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The siren call of Bell Aliant’s big dividend
The regional telecom operator has both challenges and opportunities ahead. Here’s what investors should know
Jun 18, 2013
Beware the tax trap of these tempting preferreds
Rate-reset securities have juicy fixed dividends, but they can also have an unexpected downside when they are redeemed
Jun 14, 2013
The Globe's stars and dogs for this week: more sheer misery (for Lululemon investors)
A humorous look at the companies that caught our eye, for better or worse, this week
Jun 14, 2013
Eleven stocks that would make Warren Buffett proud
More than a year after its inception, we check in on Validea Canada's 'Patient Investor' portfolio, inspired by the Oracle of Omaha’s stock-picking methodology
Jun 13, 2013
The Globe's stars and dogs for this week: Another benchmark moment for Canada
A humorous look at the companies that caught our eye, for better or worse, this week
Jun 07, 2013
A vacation retreat vs. a stock: Which is the better investment?
Long-term, a cottage will likely yield costs rather than returns, but it’s more fun than a share certificate
Jun 07, 2013
For dividend investors, it’s decision time as rally loses steam
Four portfolio managers weigh in on how to play the pullback in utilities, pipelines and telecoms
Jun 04, 2013
Help! I need a second opinion on my portfolio
A fee-only financial planner who doesn’t sell investment products may be a good place to start
May 31, 2013
How to find the dividend ‘sweet spot’
Horizon ETF seeks appealing stocks using a three-pronged strategy that has performed well so far
May 28, 2013
Payout ratio: A key clue to dividend sustainability
There are no simple rules of thumb, but here's more on why understanding this ratio is important
May 24, 2013
Profile
John Heinzl has been writing about business and investing since 1990. A native of Hamilton, he earned a master's degree from the University of Western Ontario's Graduate School of Journalism and completed the Canadian Securities Course with honours.
John Heinzl has been writing about business and investing since 1990. A native of Hamilton, he earned a master's degree from the University of Western Ontario's Graduate School of Journalism and completed the Canadian Securities Course with honours. His weekly Yield Hog columns explore the world of dividend stocks, bonds and other income-producing securities, and his explanatory Investor Clinic columns and videos aim to inform and educate investors who want to take control of their money. He also writes the irreverent Stars and Dogs feature that appears every Saturday in Report on Business and contributes car reviews to Globe Drive.
