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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.

Recent Articles

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Investing

Can This Growth Company Acquire Its Way to New Highs?

| Chris MacDonald

Learn about the masterful acquisition strategy of the management team at Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B).

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Investing

This Company Is Pure Garbage — Buy It!

| Chris MacDonald

Is investing in a waste management company like Waste Connections (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) a dumpster dive that will yield a gem or…

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Where to Invest?
Investing

Here’s What to Do With Your 2020 Tax Refund

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for tips on where to invest your 2020 tax refund? Dividend investors should consider Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS). Investors looking…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Income Ideas for Your 2020 RRSP

| Chris MacDonald

Need income ideas for your 2020 RRSP? Look no further than Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN), Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), and TD…

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Cannabis Stocks

This Is the Most Important Driver for Cannabis Investors!

| Chris MacDonald

Interested in investing in a cannabis company such as Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC)? Learn about the key drivers as well…

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Energy Stocks

AltaGas (TSX:ALA) vs. Algonquin (TSX:AQN): A Tale of 2 Energy Plays

| Chris MacDonald

Learn how acquisition strategies by energy giants Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) impact their bottom…

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Clean energy
Energy Stocks

Sustainably Power Up Your Portfolio With This Renewables Gem

| Chris MacDonald

Interested in learning how to diversify your portfolio and invest in a Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) play? Look no…

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Energy Stocks

This Key Driver Could Take Canada’s Oil Sands Higher in 2020

| Chris MacDonald

What could fuel a rebound for Canada's Oil Sands producers like Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE)? Learn about how iconic investor Warren…

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Dividend Stocks

Tim Hortons Plunges, but Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) Remains a Strong Buy

| Chris MacDonald

With Tim Hortons's recent poor performance, is buying Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) still a good idea? Find out about…

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Cannabis Stocks

How to Make Money From Massive Volatility in the Cannabis Sector in 2020

| Chris MacDonald

For those willing to bet massive volatility will remain with the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (TSX:HMMJ), a straddle options…

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Energy Stocks

Waltz Into the Next Recession With This Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I believe Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a great place to start for defensive investors.

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Warning Signs for Cannabis Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Is now the time to buy Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (TSX:HMMJ)? Here are three headwinds that may make you…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: This Is the Single Most Important Factor to Consider!

| Chris MacDonald

The compounding effect of annual dividend increases for income investors cannot be understated -- companies like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY)…

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Dividend Stocks

Top 5 Stock Picks for Q1 2020!

| Chris MacDonald

Q1 2020 is the time to take a deeper look at 5 of my top picks: Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT), Bank…

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Investing

Air Canada Investors: This Airline Finally Looks Fully Valued

| Chris MacDonald

Air Canada's (TSX:AC.B) stock continues to soar - has it flown too high, or can it continue to fly higher?

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Dividend Stocks

Sit Back, Relax, and Energize Your Portfolio With These 3 TFSA Winners!

| Chris MacDonald

Why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) could be three of your best portfolio performers in…

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Dividend Stocks

Boost Your Retirement Income With These 3 REITs!

| Chris MacDonald

REITs are a great way to grow one's wealth! Three of my top picks for investors remain Killam Apartment Real…

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Cannabis Stocks

2 Massive Growth Catalysts for the Canadian Cannabis Sector

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for growth in Canada's cannabis sector? Investing in Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (TSX:HMMJ)? Check out these 2 catalysts…

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Tech Stocks

2 Growth Stocks Set to Perform in 2020

| Chris MacDonald

For growth investors, companies like Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) have been nothing but winners in recent…

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Energy Stocks

2 of the Best Stocks to Ring in the New Decade!

| Chris MacDonald

Why Pembina Pipeline Corporation (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) and Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) ought to be considered by every value investor to start 2020!

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Supplement Your Pension With These 2 Stocks!

| Chris MacDonald

For retirees looking to supplement their pension income, consider investing in companies like Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX:CHR.B) and Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks to Maximize Your RRSP!

| Chris MacDonald

Why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR), and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) are interesting options for long-term investors considering how to…

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: How to Build a TFSA Portfolio That Will Pay You $100K a Year on Retirement

| Chris MacDonald

Want a proven methodolgy to grow your TFSA income to more than $100K a year, over the next 30 years?…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why My 5-Year Price Target on Canopy Growth Is $6 a Share

| Chris MacDonald

Have you done the math on any of these story stocks like Canopy Growth Corp. (USA) (NYSE:CGC) lately?

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Investing

Why Deep Value Investors Should Avoid These 3 Dangerous Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Why I think Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B), and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) could be value traps for conservative long-term…

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Dividend Stocks

Theatres Are Dead: Can We Please Stop Investing in Companies Like Cineplex (TSX:CGX)?

| Chris MacDonald

In ten years, I believe companies like Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) will have gone the way of the Do-Do, and investing…

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Cannabis Stocks

Looking to Pick Up Cheap Weed? This Company May Be for You

| Chris MacDonald

Why Hexo Corp. (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) continues to be my top cannabis pick in a sector which has been completely decimated of late.

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TELECOM TOWERS
Dividend Stocks

Why I’ve Flipped My Recommendation on Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)

| Chris MacDonald

At this point in time, long-term investors ought to take a deeper look at Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) over Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR),…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Boring, Defensive Long-Term Winners

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for boring? Try Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP), and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Dividend Stocks

Looking to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio? Consider These 3 Gems

| Chris MacDonald

For those looking to recession-proof their portfolio, consider three of my top picks: Westshore Terminals Investment Corp. (TSX:WTE), WPT Industrial Real…

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Tech Stocks

Investor Alert: This Trend Could Be Costly for Under-Diversified Portfolios

| Chris MacDonald

Companies like Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) tend to do very well in bull markets, but when the tides turn, investors can…

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Investing

What It Will Take for Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) to Soar

| Chris MacDonald

Governments will need to spend a lot of taxpayer money to keep companies like Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) in business - a…

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Cannabis Stocks

What Could You Buy With 150 Metric Tons of Weed?

| Chris MacDonald

There's a lot of dank weed out there that won't get sold, but don't worry, right? Right?

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for $8.7 Billion in Free Cash Flow From a Canadian Company?

| Chris MacDonald

To $8.7 billion and beyond! - with Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE)

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Index funds
Dividend Stocks

3 Hidden Reasons Why Loblaw Stock Is Interesting At These Levels

| Chris MacDonald

3 reasons why Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) could be a decent value pick at current levels for aggressive investors.

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Dividend Stocks

An e-Commerce Play With a 6% Yield? Say It Ain’t So!

| Chris MacDonald

For investors looking at every advantage e-commerce provides, don't discount REITs like WPT Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:WIR.UN)!

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Dividend Stocks

3 Incredible Cash Cows for Income Investors

| Chris MacDonald

For those seeking excellent yield and dividend growth over time, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), and Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSE:VIG) are…

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

Beginner Investors: Here’s the Difference Between a DRIP and a Dividend Suspension

| Chris MacDonald

Why a DRIP suspension makes shares of Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) even more attractive for income investors today!

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Index funds
Bank Stocks

Value Investors: Don’t Try to Catch This Falling Knife!

| Chris MacDonald

Now that Buffett has substantially exited his investment in Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG), what's left for value investors in terms…

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Is Trading at Levels Not Seen Since the Great Recession, But Don’t Get Caught Holding the Bag

| Chris MacDonald

AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) has cut its dividend, and all is great, right? Let's take a closer look.

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