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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

5.5 Million Canadians Are at Financial Risk Should Interest Rates Rise

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians with large mortgages are at risk if interest rates increase along with inflation. If such a scenario worries you,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Consumer-Defensive Stocks to Own Amid Emerging COVID-19 Variants

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The new coronavirus strain poses a great danger to the TSX. If a market downturn frightens you, seek safety in…

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Dividend Stocks

Red Alert: 3 Ways to Protect Your Capital From a Market Pullback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Spreading COVID variants and rising inflation could trigger a market pullback. Prepare to protect your capital and move it to…

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Retirement
Dividend Stocks

Savings Rate Is Up 13.1%: Did You Set Aside Some for Retirement?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The higher household savings rate in Q1 2021 indicates that Canadians are prudent during the health crisis. If you socked…

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energy industry
Dividend Stocks

Opportunity Lost? Pembina (TSX:PPL) Turns Cold on $8.5 Billion Deal

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors still favours the Pembina Pipeline stock despite losing the $8.5 billion deal to acquire Inter Pipeline. If you…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Couples: 2 TSX Stocks You Can Buy Together

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Couples with similar mindsets on investments have better chances of meeting their financial goals. Bank of Nova Scotia stock and…

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Could Grow 10x in 10 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two companies are following in the footsteps of tech giant Shopify due to their flourishing businesses. The Lightspeed POS stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Bitcoin: 1 TSX Growth Stock That Could See Bigger Gains

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin’s wild price swings lately show its highly volatile nature. The Corus Entertainment stock is the better choice for growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About Inflation? Listen to Warren Buffett’s Advice From 2009

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett’s advice on inflation in 2009 still applies in the current environment. Restaurant Brands International stock and Suncor Energy…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora (TSX:ACB) Stock Is Down $15 From Its Peak in February: Buy Now?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The draft legislation to push forward the federal legalization of marijuana is back on the table in the U.S. Senate.…

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Dividend Stocks

The 2 Best Stocks to Buy Now in Canada

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX is performing better than expected amid the pandemic environment, although it faces rough sailing until year-end 2021. Investors…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Huge TFSA Mistakes to Avoid When Investing

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Users should avoid four huge mistakes when using their TFSAs as their investment vehicle. For lasting income streams, Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

Have You Heard About These 3 Dividend Stocks?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three excellent dividend plays fly under the radar. If you need to fatten your investment income, consider the Nexus stock,…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Sinks Deeper: Should You Avoid the TSX’s Top 2 Crypto Stocks?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin sunk below US$30,000 in July 2021 following a series of bad news. Hut 8 Mining stock and HIVE Blockchain…

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Dividend Stocks

Prepare for the COVID-19 Stock Selloff 2.0

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Rising inflation and the Delta variant could combine to trigger COVID-19 stock sell-off 2.0 in Q3 2021. Protect your capital…

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Dividend Stocks

Better 5G Stock: TELUS (TSX:T) or Rogers (TSX:RCI.B)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 5G war in the telco space should heat up towards year-end 2021. Investors can choose between TELUS stock and…

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Canada: Trigger Event Coming in the Housing Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Canada warns of imbalances in the housing market and high household indebtedness. Before market conditions turn for…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: At Last, Time to Buy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Air Canada stock is nowhere near a breakout in Q3 2021. Investors have waited long enough. Now, the fast-spreading Delta…

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retirees and finances
Dividend Stocks

Can You Rely Solely on Your OAS and CPP Pension in Retirement?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians still worry about their financial futures, even when they have OAS and CPP benefits for life. The solution to…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Entertainment Stock to Buy This Summer

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A must-buy this summer is Corus Entertainment stock. The company emerged stronger from the pandemic and could deliver income and…

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Retirement
Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks for Retirees

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian seniors can simplify their retirement planning by investing in the TSX’s top two stocks for retirees. The Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $10,000? Here Are 2 Stocks to Double Your Money

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Take the slow lane if you want to double your money. Split your $10,000 between Fiera Capital stock and Diversified…

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Retirement plan
Dividend Stocks

How Retirees Can Preserve Savings & Boost Pensions in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend investing and deferring pension payments are proven ways to secure your financial well-being in retirement. Canadian Imperial Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

COVID Resurgence: Is the Worst Coming to the TSX in Q3 2021?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Unknown threats could come and unsettle the TSX. Risk-averse and long-term investors should consider owning the National Bank of Canada…

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Build a 2nd Pension With

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians have ways to create a second pension apart from the CPP/OAS retirement package. Invest in the Keyera stock, Alaris…

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Energy Stocks

3 of the Hottest Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors shouldn’t miss out on three buying opportunities in July 2021. Capstone Mining stock, NuVista Energy stock, and Alcanna…

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Tech Stocks

1 Weed Stock That Will Break Out Ahead of BlackBerry (TSX:BB)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

BlackBerry stock lost momentum because of declining revenues in four of the five recent quarters. Meanwhile, analysts see higher upside…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Pembina (TSX:PPL) Lose Out to Brookfield Infra (TSX:BIP.UN)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Pembina Pipeline stock or Brookfield Infrastructure Partners stock is likely to shoot up when the dust settles in August.…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Best Dividend Stocks With Yields Above 5%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Some Reddit traders are looking to earn recurring income streams rather than focus on meme stocks only. The TC Energy…

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Energy Stocks

3 Bargain TSX Stocks to Buy While They’re Low

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bargain deals are plenty, even if the TSX’s rally continues in July 2021. Buy shares of Canacol Energy stock, Fire…

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Investing

Cineplex (TSX:CGX): Is Now the Time to Buy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The cash burn of Canada’s top movie theatre chain might soon end with the reopening of its entire circuit in…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks to Buy if They Dip Even Lower

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Royal Bank of Canada stock and Enbridge stock are two of TSX’s top blue-chip assets. Even if the prices dip…

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energy industry
Dividend Stocks

Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock: Is It Comically Undervalued?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Suncor Energy stock is a grossly undervalued stock, given its standing as Canada’s oil sands king. This energy stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About Market Corrections? 2 Low-Risk Stocks to Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX is outperforming amid the pandemic environment, but circumstances could change without warning. If market corrections worry you, shift…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Never, Ever Sell

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Long-term investing is a proven strategy to earn better returns than the market. When you buy the Canadian Imperial Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Build a 2nd Pension With Low-Risk Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Current and would-be retirees with lower risk tolerance can build a second pension. The Canadian Utilities stock and NorthWest Healthcare…

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Dividend Stocks

Why the TSX Might Correct in Q3 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Stock Trader’s Almanac says it’s a worldwide phenomenon that stock markets decline every September. However, the Royal Bank of…

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Tech Stocks

Buying Opportunity: 1 Great Stock That Is Down 11% in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Kinaxis stock was among TSX’s high flyers in 2020. However, it lost momentum and tumbled in 2021. Still, it presents…

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Dividend Stocks

3.3 Million Seniors to Receive $500 OAS Boost in August

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The federal government will once more provide Canadian seniors with financial support through the one-time $500 OAS payment in August.…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Pension: How to Earn $200/Month Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can augment their OAS and CPP pensions through dividend investing. Dividend-payers True North Commercial stock and Rogers Sugar stock…

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