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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

Value Investors: Avoid These 3 Value Traps

| Chris MacDonald

Learn to identify value traps, including Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), Air Canada (TSX:AC), and Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B).

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Tech Stocks

Growth, Acquisitions, Stability: This Stock Has Everything

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for companies with great fundamentals? Look no further than CGI Group (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB).

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Dividend Stocks

Keep Your Portfolio From Going off the Rails With This Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Investors are looking for safe bets during the market turmoil. One of my top picks is Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Bank Stocks

This Canadian Bank Stock Is a Must-Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

The coronavirus is presenting a unique opportunity to invest in long-term winners, including Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Coronavirus

Why Manulife Stock Is a Compelling Post-Recession Buy

| Chris MacDonald

Here I present my case on why Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is a good buy during the pandemic due to its…

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Investing

If You’re Going to Own a Brookfield Company, This Is the 1

| Chris MacDonald

While Brookfield has a very strong portfolio, my top pick for a Brookfield subsidiary is Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Dividend Stocks

Soar Above Coronavirus With These 3 Canadian Growth Picks

| Chris MacDonald

These three Canadian growth gems are coronavirus-proof and will only continue to grow: Constellation Software (TSX:CSU), Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) and…

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: 2 Strategies to Simplify Investing

| Chris MacDonald

Learn about key strategies for beginner investors, including advice from Warren Buffett. Advice includes using an ETF such as iShares…

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Energy Stocks

3 Personal Finance Pillars to Protect Your Personal Balance Sheet

| Chris MacDonald

When times get tough, sometimes it is best to get back to the basics. Similar to companies, including Baytex Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Recession-Proof Gems To Hold Forever

| Chris MacDonald

These three companies will keep your portfolio afloat during the recession: Nutrien Ltd (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR), Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Barrick…

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Coronavirus

My Top Pick for the 2nd Half of 2020

| Chris MacDonald

My top pick for the second half of 2020 is a company that may greatly benefit in a post-coronavirus world:…

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Dividend Stocks

Grow Your Way Out of the Recession With These 3 Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for aggressive growth? My top three picks are: CGI Inc. (TSX:GIB.A), BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), and Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR).

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Tech Stocks

Tech Investors: These 3 Factors Are Key for Shopify Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Canada's tech giant Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has generated a lot of investor interest, and for good reason. Here are the…

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Investing

The Key Thing Investors Should Look For

| Chris MacDonald

Investing can be confusing and difficult, particularly during a pandemic! Read this article to see the key things investors should…

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Bank Stocks

Does Size Matter When It Comes to Investing?

| Chris MacDonald

During a volatile market and historic pandemic, investors look for a strategy. Read this article on whether the size of…

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Dividend Stocks

It’s Official: Shopify Is Now Canada’s Amazon

| Chris MacDonald

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is now Canada's Amazon. Read about how coronavirus has changed investors' perception of the company and the road…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Tim Hortons Could Get Spun off From Restaurant Brands

| Chris MacDonald

Tim Horton's, part of Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) may be forever different due to a star financier stepping in and…

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Investing

The Time to Buy Gas Stations Is When No One Is Driving

| Chris MacDonald

My surprising pick during the "lockdown of 2020" is Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B).

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Dividend Stocks

This Key Strategy — and These 3 Stocks — Will Save Your Portfolio

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for a key investing strategy to save your portfolio? Read on about my top investing strategy and top three…

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Dividend Stocks

Play Defence With These 3 Companies

| Chris MacDonald

My top three defensive picks to ride out the economic storm are: Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR), Northland Power (TSX:NPI), and Barrick Gold…

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Dividend Stocks

This Oil Pick Is the Best House in a Bad Neighbourhood

| Chris MacDonald

The real estate tip of investing in "the worst house in the best neighbourhood" also applies in finance. My "worst…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Would Love These 3 Canadian Companies

| Chris MacDonald

Iconic investor Warren Buffett would approve of these three picks: Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and Manulife Financial…

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Canadian Gems Are on Sale Now

| Chris MacDonald

Three Canadian gems are now on sale: Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), and Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM).

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Dividend Stocks

What the Current Market Means for Shopify Investors

| Chris MacDonald

My perspective of Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is shifting, as I balance the utilities-like value of the stock with its sky-high (too…

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Dividend Stocks

My 3 Top Picks for May

| Chris MacDonald

My three top picks for May are on sale! AltaGas (TSX:ALA), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) make the…

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Dividend Stocks

My Top Pick for a Double-Digit Dividend and Steady Growth

| Chris MacDonald

A healthy double-digit dividend and steady growth opportunities over the next few decades make Brookfield Property Partners (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) my top…

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Investing

Double Your Dividend With This Gem

| Chris MacDonald

Looking to double your dividend during this financially difficult time? Read about my top pipeline pick: Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL).

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Bank Stocks

Why Canada’s Banks Could Make History

| Chris MacDonald

If you're going to read one article about the financial state of Canadian banks, it should be this one. Read…

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Investing

The Surprising REIT That Is a Great Bet Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Worried about mass unemployment and people not being able to make their rent? So are most people. Here's my take…

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Investing

Outperform the TSX for 5 Years With This Stock Pick

| Chris MacDonald

Read about my top pick for a defensive stock. You may be surprised to hear that it's Waste Connections (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN).

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Investing

Ride Out the Volatility With These 3 ETFs

| Chris MacDonald

My three top short-, medium-, and long-term ETF picks to ride out the market crash are iShares Global Clean Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

The Key Thing About Shopify That Nobody Is Talking About

| Chris MacDonald

Many investors are fans of Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and for good reason. However, there is one key factor that investors…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Winning Strategies to Invest in Gold During This Market Crash

| Chris MacDonald

Gold is the traditional hedge during tumultuous times. My top three strategies for investing in gold are Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD),…

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Dividend Stocks

Build Your 30-Year Portfolio Today With These 3 Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Here are my top three long-term picks that will build the foundation for your portfolio: TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Suncor Energy…

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Coronavirus

Worried About Bankruptcies? Avoid This Surprising Sector

| Chris MacDonald

Due to the coronavirus and the market crash, investors should know which sectors to avoid due to impending bankruptcies. Read…

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Energy Stocks

Why We’re About to See More Capex Cuts in the Oil Patch

| Chris MacDonald

Due to coronavirus and OPEX+ clashes, oil companies will cut their capital expenditures. Companies such as Husky Energy (TSX:HSE), Arc…

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Dividend Stocks

If You’ve Got $1,000, Buy “Warren Buffett of Canada’s” Stock

| Chris MacDonald

The "Warren Buffett of Canada" leads the management team of one of the best Canadian conglomerates on the TSX: Brookfield…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ultra-Defensive Options to Combat This Market Crash

| Chris MacDonald

Is the coronavirus and market crash making you want to get ultra-defensive? See my top picks in this category: Horizons…

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Energy Stocks

These 3 Stocks Are Cheap But Dangerous

| Chris MacDonald

Cheap oil picks may seem tempting, but I think these three Canadian energy companies are currently dangerous: Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE),…

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Energy Stocks

Investors Should Factor in This Type of Risk Today

| Chris MacDonald

Investors may overlook this important type of risk when making investment decisions. Read my take on counterparty risk and its…

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