In this episode, Braden starts by going over the criteria it takes for companies to be added to the S&P; 500 and why investing in an ETF that tracks the index is one of the best trend following strategies. We then talk about owning bond ETFs vs. individual bonds and why Bitcoin has had such good returns so far this year.


Tickers of stocks discussed: XCB.TO
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What it Takes to Get Added to the S&P 500

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Simon and Dan start with a look at the GDP growth in Canada and the US and what it means for interest rates and investors going forward.
They then go over recent earnings from Alphabet, Meta, Tesla, and Canadian Pacific. Alphabet's surprising dividend announcement and strong revenue growth across its various segments contrast with the challenges posed by current search engine dynamics. Meta's robust revenue growth faces the headwinds of future investment expectations, while Tesla navigates production costs and market demands amidst falling sales prices. Canadian Pacific reports a steady quarter. They finish by touching on 3M's strategic decisions, including a dividend "reset" following a major spinoff and legal settlements, providing a broader perspective on the implications for long-term dividend strategies.
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Alphabet Impresses while Meta and Tesla Disappoint

In this special episode, Dan Foch from the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast joins Simon to give the pros and cons between investing in the stock markets and investing in real estate.
You can access part 2 of the episode on the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast by using the links below.
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Should you Invest in Stocks or Real Estate ? Part 1

Join Dan and Simon as they dissect the recent changes to the capital gains inclusion tax revealed in the 2024 federal budget and the implications for Canadian investors and businesses. The duo explores the implications of the adjusted tax rate for investments, with a special focus on the impact for small business owners and self-employed professionals who hold substantial corporate assets. 
They also delve into the latest Bitcoin halving, analyzing its potential effects on the Bitcoin network. The conversation then shifts to the decline of Goodfood following its pandemic peak and examines Netflix's decision to stop reporting certain subscriber metrics. Wrapping up the episode, Dan and Simon discuss American Express's latest earnings, highlighting how its business model differs from other payment processors like Visa and Mastercard.
Q4 2023 Fed Household Debt Survey
Stocks discussed in this episode: MA, FOOD.TO, AXP, V, NFLX
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Tax Changes, Bitcoin Halving, and Netflix's Metrics Shift

In this episode, Simon and Braden explore Canada's job market post-Covid, examining how public, private, and self-employed sectors have diverged in their recovery trajectories.
In the next segment, they discuss BCE's recent earnings and guidance. They look at BCE’s dividend and why it may not be sustainable for the long term.
Simon and Braden finish the episode by discussing allocation and how it can be a great tool for diversification and minimizing risk across different asset classes.
Stocks discussed in this episode: BCE.TO, ABNB, UBER, DASH, CVNA, NFLX, 
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Is BCE’s Dividend at Risk of Being Cut?

In this episode, Simon and Dan start by discussing the recent CPI data from both Canada and the US and explain why the Bank of Canada will have a tough decision to make at its next June meeting.
They then discuss the announcement that Tesla will be laying off at least 10% of its global workforce and why New York Community Bank might still be in trouble despite getting a 1B cash infusion a month ago.
Simon and Dan also discuss the earnings of MTY Food Group and JP Morgan.
Stocks discussed in this episode: MTY.TO, JPM, TSLA, NYCB
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Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
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What it Takes to Get Added to the S&P 500

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