Should you treat U.S. stocks differently?
Tax breaks on Canadian dividend stocks are applied differently to U.S. stocks.

Tax breaks on Canadian dividend stocks are applied differently to U.S. stocks.

The tax man gives Canadian dividends such a delicious treatment, you can pay negative taxes. That means no tax on your dividends, and less tax on your other income. Talk about having your ice cream and eating it too.

Not necessarily—by sticking to European multinationals, you could do quite well.

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With this much capital, a complete review of your options is required