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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

Dividend Stocks

Does Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) or AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) Deserve to Be on Your Dividend Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) look oversold. Is this the right time to own these stocks?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Canadian Stocks to Hold for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) deserve to be on your radar.

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Bank Stocks

Is Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) a Top Stock to Start Your TFSA Retirement Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) has made some long-term investors quite rich.

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Bank Stocks

Value Investors: Is Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Oversold?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) trades at a discount to its larger peers. Is it time to buy this stock?

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Energy Stocks

Dividend Investors: Is it Time to Put TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP) in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is down 15% since November of last year. Is the pullback overdone?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Cameco Corp. an Attractive Pick Today?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) recently picked up a tailwind. Are more gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Buy Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)?

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) might be an interesting TFSA or RRSP pick right now. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) or AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) Attractive Today?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) (NYSE:BTE) and AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) both offer a shot at some nice upside on improved investor…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Grow Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and another two top companies have delivered impressive returns for buy-and-hold investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) for Your TFSA Retirement Fund?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is down more than 20% in the past 12 months. Is the stock now oversold?

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP) or BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) Today?

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Is one more attractive today?

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: 4 Reasons Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Should Be in Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) has made some long-term investors very happy.

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Dividend Stocks

Inter Pipeline Ltd.: A Buy for the 6.9% Dividend Yield?

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) offers a growing payout and a shot at some nice upside.

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Energy Stocks

Is Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) a Top Stock Pick Today?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) raised its 2018 dividend by 12.5%. Are the good times set to continue?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) Be on Your Contrarian Stock Radar?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is making good progress on its turnaround efforts. Is it time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Should Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Be in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) trades at a discount to its larger peers, but that situation could soon change.

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Put Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) has a strong track record of dividend growth, and the trend looks set to continue.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Should You Buy RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust for the 6% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) offers above-average yield with some interesting growth opportunities.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) a Top Dividend Stock for Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) has delivered impressive results for both income investors and those looking to build a retirement portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Build Retirement Wealth

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another two market leaders might be interesting picks today.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend-Growth Stocks to Own for 20 Years in Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) have made some long-term investors quite rich.

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: Start Your TFSA Retirement fund With 2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) are two of Canada's top companies. Are they right for…

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Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: 2 Overlooked High-Yield Canadian Dividend Stocks

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) offer big yields and a shot at some nice capital gains.

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electric power transmission
Dividend Stocks

Is Fortis Inc. a Top TFSA Pick for New Investors?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) is a popular pick for a buy-and-hold retirement portfolio. Here's why.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Commodity Stocks for Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) deserve to be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Stocks to Start a Canadian Dividend Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE:TRP)(NYSE:SLF) might be attractive picks today.

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Energy Stocks

Is Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO) an Attractive Contrarian Stock Pick Today?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is stuck in a multi-year slump. Are better days on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR): A Top Dividend-Growth Stock to Launch Your TFSA Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's how top stocks such as Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help you save serious cash for retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

Energy Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks That Look Undervalued

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) might be oversold right now. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is it Time to Buy Baytex Energy Corp. or Cenovus Energy Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are starting to attract attention. Is one a good bet today?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Look Cheap Today

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) could be undervalued right now. Here's why.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Launch Your TFSA Today

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) recently reported some impressive results. Is it time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Under-the-Radar Income Stocks That Pay You Monthly

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B) (NYSE:SJR) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) might be interesting picks today.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend-Growth Stocks to Start Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and another two dividend stocks might be attractive picks today.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Buy Cameco Corp. or Nutrien Ltd. Today?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) have faced some difficult times. Is one in recovery mode?

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Dividend Stocks

Should Crescent Point Energy Corp. or Suncor Energy Inc. Be on Your Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) are two of Canada's best-known energy stocks. Is one more…

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Dividend Stocks

Young TFSA Investors: A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Start Your Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) has raised its dividend every year for more than four decades.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Bank of Nova Scotia a Top RRSP Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) deserves to be on your RRSP radar.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Play an Energy Rebound

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are two of Canada's top companies. Which one is a better bet…

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Investing

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce or Canadian Pacific Railway Limited for Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) often lie in the shadows of their larger…

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