3M~annual dividend yield- 2.08%- (high growth potential)~quarterly Fortis inc~annual dividend yield of 3.8%(better for immediate cash)~quarterly Bell Canada Enterprise~ annual dividend yield of 8.63% ( one of the largest telecommunication companies in Canada)~quarterly

When I first started investing, I had big dreams of making fast cash and watching my account balance skyrocket. I thought it was going to be easy—I’d buy the “hot” stocks and ride the wave to wealth. But that’s not how things turned out. 💥 The $1,500 Lesson Like many beginners, I lost about $1,500 during the first year, especially when COVID hit. I invested in whatever was trending, hoping for massive gains. Instead, my investments plummeted, and I found myself staring at losses. I thought about selling everything and cutting my losses, but something inside me told me there was a better way to approach this. That experience taught me the hard reality: chasing trends and listening to bad advice from people who don’t even make money in the market is a recipe for failure. Most of those investments are still in my account—some are even profitable now—but the majority are worth less than I paid. Instead of selling them, I decided to treat them as a learning experience. 🤔 What Went Wrong? While I felt discouraged at first, I kept seeing people make profits, and I knew I was missing something. So, I dove into research. I learned about proven strategies and how successful investors operate in the market. I wanted to test those strategies and find out what worked for me. So I took another $1,500 and began a new journey—this time with a plan. Here’s what I found worked best: 💡 My 5 Strategies for Success 1. Invest in Companies You Know and Use - This was a game-changer for me. I decided to invest in companies I regularly shop from—Walmart, Metro, Amazon. These are businesses I understand and rely on, and they’ve served me well. - Result: Over 60% profit (rough estimate), and I still invest in them today. 2. Invest in Dips, Not Dives - I learned to distinguish between a small price dip and a significant crash. A dip is temporary and often an opportunity, while a dive could signal long-term trouble. - Success: When I invested in dips (stocks down temporarily), I saw great returns, though I could’ve done better by staying more active in my account.