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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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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks With Regular Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three companies that have raised their dividends for at least 26 consecutive years are excellent choices if you need regular…

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Dividend Stocks

Be a Lazy Landlord: 2 REIT Stocks With Regular Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two established REIT stocks are reliable sources of regular income for lazy landlords.

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Tech Stocks

Build to a Billion: 1 Tech Stock Could Grow Five-Fold in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A low-profile tech stock is well-positioned for double-digit growth following a transformational acquisition.

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Dividend Stocks

Want Passive Income? These 3 Stocks Yield 6.8%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can form a diversified portfolio and earn higher passive income from three high-yield dividend stocks.

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Bank Stocks

Strong Buy: BMO’s Adjusted Earnings to Increase 10% in 2024

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TSX’s dividend pioneer should be a strong buy in 2022, as it prepares to complete the largest acquisition by a…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Real Estate Stocks to Buy in a Red-Hot Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Real estate investors can turn to REITs in 2022 and earn recurring income streams like actual landlords.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA $6,000 Jump: 3 Stocks to Buy for It

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can use their new limit for 2022 to purchase three stocks with massive growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Help You Retire Early

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can increase their chances of retiring early by investing in two blue-chip stocks that are established wealth builders.

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Investing

3 Under-the-Radar Stocks to Buy in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three under-the-radar stocks are excellent options for investors looking for best buys and superior returns in 2022.

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Investing

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Buy 1 Fast-Rising Stock Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A fast-rising industrial stock with a brighter business outlook should be the better buy than Canada’s flag carrier in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

Sell or Hold? Pension Fund Managers Ditch 1 TSX Dividend Aristocrat

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two pension fund managers ditched a TSX Dividend Aristocrat but will reconsider reinvesting if the oils ands producer shows positive…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Fantastic TSX Income Stocks to Buy in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two former Canadian assets of Warren Buffett are TSX’s fantastic income stocks you should buy at the start of 2022.

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Cannabis Stocks

These 5 Cannabis Stocks Are High-Risk Holdings Like Bitcoin

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin is highly volatile but unlike the top cannabis stocks, the crypto delivered gains to investors in 2021.

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Retire Early? 3 Steps That Could Get You There

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians have three doable steps to set them up for early retirement, notwithstanding the pandemic environment.

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Correction: Is Now the Time to Buy These 2 Stocks?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should move to or buy two time-tested stocks before a market correction happens in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Limit Boost: 2 Stocks to Buy Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can use the boost in their contribution room to purchase two royalty stocks paying generous dividends.

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Investing

3 High-Growth Stocks, Not Bitcoin, Should Be on Your Buy List

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three high-growth mining stocks are better investment choices in 2022 than the highly volatile Bitcoin.

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Dividend Stocks

Affordability Crisis Worsens: Home Ownership Costs Rise to 47.5%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The demand and supply imbalance must correct soon or high homeownership costs could squeeze buyers out of the housing market…

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Dividend Stocks

Avoid This 5G Stock Even if it Trades at a Deep Discount

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should avoid an underperforming 5G stock even if it tanks and trades at a deep discount.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How to Earn $30/Day While You Sleep

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can produce $30 per day or more passive income in 2022 from one top-tier energy stock.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Aristocrats Yielding Over 4.4% to Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Dividend Aristocrats are the best buys today for their ever-growing dividend payouts.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors with limited capital can purchase two cheap but high-yield TSX dividend stocks for higher income streams.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TFSA Stocks to Buy With Your New $6,000 Limit

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Undecided TFSA investors can use their new $6,000 limit to purchase two dividend beasts and one growth stock.

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Cryptocurrency

1 TSX Stock That Could Turn $10,000 Into $100,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A crypto-related TSX stock could deliver outsized gains in 2022 when the adoption of digital assets accelerates further.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Passive Income Stocks With Stellar Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two income stocks that pay stellar dividends are ideal holdings for passive investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Warning for 2022: Housing Market Could Fall Sharply Like Meme Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The comparison of the red-hot housing market to meme stocks may not be accurate, but homebuyers and property investors should…

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Bank Stocks

Want Pension-Like Income? The TSX’s Dividend Pioneer Nears a 200-Year Track Record

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A big bank stock and the TSX’s dividend pioneer is the logical choice if you want pension-like income.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Best Stocks Under $5 I’d Buy in Canada Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A dividend stock and two outperformers from the energy sector are the best price-friendly stocks you can buy today.

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Tech Stocks

2 Tech Stocks That Could Increase 50% in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two tech stocks plus one rare gem in the sector are budding superstars, given their enormous upside potential.

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Dividend Stocks

CPP and OAS Combined Only Pays This Little

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians will be financially secure in retirement if they have other income sources besides CPP and OAS.

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Energy Stocks

3 Oil Stocks to Buy in Canada Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three oil stocks should deliver outsized gains in 2022, as crude prices continue to rebound.

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Investing

The TSX Won’t End 2021 Stronger Than its Post-Financial Crisis Performance in 2009

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX will end 2021 much better than last year, although it likely won't match its post-financial crisis performance in…

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Energy Stocks

Must-Buys: 2 Energy Stocks Below $4 Have Returns of More Than 400%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two energy stocks under $4 are the top high-growth stocks with colossal return potential in 2022.

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Tech Stocks

1 TSX Tech Stock That Lost Big This Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-flying TSX tech stock crashed and lost considerable value this year following a short-seller report alleging misrepresentation and other…

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Dividend Stocks

Fight Inflation With Growing Income From 3 Canadian Dividend Aristocrats

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three Canadian Dividend Aristocrats could deliver growing income as well as financial cushion during inflationary periods.

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Investing

Only Have $10? Here Are 2 Stocks You Can Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors won’t spend more than $10 per share combined on two budget-friendly TSX stocks.

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Tech Stocks

3 Ways to Invest in Crypto in Canada

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Regular investors have three less-risky alternatives on the TSX to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Smartest Stocks to Buy That Are Over $100

| Christopher Liew, CFA

These two industrial stocks are the smartest buys today, given their thriving businesses amid the continuing pandemic environment.

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Investing

3 Stocks Smart Investors Are Buying Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Smart investors should buy three stocks that could deliver superior returns in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

The TSX Could Have a Dividend King Next Year and 1 More in 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The chances are high that the TSX will have two Dividend Kings in 2022 and 2023.

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