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DIY Wealth Canada Podcast

Bob Lai and Nelson Smith
Monthly Dividend Stocks
Dividend Investing
Investment Strategies
Financial Independence
Real Estate Investment Trusts
Income Trusts
Investing
Dividend Growth
REIT
Etfs
Canadian Banks
Leverage
Enbridge
Capital Power
Wealth Building Strategies
Real Estate
Indexing
Dividends
Income Investing
Investing Mistakes

Join hosts Bob Lai and Nelson Smith as they talk about wealth creation strategies, investing tips, and much, much more, all from a fiercely independent (and Canadian!) perspective.

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In this week's episode we talk stocks. Dividend stocks, of course.

We cover a bunch of different names, including Telus, Canadian banks, Capital Power, Brookfield, and more. A great show for anyone looking for stock ideas.

For more research on Broo... more

This week on the pod Bob and Nelson welcome a very special guest, Mike the Dividend Guy. He's one of the best dividend investors out there, so we're extra excited about this one.

We discuss Mike's specific version of dividend investing, including wh... more

"Why don't y'all use a financial advisor?"

This week's episode of the pod is a little more reflective than most.

Bob and Nelson spend a lot of time talking about the 'how' part of DIY investing, helping to educate y'all on just exactly what we do ... more

This week on the pod Bob and Nelson tackle one of the toughest questions in the investing world.

Just when should you sell a stock, anyway?

The short answer is this. It's complicated and most investors suck at it. They sell when a stock gets back ... more

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Recent Guests

Mike the Dividend Guy
Dividend-focused investor and blogger, owner of Dividend Stocks Rock
Dividend Stocks Rock / Dividend Guy Blog
Episode: Ep 26 - Mike the Dividend Guy
Mark Seed
DIY financial advisor and blogger
myownadvisor.ca
Episode: Ep 5: Mark Seed on FIWOOT, Withdrawal Strategies, and More

Hosts

Bob Lai
Host of the DIY Wealth Canada Podcast; focuses on Canadian investing, wealth-building, and practical strategies.
Nelson Smith
Co-host who discusses dividend strategies, retirement planning, and Canadian investing perspectives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
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    I follow Nelson and Bob on X and on their respective sites. Their comments are always interesting. They have a lot of Experience. Really glad to be able to listen to them on a podcast. An excellent first episode! The topic looks promising!

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    Canada7 months ago

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The discussions are valuable for long-term investing and Canadian context.
Content is educational and actionable for retirement planning and dividend investing.
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#115
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#230
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Talking Points

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Ep 20 - You Ask, We Answer
Q: How would you invest money needed for a down payment 12 months from now?
I'd invest in cash ETFs or high interest savings accounts due to stock market volatility.
Ep 20 - You Ask, We Answer
Q: Does CPP factor into your retirement plan?
No, it is considered the cherry on top of the sundae.
Ep 17 - Is The 60/40 Portfolio Dead?
Q: Should investors consider GICs instead of bonds?
GICs may provide simpler, more stable options compared to the complexities and volatility associated with the bond market.
Ep 17 - Is The 60/40 Portfolio Dead?
Q: Why would somebody look at having a substantial portion of their portfolio in bonds today?
With low yields on bonds reducing their attractiveness, especially when stock returns can outperform, many investors question their place in a modern investment strategy.
Ep 5: Mark Seed on FIWOOT, Withdrawal Strategies, and More
Q: How do you know that financial independence is actually going to work for you?
Mark explained it involves understanding personal spending goals and aligning them with income sources.

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Two Canadian investors share practical, long-term approaches to building wealth, focusing on stock selection, cash management, retirement planning, and risk management. Episodes cover digestible frameworks for evaluating dividend stocks, tax considerations, and the trade-offs between bonds, cash, and equities, with recurring emphasis on patience, diversification, and avoiding market-timing tricks. Notable angles include a strong stance on home-country bias, the Smith Maneuver borrowing strategy, and frequent Q&A that surfaces real-world decision-making for Canadians across banking, RRSP/RESP planning, and retirement timelines.

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