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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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Bank Stocks

Why Keep This Big Bank Stock Despite a 0% Dividend Hike?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One big bank didn’t raise its quarterly dividend after Q2 fiscal 2022 but remains a suitable cornerstone in any stock…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn Your $81,500 TFSA Into $1,000,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users with $81,500 in available contribution rooms must take into account the time frame, rate of return, and assets…

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Dividend Stocks

Top Up Your Passive Income: 2 TSX Stocks With Towering Dividends  

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Adding two TSX stocks in your portfolio can increase your passive income considerably because of their towering dividend yields.

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Dividend Stocks

Runaway Inflation Could Stall the Rebound of 2 Restaurant Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Restaurant sales in March 2022 have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, but a drop in consumer spending and rising operating expenses could…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Tech ETFs Are Sinking in the Perfect Storm

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The technology sector continues to underperform in 2022, and three top tech ETFs are also sinking in the perfect storm.

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Investing

3 Commodity Stocks Are Safety Nets and Inflation Hedges  

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors can seek safety in three TSX commodity stocks that are classic inflation hedges.

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Energy Stocks

Energy Stocks Are Hot, But 2 ETFs Are Hotter!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Energy ETFs are as resilient as individual stocks in TSX’s top-performing sector in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

3rd Rate Hike in 2022: No More Surprise for Homeowners

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian homeowners have come to accept that the low-interest-rate environment is a thing of the past and that higher interest…

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Dividend Stocks

1 REIT Stock Yielding a Massive 7.5% Dividend

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A diversified REIT with a solid foundation for growth and pays a generous dividend is ideal for passive investors.

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Tech Stocks

The Breakout of 2 Hard-Luck Tech Giants Could Be Near

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The fortunes of two hard-luck tech giants could change given their building momentum and rosy business outlooks.

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Dividend Stocks

Good News for Home Buyers? Real Estate Prices Could Finally Dip 2.2%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Real estate experts see lower demand and fewer bidding wars due to rising interest rates, but homebuyers can’t expect immediate…

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Dividend Stocks

Housing and Rate Hikes: 2 REITs to Keep an Eye on

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should keep their eyes on two Canadian REITs that should benefit from the rising demand for rental housing.

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Bank Stocks

1 Big Bank Stock That Just Smashed Earnings Expectations

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s third-largest lender beat earnings expectations in Q2 fiscal 2022, making the bank stock the best choice for beginners.

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Investing

Has the Market Turned a Corner? 3 Signs That Say Yes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX could be turning the corner, as evidenced by its longest winning streak, rising oil prices, and attractive valuations.

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Bank Stocks

1 Big Bank That Just Boosted the Dividend After Q2 Earnings

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s oldest bank and dividend pioneer kicked off the sector’s earnings season with a dividend boost announcement.

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Investing

3 Stocks That Became Ultra Cheap Recently

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX stocks trade at ultra-cheap prices today, but only two are great value buys for growth investors or bargain…

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Dividend Stocks

2 REITs That Could Give You $350 of Monthly Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two high-yield Canadian REITs remain exceptional passive-income providers, notwithstanding the rising interest rate environment.

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Energy Stocks

3 Oil Stocks That Have Trounced the Overall Market in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s energy sector is red hot, but three oil stocks continue to trounce the broader market with their off-the-charts…

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Cryptocurrency

XRP Down Massively in 2022: Is the Lawsuit Related?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The cryptocurrency market is in a slump, but XRP’s year-to-date loss wouldn’t be as massive if not for the unresolved…

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Investing

Want an Oversized Windfall? 1 Healthcare Stock Could Deliver a 150% ROI

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One healthcare stock has awesome growth potential. A 150% return on investment is not far fetched.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Water Stocks Could Deliver Mammoth Returns Very Soon

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX water stocks should rise from obscurity and deliver enormous returns, as more investors see the high-growth potential of…

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Dividend Stocks

A Pair of Iconic Retail Stocks Deserve a 2nd Look

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two iconic retail stocks deserve a second look for their favourable business outlooks and visible growth potentials.

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Dividend Stocks

2 BMO ETFs Are Less Volatile Than BMO Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two ETFs of a big bank are more suitable for risk-averse or ultra-conservative investors than its stock.

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Dividend Stocks

2 REITs to Own as Rental Housing Demand Rise

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two prominent residential REITs should be on your buy list, as the rental housing market picks up due to rising…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Under-the-Radar Commodity Stocks to Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three commodity stocks are likely to break out soon if inventories in metals markets continue to decline or demand outpaces…

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Value for money
Energy Stocks

Great Value: 3 Energy Stocks With Monster Gains of Over 75%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX energy stocks are great value buys today for their pricing powers due to the elevated commodity prices.

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Cryptocurrency

2 Crypto Stocks to Buy Despite Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO:BTC) Slump

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX crypto stocks are interesting buys, despite the slump of cryptocurrencies and the support of a top U.S. investment…

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Dividend Stocks

Real Estate Prices Finally Soften: Buy These 2 REITs?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two recovering REITs should attract investors if real estate prices continue to soften and the central bank raises interest rate…

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Bank Stocks

Which Is the Better Pick: Suncor (TSX:SU) or 1 Big Bank?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Choosing between a resurgent oil bellwether and a big bank stock isn’t easy, because both are solid and profitable investments.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Stocks to Stash for Your Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian can ensure financial stability in the sunset years by forming a formidable portfolio of retirement wealth builders.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Pick From 2 Lithium Stocks for Your Next Big Investment

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX lithium stocks are the next high-growth stocks as the electric revolution intensifies.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Chasers: 3 Stocks With Yields of 8% or More

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX stocks are appetizing for investors whose strategy is to chase after dividend beasts.

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Cryptocurrency

Struggling Cryptos: Market Cap Falls 3.37% Overnight  

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The global crypto market lost a significant amount of its market cap overnight, as the selling pressure on cryptocurrencies continue.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Safe TSX Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Newbie investors with low-risk tolerance can buy two safe TSX stocks anytime and keep them for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

Tradeoff: Lower Home Prices for Higher Debt Burden

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Buyers welcome lower home prices but more rate hikes will increase their financial burdens.

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Tech Stocks

1 IoT Solutions Provider Could Outperform BlackBerry (TSX:BB)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Technology stocks underperform in 2022, although one IoT solutions provider is a screaming buy compared to a former smartphone maker.

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Bank Stocks

Annoyed With Inflation? Then Buy These 2 Bank Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Rising inflation is annoying, but if you want to counter it, choose quality assets like the two biggest bank stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Will the TSX Enter a Bear Market Like the S&P 500?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX maintains resiliency in May 2022 but could follow its U.S. counterparts and fall into bear market territory, too.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Energy ETF With an Unbelievable 55% Gain

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An energy ETF with proven resiliency continues to outperform and has gained more than 50% thus far in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

$26 Billion Merger: Can Rogers (TSX:RCI.B) Clear the Roadblocks?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The proposed $26 billion merger in the telco industry hangs in the balance after the Competition Bureau blocked the transaction.

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