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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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Energy Stocks

Bear Scenario: A Super Spike Above US$100 Before the Next Oil Slump

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Oil prices could rise above US$100 at any time, although a slump could follow a super spike when producers pump…

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Cryptocurrency

Bull Rally? Ripple (CRYPTO:XRP) Could Climb 42.2% to US$1 Soon

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Ripple could be the hottest crypto and reach new record highs if it wins the lawsuit filed by the U.S.…

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Energy Stocks

Will Energy Stocks Tank if War Pushes Oil Prices to US$100 or Higher?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Red-hot energy stocks are also vulnerable to sharp declines if war, not demand, pushes oil prices higher.

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Tech Stocks

Tech Alert: 3 Excellent Buying Opportunities at Deep Discounts

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Tech investors should find three stocks trading at deep discounts as excellent buying opportunities.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap High-Yield Stocks for Hardcore TFSA Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Yield-thirsty TFSA investors can equally allocate their 2022 contribution limits to three cheap, high-yield dividend stocks to generate higher tax-free…

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Bank Stocks

Rate Hikes Could Stall Dividend Growth of Big Banks in Fiscal 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

High interest rates are tailwinds for the Big Banks, although dividend growth could stall in fiscal 2022 if loan growth…

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Stocks for Beginners

No Take-Off Yet: Air Canada (TSX:AC) Posts 8 Consecutive Quarterly Losses

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s top airline stock is on the road to recovery, but don’t expect it to turn the corner and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Food Stocks Are “Strong Buys” Amid Rising Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two undervalued food stocks have resilient business models that could deliver decent shareholder returns, despite the rising inflation.

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Energy Stocks

Top Picks: 3 Growth Stocks Under $6 Could Deliver up to 70% ROI

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A pair of energy names and a TSX30 winner from the mining sector are the growth stocks that could deliver…

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HIGH VOLTAGE ELECRICITY TOWERS
Dividend Stocks

Is Fortis’ (TSX:FTS) 6% Annual Dividend Growth Through 2025 in Peril?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Analysts say the utility sector isn’t the best shelter from inflation, although TSX’s top defensive stock is an exception.

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Cryptocurrency

New Crypto Bull? Warren Buffett Invests US$1 Billion in Pro-Bitcoin Bank

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The news that the GOAT of investing raised his bet on a crypto-friendly bank did little to arrest the slide…

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Bank Stocks

TSX to Enter Bear Market if Index Drops 20% or More

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX could drop by 20% or more and enter a bear market if the ongoing geopolitical crisis leads to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 REITs to Own as National Rental Prices Climb Higher

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The operating revenues and net operating incomes of three residential REITs could soar in 2022 if national rental prices continue…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Ways to Lower Your Tax Payable in 2022 at the Last Minute

| Christopher Liew, CFA

RRSP users still have time to make a one-time or additional contribution to the account to lower tax payables further…

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Dividend Stocks

Real Deal to Manage Risk: A Basket of 27 Assets or 1 Big Bank Stock?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Big Bank stock with an outstanding dividend track record is the real deal compared with a cheaper, high-yield ETF.

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Dividend Stocks

6.2% Home Price Growth: Invest in REITs Rather Than Purchase Real Estate

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Real estate investors can invest in REITs to earn passive income instead of buying properties at inflated prices.

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Dividend Stocks

Are 2 or 3 Rate Hikes Enough to Curb Inflation?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An economist believes the Bank of Canada will increase interest rate by three times at most to curb inflation.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Fast-Food Chain Is a Better Dividend Growth Stock Than Suncor (TSX:SU)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A fast-food chain with four iconic brands is a better dividend growth stock than an oil bellwether that lost its…

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retirees and finances
Bank Stocks

25% of Canadians Fear Outliving Their Savings in Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians who fear outliving their savings should start investing in dividend stocks as early as now to fight inflation and…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: 2 EV Stocks With Lavish Return Potential

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX EV stocks could deliver lavish returns because of their niches in an emerging market with a competitive landscape.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Commodities Stocks to Hold if Oil Prices Fall

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two stocks from the agriculture sector are suitable replacements for energy stocks if oil prices fall in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend-Paying ETFs for Inflation Protection

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors can buy three dividend-paying ETFs to spread the risks and obtain inflation protection.

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Cryptocurrency

5 Situations the CRA Will Tax Crypto Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians should be aware of the tax implications when investing in cryptocurrencies.

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Dividend Stocks

Earn $125 Tax Free for Every $2,000 in Your TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Maximizing your 2022 TFSA limit and investing in high-yield royalty stocks to earn extra income can neutralize the impact of…

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Caution, careful
Bank Stocks

1 Bank Stock to Own if Recession Follows the Rate Hike in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors may want to take a position in a top bank stock as soon as possible because a recession…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: Hold 3 Income Stocks, not Cash, in Rising Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users can cope with inflation better if they hold more income stocks than cash in their tax-advantaged accounts.

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Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Better Than an Energy ETF if Oil Prices Retreat?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A top-performing energy ETF can’t beat TSX’s pipeline giant in both capital growth and dividend earnings.

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Dividend Stocks

Be a Landlord in Different REITs With the 3rd Most Popular ETF

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Real estate investors who want exposure to the different types of REITs and earn passive income at the same time…

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Growth from coins
Tech Stocks

Your $1,000 Today Could Grow to $3,573 in 1 Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can realize sizeable gains in the near term by taking positions in two undervalued tech stocks today.

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Cryptocurrency

2 Cryptos Are Breaking Out, and Another Could Drop 22%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A pair of cryptocurrencies, but not the sector’s largest, are on the verge of a breakout and could deliver the…

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Bank Stocks

RRSP Users: 14 Days to Lower Tax Bill in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

RRSP users who make a contribution to their accounts on or before the deadline will surely reduce their tax bills…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cash Cows for Passive Income Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Passive income investors can consider taking positions in three high-yield cash cows from the real estate sector.

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Dividend Stocks

Get a Head Start With 7% Dividends From 2 Generous Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dividend beasts with yields of over 7% could give investors a head start with dividends in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Sources of Non-Stop Cash Flows Without Active Participation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two companies with outstanding dividend track records are reliable sources of non-stop passive income streams.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Gold Stocks Are Safety Nets in Runaway Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX gold stocks with strong upside momentum are safety nets and perfect hedges against rising inflation.

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Cryptocurrency

Will Bill C-249 Boost Crypto Investments in Canada?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada could rake in billions of dollars with the approval of the bill encouraging the growth of the cryptocurrency industry.

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TFSA and coins
Dividend Stocks

2 Income Stocks With 6% Yield for Your $6,000 TFSA Limit

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can purchase two cheap but high-yield income stocks to maximize their $6,000 limits in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top-Tier Insurance Company Is a Source of Safe Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A top-tier Canadian insurer is ideal for dividend investors because the passive income streams should be safe for years.

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exchange-traded funds
Dividend Stocks

Deal-Busters: 3 ETF Flaws Investors Must Know

| Christopher Liew, CFA

ETFs offer instant diversification to mitigate market risks but have characteristics that could turn investors away.

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Stocks for Beginners

Price Performer in ’22: 1 Auto Parts Stock With a 450% Upside

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A cheap and obscure auto parts stock could be a high-flyer in 2022 due to the alternative fuel auto industry…

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