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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

2 Brilliant Stocks with Jaw-Dropping Gains of Over 465% in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Check out these two fantastic energy stocks if you want to get into the sector in 2021.

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

Dividend Earners: 3 Cash Cows to Boost Income Instantly!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The choppy movement of the TSX in recent weeks seems to indicate a rocky fourth quarter is ahead.

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $800

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Your $800 can produce recurring income streams if you buy three reliable dividend stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Buy if You Think Trouble Is Looming

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Trouble looms in Q4 2021, given the TSX’s erratic behaviour in recent weeks.

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Tech Stocks

Millennials: 1 Tech Stock Could Deliver a 160% Return on Investment

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The fear of missing out drove many investors to engage in meme investing.

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Canada: Let Inflation Run Hot for the Rest of 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Canada will likely allow inflation to run hot until the end of 2021. However, if you fear…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks With Tremendous Yields

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can boost their disposable incomes without much stress. Chemtrade Logistics stock and True North Commercial stock trade at less…

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Dividend Stocks

Interest Outlook: Rate Hike Coming in Q4 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The forecasts for the interest rate hike are varied, but the consensus is Q4 2022. Investors looking for buying opportunities…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Now With $1,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians with only $1,000 could earn the highest possible returns from high-yield assets. The top investment choices are the Fiera…

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Investing

3 Reasons to Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock This Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock is a compelling buy in October for three important reasons. Purchase the growth stock now before…

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Energy Stocks

This 3.17% Dividend Stock Could Have a Huge Breakout

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A third consecutive quarter of profits in 2021 could result in a huge breakout for Suncor Energy stock. The oil…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks to Buy in a Falling Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A falling market isn’t as worrisome if your core holdings are resilient and dependable income stocks. Buy the Canadian Imperial…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Unflappable Stocks to Buy in an Uncertain Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A market correction is possible after the TSX’s winning streak ended in September 2021. However, investors can invest in the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Help You Retire Early

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can retire earlier than they think if a solid financial plan is in place. Savings can grow over time…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks You Should Keep for Decades

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Not all dividend-paying companies can sustain payouts for decades. However, the Bank of Montreal stock, BCE stock, and Canadian Utilities…

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Bank Stocks

2 Bank Stocks to Own for the Rest of Your Life

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There are assets you can own for life to earn everlasting income. Canada’s banking sector is a solid investment ground,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Beaten-Down TSX Stocks to Buy Low Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two beaten-down TSX stocks are excellent buying opportunities today. The Northland Power stock and Algonquin Power & Utilities stock boast…

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Dividend Stocks

Have a Child? You Can Get an Extra $4,616.50 Cash From the CRA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Parents can receive as much as $4,616.50 from the CRA in the second half of 2021. You can match the…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Inflation Is the Highest Since 2003: These 2 Stocks Could Prosper

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Summit Industrial stock and Metro Inc. stock are recession-resistant assets. However, the shares of both companies could also prosper…

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Bank Stocks

Will the 3% Surtax Hurt Bank and Insurance Stocks?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Banks and insurance companies will pay higher corporate taxes if the government passes the 3% surtax post-election. However, it should…

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Tech Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A $1,000 seed capital can compound tenfold with the right growth stocks. The Real Matters stock, Goodfood Market stock, and…

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Selloff: 3 Weed Stocks to Avoid and 1 Must-Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The best buy in the cannabis space today is OrganiGram stock, not the industry giants. Investors are disappointed with the…

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Dividend Stocks

CFIB: Extend and Return Wage and Rent Subsidies to 75% Max

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Industry groups like the CFIB bats for the extension and return of the wage and rent subsidy levels to 75%.…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Energy Stock That’s Not a Dividend Trap Like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Suncor Energy stock is making up for its dividend cut last year. However, if you want to avoid a…

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Dividend Stocks

Unfair Monopoly? $26 Billion Rogers and Shaw Merger

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An unfair monopoly in the broadcast industry is the major issue against a looming merger in the telco space. Meanwhile,…

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Dividend Stocks

Post-Election Buy Alert: 2 Excellent Recovery Plays

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With the elections over, economic recovery could proceed without delay. For growth investors, it’s time to take positions in the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Smartest Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The rising market volatility could lead to a stock market correction in Q4 2021. If you want to stay invested,…

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Dividend Stocks

4 TFSA Mistakes to Avoid That Could Cost You a Fortune

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users pay taxes due to four costly mistakes. Likewise, it would be best to hold only Canadian assets like…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Value for Money: 2 TSX30 Winners to Own for Less Than $7

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors can take advantage of the low prices of two 2021 TSX30 members. Capstone Mining stock and EcoSynthetix stock…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold & Silver: 4 Mining Stocks With Returns of More Than 250%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors should seriously consider four mining stocks that made it to the 2021 TSX30 List. Orla Mining stock, Wesdome…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Will Help You Avoid the 15% OAS Clawback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian retirees can avoid or be free of the 15% OAS clawback every tax season. Invest in the Diversified Royalty…

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Dividend Stocks

No Savings? 2 Stocks That Will Get You Started

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians with no savings have a way to catch up. The key is to save consistently regardless of the amount.…

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Wise to Retire With $0 Savings and Only Your CPP Pension?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPPIB wants CPP users to realize that the pension is not a retirement plan. You can’t retire with zero…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians looking for great long-term investments should consider the Alimentation Couche-Tard stock and WELL Health Technologies stock. Both are undervalued…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP)! 2 TSX Tech Stocks to Buy Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Absolute Software stock and Sylogist stock should be on growth investors’ radars. While both aren’t as sensational as the TSX’s…

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Best TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A correction could happen soon, as more factors threaten to rock the market. However, investors can counter the headwinds. Buy…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Companies That Are Loaded With Cash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend investors would do well to invest in the Toronto-Dominion Bank stock and Suncor Energy stock. Besides the extraordinary business…

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Dividend Stocks

Hate Taxes? Develop a Tax-Efficient Portfolio

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Whether you invest in dividend payer Emera stock or high-growth AcuityAds stock, there are tax considerations. The remedy to lower…

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Investing

3 Reasons to Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Air Canada stock carries a buy rating from market analysts, because things are looking up. Investors have three reasons to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

A Mining Stock, Not Shopify (TSX:SHOP), Is #1 on the 2021 TSX30 List

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors should include Aura Minerals stock on their buy lists. The mining stock, not Canada’s largest publicly listed company,…

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