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Author: Andrew Button

Andrew Button is a freelance financial writer with extensive experience writing about stocks, real estate and managed products. His portfolio consists mainly of blue chip dividend paying stocks and index funds. He has completed the Canadian Securities Course and passed the CFA Level 1 exam. Follow Andrew on Twitter: twitter.com/AJButton2

Recent Articles

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Investing

The Only TSX60 Stock I’d Buy If I Had to Hold One for Life

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Brookfield (TSX:BN) has all the makings of a "buy and hold forever" stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Who Knew? Bill Ackman Quietly Owns These 2 Canadian Stocks

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Bill Ackman owns Brookfield (TSX:BN) and one other quality Canadian stock.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Undervalued Canadian Stocks Primed for Big Returns

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goeasy (TSX:GSY) looks cheap today.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a $100,000 Portfolio That Pays You Monthly

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Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) pays dividends monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

Why BCE Stock Slumped 2.3% Tuesday

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BCE Inc (BCE) slumped 2.3% on Tuesday. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

4.1% Annual Cash Flow: This Dividend Stock Is My ATM Machine

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Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) pays a $0.57 quarterly dividend, and has a 4.1% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Discounted Stocks on the TSX to Snap Up Now

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Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) is a discounted stock worth owning.

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Is Reaching New All-Time Highs and it’s Not Slowing Down Anytime Soon

| Andrew Button

Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) is setting new all-time highs.

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Dividend Stocks

This Overlooked Stock Could Jumpstart Your Family’s Generational Wealth

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EQB (TSX:EQB) is an overlooked bank with a lot of potential.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Canadian Stocks That Are Waiting for Their Starting Gun

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a cheap stock that has not yet heard the starting gun.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Fast-Rising TSX Stocks That Are Still Good Buys Today

| Andrew Button

Brookfield (TSX:BN) is a fast-rising TSX stock that still looks like a good buy today.

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Dividend Stocks

This 4.1% Monthly Dividend Stock Is a TFSA Investor’s Dream

| Andrew Button

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) pays cash every month.

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Tech Stocks

3 Canadian Growth Stocks That Could Be the Next Big Winners

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) could be one of the next big growth stories.

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Investing

The 3 Most Promising Canadian Stocks Everyone’s Talking About on Reddit

| Andrew Button

If you're interested in speculating, rather than investing, Reddit signals could be one source of information you choose to base…

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Dividend Stocks

Prediction: This Canadian Private Equity Stock Will Help Secure Your Future

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) is Canada's biggest player in private equity.

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian AI Stock Could Be the Next Big AI Winner

| Andrew Button

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock is a top AI performer.

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Bank Business Is Booming! Should You Buy?

| Andrew Button

The Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) has grown its business in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian Bank Stocks Are Beating the Market This Year

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) is beating the market this year.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank: Why It Could Still Go Higher

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After a mighty impressive run this year, let's explore whether TD can keep up the momentum.

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Smashes All-Time High: Is it Still a Buy?

| Andrew Button

After reaching an all-time high, this historical TSX beater likely still has some life in it.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Economy Shrinks 1.6%: Your Money’s Safer Here

| Andrew Button

Utilities like Fortis (TSX:FTS) are thriving despite a contracting economy.

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Dividend Stocks

U.S. Court Tells Trump His Tariffs Are Illegal: Is Canada Finally Safe?

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is not strongly affected by Trump tariffs.

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Dividend Stocks

Yield a-Plenty: 5 Canadian Stocks With Yields Over 5%

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Enbridge (TSX:ENB) has a 5.5% dividend yield.

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Investing

What the New Trade Pact With Mexico Means for Canadian Investors

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The Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) could benefit from the Canada-Mexico trade pact.

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rates: Why Stocks Still Beat Real Estate

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If you want to ride the wave of lower interest rates on the stock market, here is one option.

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ETF is short for exchange traded fund, a popular investment choice for Canadians
Investing

Vanguard Thinks Canada Will Outperform the U.S: Here’s How to Invest in the TSX

| Andrew Button

Invest in Canada with the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC).

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Energy Stocks

This Small Energy Company Set Off a Bidding War: Should You Buy Before a Buyout?

| Andrew Button

MEG Energy (TSX:MEG) has two larger oil companies courting it.

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Tech Stocks

Canadian AI Player OpenText Climbed 16% in August: Is the Stock a Buy Now?

| Andrew Button

Open Text Corp (TSX:OTEX) rallied 16% last month.

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Bank Stocks

TD Stock Falls Despite Wide Beat & High Growth

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) released earnings yesterday. Here's what everyone missed.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank: After a Year of Outperformance, Is it Still a Buy?

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) has been beating the market. Can it continue?

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Investing

Air Canada Stock Soars as Flight Attendant Strike Ends: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Button

The Air Canada (TSX:AC) flight attendant strike has abruptly ended.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Fortis is the Ultimate RRSP Retirement Stock

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is a best-in-class Canadian utility.

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Keeping You Up at Night? Hold This Index Fund to Sleep Like a Baby

| Andrew Button

The iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) lets you sleep like a baby.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: This Dividend ETF Pays Cash Monthly

| Andrew Button

The BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) has considerable income potential.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Constellation Software a Buy?

| Andrew Button

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) has high growth but trades at a high multiple.

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Investing

Got $1,000? 5 Stocks to Buy Now While They’re On Sale

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) stock is on sale.

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Investing

The Most Important Thing for Air Canada Investors to Watch in 2025

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) faces one major risk right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Great News for Brookfield Stock Investors

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEPC)(TSX:BEP.UN) will be supplying hydro power to one of the world's biggest tech companies.

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Dividend Stocks

Does Paramount Resources Really Have a 20% Ridiculously High Dividend Yield?

| Andrew Button

Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) once had a very high dividend yield. Does it still have one?

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Dividend Stocks

CN Railway Was the First Stock I Ever Bought: Here’s How it Turned Out

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Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) was the first stock I bought in my current portfolio.

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