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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

Contrarian Investors: Should Inter Pipeline Ltd. Be in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) might be oversold today.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp.: Buy or Bail Out?

| Andrew Walker

Gold miners, such as Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX), have made progress on their turnaround efforts, but headwinds remain.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Little-Known Dividend Stocks Yielding 5-8%

| Andrew Walker

Russel Metals Inc. (TSX:RUS) and another two Canadian companies deserve a closer look today.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Should Toronto-Dominion Bank Be a Top Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) has a strong track record of dividend growth.

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Dividend Stocks

A Canadian Dividend Champ for New RRSP Investors to Hold for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) deserves a closer look.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Bank of Montreal or Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce a Good RRSP Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Investors often overlook Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) when choosing a bank stock for…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks to Bet on Global Wealth Growth

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) should be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks With Growing Payouts

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) offer above-average dividend yields and attractive potential distribution growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is Baytex Energy Corp. or BCE Inc. a Better Bet Today?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) offer contrarian investors different options right now. Is one right for your…

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada or Suncor Energy Inc. for Your RRSP Today?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) have made long-term investors quite rich.

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Dividend Stocks

New TFSA Income Investors: 2 Off-the-Radar Dividend Stocks Yielding up to 8.5%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Russel Metals Ltd. (TSX:RUS) and AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) might be oversold today.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian National Railway Company or Bank of Montreal Best for Dividends?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) have strong track records of dividend growth. Is one more…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Overlooked Stocks to Start Your Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) have generated impressive returns for long-term investors.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Top Canadian Stocks to Play Global Growth

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) are solid Canadian companies with great exposure to emerging…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Is it Time to Buy Inter Pipeline Ltd. or TransCanada Corporation?

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are bouncing back. Is one a better bet today?

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc.: A Top-Quality Canadian Dividend Stock to Start Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) should be on your RRSP radar.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Start Your TFSA Retirement Plan

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) have generated impressive returns for buy-and-hold investors.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Dividend Investors: Should You Own Fortis Inc. or Telus Corporation Today?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) have strong track records of dividend growth and tend to hold up well…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Bombardier, Inc.: Time to Buy This Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is trading near a four-year high. Are more gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

Monthly Income Investors: A Top REIT Now Yields 6%

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) might be oversold. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy the Rally in Baytex Energy Corp. or Cameco Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) are trading at 12-month highs. Is this the right time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Top Canadian Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy Today

| Andrew Walker

Investors often skip Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) in favour of their larger peers.…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Are Suncor Energy Inc. and Canadian National Railway Company Top Dividend Stocks?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are not always the first stocks that come to mind…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Enbridge Inc. or BCE Inc. a Better Dividend Stock for Your RRSP Today?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Is this the right time to…

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Buy TransCanada Corporation or Crescent Point Energy Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) might be interesting contrarian picks today. Here's why.

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RRSP Investors: 2 Top Canadian Stocks for Your Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are two of Canada's top stocks.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Teck Resources Ltd. a TFSA Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) has staged an impressive recovery over the past two years. Are more gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Start Your TFSA Today

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) have generated impressive returns for long-term investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks With up to 8.75% Yield

| Andrew Walker

AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) provide above-average yield and a shot at some nice upside in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Bank of Nova Scotia or BCE Inc. a Better Choice Today?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) (NYS:BNS) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) are two of Canada's top stocks. Is one more…

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Energy Stocks

New Investors: 2 Top Canadian Dividend-Growth Stocks to Own in Your TFSA for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) deserve to be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should Fortis Inc. or BCE Inc. Be a Top Pick Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) have sold off in recent months. Is finally time to own one of…

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank or Royal Bank of Canada: Which Top Dividend Stock Is a TFSA Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one more attractive today…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Bank Of Nova Scotia a Top Stock Pick for Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) (NYSE:BNS) trades at a discount to its larger peers. Is the stock undervalued?

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Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. or Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. a Better Stock for Your Energy Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) have had different experiences through the oil rout. Is one…

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Dividend Stocks

Heads Up, Retirees: 3 Top Monthly Income Stocks to Earn 6% in Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

An equal investment in Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) plus another two income picks would provide an attractive 6% yield today.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Buy This Canadian Dividend Stock for the 7% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) offers a 7% yield today. Is the dividend safe?

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank or Bank of Nova Scotia: Which Stock Should Be in Your TFSA?

| 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 more attractive right…

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Add Sun Life Financial Inc. Stock to Your TFSA Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) battled through the financial crisis and is now focused on growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Is BCE Inc. or Bank of Montreal a Better TFSA Pick Today?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one attractive for your TFSA…

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