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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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Investing

Will the 0.5% Interest Rate and Future Hikes Lead to a Housing Market Balance?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Industry experts and economists say that a more balanced supply and demand condition plus higher interest rates could cool the…

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energy industry
Dividend Stocks

Choose a Black Diamond Over Gold for Superior Returns

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An industrial stock with a winning business model amid the challenging environment could deliver far superior returns than gold or…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 Energy Stocks Are Returning More Cash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can feast on the rising dividends of two energy stocks whose growing free cash flows could lead to more…

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Dividend Stocks

Brace for Stagflation if Oil Hits US$200

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors need to prepare for stagflation, the worst type of inflationary period, if oil prices hit US$200 per barrel.

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Market: Sales Dropped but Average Price Climbed 27.7%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The affordability crisis worsened last month as home prices reached a new all-time high despite the pullback in demand.

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Dividend Stocks

Higher-Than-Inflation Rate: 3 Dividend Payers With Over 7% Yields

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can generate considerable financial buffers from three high-yield stocks to cope with rising inflation.

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exchange traded funds
Dividend Stocks

Net Flows to ETFs Were $3.9 Billion in February Due to Strong Demand

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The demand for Canadian ETFs and the year-to-date inflow is higher compared to U.S. and international counterparts.

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Cryptocurrency

Stocks Overcome Volatility but Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) Tumbles 7%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Stocks proved steadier and more resilient than Bitcoin as market volatility heightens.

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Energy Stocks

2 Energy Stocks Could Climb Faster Than Oil Prices

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two high-growth stocks from the energy sector are excellent buying opportunities due to the non-stop surge of oil prices.

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Dividend Stocks

A 4th Wireless Carrier Could Lower Cellphone Bills

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The federal government’s position to maintain four or more wireless service providers could lead to lower prices and better services…

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stock research, analyze data
Cryptocurrency

10th-Most Popular Crypto Poised to Jump to Top 5

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A crypto that is 10 times smaller than Ethereum is rising in popularity and could be among the top five…

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Cannabis Stocks

Launching of JV Could See 2 Weed Stocks Soar 50%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A strategic partnership through a debt deal could be the much-needed boost for two underperforming weed stocks.

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Gas pipelines
Energy Stocks

2 Oil & Gas Firms With Mind-Blowing Profits

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can expect growing dividends from two oil and gas companies that are earning huge profits from surging crude prices.

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Tech Stocks

Big Tech Invasion: FANG+MA Arrives on the TSX

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A technology sector ETF holds the six U.S. tech titans began trading on the TSX on March 2, 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

Robust Economy: Canada’s 2021 GDP Is the Highest in 20 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s 4.6% GDP in 2021 is the most significant expansion in two decades and reflects a robust economy, despite the…

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Bulls Predict Rise to US$48,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are rising amid geopolitical tensions but investors shouldn’t mistake it for a significant catalyst that could…

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Target. Stand out from the crowd
Stocks for Beginners

Top Pick: 1 Growth Stock Grew Net Income by 8,733%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A leading global children's entertainment company should be a top pick of growth investors due to its impressive financial results…

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Dividend Stocks

Home Prices: Rate Hike to 0.5% Won’t Cause Severe Correction Yet

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Industry experts and property market analysts don’t expect see home prices drop significantly despite the initial and any succeeding rate…

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Clean energy
Dividend Stocks

Big Surge Is Near: 2 High-Yield Green Stocks Own Now!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can take positions in two high-yield green stocks before the big surge of renewables, as governments prepare to lessen…

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Energy Stocks

Will the Energy Bull Run End? OPEC+ to Raise Daily Output by 400,000 Barrels

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A potential end to the energy bull run looms as OPEC+ ratifies an increase in production output by 400,000 barrels…

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Tech Stocks

2 Under-$10 Stocks to Buy From the Worst-Performing Sector

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Technology may be the worst-performing sector, but these two stocks should outperform because their businesses should flourish in the current…

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Caution, careful
Cryptocurrency

Value Is Tanking: Crypto ETFs Could Lose 50% Like Bitcoin

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Crypto-focused ETFs rose to their peaks when Bitcoin hit its all-time high, but their values could also drop if the…

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Dividend Stocks

2022 Crisis: Time to Hold Basic Needs Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors can overcome or lessen inflationary pressures in 2022 by moving to basic needs stocks.

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Technology
Dividend Stocks

Mega-Merger: Is Rogers (TSX:RCI.B) 1 Condition Away from Winning?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A committee at the House of Commons recommends one condition before the government grants approval to the proposed mega-merger in…

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retirees and finances
Bank Stocks

56% of Canadians to Push Back Retirement Dates

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A recent survey shows that inflation will weaken the ability of Canadians to save enough and retire by their scheduled…

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office buildings
Dividend Stocks

Invest Smart Like the GOAT: 4 Drawbacks of Buying Rental Properties

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The “GOAT" of investing picks REITs over rental properties, because the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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Energy Stocks

2 Energy ETFs Are Vulnerable to Dividend Cuts in case of Demand Shocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dividend-paying energy ETFs outperform in 2022, although both are vulnerable to dividend cuts if OPEC lifts production cuts to…

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Big Bank Stocks to Own Before the Peak of Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two big bank stocks with killer earnings in Q1 fiscal 2022 are must-own assets for TFSA investors right now.

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Investing

1 Auto Stock Could Fly Higher Than Air Canada (TSX:AC) in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s top airline stock has been outperforming in 2022, but an auto stock that has recovered from the pandemic…

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Caution, careful
Cryptocurrency

3 Reasons the Crypto Leader Is Riskier Than Ever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The crypto sector, led by the largest cryptocurrency, is riskier than ever after a very shaky start in 2022.

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Bank Stocks

TSX Rallies 1.7% for its 2nd-Best Day in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TSX’s late-month rally showed once more that its heavyweight sectors can overcome massive headwinds.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Go for Gold, Not Oil, for Safe-Haven Buying and High Growth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Gold stocks could perform better and soar higher than oil stocks in 2022, as inflation outpaces interest rates.

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Dividend Stocks

Raging War: Will Corporate Earnings Drop in Q1 2022?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If the war in Eastern Europe rages for weeks or months, the impact on corporate earnings in some industries could…

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Tech Stocks

Drop Shopify (TSX:SHOP) but Pick Up 1 Cybersecurity Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A dividend-paying cybersecurity stock is the better investment option in the tech sector today than the reigning superstar.

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Energy Stocks

$64 Question: Get Out or Stay Invested?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Because of the war, income investors are torn between getting out of the market or staying on to keep receiving…

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Dividend Stocks

A Different Headwind: A 3-Letter Word Most Feared by Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The war in Eastern Europe is a different kind of headwind, and it heightens market volatility even more in 2022.

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consider the options
Dividend Stocks

Safe Payout or a Dividend Trap? 1 Royalty Stock With a 10.72% Yield

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One high-yield royalty stock can be considered a dividend trap, because the payouts can spike or dip every quarter.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Under-the-Radar Stocks to Buy as Oil Tops US$100 and Gold Prices Rise

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An energy high-flyer and a miner with significant reserves will deliver higher returns to growth investors as oil and gold…

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exchange traded funds
Dividend Stocks

2 ETFs to Invest in Other Than a Portfolio of Metaverse Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada has added a metaverse option to its growing ETF sector, although two established ETFs are profitable, less-risky options for…

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Cryptocurrency

4 Crypto Stocks Could Free Fall: Wait for It Before Buying

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TSX’s top crypto stocks are falling like Bitcoin but should be excellent buying opportunities when their prices hit rock-bottom.

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