Most stock investors tend to buy a stock and hold onto it to generate a capital gain or dividend income. Capital gains represent the difference between the purchase price–called cost basis–and the sale price of the stock or security. Dividends are cash payments by companies that reward shareholders for buying their stock. Some stock investors hold onto positions for years, particularly if it's a solid, stable company with a consistent track record of paying dividends.
2. Introduction
Stocks can be a valuable part of your
investment portfolio. Owning stocks in
different companies can help you build your
savings, protect your money from inflation
and taxes, and maximize income from your
investments. It's important to know that
there are risks when investing in the stock
market. Like any investment, it helps to
understand the risk/return relationship and
your own tolerance for risk.
3. Benefits of investing
in stocks
Historically, long-term equity returns have been
better than returns from cash or fixed-income
investments such as bonds. However, stock
prices tend to rise and fall over time. Investors
may want to consider a long-term perspective for
their equity portfolio because these stock-market
fluctuations do tend to smooth out over longer
periods of time.
Build
4. Protect
Taxes and inflation can impact your
wealth. Equity investments can give
investors better tax treatment over
the long term, which can help slow
or prevent the negative effects of
both taxes and inflation.
5. Maximize
Some companies pay shareholders dividends or
special distributions. These payments can provide
you with regular investment income and enhance
your return, while the favourable tax treatment
for Canadian equities can leave more money in
your pocket.
6. Common
Shares
Capital growth
Dividend income
Voting privileges
The price of a stock will go up or down
over time. When it goes up, shareholders
can choose to sell their shares at a profit.
Many companies pay dividends to their
shareholders, which can be a source of
tax-efficient income for investors.
The ability to vote means shareholders
have some measure of control over who
runs the company and how.
Different Stocks, Different Benefits
7. Preferred
Shares
Reliable income stream
Higher income
Variety
It come with a fixed dividend amount
that must be paid before any dividends
are paid to common shareholders
Compared to common shares, preferred
shares tend to pay higher dividends.
There are many types of preferred shares,
each with different features.
Different Stocks, Different Benefits
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