Putting My Money Where My Mouth Is With This Stock appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada. Before you buy stock in Enbridge, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor Canada analyst team just identified what they believe are the Top Stocks for 2025 and Beyond for investors to buy now… and Enbridge wasn't one of them. The Top Stocks that made the cut could potentially produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider MercadoLibre, which we first recommended on January 8, 2014 ... if you invested $1,000 in the 'eBay of Latin America' at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $24,927.94!* Stock Advisor Canada provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month – one from Canada and one from the U.S. The Stock Advisor Canada service has outperformed the return of S&P/TSX Composite Index by 30 percentage points since 2013*. See the Top Stocks * Returns as of 6/23/25 More reading 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2025 [PREMIUM PICKS] Market Volatility Toolkit A Commonsense Cash Back Credit Card We Love Fool contributor Demetris Afxentiou has positions in Enbridge. The Motley Fool recommends Enbridge. 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15-07-2025
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This Railway Stock Is My Transportation Infrastructure Pick
Written by Demetris Afxentiou at The Motley Fool Canada There's no shortage of great investments on the market to add to your portfolio. One sector that is often neglected by investors is railroads. In fact, there is one railway stock in particular that is a great buy right now to consider. In case you're wondering, the railway stock to consider right now is Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR), and here's why it belongs in your portfolio. When looking at a railway stock like CN, prospective investors need to look past the stereotype, which paints the entire segment as boring and lacking growth. That couldn't be further from the truth. As a railway stock, CN transports a vast variety of goods across its vast network. That network is one of the largest on the continent, connecting three coastlines. The goods that CN hauls can be anything from automotive components and raw materials to wheat, precious metals, and chemicals. Collectively, the railroad hauls a whopping $250 billion worth of goods each year. That level of activity, coupled with that massive network, is an important distinction. In fact, it establishes a massive defensive moat around the entire North American economy. That fact alone makes this railway stock a must-have for any well-diversified portfolio, but there's still much more. CN is also investing heavily into growth initiatives and share buybacks. In the most recent quarterly update, the railway stock posted free cash flow of $626 million. Earlier this year, CN also completed the acquisition of Iowa Northern, integrating that short line network into CN's massive continental network. Despite that stellar appeal, one of the main reasons why investors continue to flock to this railway stock is for its dividend. CN boasts a quarterly dividend, which, as of the time of writing, works out to an impressive 2.5 %. And that's not even the best part. CN has an established cadence of providing investors with healthy annual bumps to that dividend going back decades. In other words, prospective investors who opt to reinvest those dividends until needed can establish a healthy income completely on autopilot. Specifically, CN boasts an incredible streak of 29 consecutive years of increases, including a healthy 5% bump for 2025. Adding to that appeal is the fact that this railway stock still trades at a decent discount. As of the time of writing, the stock is trading flat year-to-date and down over 11% over the trailing 12-month period. That discount makes it an excellent time to pick up what is a great long-term investment. Not bad for this boring old railway stock, right? As a long-term investment, CN Railway stock has it all. There's reliable revenue generation and strong growth potential. There's also one of the most defensive moats on the market. Finally, CN offers a tasty dividend that has a well-established cadence of annual increases. In other words, CN is a great stock that checks off all the boxes for an investment. In my opinion, this is the railway stock that should be a core holding in any well-diversified portfolio. Buy it, hold it, and watch your future income grow. The post This Railway Stock Is My Transportation Infrastructure Pick appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada. Before you buy stock in Canadian National Railway, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor Canada analyst team just identified what they believe are the Top Stocks for 2025 and Beyond for investors to buy now… and Canadian National Railway wasn't one of them. The Top Stocks that made the cut could potentially produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider MercadoLibre, which we first recommended on January 8, 2014 ... if you invested $1,000 in the 'eBay of Latin America' at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $24,927.94!* Stock Advisor Canada provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month – one from Canada and one from the U.S. The Stock Advisor Canada service has outperformed the return of S&P/TSX Composite Index by 30 percentage points since 2013*. See the Top Stocks * Returns as of 6/23/25 More reading 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2025 [PREMIUM PICKS] Market Volatility Toolkit A Commonsense Cash Back Credit Card We Love Fool contributor Demetris Afxentiou has positions in Canadian National Railway. The Motley Fool recommends Canadian National Railway. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 2025 Sign in to access your portfolio
