The Canadian Investor

In this episode of the Canadian Investor podcast, Simon (fresh off vacation) and Dan Kent dig into a jam-packed news and earnings episode. We start with the U.S. antitrust ruling on Google. Then we break down Alimentation Couche-Tard’s quarter which was mostly positive. We finish with earnings from TD and Royal Bank as well as our takeaways from Banks earnings this season. Tickers of stocks discussed: TD.TO, RY.TO, GOOG, ATD.TO  Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover how AI can supercharge your investing strategy! Explore the role of large language models like ChatGPT in generating ideas and conducting research. Learn how to validate metrics and recognize patterns with AI’s help, while also weighing the pros and cons. Dive into how hedge funds are utilizing AI for market predictions and portfolio optimization. The conversation offers a thoughtful balance on using technology effectively in finance, highlighting potential pitfalls that savvy investors should avoid.

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we cover a packed week of market-moving news. We start with reports that Bain Capital may be taking Canada Goose private, with bids valuing the luxury parka maker well above its current market cap. Next, we break down Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s latest speech at Jackson Hole, where cooling growth, sticky inflation, and tariff-driven price shocks shaped the market’s outlook on rate cuts. We also look at Scotiabank’s surprising earnings beat, why their international arm is still a drag, and whether their promise of “pruning” is finally over. On the macro front, we discuss Trump’s efforts to reshape the Federal Reserve and the U.S. government’s growing trend of taking equity stakes in strategic companies like Intel and MP Materials. Finally, we wrap up with another strong quarter from Dollarama, which continues to post impressive growth while expanding globally. Tickers of stocks discussed: MP, INTC, DOL.TO, BNS.TO, LMT   Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Simon and Dan walk through their process for finding strong investment ideas, from using stock screeners to AI tools, and finally doing a full deep dive on company fundamentals. Simon shares the consistent criteria he applies in his screeners, how he narrows down results efficiently, and where AI fits as a research assistant. Dan breaks down the custom screeners he’s built over the years, how he balances dozens of metrics, and why focusing on quality across multiple areas is key. Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, we’re joined by Daniel Foch, host of the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast, for a deep dive into the macro forces shaping Canada’s economy and real estate market. We explore the impact of rising youth unemployment, the steep decline in construction jobs, and the looming mortgage renewal wall for homeowners facing higher rates. We also discuss how five-year Government of Canada bond yields influence fixed mortgage rates and the broader economy, alongside the ripple effects of U.S. tariffs on Canadian industries like autos, steel, and lumber. Plus, we touch on key policy developments, including potential changes to the mortgage stress test and the debate over British Columbia’s foreign buyer ban. Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Simon dive deep into two of North America’s waste-disposal giants — Canada’s Waste Connections and the U.S.-based Waste Management. They break down business models, market share, acquisition strategies, financial performance, and the critical role of landfill ownership. From healthcare waste growth to automation’s impact, and from regulatory risks to why “boring” garbage companies can be long-term portfolio anchors, this episode unpacks the dirty details of a surprisingly resilient industry.Ticker of stocks and ETFs discussed: WCN.TO, WM Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Simon and Dan dive into a jam-packed earnings episode covering some of Canada’s biggest names. They break down GoEasy’s record quarter and cautious shift toward secured lending, Franco-Nevada’s strong gold-fueled results and the latest on Cobre Panama, WSP Global’s steady growth despite Asia-Pacific weakness, BCE’s first full quarter post-dividend cut, and CargoJet’s new deals with Amazon and DHL. They wrap with Shopify’s standout results, growing big-brand adoption, and AI-powered merchant tools.   Tickers of stocks discussed: WSP.TO, BCE.TO, SHOP.TO, GSY.TO, FNV.TO, CJT.TO  Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan share the stocks and ETFs currently on their radar and dive into the surprising parallels between poker and investing with lessons from poker that apply to long-term investing. Ticker of stocks and ETFs discussed: WCN.TO, ZHU.TO, IXJ, VHT, PPH, IHI, IHF Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Blossom Investor Conference Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the latest market dynamics as U.S. tariffs impact Canadian goods. Explore TMX Group's strong trading volumes and Tourmaline's impressive results amid weak natural gas prices. Discover why Celestica, a top AI stock, might have more growth ahead despite some risks. A look at Agnico Eagle reveals record profitability due to soaring gold prices, while concerns mount over Allied Properties REIT's strained payout ratios. Gain insights into navigating the complex landscape of Canadian real estate and investment strategies.

In this episode, Simon and Dan go deep into the growing signs that point to a potential market top. From narrow market leadership and the return of meme stocks to rising margin debt, IPO activity, and elevated valuations — they cover it all. They also dive into speculative trading trends, the resurgence of paid stock promotions, and why retail investors might be piling in at the wrong time. While not a doomsday episode, this is a grounded look at the data and sentiment driving markets in 2025.Plus: A warning about shady paid promotions Insights on the Buffett Indicator, insider selling, and S&P 500 concentration Why sticking to a consistent investing strategy is more important than ever Sectors and stocks that may offer contrarian opportunities Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.