Category: Investing Basics
PE Ratio – A few thoughts
Some additional thoughts on the PE ratio are noted below. Interpreting the PE Ratio in two ways: Price paid: Historical PE of the market has…
Evaluating Stocks – A First and Quick Look
Say you’re interested in Amazon (AMZN) in the US or Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO or RY) in Canada or Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR.NS or…
DSPP / DRIP Investing – Preparing to Invest
Next steps in DSPP/DRIP investing are to decide the company or companies in which you want to invest, and starting your investment(s). Step 1: Creating…
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) – Power of Compounding Example
I was fortunate to have invested in Hindustan Unilever (HUL) in 1995. One of my first investment in stocks. I’ll walk you through what the…
The Power of Compounding
The power of compounding is a magical and monumental force which is available for you to leverage in your journey towards your future financial well-being….
Getting started on DSPP/DRIP Investing
To get started on DSPP / DRIP investing, you’ll need the following: An account with a Transfer Agent, like Computershare or Shareowner Online. Of course,…
Dividend ReInvestment Plans (DRIPs)
So, what is a DRIP? Let’s discuss, and get you started :). Dividend Reinvestment Plans are investment accounts that are opened with a Company’s Share…
Taxable and Tax-deferred Investments
There are two separate and parallel paths to investing: Tax-deferred Investments: this covers investments where there are lock-in periods as to when you can withdraw…
Stock Indexes around the world
Canada: S&P/TSX Composite Index – is the benchmark Canadian index consisting of 250 companies, representing nearly 70% of the market capitalization of companies listed on…
Types of Risk
Risks can be classified as Systemic and Non-Systemic risks. Systemic Risks Systemic risk refers to any risk that applies to the entire market, irrespective of…
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