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Author: Chris MacDonald

Chris MacDonald has had a love for finance his whole life, ultimately leading him to pursue an MBA in finance. He's worked as a financial analyst for a number of companies in the corporate finance and venture capital space during his 10-year investing career. He endeavors to follow in the footsteps of iconic investors like Warren Buffett in building a long-term defensive portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top High-Conviction TSX Dividend Stock Picks for 2021

| Chris MacDonald

These Top TSX Stocks are two of my highest-conviction picks right now!

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Enbridge Stock (TSX:ENB) Now Before a Market Crash

| Chris MacDonald

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) has all the makings of a stock that's ready to break out in 2021 - here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top TSX Stock Warren Buffett Is Likely to Choose in 2021

| Chris MacDonald

I think this top TSX stock has the potential to be influenced by Warren Buffett this year. I mean, he's…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget Bitcoin! This Top TSX Gold Stock Is a Much Better Hedge

| Chris MacDonald

Don't believe all the hype around Bitcoin -- this top TSX gold pick is a much better and safer way…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD): Why This Stock Could Double in 2021

| Chris MacDonald

Lightspeed stock has continued to climb at -- wait for it -- light speed! Here's why 2021 could be much…

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Dividend Stocks

A Market Crash and a Biden Presidency: This Top TSX Stock Is Ready for Anything

| Chris MacDonald

This top TSX stock has more than weathered the storms of 2020. Here's why it's one of the best long-term…

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Tech Stocks

Turn a $6,000 TFSA Contribution Into +$190,000 With This Top TSX Tech Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Get absolutely unreal TFSA growth with this top TSX pick in the technology sector!

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Investing

The Turnaround of All Turnaround Plays: 2021 Is a Make It or Break It Year for This Top TSX Stock

| Chris MacDonald

This stock is a very interesting high-leverage play on the turnaround space in 2021. Here's why I think 2021 is…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks for 2021: Growth, Value, and Income

| Chris MacDonald

These three stocks have everything any investor could want: growth, value, and income!

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: A Market Crash Is Coming!

| Chris MacDonald

Worried about a market crash? Warren Buffett's strategies, highlighted in this article, will help defend your portfolio against such a…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks Young Investors Should Buy and Hold Forever

| Chris MacDonald

These two stocks are my top picks right now for young investors looking to build a portfolio for the long…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget Bitcoin! Buy This Top TSX Gold Stock Instead

| Chris MacDonald

This top TSX gold stock is the best way to hedge your portfolio, not Bitcoin!

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks to Add to Your RRSP in 2021

| Chris MacDonald

These two top picks can help take your RRSP from where it is today, to where it needs to be…

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Investing

INVESTOR ALERT: Bitcoin’s Plunge Signals Risks With Speculative Investing

| Chris MacDonald

Cryptocurrency investing is gambling, pure and simple. That said, for those looking for some exposure, I'm going to discuss the…

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Stock Could Go from Red Hot to White Hot in 2021

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think 2021 could be the year Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) could go white hot.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock Could Be on the Verge of a Parabolic Move!

| Chris MacDonald

I think Blackberry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is a stock that could go parabolic, and investors should buy the recent dip with this…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top TSX Stock to Buy Now

| Chris MacDonald

This is perhaps the top stock I suggest every investor consider who is looking at Canadian-listed companies right now.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: This REIT Pays Out Bond-Like Dividends of 5%!

| Chris MacDonald

This REIT is among my highest conviction picks for RRSP investors right now!

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Energy Stocks

RRSP Investors: The Top Stock to Buy, Hold, and Forget About

| Chris MacDonald

Now is the time to start planning which stocks to put that RRSP contribution towards. Here's my top pick for…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks That Have Doubled Their Dividends in the Past 10 Years!

| Chris MacDonald

These two stocks have managed 10-year annualized dividend-growth rates of 10% and 14%, respectively!

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Warren Buffett Could Continue Backing Up the Truck on This Canadian Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Warren Buffett likes this Canadian stock -- enough said. I've been bullish on Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) for a long time.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The #1 Gold Stock to Combat a Market Crash in 2021

| Chris MacDonald

I think a market crash could be on the horizon, and in that context, investors ought to consider gold stocks…

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Energy Stocks

RRSP Investors: This Dividend Stock’s 7% Yield Is Looking Very Attractive Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Why wait until March 1 to make your RRSP contribution? This impressive dividend stock might not be so cheap in…

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Cannabis Stocks

Canadian Stocks to Buy: This Cannabis Stock Is Poised to Soar in 2021!

| Chris MacDonald

This cannabis stock is among my top picks in the Canadian market today. Every investor ought to consider this company…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for an Arbitrage Opportunity? 2 Identical Dividend Stocks. 1 With a Substantially Higher Yield

| Chris MacDonald

Canadian investors have a unique arbitrage opportunity right now: Two identical stocks -- one with a dividend yield of 4%…

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Investing

Cineplex Stock Lost +70% of Its Value in 2020: Why 2021 Doesn’t Look Much Better

| Chris MacDonald

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) is one of those turnaround stocks everyone's talking about right now. Here's why I think more turmoil could…

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Tech Stocks

Investor Alert: Why Shopify Stock Belongs in a TFSA Only

| Chris MacDonald

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock is probably one of the best-performing TFSA investments in recent years. Here's why this is a stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Investor Alert: Tim Hortons Could Tank Restaurant Brands’ Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Restaurant Brands is at an interesting tipping point right now. I think the company's Tim Horton's banner makes this is…

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Dividend Stocks

2021 Outlook: Utilities to Outperform

| Chris MacDonald

The stars are aligning for a bull market once again in 2021 for utilities. I think this sector is poised…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Stock Is the Best Way to Defend Against a Market Crash

| Chris MacDonald

This Canadian dividend stock is one of the best ways to defend against an upcoming market crash.

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Dividend Stocks

Why a Democrat-Run Senate Is Bad News for This Canadian Stock

| Chris MacDonald

This Canadian stock could see some backlash from the recent U.S. election results. Here's what investors need to know.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Air Canada Stock Could Stall in 2021

| Chris MacDonald

Air Canada has been a great turnaround play, but I think this turnaround could be at risk of stalling in…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian RRSP Stock Warren Buffett Would Favour

| Chris MacDonald

Looking to build your portfolio like Warren Buffett? In that case, this Canadian stock ought to top your watch list.

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Energy Stocks

The Upcoming Market Crash Is No Match for This Canadian Defensive Gem!

| Chris MacDonald

This Canadian defensive gem has a dividend near 8% and impressive upside in a bear market environment!

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Energy Stocks

Get on the ESG Clean Energy Bandwagon With This Canadian Gem!

| Chris MacDonald

Renewable power is all the rage in this ESG-focused world. This Canadian stock is the perfect stock to own for…

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Investing

Invest Like Warren Buffett With This Canadian Railroad Growth Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Warren Buffett knows what he's doing. Buy this Warren Buffett-like Canadian stock now to add some defensiveness to your portfolio!

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Investing

Insider Pick: Massive Upside on the Horizon!

| Chris MacDonald

This company's CEO and a private equity group own almost half of the stock of this Canadian growth gem!

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Investing

Why Air Canada Stock Could Soar in 2021

| Chris MacDonald

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has a number of catalysts lining up to take this stock much higher in 2021!

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Dividend Stocks

Beat a 2021 Market Crash with Cheap Growth and Defensiveness: Buy this 1 Stock!

| Chris MacDonald

This stock is probably the best option for investors worried about a market crash right now. Defensiveness, growth, and a…

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Investing

As Predicted, Bitcoin Just Hit the $50,000 Mark! Here’s What’s Next

| Chris MacDonald

Cryptocurrencies, and Bitcoin in particular, are on a tear! Here's what's next for this asset class.

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