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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

Big 5 Bank Stocks: Top 2 Picks in Canada

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The financial sector isn’t among the TSX’s top performers year to date, although two Big Five bank stocks are must-own,…

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Increasing yield
Dividend Stocks

3 Big-Dividend Stocks With 6% Yields

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three big-dividend stocks with high yields can help investors ride out rising prices and the period of uncertainty.

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Cryptocurrency

Is Now the Time to Buy Bitcoin?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Crypto analysts warn that Bitcoin’s volatility will ramp up again in the coming months, so investors should stay clear of…

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Community homes
Dividend Stocks

Multiple Rate Hikes in 2022 Spell Trouble for Homebuyers

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Multiple rate hikes until year-end 2022 could cool the housing market, but financing costs or mortgage debts of homebuyers will…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Money Growth + Inflation Hedge: Choose From 3 Mining Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX mining stocks could deliver considerable money growth and provide an inflation hedge to would-be investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Perks of Saving and Investing Early

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Saving and investing early has perks that should lead to financial stability and a comfortable lifestyle in retirement.

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Investing

3 Growth Stocks to Buy Without Hesitation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX growth stocks are must-buys, even if some market analysts advise avoiding them during periods of high inflation.

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Caution, careful
Dividend Stocks

Housing Market: A More Than 20% Price Drop or 40% Crash Is Possible

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A leading global forecaster said a 24% drop in home prices or a 40% crash of the housing market is…

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Dividend Stocks

A 5.03% Dividend Stock That Pays You Each Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A dividend stock is preferred by many investors not only for its high yield but also for the monthly income…

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Bank Stocks

2 Top Bank Stocks to Buy in Canada

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian bank stocks with strong tailwinds are the top choices today in the sector and considered by many as…

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Dividend Stocks

Massive Growth on the Horizon for 3 TSX Companies

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX-listed companies are excellent buying opportunities for growth investors chasing after superior returns.

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STACKED COINS DEPICTING MONEY GROWTH
Stocks for Beginners

Want Your Money to Make More Money? Start Investing in Q2 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

First timers in the stock market can have their money make more money in 2022 like seasoned investors through dividend…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Canadian Beginner Stocks for 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians who are new to investing have three excellent beginner stocks to choose from in Q2 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 4 Brilliant Dividend Stocks to Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors are advised to play it safe in the current environment and hold only brilliant dividend stocks in their…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Gold Stocks to Buy if You Think a Pullback Is Coming

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors who anticipate a market correction soon can rebalance their portfolios and seek safety in two TSX gold stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

3 All-in-1 ETFs to Buy to Simplify Your Life

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors who wish to simplify the selection process but gain broader market exposure and earn moderate income can invest in…

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Energy Stocks

This 1 Energy Stock Grew Over 50% in 1 Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TSX’s oil bellwether has returned more than 50% in one year and could deliver higher returns in 2022 if the…

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Energy Stocks

This 1 Oil Stock Is Already Up Over 34.5% This Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One large-cap oil stock is up over 30% year-to-date and management says it’s well-positioned to generate significant cash flows over…

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Tech Stocks

3 Quality Stocks to Buy Amid Soaring Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Rising inflation won’t hinder the breakouts of three quality stocks with visible growth potentials in 2022 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

Rates Are Rising: Should You Avoid REITs?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If REITs have kept pace with inflation or rising rates in decades, the asset class remain a reliable income provider…

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Cryptocurrency

Shiba Inu vs Dogecoin: Is Either Any Good?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The upside potentials of Shiba Inu and Dogecoin in 2022 are appealing, although both altcoins remain speculative assets.

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Bank Stocks

With or Without a Surtax: 2 Big Bank Stocks to Own in Your TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Despite the new tax measure, or surtax, on profitable financial institutions, two big bank stocks remain ideal anchors for TFSA…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 Stocks That Are Excellent Value

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A $1,000 seed capital can buy one to three stocks with excellent values and strong profit potentials.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks for Easy Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two high-yield dividend stocks are the best options if want to earn easy passive income in 2022 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

19% Home Price Growth: Will a Foreign Ownership Ban Reduce it?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The proposed foreign ownership ban will reduce competition among homebuyers, but it might not be enough to bring down home…

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Dividend Stocks

A TFSA Asset-Allocation Mistake With $0 Return

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Many TFSA users derive "zero" returns on a common asset-allocation mistake.

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protect, safe, trust
Dividend Stocks

How Safe Are Dividend Payments in 2022?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors are worried about the safety of dividend payments in 2022 due to several factors, especially the ongoing armed…

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stock analysis
Dividend Stocks

You Could Beat High Inflation With 1 Winning Strategy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

High inflation is a major concern, although Canadians could beat it by implementing one winning strategy.

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Caution, careful
Energy Stocks

2 Oil Stocks to Avoid in Canada

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two prominent oil stocks could see their rallies end following news about steep losses due to hedging and the decision…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Telecom Stocks That Are Top Value Picks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two telco stocks, an industry giant and a soon-to-be second-largest, are top value picks today.

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin to $100,000: Is it Possible This Year?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bold predictions have come out again about the possibility of Bitcoin hitting US$100,000 this year despite losing steam.

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Investing

3 Growth Stocks to Add to Your TFSA This Week

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors desiring more tax-free money growth have three excellent prospects on the TSX this week.

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value for money
Dividend Stocks

3 Surprisingly Undervalued TSX Stocks to Buy Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Value investors should find three TSX stocks very attractive, because they are trading below their intrinsic values today.

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energy industry
Dividend Stocks

Don’t Miss Out on 3 Great Buys This April!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors looking for valuable additions to their stock portfolios have three excellent choices in April 2022.

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Energy Stocks

2 Energy Stocks to Keep if Oil Prices Tank

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors should have no worries about oil prices plunging soon if they own shares of two reliable energy stocks.

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Starting to Invest? 2 Stocks for Beginners

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians who are first-time investors on the TSX have two excellent choices for income and capital growth in Q2 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Powerful Inflation Hedge Available to Retiring Canadians

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retiring Canadians gain an inflation hedge by deferring their CPP and OAS pension payments until age 70.

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Bank Stocks

Looking for TFSA Anchors? 3 Big Banks Are in Expansion Mode

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians looking for TFSA anchors can pick from three big bank stocks with considerable future growth opportunities.

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Cryptocurrency

1 Crypto Stock Could Soar Higher Than BlackBerry (TSX:BB)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Cryptocurrencies are volatile investments, but one crypto stock could outperform and deliver higher returns than a top growth stock in…

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stock research, analyze data
Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 Growth Stocks That Are Super Cheap to Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A $1,000 capital pot is enough to buy one to three growth stocks that could deliver far superior returns in…

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