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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

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Cryptocurrency

Solana Jumps into the Payment Industry

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Solana is getting into the payments industry. Does that make SOL a better buy than the CI Galaxy Ethereum ETF…

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Cryptocurrency

Why I Still Don’t Invest in Cryptocurrency

| Andrew Button

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have done really well, but I prefer banks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Investing

3 ETFs for Tax-Free Passive Income

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If you're looking for tax-free passive income, you might consider holding BMO Equal Weight Banks ETF (TSX:ZEB) in a TFSA.

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Investing

Tech Stock Selloff: Here’s What’s Safe Today

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for safety amid the tech stock volatility, you could consider banking ETFs like BMO Equal Weight Banks…

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Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Is Getting an Update – Time to Buy?

| Andrew Button

Ethereum is getting an update. Should you buy Ether directly, or hold the Purpose Ether ETF (TSX:ETHH) instead?

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Bank Stocks

Why “Boring” Bank Stocks Are Beating Cryptocurrency

| Andrew Button

Boring bank stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are beating cryptocurrency in 2022.

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Do Investors Panic About Interest Rates? Science Has the Answer!

| Andrew Button

Because of one psychological principle, investors worry excessively about losses in stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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Cryptocurrency

Ethereum: Why it’s Beating Other Cryptos

| Andrew Button

Purpose Ether ETF (TSX:ETHH) is beating the crypto market as a whole. Here's why.

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) – Is it Really a Cheap Stock?

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has a low price-to-sales ratio, but is it truly "cheap"?

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Investing

TD Bank vs. Suncor Energy: Which Cheap Stock Is Better?

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are both classic value plays. Which is better?

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Investing

Warren Buffett: How He Got Richer While Other Billionaires Stumbled

| Andrew Button

January was a good month for value stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU). That helped Warren Buffett get richer.

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Investing

Passive Income: 3 Cheap Dividend Stocks for February!

| Andrew Button

Cheap dividend stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are looking solid in February.

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Tech Stocks

Why Cheap Stocks Are Beating Tech Stocks in 2022

| Andrew Button

In 2022, cheap stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are beating tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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Cryptocurrency

Solana Is Plummeting–Should You Buy or Avoid?

| Andrew Button

Solana cryptocurrency is plummeting. Should you buy it or stick to the Purpose Ether ETF (TSX:ETHH) instead?

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Cryptocurrency

XRP Cryptocurrency: Could it Be the Next Bitcoin?

| Andrew Button

XRP is a popular crypto currency, but is it better than investing in Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B)?

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Technology
Stocks for Beginners

3 Reasons Value Investors Will Win in 2022

| Andrew Button

Value stocks look set to outperform in 2022, which is why I'm still holding Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock.

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Stocks for Beginners

Worried About the Stock Market? These 3 Cheap Stocks Are Safe as Milk!

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for safe value stocks to buy in 2022, you could consider the Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY).

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Investing

Passive Income: How to Get $437 Per Month in Your TFSA!

| Andrew Button

By investing in monthly dividend stocks like Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL), you could get up to $437 tax-free in a TFSA.

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Stocks for Beginners

Don’t Get Taxed by Surprise: The TFSA’s Dirty Little Secret

| Andrew Button

You can get taxed by surprise by holding un-approved stocks in a TFSA, so make sure you hold approved assets,…

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Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency: Are Alt-Coins Riskier Than Bitcoin?

| Andrew Button

Are small cryptocurrencies like Solana riskier than Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B)?

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top ETFs for Tax-Free Passive Income in Retirement

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for quality dividend ETFs you could consider the iShares TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats ETF (TSX:CDZ).

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Investing

Canada’s #1 ETF: Why XIU Is So Popular

| Andrew Button

iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) is by far the most popular Canadian index fund. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge: 7% Yield AND Dividend Growth in One Package!

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock has a 7% yield. Is it a buy?

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Is Down 49% From All-Time Highs: Should You Buy?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock is down 8% today. Is it a buy?

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Cryptocurrency

3 Reasons I Still Don’t Invest in Cryptocurrency

| Andrew Button

Though they have the potential for outsized returns, I still don't invest in crypto funds like Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B).

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Tech Stocks

Canadians: 3 ETFs to Survive the Tech Stock Crash

| Andrew Button

If you're aiming for a rich retirement, consider index ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

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Cryptocurrency

XRP Cryptocurrency: Is it Still a Buy?

| Andrew Button

Ripple is a pretty popular cryptocurrency, but is it a buy?

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Cryptocurrency

Solana Cryptocurrency: Could it Be the Next ETH?

| Andrew Button

ETH has grown dramatically, as have ETH ETFs like the Purpose Ether ETF (TSX:ETHH). Could Solana be next?

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) – What’s in Store for 2022?

| Andrew Button

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) had a terrible year in 2021. Could it fare better in 2022?

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Cryptocurrency

ETH vs. Solana: Which Crypto Will Moon?

| Andrew Button

Ether can be traded on the stock market through ETFs like Purpose Ether ETF (TSX:ETHH). What about Solana?

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Value Will Beat Growth in 2022

| Andrew Button

Value stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are quite likely to beat growth stocks in 2022.

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock: A Dirt-Cheap Bargain

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock is currently cheap. Should you buy?

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Shopping and e-commerce
Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Is on Sale! Should You Buy?

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for an opportunity to buy Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) on the dip, now's your chance.

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Investing

2 Undervalued Growth Stocks to Buy in 2022

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) is a surprisingly fastgrowing company whose stock isn't very expensive.

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Bank Stocks

Will TD Bank Stock Keep Outperforming in 2022?

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) outperformed in 2021. Can it keep up the momentum in 2022?

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Investing

This Dividend Stock Has a Truly Unbelievable 15% Yield!

| Andrew Button

There is one U.S. stock with a 15% yield. The BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (TSX:ZWU) has a pretty high…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Dividend Stocks That Yield 4.7% or More

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for high-yield dividend stocks, consider Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

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Investing

3 Growth Stocks That Could Keep Crushing the Market in 2022

| Andrew Button

Growth stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) could rise in the coming months.

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Shopping and e-commerce
Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP): Why I Finally Bought the Dip

| Andrew Button

Recently, I bought the dip in Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock after holding out for years.

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Investing

Pivot to Value: How Cheap Stocks Can Beat Growth Stocks!

| Andrew Button

Sometimes cheap stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) can outperform growth stocks like Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD).

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