
The Canadian Investor
The Podcast For Canadian Investors.
The podcast features in depth discussion around individual stocks and various investing strategies while incorporating the nuances of Canadian investment vehicles.
Show hosts Braden Dennis and Simon Belanger bring both experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to an investing podcast for Canadians.
Latest episodes

Dec 28, 2023 • 53min
2023 Year in Review
In this episode, Simon Dan and Braden go over the 2023 investing year in review. They talk about the biggest stories of the year and what did not go as they expected. They look back at the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, the AI race, the impact of interest rates on stocks and more storylines from 2023! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website 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 Sign up to Stratosphere for free 🚀 our platform for self-directed stock investing research. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 25, 2023 • 47min
List of 100 Quality Stocks
Investing in disliked companies with growth potential and the advantages of working at startups. Challenges startups face in competing with established companies like Amazon. The significance of CapEx spend and quality stocks like Costco and Visa. Discussion on financial stocks, particularly Ally Financial. Exploring the changing dynamics of meeting people through dating apps. Discussion on stock growth, capital allocation strategy, and insider transactions.

Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 4min
Mailbag Episode: Emerging Markets & Fixed Income Allocation, DCA vs. Lump Sum and more!
The hosts discuss portfolio allocation for the next five years, investing in emerging markets, and their decision to not seek exposure to China. They talk about the potential risks of investing in China and share the story of how they started the podcast. They discuss different options for emergency funds and the impact of HSA ETFs on big banks. They explain the different types of investment accounts and the importance of understanding private offerings. They weigh the advantages and disadvantages of lump sum vs. dollar cost averaging investing. They discuss mortgage insurance in Canada and the risks associated with higher loan-to-value ratios.

Dec 18, 2023 • 49min
Is Private Equity Really Outperforming Index Funds?
In this episode, Simon explains how private equity (PE) works and why the returns are often not beating stock market indices like the S&P 500, despite what is broadly claimed by PE fund managers. Braden goes over the two main types of stock positions that Akre Capital Management focuses on. We finish the episode by talking about what does not qualify as a moat. Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital 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 Sign up for Finchat.io 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.

Dec 14, 2023 • 53min
Have We Seen the Last Rate Hike from the BoC?
In this episode, Simon and Dan discuss the Bank of Canada deciding to keep interest rates at 5%, spotify layoffs, Google’s AI mishap and earnings from smaller Canadian banks. Symbols of stocks discussed: EQB.TO, CWB.TO, SPOT, LB.TO, LULU Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website 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 Sign up to Stratosphere for free 🚀 our platform for self-directed stock investing research. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 2min
Tier Ranking 25 of the Largest Canadian Stocks
In this podcast, the hosts rank the 25 largest Canadian stocks using a tier system. They discuss hidden gems in the stock market, analyze the performance and future outlook of specific stocks, and assess successful companies in various industries. They also talk about the telecommunication industry, the importance of Nutrien and Waste Connections, and the performance of utilities. The hosts provide ratings and insights on each company's investment potential.

Dec 7, 2023 • 53min
Canadian Bank Earnings Takeaways and Remembering Charlie Munger
In this episode, Simon and Dan talk about 6 quotes from Charlie Munger that have special meaning for them. Then they talk go over the earnings of the rest of the large Canadian banks and share their main takeaways. Symbols of stocks discussed: CM.TO, RY.TO, TD.TO, BMO.TO Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website 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 Sign up to Stratosphere for free 🚀 our platform for self-directed stock investing research. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 2023 • 53min
What it Takes to Get Added to the S&P 500
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 Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital 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 Sign up for Finchat.io 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.

Nov 30, 2023 • 50min
Scotiabank Sets Aside Over a Billion for Credit Losses
In this episode, Simon and Dan start the episode by talking about Scotiabank’s bad earnings results and if it is a sign of things to come for Canadian banks. We then talk about Binance settlement with the department of justice, Biosteel assets being sold out of bankruptcy, Black Friday sales numbers and Wealthsimple new private equity offering. Tickers of stocks discussed: BNS.TO Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital 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 Sign up to Stratosphere for free 🚀 our platform for self-directed stock investing research. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28, 2023 • 12min
Celebrating Charlie Munger: Five Famous Quotes (Special Episode)
Braden hops on the mic for a few minutes to celebrate the life of Charlie Munger. Rest in Peace, Charlie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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