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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

2 Oversold TSX Index Stocks for Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another top Canadian stock deserve to be on your TFSA radar right…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Attractive Dividend Stocks Paying 5-8% Yields

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and another high-yield dividend stock deserve to be on your radar today.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: This Leading Canadian Energy Stock Has Huge Upside Potential

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) has bounced off the late 2018 lows, but more upside should be on the way.…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Top Canadian Stocks With Global Assets

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Brookfield Property Partners (TSX:BPY.UN) (NASDAQ:BPY) and another global player deserve to be on your RRSP radar today.

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Stocks for Beginners

A Top TSX Index Stock to Own for 40 Years

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) could be on the verge of a major long-term rally. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS): A Top Income Stock for Lazy Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is an attractive choice for income investors who don't have time to babysit their portfolios.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Young TFSA Investors: 2 Stocks to Help You Retire a Millionaire

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another top Canadian stock have generated impressive returns for buy-and-hold investors. Here's how young…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) or Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) a Better Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) (TSX:ENB) and Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) are both industry leaders. Is one more attractive today?

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) Stock Tops $60: How High Could it Go?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) just hit a new 12-month high. Are more gains on the way for this stock?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Should You Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one a better…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Wealth Builders: 2 Top TSX Index Stocks That Have Made Investors Rich

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and another TSX Index industry leader have generated impressive long-term returns. Here's how.

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Stocks for Beginners

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB): Time to Buy This Marijuana Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) is expanding capacity and positioning for European growth. Is this the right time to own the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Attention Contrarian Investors: Are Gold Stocks Undervalued Today?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) (NYSE:ABX) and its peers look cheap right now if gold can extend it gains through the end…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Dividend Stocks to Start a TFSA Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) and another four top Canadian dividend stocks deserve to be on your TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG) Stock: Should You Buy the Bounce?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG) (NYSE:CPG) is up 50% in the past two months. Are more gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: 3 Cheap Dividend Stocks to Consider Today

| Andrew Walker

Vermillion Energy (TSX:VET) (NYSE:VET) and two other high-yield Canadian dividend stocks deserve a closer look today. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Income Investors: 2 High-Yield Stocks to Own for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and one other high-yield Canadian stock deserve to be on your income radar.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 3 Stocks to Own for 30 Years

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and another two top Canadian stocks deserve to be on your RRSP radar today.

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU): Is This Oil Stock Oversold Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) is off the December low but more upside should be on the way. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Millennial Couples: How to Turn a $100,000 TFSA into $1 Million

| Andrew Walker

Here's how using a self-directed TFSA to hold dividend stocks such as Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Fortis Inc.…

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Stocks for Beginners

HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) vs. Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED): Which Marijuana Stock Should You Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC) are attracting investor attention. Is one a better cannbis stock bet…

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should You Bet on Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) used to be a $48 stock with a fat dividend. Will this oil producer regain its…

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Stocks for Beginners

4 Reasons to Own Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR) Stock Right Now

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Nutrien (TSX:NTR) (NYSE:NTR) deserves to be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock Be on Your Buy List Today?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are off their recent highs. Is one now a…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 TSX Index Stocks to Launch a Balanced Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and another two TSX Index stock deserve to be on your retirement fund…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Buy CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock for its Dividend Growth and 5% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) has a history of making big blunders, but the market might be too focused…

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Stocks for Beginners

A Top Canadian Stock to Start Your Global RRSP Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) deserves to be on your RRSP radar today.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Dividend Investors: 2 TSX Index Heavyweights to Boost Your TFSA Returns

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) and another top dividend stock are suddenly back in the spotlight. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

A Soaring Stock for Your Value Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

TransAlta (TSX:TA) (NYSE:TAC) is enjoying a nice start to 2019. Are more gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks to Set Up Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and another two top Canadian stocks might not be obvious picks for a TFSA retirement…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Stock a Buy Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is trading at reasonable multiple and has strong long-term growth potential. Is the recent pullback…

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Today and Hold in Your RRSP for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Waste Connections (TSX:WCN) (NYSE:WCN) and another top Canadian stock deserve to be on your RRSP radar.

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Dividend Stocks

How Young Investors Can Build a $1.8 Million TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another top Canadian stock have made some investors quite rich. Here's how.

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Energy Stocks

Could Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) Stock Double This Year?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) has a track record of making big moves on changes in sentiment in the energy patch.…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Unloved Dividend Stocks to Put in Your TFSA Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Enbridge (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and another ignored industry leader deserve to be on your radar right now.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Is Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock a Safe Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) is often cited as a top pick for a retirement portfolio. Is this stock still…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 All-Star Dividend Stocks to Launch Your Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) and another top dividend-growth stock have made some investors quite rich. Should you buy…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Boost Retirement Income

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and another high-yield income stock might be interesting picks today.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Soaring High-Yield Stocks to Watch Today

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) have quietly surged to levels not seen in a year.…

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Retirement plan
Dividend Stocks

Attention New Investors: 2 TSX Index Giants to Start a TFSA Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and one other top Canadian stock deserve to be on your TFSA radar today.

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