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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

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend-Growth Stocks to Start Your Retirement Fund in a Volatile Market

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) deserve to be on your TFSA radar today.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Is Bank of Nova Scotia or Toronto-Dominion Bank a Top Pick Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Dividend Investors: 2 Reliable Canadian Income Stocks to Get U.S. Exposure

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) both have large U.S. operations. Is one a better pick today?

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Put Enbridge Inc. in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) is down considerably in the past year. Is the stock oversold?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Growth Stocks for a Buy-and-Hold Pension Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) might be getting oversold. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada or Telus Corp.: Which One Is Right for Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T) (NYSE:TU) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Is one…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Struggling Stocks With Growing Payouts

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) offer rising payouts and above-average yields today.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Barrick Gold Corp. or Cameco Corp. Attractive Today?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) remain out of favour with investors. Are better days ahead?

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Bank Stocks

Should BCE Inc. or Royal Bank of Canada Be on Your RRSP Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one a strong RRSP…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Unloved Stocks for Contrarian Investors

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) (NYSE:BTE) could generate some nice gains for patient investors.

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Energy Stocks

Is it Time to Add Crescent Point Energy Corp. or Suncor Energy Inc. to Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) had different experiences during the oil rout.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Buy-and-Hold Stocks to Own in a Market Downturn

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) could be attractive picks today.

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Dividend Stocks

Should TransCanada Corporation Be in Your TFSA Retirement Fund?

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) might be oversold right now. Here's why.

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Bank Stocks

Is Sun Life Financial Inc. or Bank of Nova Scotia Better for International Exposure?

| Andrew Walker

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) provide access to emerging market growth.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Goldcorp Inc. Be on Your Buy List Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) (NYSE:GG) might be undervalued today. Here's why.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Teck Resources Ltd. a Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B) (NYSE:TECK) can be volatile, but also very profitable for investors who step in at the right…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is Cameco Corp. Attractive Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) continues to trade near multi-year lows. Are better days on the way?

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) are two of Canada's top stocks. Is one…

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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Inc. or Fortis Inc. a Better RRSP Pick Today?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) are tow of Canada's top dividend stocks. Should one be on…

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Investing

2 Buy-and-Hold Canadian Stocks to Target Global Growth

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) deserve to be on your radar. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: 2 Stocks That Look Attractive for the Long Run

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) (NYSE:CVE) and TransAlta Corp. (TSX:TA) (NYSE:TAC) deserve to be on your radar.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks With Attractive U.S. Exposure

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) might not be the first companies that come to mind when looking…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Unloved Income Stocks for a High-Yield Income Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) offer attractive monthly payouts that should be sustainable.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Bank of Nova Scotia a Top RRSP Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:ABX) (NYSE:ABX) probably deserves more respect. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Sleep Well With This Top Dividend Stock

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) is a quality buy-and-hold pick for your RRSP portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Investors: 2 High-Yield Energy Infrastructure Picks for Your Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) deserve a closer look today.

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Energy Stocks

Should Suncor Energy Inc. Be Part of Your RRSP Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) is not usually the first choice for a dividend-focused RRSP, but that might begin to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Are Gold Stocks Too Cheap to Ignore?

| Andrew Walker

Gold is on a roll again, yet gold stocks such as Barrick Gold Corp. remain under pressure.

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: 2 Reliable Dividend-Growth Stocks to Launch Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's how top dividend stocks such as Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) can help you hit your…

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Energy Stocks

Should Bank of Nova Scotia or Suncor Energy Inc. Be in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one a better…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

New Investors: 3 Stocks to Start Your TFSA Retirement Portfolio Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and two other top Canadian companies might be attractive picks today.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Begin Your RRSP Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) have buy-and-hold appeal.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Boost Your Monthly TFSA Income

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and another two top Canadian dividend stocks deserve to be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Top Canadian Stocks to Get U.S. Exposure

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and two other top Canadian stocks might be interesting picks.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Own in a Volatile Market

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are good picks for conservative investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Income Investors: 2 High-Yield Stocks to Jumpstart Your TFSA Returns

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) might be interesting picks today.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Reasons to Consider Suncor Energy Inc. for Your TFSA Today

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is more than just an oil sands company.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Market-Beating Dividend-Growth Stocks for a New RRSP Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) have delivered some impressive returns over the past 20 years.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Savers: Should Toronto-Dominion Bank Be in Your TFSA Today?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a popular pick with Canadian investors. Is this a good time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Underappreciated Canadian Dividend Stocks That Could Beat the Market in 2019

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) might be attractive picks right now.

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