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Author: Andrew Walker

Andrew has an MBA and has been writing for The Motley Fool Canada since 2014. As a contrarian investor, Andrew seeks out dividend opportunities the market is missing. He is a big fan of harnessing the power of compounding to grow a portfolio for retirement.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks That Look Oversold Right Now

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and a top energy infrastructure stock deserve to be on your radar.

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Energy Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should You Buy Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) appears cheap today. Is the stock a smart RRSP pick?

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Cannabis Stocks

HEXO (TSX:HEXO): Buy the Stock or Bail Out?

| Andrew Walker

HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) is down more than 50% from the 2019 high. Should you own the stock right now?

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Cannabis Stocks

Is Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) Stock a Buy Below $30?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC) is now trading at a 12-month low. Time to buy the stock?

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD): Should You Buy the Stock on the Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is down sharply in the past few days. What's going on?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Steady Dividend Stocks to Own Through a Market Correction

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) and a top communications company deserve to be on your radar today. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks for TFSA Income Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and a leading financial institution deserve to be on your income radar today.

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus (TSX:CVE): Time to Finally Buy the Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Inc. (TSX:CVE) (NYSE:CVE) just raised its dividend by 25%!

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Stock a Buy on the Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) has given back some of its big gains. Is this a good opportunity to buy the…

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Retirement: Should You Buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) or Fortis (TSX:FTS) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) and Fortis (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) are two of the top dividend stocks in the TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks for Retirees to Avoid OAS Clawbacks

| Andrew Walker

Here's how owning top dividend stocks such as TC Energy (TSX:TRP) inside a TFSA can help retirees put more money…

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Energy Stocks

RRSP Alert: 2 Cheap Industry Leaders to Own for Decades!

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and one other top TSX Index stock deserve to be on your RRSP radar today. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Pension Wealth: How to Use the TFSA to Turn $10,000 Into $107,000 in Retirement Savings

| Andrew Walker

Holding top dividend stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) inside a TFSA can help investors build a substantial retirement…

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Tech Stocks

Should You Buy BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock After the Latest Crash?

| Andrew Walker

Blackberry Ltd. (TSX:BB) (NYSE:BB) lost 30% of its stock price last week. Is the sell-off overdone?

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Investing

How a Single $10,000 Investment Grew to $230,000 in Just 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

There's a reason why Bill Gates is the largest shareholder of Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap Dividend Stocks Yielding 7%–12% for Contrarian Investors

| Andrew Walker

Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) and a high-yield energy infrastructure stock might be attractive picks right now. Here's why.

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Investing

Retirees: How to Get an Extra $539.75 in Tax-Free Monthly Income

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) and a top Canadian REIT deserve to be on your TFSA radar right now.

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Investing

Contrarian Investors: Is Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is back below $2 per share. Is the stock a good contrarian bet right now?

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Bank Stocks

Retire Rich: How to Build a $1 Million RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Industry leaders such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) have helped make some of their long-term shareholders rich. Here's how…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 3 High-Yield Stocks to Boost Your TFSA Pension!

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and another two unloved dividend stocks deserve to be on your radar today. Here's why.

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Cannabis Stocks

SAFE Banking Act Clears First Hurdle: Should You Buy Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

The passing of the SAFE Banking Act in the U.S. could be a huge benefit to Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC).…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Pension: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Help You Retire Rich

| Andrew Walker

Here's how owning top dividend stocks such as Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and a leading pipeline company can help you retire…

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Dividend Stocks

A Defensive Dividend Stock to Ride Out a Market Downturn in 2020

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) might be an interesting pick today.

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Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) or CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are enjoying a nice recovery. Is one bank…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Tip: How to Boost Your Monthly Pension by $613

| Andrew Walker

Owning RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and a top energy infrastructure stock can help boost your pension income without…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Wealth: How to Turn a $20,000 TFSA into $200,000

| Andrew Walker

A popular investment strategy that focuses on top dividend stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) can build TFSA wealth.

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Energy Stocks

Cheap Stock Alert: Should You Buy Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) or Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) continue to boost their dividends and appear oversold. Which energy…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is moving higher again after the recent pause. Should you own this stock?

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement 101: A Top Stock to Stick in Your TFSA to Build Pension Wealth

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) has helped make some long-term investors quite rich. Here's how to benefit today.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 High-Yield Stocks for Passive Income

| Andrew Walker

Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF), a communications giant, and a major midstream energy player all appear attractive right now for an…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap Dividend Stocks for a Self-Directed RRSP Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and a top commodity stock deserve to be on your RRSP radar.

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Energy Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Cheap Dividend Stocks in the TSX Index to Own for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and a top financial stock appear attractive right now.

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Cannabis Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock a Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) is down 50% in the past six months. Is this pot stock now oversold?

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE): Could the Stock Price Hit $5 in 2020?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) (NYSE:BTE) is up 45% in recent weeks. Are more gains on the way?

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Bank Stocks

Pension Wealth 101: How to Turn $100,000 Into $1.4 Million

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) is a great example of a stock investors can hold for decades to build…

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Energy Stocks

Is Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) Stock Cheap?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ) is up 20% since late August. Are more gains on the way for this…

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Investing

TFSA Alert: 2 High-Yield Stocks to Boost Pension Income in a Low-Rate Environment

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and a top communications company deserve to be on your TFSA radar…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 3 Top Stocks to Help You Retire Rich

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd (TSE:NTR)(NYSE:NTR), a transportation giant, and a top bank all look attractive right now for a self-directed RRSP.

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Dividend Stocks

How Retired Couples Can Earn an Extra $645 Per Month Without Risking OAS Clawbacks

| Andrew Walker

Here's how holding dividend stocks such as Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) inside a TFSA can boost income while protecting your…

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Cannabis Stocks

Should You Buy Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) trades at close to 50% of its 12-month high. Is it time to buy this pot…

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