Do you take into account taxation when you select your investing instruments?

Asked 5 years ago

Do you usually take into account taxation when you select your investing instruments? I am not into accounting or taxation professional, but since I used to do my taxes myself, it seems to me that it might be more interesting to invest in instruments that generate Capital gain, or capital gain dividend for Margin or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), instead of the underlying stocks, since capital gains are taxed 50% and dividends/revenue are taxed 100%... Am I wrong?

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David Hay

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

taking into account and being aware of taxation is one of the most important parts of investment and stock-brokering.  Do not let taxation put you off certain investment opportunities, tax is just part and parcel of the process.  As long as you are making money, you're going to be taxed on it.