The S&P 500 is the benchmark index of the US equity market. The index is considered as the barometer of the economy. Since it is diversified with all the major industries represented it is a true representation of the American economy. However there is one major drawback in the construction of the S&P 500. This …
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The Canadian Dividend Tax Withholding rate for non-residents is 25%. However US residents holding Canadian securities can get a reduced rate due to the tax treaty between Canada and the US. The reduced rate is 15% for stocks held in regular brokerage accounts. For stocks held in qualified retirements accounts like the IRAs, Canada does …
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Billionaire Warren Buffett is one of the most celebrated investors of all time. He is often hyped by the media for his greatness and some loyal followers almost worship him as if he is the god. However he is not all that hyped up to be. It can be argued that he is riding on …
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The bull market in US stocks continues to move ever higher. After a short lull during the summer months and big decline last year, investors are bidding up tech stocks like there is no tomorrow. Artificial Intelligence(AI) is just one of the latest technological innovations that is driving these stocks. However investors have to remain …
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The S&P 500 is up over 18% YTD. The tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite has shot up by about 36% YTD. Overall US equity markets have recovered strongly from the crash of 2022. However we may not be out of the woods yet. This is not a bull market. High interest rates are projected to remain high …
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