Podcast
The Canadian Investor
Hosted by Braden Dennis & Simon Belanger · EN
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.
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New Fed Chair, Loonie Slides & Canada’s Population Keeps Falling
1w ago00:50:07Tap to summarizeThis week on Canadian Macro Investor, Simon and Dan break down a packed macro backdrop: global central banks turning more hawkish, Kevin Warsh’s push to rethink how the Fed communicates and uses data, and why markets may be too relaxed about inflation risks. They also discuss the Canadian dollar, oil prices, the fragile Iran memorandum of understanding, and whether geopolitical risk is being ignored because investors are so focused on the AI trade. From there, they dig into OSFI lowering the Domestic Stability Buffer for Canadian banks, what it could mean for credit creation, and whether Ottawa is quietly trying to stimulate the economy through the banking system. The episode wraps with Canada’s population decline, falling rents, purpose-built rental supply, and why the housing market could remain under pressure even if construction slows. Topics discussed: central banks, Fed policy, Bank of Canada, Canadian dollar, oil prices, Iran, AI stocks, OSFI, Canadian banks, housing, rents, population growth. Watch the full video on Our New Youtube Channel! 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 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.
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SpaceX IPO Mania, M&A Heats Up, Dollarama Rises While Dynamite and Adobe Drop
1w ago00:49:51Tap to summarizeOn today’s episode, we cover a packed week across private markets, U.S. dealmaking, and Canadian earnings. We start with SpaceX and the growing anticipation around a potential IPO. We break down why the valuation, limited public float, and upcoming share unlocks could make this one of the most closely watched public listings whenever it eventually happens. We also look at a busy start to the week for acquisitions, including Fox’s investment in Roku, Salesforce’s latest deal, and American Express making a move of its own. Then we turn to earnings, with Dollarama posting a strong rebound quarter, Groupe Dynamite selling off sharply despite impressive growth numbers, and Adobe delivering solid results on the surface while investors focused on what may be ahead. Plus, a quick preview of Monday’s episode, where we’ll be diving deeper into the recent short report on Gildan. Tickers discussed: SPACE, FOXA, ROKU, CRM, AXP, DOL.TO, GRGD.TO, ADBE, GIL.TO Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! 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 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.
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TCI Podcast Stock Index Unveiled: 21 Hidden AI Winners
2w ago01:05:42Tap to summarizeAI investing is often focused on the obvious names: Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and the rest of the hyperscalers. But the AI buildout is creating massive demand across the entire infrastructure stack, from electricity and grid upgrades to cooling, data centers, semiconductors, uranium, industrial automation, and specialized software. In this episode, we unveil the TCI Podcast Index: Hidden AI Winners, built in partnership with Questrade’s new custom indexing feature. We explain how custom indexing works, why we chose this AI infrastructure theme, and then break down the 21 companies selected for the index. This episode also looks at why AI demand may benefit companies far beyond the usual tech giants, especially businesses tied to power generation, electrical equipment, liquid cooling, semiconductor manufacturing, data center construction, and nuclear energy. Tickers of stocks discussed: PWR, GEV, STN, TT, NET, VRT, NEE, GLW, FIX, CCO.TO / CCJ, ASML, ROK, ECL, CLS.TO / CLS, HUBB, QXO, SNPS, GNRC, ETN, CEG Questrade custom indexing contest: This information is for educational purposes only. Not intended to be financial advice. Paid partnership with Questrade. Not financial/investment advice. The creator is not a registered adviser. Views and experience shown are the creator's own; results are not representative. Custom Indexing is a self-directed product; Questrade does not recommend securities or assess suitability. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. FX and other fees may apply. Past performance is not indicative of future results. No purchase necessary. Open to Canada (age of majority). Skill testing question required. One Prize: 3-night Nimmo Bay (BC) retreat for 2 + 10 annual payouts of $7,000 CAD to winner's non-registered or TFSA account. ARV: $100,000 CAD. Odds depend on entries. Terms apply. See full rules: https://www.questrade.com/disclosure/remix-your-life-contest---terms-and-condition Subscribe to our Our New Youtube Channel! 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.
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Canadian Insider Trading Allegations & the IPO Mania Continues
2w ago00:52:58Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we break down a packed week of macro, market and stock-specific news. We start with the Bank of Canada holding rates at 2.25% as inflation pressures remain sticky, then look at the latest U.S. CPI print and why markets are still worried about inflation staying higher for longer. We also discuss the insider tipping allegations surrounding TerraVest and why governance risk can matter, even when the underlying business remains strong. From there, we move to the IPO market, including OpenAI reportedly filing confidentially for an IPO, the latest on SpaceX’s expected public listing, and Wealthsimple’s new IPO access feature for retail investors. Finally, we look at Lululemon’s tough quarter, weak Americas sales, margin pressure, lowered guidance, and whether the company is starting to look more like a turnaround story than a premium compounder. Tickers of stocks discussed:TIH.TO, LULU, ATZ.TO, META, GOOGL, AMZN, MSFT, NVDA, SPY, QQQ Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! 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 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.
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Are Canadian REITs Finally Cheap Enough to Buy?
3w ago00:50:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon is joined by Daniel Foch to take a deep dive into Canadian REITs and the major forces reshaping the real estate market. They discuss why residential REITs are facing pressure from falling rents, rising vacancies, and slowing population growth, while retail REITs have been surprisingly resilient thanks to strong occupancy, rent increases, and valuable land redevelopment opportunities. They also cover the office sector, where return-to-office trends are helping at the margin but vacancy rates remain well above pre-pandemic levels, especially outside top-tier buildings. Simon and Daniel also look at industrial REITs, the impact of overbuilding, the role of higher interest rates, and whether areas like data centres could become an interesting opportunity for Canadian real estate investors. They wrap up with a discussion on office conversions, adaptive reuse, and what investors should watch before jumping into beaten-down REITs. Tickers discussed: CAR-UN.TO, BEI-UN.TO, IIP-UN.TO, KMP-UN.TO, REI-UN.TO, SRU-UN.TO, CHP-UN.TO, PMZ-UN.TO, AP-UN.TO, D-UN.TO, RPR-UN.TO, GRT-UN.TO, DIR-UN.TO. Subscribe to our Our New Youtube Channel! 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.
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Canada’s Economy: Better Than Expected or Worse Than It Looks?
3w ago00:53:02Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Daniel Foch break down the increasingly confusing macro backdrop for Canadian investors. They discuss why Canada’s latest jobs report looked stronger than expected, but may actually make life harder for the Bank of Canada. They also compare today’s economy to the early 1990s recession, including the parallels around population growth, real estate, interest rates, employment trends, and household debt. Simon and Daniel also dig into bond yields, the risk of higher-for-longer rates, oil-driven inflation, consumer debt stress, rising delinquencies, and why Canadian households may be more vulnerable than the headline data suggests. They wrap up with a discussion on fiscal dominance, government spending, Canada’s trade challenges, and whether nation-building projects and AI infrastructure could provide a brighter long-term path for the economy. Watch the full video on Our New Youtube Channel! 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 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.
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Berkshire Bets on AI and Housing as Canadian Banks Keep Delivering
3w ago00:33:06Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we cover several major stories across AI, tech, Berkshire Hathaway, housing, and Canadian banks. We start with Anthropic reportedly moving closer to a potential IPO and what that could mean for the broader AI IPO race. We also break down the latest SpaceX IPO update, including its massive expected valuation and why investors appear to be valuing the company as much more than just a rocket launch business. We then look at Alphabet’s major equity raise and what it says about the rising cost of the AI infrastructure race. From there, we discuss Berkshire Hathaway’s planned acquisition of homebuilder Taylor Morrison and why the deal is notable under Greg Abel’s leadership. Finally, we wrap up with Canadian bank earnings, where results were better than feared, dividends were raised, capital markets helped, and credit remains the key risk to watch over the next few quarters. Tickers of stocks discussed: GOOG, GOOGL, BRK.B, TMHC, LEN, RY.TO, TD.TO, BMO.TO, BNS.TO, CM.TO, NA.TO, TSLA, SPCX Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! 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 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.
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5 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Forget + Are CPP’s Returns Actually Bad?
4w ago00:56:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we break down the latest CPP Investments annual report and why comparing CPP’s returns directly to the S&P 500 or TSX misses the mark. We discuss CPP’s 7.8% fiscal-year return, its heavy exposure to private equity, real assets and credit, and whether the high fees and complexity are justified over the long run. We also look at five Canadian stocks that could fit a “buy it, lock it away, and don’t touch it for 10 years” mindset. From railways and waste collection to royalty companies, grocers, and energy producers, we discuss which businesses may have the durability, moats, and cash flow profiles to survive and compound through different market environments. Tickers of Stock discussed: WCN.TO, FNV.TO, WPM.TO, CP.TO, CNR.TO, L.TO, CNQ.TO, ENB.TO, DOL.TO, RY.TO, BNS.TO, BAM.TO, BN.TO, CSU.TO, TRI.TO, META, NVDA, GOOGL, AAPL, MSFT, AMZN, TSM, AVGO, TSLA Subscribe to our Our New Youtube Channel! 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.
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Braden Is Back to Talk AI, Jobs, Power Bottlenecks & Canada’s Future
4w ago00:40:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Simon, Braden, and Daniel break down the AI boom from multiple angles: whether today’s market resembles the dot-com bubble, why demand for compute, electricity, and data keeps accelerating, and where the biggest bottlenecks are starting to appear. They also discuss how AI could reshape the job market, why companies may eventually need to “right-size” their AI usage, and whether cheaper models could become a major theme in the years ahead. The conversation then shifts to Canada’s economic challenges, including weak GDP growth, poor consumer sentiment, declining incentives for entrepreneurs, and why Canada risks losing more talent and high-growth companies to the U.S. Tickers of stocks discussed: NVDA, TSM, MU, MSFT, META, GOOGL, AMZN, ORCL, PWR, RBNK, SHOP Watch the full video on Our New Youtube Channel! 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 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.
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SpaceX’s $1.75T IPO & Canadian Banks Keep Rallying
May 2800:41:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we break down a wide range of market stories, starting with SpaceX’s potential IPO and what its S-1 reveals about the business. We look at the company’s major segments, including Starlink, launch services, and xAI, while discussing the massive valuation being floated and why investors may want to be cautious around the hype. We also cover Nvidia’s latest blockbuster earnings, the continued strength in AI infrastructure demand, and why the stock’s muted reaction says a lot about how much growth is already priced in. From there, we turn to Walmart, Lowe’s, and Home Depot to see what they are saying about the consumer, higher fuel costs, and the pressure still hitting DIY and housing-related spending. Finally, we discuss the start of Canadian bank earnings season with Scotiabank, including its improving return on equity, lower provisions, and why Canadian banks continue to show resilience despite concerns around the broader economy. Tickers of stocks discussed: NVDA, WMT, LOW, HD, BNS.TO Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! 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 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.
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