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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.

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Dividend Stocks

Investing 101: 2 Top ETFs for Beginners

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two established dividend-paying ETFs are excellent investment options for newbies.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: $81,500 to Earn While You Sleep

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors with the maximum cumulative limit can earn passive income while sleeping from three reliable dividend payers.

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Combat Inflation as CPI Hits its Highest Level in 30 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Rising inflation is a major concern, although Canadians have a way to combat or hedge against it in 2022.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Health Care Stocks Could Return at Least 50% in 1 Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The health care sector continues to underperform, although two stocks could deliver superior returns in one year.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Kings to Buy With Yields Over 6.5%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can create substantial economic buffer in 2022 by taking positions in two high-yield Dividend Kings.

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Dividend Stocks

1 TSX Media Icon Is a Better Choice Than Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An undervalued Canadian media and content company is a better choice than the American streaming giant because of its impressive…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: CPP Payments Went up in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Users should embrace the enhancements, despite higher CPP contributions in 2022, because it should increase the replacement rate to 33%…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX ETFs to Buy for Big Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Many passive investors skip the process of picking individual dividend stocks and instead invest in ETFs that pay higher dividends.

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Crash 2022: Is the Winter Coming?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A crypto analyst warns of troubled times ahead for the world’s most popular cryptocurrency if its historical pattern repeats in…

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Cryptocurrency

Time to Buy Ripple (CRYPTO:XRP) in February 2022? Not Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Ripple is barely moving, and despite its relatively bargain price, the crypto is a risky investment in 2022 while there’s…

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Energy Stocks

1 Small-Cap Energy Stock Could Raise Dividends 6 Times by 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Market analysts say a small-cap energy stock could raise dividends six-fold if the company achieves zero-debt status by year-end 2023.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Want High Growth? 3 Under-$7 Stocks Could Climb 100%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three ridiculously cheap growth stocks are must-sees for investors looking for superior returns in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Stocks: Earn Over $10/Day

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Passive-income investors can earn over $10 per day by accumulating shares of two top dividend beasts on the TSX.

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Tech Stocks

Tech Stock Drop: When Should You Buy in?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Tech stocks are currently in a slump, although investors can invest in a top tech ETF and a cloud-based software…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Stocks to Buy as Gold Hit Fresh Highs

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A potential breakout looms for three gold stocks as investors seek the precious metal to hedge against rising inflation.

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Cryptocurrency

Ripple (CRYPTO:XRP) in 2022: Where Will it Go?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The SEC lawsuit is the biggest thorn in Ripple, and the crypto is likely to collapse further if the case…

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Bank Stocks

Big 6 Bank Stocks Could Soar With Interest Rate Hikes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can realize significant capital gains from Big Bank stocks in 2022 as analysts forecast higher share prices due to…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Is More Relevant With Rising Inflation: The RRSP or TFSA?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can ensure growing retirement savings amid rising inflation by contributing more to their RRSPs.

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Energy Stocks

Oil to $100? 3 Oil Stocks to Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend investors should include three high-yield energy stocks in their buy lists before oil prices hit US$100 per barrel in…

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Cryptocurrency

3 Top Crypto Stocks to Buy for February 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Consider investing in the top crypto stocks instead of buying Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in February 2022.

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Energy Stocks That Could Beat Suncor (TSX:SU)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An oil bellwether is back on investors’ radars, although two high-growth energy stocks last year are the top buys in…

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Investing

2 Stocks to Buy if You’re Worried About Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors have every reason to worry about inflation in 2022, although buying two top dividend stocks could mitigate the…

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Tech Stocks

Which ETF Has the Better Advantage: Tech or Clean Energy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A tech-heavy ETF offers better advantage and higher potential return than an ETF that tracks the performance of the clean…

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Dividend Stocks

A Mortgage Rate Hike Will Reduce Buying Power by 15%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian big bank warns of a potential 15% reduction in buying power due to a steep climb for mortgage…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income in Canada: How to Easily Earn $7.99/Day

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Earning nearly $8 passive income daily is possible if you can accumulate shares of generous dividend-paying companies.

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Woman has an idea
Dividend Stocks

Growth Investors: 2 Stocks Are Great Value Buys Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors have excellent buying opportunities in two industry leaders with visible organic growth potential.

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Energy Stocks

Want High Growth? 2 Obscure Energy Stocks Could Rise 200%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two lesser-known energy stocks with high-growth potential could rise by as much as 200% in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks for Massive Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can earn massive dividends in 2022 from three TSX stocks with generous yields.

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Dividend Stocks

2 ETFs to Buy if You’re Worried About a Market Pullback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors in two top ETFs should have recurring income streams even if a market pullback or correction happens in 2022.

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TFSA and coins
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy With $81,500 Limit

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors eligible to deposit the new lifetime contribution limit of $81,500 can buy three top TSX income stocks.

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Cryptocurrency

Buy Ripple (CRYPTO:XRP) in 2022? Cheap But With a Red Flag

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Ripple has growth potential, but the cryptocurrency is unable to take off because of an ongoing lawsuit filed by the…

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Cryptocurrency

Solana or Bitcoin: Which Is Better in 2022?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin's weak start to 2022 augurs well for other cryptos, like Solana, which appears to be the better digital asset…

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Caution, careful
Cannabis Stocks

Frustration, Not Profits: 3 Must-Avoid Weed Stocks in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors who can’t afford to lose their money should forget about weed stocks and avoid the industry leaders in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Health-Related Stocks Pay Safe, Steady Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

These health-related stocks are great sources of safe, steady dividends as the pandemic drags on in 2022 along with rising…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: Earn $180/Month in Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can earn generous passive income every month from a combined investment in two dividend beasts.

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exchange traded funds
Dividend Stocks

3 ETFs to Invest in for High Growth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors can invest in the top ETFs in 2022 for instant diversification and high growth.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 TSX Gold Stock, not Crypto, Is a Better Hedge Against Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TSX’s top gold miner believes that cryptos can’t beat the yellow metal as an inflation hedge in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy and Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX dividend aristocrats are best for buy-and-hold investors seeking passive income for life.

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Cryptocurrency

3 TSX Stocks to Buy if You Want Crypto Exposure

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors can gain exposure to the cryptocurrency market but with subdued risks through three crypto-related TSX stocks.

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Bank Stocks

Interest Rate 2022: 8 Hikes Needed to Cool Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With inflation rising at the fastest clip in decades, Canada’s big banks suggest a series of rate hikes in 2022…

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