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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

RBC (TSX:RY) Reports Huge Profits: Will Dividend Restrictions Lift Soon?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Royal Bank of Canada stock remains a superior investment than most TSX assets even if relinquished the throne to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Are Absurdly Cheap Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three cheap dividend stocks could deliver higher returns in the next 12 months. However, the B2Gold stock, Computer Modelling stock,…

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Dividend Stocks

75% Capital Gains Tax: Is This in Canada’s Future?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

All candidates of various political parties have tax-related promises, although it remains to be seen if the proposals will benefit…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Small-Cap Canadian Stocks to Buy for Extra Growth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors looking for extra growth can find it the S&P/TMX Small-cap Index. The top choices are the Russel Metals stock,…

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Dividend Stocks

Will the TSX Rally End Soon As the Economy Contracts 1.1%?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX rally could end soon following the economy’s slowdown in Q2 2021 and the unfolding political drama. Meanwhile, income…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks With Yields Over 6%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Yield-hungry investors can’t pass up on dividend stocks yielding more than 6%. In the red-hot energy sector, Enbridge stock and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Comeback Stocks That Could Turn it All Around

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian icons lost an influential investor during the pandemic but made remarkable comebacks. Restaurant Brands International stock and Suncor…

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Bank Stocks

This Pair of Bank Stocks Outperforms the Big 5

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors shouldn’t focus on the Big Five banks alone. National Bank of Canada stock and Laurentian Bank stock have…

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Dividend Stocks

Grow Your Spare Cash Faster With 2 Excellent Dividend Plays

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Don’t let your spare cash remain idle and earn nothing. Invest your money in Automotive Properties stock and A&W Revenue…

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Tech Stocks

2 High-Growth TSX Stocks That Could Soar

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Be ready for a massive windfall when you invest in two high-growth stocks. AcuityAds stock and Payfare stock are well…

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Dividend Stocks

Top 5G Stock: Conservative BCE (TSX:BCE) or Aggressive TELUS (TSX:T)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The competition in the telco space is more intense now because of next-generation technology. For the top 5G stock, It’s…

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Dividend Stocks

Construct a Mountain of Cash This September for Less Than $20

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Construct a mountain of cash with a pair of dividend stocks that trade for less than $20. The Bird Construction…

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Investing

Strong Buy Ratings: 2 Healthcare Stocks With More Than 40% Upside

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The healthcare sector has two constituents that could deliver more than 40% in capital gains. Invest in WELL Health Technologies…

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Tech Stocks

1 Tech Stock Not Named Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Delivered 600% Return

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A lesser-known tech name, not the largest publicly listed company, delivered a 600% return in the last 12 months. Buy…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Tops 20,800: Ready Your Safety Net Ahead of a Market Pullback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Don’t let your guard down, despite the TSX’s continuing bull run. Make Toronto-Dominion Bank stock and Fortis stock your safety…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: Earn $150/Month Before 2021 Is Over

| Christopher Liew, CFA

It only takes minimal investment to create $150 in passive income every month. Invest in high-yield Timbercreek Financial stock and…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Avoid or Buy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A seventh consecutive quarter of losses could dampen investors’ interest in the Air Canada stock. Besides the continuing impact of…

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Dividend Stocks

The Buffett Indicator Is Flashing Red: Are Stocks too High?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Buffett Indicator is flashing red again in September 2021. It indicates overvalued stock markets that are vulnerable to a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ways a Market Pullback Could Ruin Your Investments

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors fear a market crash, because it ruins investments in more ways than one. However, you can minimize risks and…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks You Should Never Sell

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An investment portfolio of only the top dividend payers could set you up for life. The trio of the Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $500? Buy These 2 Stocks With Generous Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Your $500 can multiply 10-fold if invested in generous dividend payers. Rogers Sugar stock and Diversified Royalty stock are the…

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Dividend Stocks

4 REIT Stocks to Buy in a Red-Hot Housing Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can earn recurring income streams from the real estate sector without owning physical properties. Dream Industrial stock, Summit Industrial…

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons Your Patience Shouldn’t Run Out on BlackBerry (TSX:BB)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

This year could be the breakout year for the BlackBerry stock. Investors should be optimistic about the growth prospects, given…

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Dividend Stocks

Looming Crisis: Will Mortgage Payments Double in 2022?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An increase in interest rates could lead to a crisis and impact the housing market. If you want exposure to…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks That Have Beaten All the Odds

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The winning stocks in 2021 are the beaten-down stocks in 2020. Don’t pass up on the Cenovus Energy stock and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap Stocks to Buy in an Overpriced Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors have cheap options, even if the stock market is overpriced. Chemtrade Logistics stock and True North Commercial trade…

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Energy Stocks

Buy Now! 2 TSX Stocks With a 340% Return

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two small-cap stocks delivered more than 340% returns last year. Buy Nuvista Energy stock and Capstone Mining stock now, as…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Could Set You Up for Life

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Be worry-free in the sunset years by setting up a portfolio of Dividend Aristocrats. National Bank of Canada stock, Pembina…

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Dividend Stocks

Earn $20 Per Day Tax-Free With 2 Simple Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can earn $20 per day from two simple stocks. The Rogers Sugar stock and Pizza Pizza Royalty stock…

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Dividend Stocks

End Your Market Worries for Good With 2 Time-Tested TSX Titans

| Christopher Liew, CFA

No stock market rally is permanent. The TSX is on a roll but still vulnerable to a market correction. If…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Retire Faster? 2 Stocks That Could Speed it up by 5 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

COVID-19 brought financial misery and heightened retirement risks. However, investing in Bank of Nova Scotia stock and BCE stock could…

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Dividend Stocks

5 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Are All You Need to Get Rich

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TSX investors get rich not only from capital gains but from dividends too. The Fiera Capital stock, Diversified Royalty stock,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safe Stocks to Prep Your TFSA for a Market Correction

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can calm their fears of a market correction by moving to safe stocks. Prep your account by making…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Build a Growing Dividend Portfolio

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Take your dividend investing approach to the next level. The trio of Canadian Utilities stock, Canadian Western Bank stock, and…

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Cannabis Stocks

Pick This Top Growth Stock as Canadian Marijuana Sales Jumps 68%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

OrganiGram stock, not the industry giants, is TSX’s top growth stock in 2021. With a booming cannabis market, expect superior…

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Tech Stocks

2 Undervalued TSX Stocks to Jump on Before They Skyrocket

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Taking a position in either the Real Matters stock or Xebec Adsorption stock this September is a clever strategy. Both…

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Energy Stocks

Hottest Oil Play: Buy, Don’t Sell, Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Do you want superior returns in September 2021 and beyond? Buy more of Suncor Energy stock. It’s the hottest oil…

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Investing

1 TSX Healthcare Stock Could Be the Next Buyout Target

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Trillium Therapeutics stock jumped 185% following the planned acquisition by Pfizer. Meanwhile, outperforming Bausch Health stock could be another buyout…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top Dividend Aristocrats to Invest in Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Start to build long-term wealth by forming a portfolio composed of Dividend Aristocrats. Royal Bank of Canada stock, Canadian National…

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Strengthen your dividend portfolio now and own the best Canadian stocks. CIBC stock, Sun Life Financial stock, and TransAlta Renewables…

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