The Simply Investing Dividend Podcast

In this episode of the Simply Investing Dividend Podcast, we dive deep into a powerful comparison: 5 hand-picked dividend stocks versus the largest S&P 500 ETF. Which strategy delivers better long-term results—and why?

You'll also learn how ETF fees, and hidden risks can quietly drag down your returns.

Key topics covered:
- The Simply Investing Approach to building wealth
- What ETFs are—and how t...

In this episode, we break down how dividends are taxed in both the US and Canada. We’ll compare the tax rates for dividends with those for capital gains and income, giving you a clearer understanding of how these income streams are treated by the tax authorities.

I’ll also cover the following key topics:
- What are dividends, and why do they matter?
- How retirement accounts work in Canada
- A look at Canadian ...

In this episode, we’re going to look at why some companies pay dividends and some do not.

I also cover the following topics in this episode:
- What are dividends?
- Reasons for not paying dividends
- Reasons for paying dividends
- Benefits of receiving dividends
- Dividend investing returns
- RS and LLY, 842% return
- $20K turned into over $188K

Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared...

In this episode, I sit down with seasoned investment expert Paul Musson.

With over 30 years in the financial world, Paul has managed billions as the lead portfolio manager for the Ivy Funds at Mackenzie Investments. Today, he’s the founder of Paddington Capital Management and the author of the thought-provoking new book "Capital Offence: Why Some Benefit at Your Expense", which takes a hard look at the systems th...

In this episode, I sit down with seasoned dividend investor Ian MacDonald, whose journey spans over 60 remarkable years.

Before retiring, Ian served as Vice President at Equifax, where he dedicated his career to studying the rise and fall of companies—a passion that shaped his investment philosophy.

Ian opens up about a pivotal moment in his life: losing $300,000 of his hard-earned savings due to poor advice from an investment adviso...

In this episode, I interview the founder of Siegel Asset Management Partners, Yves Siegel. We discuss the energy sector, specifically midstream companies. Yves shares with us his guidelines for investing in energy dividend stocks.

Yves has been recognized several times by The Wall Street Journal’s “Best on the Street” survey for stock picking, and in 2018 received the “Ammys” Hall of Fame award in Research and Analysis, an...

In this episode, I interview Jeremy from Dividend Stockpile. We talk about dividend investing, how to get started, how to become a confident investor, and how to navigate the current economic climate.

You’ll find today’s episode both educational and inspiring.

I also cover the following topics in this episode:
- Introduction to Jeremy
- What attracted Jeremy to income investing and dividends?
- How do...

In this episode, I interview CEO and Portfolio Manager Jenny Harrington, a dividend investor, author, and regular contributor to CNBC (Halftime Report and Worldwide Exchange). We talk about dividend investing, how to get started, how to become a confident investor, and how to navigate the current economic climate. 

Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington is the Chief Executive Officer of Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC, an income-f...

In this episode, we’re going to look at options, what are they, how to earn money from them, and why I don't invest in them.

I also cover the following topics in this episode:
- What are options?
- What is a call option?
- Examples using call options
- What is a put option?
- Examples using put options
- What do investing legends think about investing in options?
- Why I don’t use options

In this episode, we’re going to look at a dividend investor that turned $5,000 into $20,000,000.

I also cover the following topics in this episode:
- Who was Anne Scheiber?
- Anne’s investing story
- Lessons learned
- Future growth of dividend stocks
- Looking at the past performance of Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), McDonald's (MCD), Proctor & Gamble (PG), Pepsi (PEP)
- 17.5% annual dividend...

In this episode, we’re going to look at 4 companies that I would not invest in today, even though they are large dividend paying companies. 

I also cover the following topics in this episode:
- Our approach to investing
- Our criteria for investing
- Looking at the payout ratio
- Looking at the P/E ratio
- Looking at a company's debt level
- Determining if a stock is priced low or high
- Ev...

In this episode, we’re going to look at the power of reinvesting dividends.

I also cover the following topics in this episode:
- What are dividends?
- How to get paid for owning stocks
- How do you reinvest your dividends?
- Dividend reinvesting examples
- 2021% return versus 902% during the same period
- Over $7K annual dividend income from $10K invested
- Benefits of reinvesting dividends
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In this episode, we’re going to look at a company’s debt level. Should you invest in a company with high or low debt? And does that impact your investment returns?

I also cover the following topics in this episode:
- What is company debt?
- Type of debt we look at before investing
- How to calculate debt
- What’s wrong with high debt?
- Comparing companies
- 0% debt versus over 3,438%
- 33% retu...

In this episode, we’re going answer the following questions: Which is better, more dividends now or later? Is higher dividend yield today more important than lower yield but higher dividend growth in the future?

I also cover the following topics in this episode:
- What are dividends?
- What is dividend yield?
- Pfizer & MasterCard case studies
- Comparing dividend yields
- Which one is the better in...

In this episode, we’re going discuss the current market decline and what should you as an investor do next.

I also cover the following topics in this episode:
- Current state of the market
- What is the Dow Jones?
- Why did the market decline?
- What happens after a market decline?
- 5 large market declines
- How to invest now?

Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are f...

In this episode, we're going to look at the 7 habits of highly effective dividend investors, and how you can use those 7 habits to become a successful investor.

I also cover the following topics in this episode:
- Invest in quality stocks
- Invest in undervalued stocks
- Get paid for owning stocks
- MSFT stock return 0% from 2002 to 2013
- Generate growing income each year, and beat inflation
-...

In this episode, I interview Mike Drak a dividend investor, author, public speaker, and a recognized authority on retirement. We talk about how to invest, and how to plan for your future.

Based out of Toronto, Mike has published 3 books on retirement. He spent 38 years in the financial services industry and retired at the age of 59. Today’s he working on his 4th book and training for the Iron Man competition. We discuss in...

In this episode, we're going to look at why some companies increase their dividend even though their earnings go down.

I also cover the following topics in this episode:
- Example stock used in this episode, Franklin Resources (BEN)
- Recent decline in earnings for stock BEN
- Why do companies increase their dividend?
- Two real-life examples: Walmart and Visa
- Should you invest in BEN today?
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In this episode, I interview investor Ales Eisner, we talk about how to get started with investing, how to select dividend stocks, and how invest in this current economic climate.

Ales achieved financial independence in his early 40’s, and stopped working in IT at 46.  Today he lives off his six figure dividend income. Ales is a disciplined investor who is happy to share his knowledge and experience with our audience.
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