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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

Christopher became a CFA Charterholder in 2016. He has worked at some of the largest companies in Canada, working as an Energy Trader at Enmax, a Financial Advisor at RBC, and was a Wholesaler for CI Investments and Sentry Investments. He is a staff writer at Motley Fool with hundreds of articles contributed.

Recent Articles

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Tech Stocks

Is Converge Stock a Buy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A relatively new tech stock could soar higher with the pause in rate hikes, although a resumption of the cycle…

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Tech Stocks

Up by 25%: Is Shopify Stock Finally a Buy in 2023?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The strong rebound in the TSX’s top tech stock remains uncertain. Investors will have to wait before it delivers stellar…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks I’ll Buy Hand Over Fist This Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A combination of a well-established, blue-chip stock and one high-growth stock can deliver stellar shareholder returns over the long term.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Things to Know About BCE Stock in February 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors with long investment horizons should be safe taking a position in the top 5G stock for its wide…

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Energy Stocks

3 TSX Energy Stocks to Buy if the Slump Continues

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three energy stocks trading at depressed prices due to the oil slump are buying opportunities before demand returns.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Value Stocks for Superior Returns in 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Four Canadian stocks trading below their intrinsic values are buying opportunities for investors chasing after superior returns in 2023.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Help You Retire Early

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians planning for early retirement can invest in dividend stocks that can help them realize their pipedreams.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Incredibly Cheap Stocks to Buy for Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Young and old Canadians with investment appetites and limited capital can buy three cheap dividend stocks to create passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Farming Stocks to Buy in 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors looking to diversify and seeking inflation protection in 2023 can consider buying three top farming stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Safest Dividend Stocks in Canada

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can take calculated risks by holding three dividend stocks that are considered among the safest in Canada.

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Dividend Stocks

How High Could TFI International Stock Soar?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A top industrial stock with organic strengths and a proven business model could soar higher than what market analysts predict.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Are Hydrogen Stocks or Lithium Stocks Better for Long-Term Investors?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Hydrogen and lithium stocks are excellent options in for long-term plays but remain speculative investments, according to some market analysts.

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Investing

2023’s Stock Losers That Could Still Turn the Corner (and They’re on Sale Now)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The rebound of three stock losers in 2023 are almost certain, because the businesses are thriving.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Planning: 3 Stocks to Keep Your TFSA Growing

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can keep their balances or nest eggs growing by holding reliable dividend growers in their accounts.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Top Mining Stocks in Canada to Buy in February 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three Canadian mining stocks are attractive prospects for growth investors in February 2023.

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Canadian Stocks for Beginners in February 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Five Canadian stocks, all steady performers, are ideal investment options for beginners this month.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Retirees: 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy for Reliable Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian retirees who have free cash can buy two TSX dividends to augment their pensions with reliable passive-income streams.

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Quality Value Stocks to Buy This Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two high-quality value stocks are screaming buys this month for their favourable business outlooks and visible growth potential.

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Investing

3 Cheap Canadian Stocks You Can Buy for Less Than $10

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three price-friendly Canadian stocks are profitable options for investors with investment appetites but limited capital.

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Tech Stocks

Absolute Software Stock: A Dividend-Payer With a Bright Future

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A dividend-paying tech stock is a screaming buy for the visible long-term tailwinds and bright business outlook.

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Investing

Top Natural Resources Stocks to Buy in 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX have four top natural resources stocks for Canadians looking to adopt a more focused investing strategy.

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Recession? 2 Canadian Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy and Hold for Dear Life

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A recession is worrisome. Buying two blue-chip TSX stocks and holding them for the long term will deliver stable, less…

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Energy Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Aristocrats to Buy and Hold for Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Are you seeking safer options amid elevated market volatility? Consider these three Canadian dividend aristocrats to receive uninterrupted passive income…

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Investing

3 Value Stocks That Could Richly Reward Long-Term Investors in 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three value stocks with visible high-growth potential could reward long-term investors with mammoth returns in 2023 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

Need Passive Income? Turn $15,000 Into $1,016 Annually With These 2 Dividend Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors with limited capital can create passive-income streams from two high-yield dividend stocks.

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Energy Stocks

Vermilion Energy Stock: A Severely Oversold Growth Bargain to Buy and Hold

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One oversold energy stock trading at a deep discount is a screaming buy for growth or value investors.

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Dividend Stocks

How 1 Absurdly Cheap Stock Can Generate $100 in Monthly Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can generate $100 or more in monthly passive income from one high-yield stock trading at an absurdly cheap price…

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Investors: A Big Bank Stock That Pays Almost 6% in Dividend Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Big Bank stock is an ideal core holding in a TFSA, not only for its financial stability but also…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Earn Passive Income With 3 Blue-Chip Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can worry less about a recession and earn passive income with three blue-chip stocks as core holdings.

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Dividend Stocks

Create $200 in Passive Income Every Quarter From 1 Defensive Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Risk-averse investors can seek safety in a defensive stock and earn more in passive income in 2023 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

Money for Nothing: 2 High-Yield TSX Stocks That Pay You Dividends Every Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two resilient, high-yield TSX stocks in the quick-service restaurant industry are among the select few that pay monthly dividends.

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Energy Stocks

Here’s Why Imperial Oil Stock Is a “Strong Buy”

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A TSX energy stock is a strong buy in 2023 for three compelling reasons.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Earn Monthly Rental Income With Less Than $20 to Start

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors with limited capital can earn monthly passive income like real landlords through dividend-paying REITs.

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Energy Stocks

Better Energy Buy in 2023: Pipelines or Producers?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two powerhouses, a pipeline operator and an oil producer, are both excellent energy investments.

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Why Choose REITs Over Direct Ownership

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian REITs in distinct sub-sectors are the next-best alternatives to buying real estate for investment purposes.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks with Super-Safe Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The dividend yields of three TSX stocks in the industrial sector are modest, but payouts should be super-safe.

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Cannabis Stocks

Better Cannabis Buy: Canopy Growth Stock or Tilray?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Only two TSX weed stocks can deliver substantial returns in the highly anticipated growth of the global cannabis market.

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Dividend Stocks

Add a Margin of Safety With 2 Consumer Staples Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX consumer staples stocks can add stability, if not a margin of safety, to your investment portfolio during a…

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Bank Stocks

This Big Six Bank Is Actually a Growth Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s Big Six banks can overcome a potential downturn but the smallest in the group has plenty of upside and…

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Energy Stocks

The New Rules of Investing in 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Focusing more on the quality of stocks instead of broad sectors is the new rule of investing in 2023.

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