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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

Rate-Hike Fallout? A Big 6 Bank Stock to Own Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s dividend pioneer will not disappoint income investors even if economic growth slows down as an offshoot of higher…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: TSX Operator Hikes Dividend by 8% After Profit Pops 22%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX operator is the top value stock today, given its favourable business outlook and visible growth potential.

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Cryptocurrency

Can Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) Repeat Its 11,178% Gain from 2021?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A crypto not named Bitcoin could be the best digital currency investment in 2022 if the primary basis is the…

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Cryptocurrency

3 Altcoins, not Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC), Have Triple-Digit Return Potential

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin is the crypto king but three altcoins are attractive options because of higher return potentials.

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Dividend Stocks

$323 Billion ETF Industry Gives Confidence to New Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

ETFs are excellent assets for new investors because the instant diversification limits the risk, while providing income and capital growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Boost Your TFSA Income With REITs, But Avoid 1 Sub-Sector for Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

REITs are excellent investments, although TFSA investors should avoid lessors of office properties in 2022 because of rising vacancies.

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Insurance Stocks Can Endure Tough Times

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two high-yield insurance stocks are excellent sources of passive income because both companies can endure tough times.

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Energy Stocks

3 Energy Stocks With 26% YTD Gains Are Still Soaring

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three constituents from the energy sector continue to surge year-to-date and could potentially be among the top growth stocks in…

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Dividend Stocks

Spread the Risk: 3 Income Stocks Paying +4% Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can diversify and spread the risks with only three income stocks paying dividends over 4%.

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Dividend Stocks

Portfolio Anchors: 3 ETFs With Strong Equity Market Returns

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Risk-averse investors can make three ETFs with strong equity market returns their anchor holdings in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Great Value Buys for Income and Growth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should get value-for-money from four stocks that can deliver both income and growth in 2022.

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Cryptocurrency

1 Stock Could Soar 120% if Oil-Rich Alberta Becomes a Global Crypto Hub

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s top crypto stock could soar more than 100% very soon if Alberta becomes the international destination for cryptocurrencies.

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Dividend Stocks

Earn up to 6.3% Passive Income From 2 Stocks With Economic Moats

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend investors can earn higher passive income from two industry leaders with economic moats.

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Dividend Stocks

Will High Interest Rates Support Dividend Growth in 2022?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Some market analysts believe that despite the looming interest rate hike, corporate profitability and free cash flow generation could support…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Canadian Seniors Push Retirement Dates Past 65?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian seniors can elect to start CPP and OAS payments until 70 to permanently increase their benefit amounts.

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Stocks for Beginners

Want Superior Returns? Buy These 2 TSX Industrial Stocks Now!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A pair of undervalued industrial stocks could deliver superior returns in one year once they climb to their ‘real’ values.

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin & Ethereum Advance 11%, But Extreme Volatility Is Ahead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The world’s top two digital assets have recovered from deep losses, although extreme volatility is still ahead, as the crypto…

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Energy Stocks

Top Picks: A Pair of Under-$10 Energy Stocks With 500% Upside

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two energy stocks trading at less than $10 could fly high again in 2022 and deliver gains of 500% or…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Important Tips for RRSP Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An RRSP is a great tool to save for retirement but users shouldn’t miss out on other benefits of investing…

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Dividend Stocks

Risk-Averse Canadians: ETFs Are the New Wealth Builders

| Christopher Liew, CFA

ETFs are becoming attractive investments, because they limit the risks while building wealth for investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Home Prices to Rise by Only 6.2% in 2022 When Rate Hikes Begin

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Home price growth won’t be meteoric in 2022, although Canadians should create passive income to cushion the impact of rising…

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Energy Stocks

Crude Price to US$100? Exxon Mobil’s (NYSE:XOM) Subsidiary Is a Must-Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A subsidiary of America’s oil giant is the top stock to buy in 2022 for capital gains and growing dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

Hot Picks in February: 2 Companies for Kids With High-Value Potential

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two stocks with focus on children and family entertainment are strong buys for their high-value potential.

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Sector Paid $15 Billion in Taxes, But Still No Growth in Weed Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The cannabis sector paid billions of dollars in taxes, but it doesn’t mean weed stocks are noteworthy investments in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Situations When ETFs Are Better Choices Than Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

ETFs are alternative options if investors want instant diversification and to be free of hand-picking individual stocks in specific situations.

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Cryptocurrency

Ripple (CRYPTO:XRP) Could Remain Stagnant in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Ripple could remain stagnant and its growth uncertain if the SEC lawsuit takes longer than expected to come to a…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 REITs to Own for High Cash Flow Over Low Rental Yields

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can still earn higher cash flows from REITs in 2022 than purchasing investment properties at sky-high prices.

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Cryptocurrency

4 Crypto Stocks to Buy if 2022 Is the Defining Year for Digital Assets

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Four TSX crypto stocks could deliver outsized gains in the near future if the environment becomes more cryptocurrency friendly in…

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Dividend Stocks

Earn $250/Month Dividends From 2 Non-Bank Stocks Under $20

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors can earn $250 per month from two high-yield but cheaper non-bank stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Growth Stocks Could Return Up to 80% by Year-End

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX stocks with fantastic upside potential by year-end are excellent buying opportunities for growth investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Want Passive Income for Life? It Only Requires 1 Move

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Earning passive income for life begins with the purchase of established dividend stocks with dividend-growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 ETFs Are Profitable Investments for Tactical Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

These three ETFs not only temper market risks but are profitable investment options for tactical investors.

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Cryptocurrency

2 Top Cryptos Could Rise or Fall by 160% in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 2018 crypto winter is back and the bold predictions on the top two digital assets could instead turn to…

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Dividend Stocks

Make a Fortune From 3 Value Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors can take positions in three value stocks with massive potential and make a fortune over time.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: Earn Up to 7.15% on Less Than $3.25 Seed Money

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians with limited seed capital can earn substantial passive income in 2022 from a pair of price-friendly dividend stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Turns 65 This Year: 1 Key Date to Remember

| Christopher Liew, CFA

RRSP users who want bigger tax savings in 2022 shouldn’t miss out on the March 1st deadline for contributions this…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reopening Plays With Healthy Cash Flows That Could Raise Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three consumer discretionary stocks could raise their dividends in 2022 if the companies continue to generate healthy cash flows.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Forecast: Value Stocks Will Carry TSX to New Highs in ‘22

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Based on market forecasts, value stocks, including two top-notch names in the industrial sector, will propel the TSX to another…

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Energy Stocks

Buy Now! 3 TSX Oil Sands Stocks With High-Growth Potential

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX oil sands stocks are the top buys today if you’re chasing after superior returns in 2022.

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Cryptocurrency

Crypto ETFs: Could $6 Billion Inflow Double by Year-End 2022?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Cryptocurrency ETFs have a following on the TSX, although the inflows in 2022 could be less if investors shift to…

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