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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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TELECOM TOWERS
Dividend Stocks

A Telco & Tech Combo for Income and Growth in 2021 and Beyond

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should find TELUS stock and TELUS International stock complementing assets. The former will provide lasting income, while the latter…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Less-Than-$20 TSX Stocks That Pay Dividends of More Than 7%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bridgemarq stock and Timbercreek Financial stock pay ultra-high dividends. Both are screaming buys, because you can own them for less…

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Top Growth Stocks to Own Before They Take Off

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors should be eyeing the WELL Health Technologies stock, Fire & Flower stock, and BELLUS Health stock. If you…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Couples: How to Retire in Your 50s

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend Aristocrats Canadian Natural Resources stock and Sun Financial stock can provide lasting income to investors. Young Canadian couples have…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Obscure Stocks to Buy for Extra Monthly Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX has a limited selection of monthly dividend stocks. However, obscure assets like First National Financial stock, Mullen stock,…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Could Make You Wealthy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend investing is a sure-fire way if you want to amass wealth. Buy and hold Manulife stock and TC Energy…

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Tech Stocks

These 2 Fintech Stocks Are Better Buys Than Meme Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Meme stocks are losing steam that investors should bail out soonest. If you want better buys, the Mogo stock and…

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Dividend Stocks

Want Growing Income? 2 Must-Own Dividend All-Stars

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can realize growing income from dividend all-stars. The Transcontinental stock and Emera stock, two of TSX’s best dividend growth…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Quality Dividend Stocks With Monster Deals in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Pembina Pipeline stock and Canadian National Railway stock are excellent for income investors due to quality dividends. Both companies won…

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Tech Stocks

Is it Too Late to Buy BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The IoT and cybersecurity space continues to flourish in 2021. Investors should consider investing in BlackBerry stock. While it has…

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy: Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) or Shopify (TSX:SHOP)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX has two phenomenal success stories in the tech sector, depending on your business preference or price consideration. You…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Breakout TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Capstone Mining stock and NuVista Energy stock are two of the screaming buys right now. Both are non-dividend payers…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Must-Own Stocks if You Worry a Recession Will Come

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s economy is slowly recovering, although a relapse to a recession is still possible. If your fear the scenario, make…

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

2 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy if You Have $1,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

North West Company stock and Summit Industrial stock are no-brainer buys today. A $1,000 capital should rise in value over…

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Dividend Stocks

Bank Stocks Are Gearing Up for a Huge 13% Dividend Increase

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The OSFI isn’t lifting restrictions on dividend increases and share buybacks yet. However, the yields of Bank of Nova Scotia…

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks You Can Buy With Wealthsimple Fractional Shares

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Shopify stock, Royal Bank of Canada stock, and Toronto-Dominion Bank stock are the most sought-after names on the TSX.…

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Energy Stocks

3 Unstoppable Stocks to Buy With $1,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth stocks are growing in numbers as the TSX’s continues its advance. If you have $1,000 to spare, the Nuvei…

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Dividend Stocks

Skip Shopify (TSX:SHOP): These 2 Tech Stocks Pay Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Shopify is the face of TSX’s tech sector but too expensive today. The Evertz Technologies stock and Absolute Software stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Telus (TSX:T) Is a Must-Buy in Q3 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s telco giants will battle for supremacy in 5G network to capture significant services revenue streams. However, the TELUS stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 Monthly Income Stocks Yielding Over 5.5%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend investors can enjoy 12 payouts in a year instead of four by investing in Extendicare stock and Exchange Income…

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Target. Stand out from the crowd
Dividend Stocks

3 Top Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Small-cap stocks may not be market movers, but the top performers in their ranks are excellent choices, too. A&W Revenue…

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Energy Stocks

2 Stocks With Tremendous Returns in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Obscure names are lording it over popular stocks in 2021. Pick those with tremendous returns, such as Nuvista Energy stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Will 2021 Be the Best Year Ever for the TSX?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Forecasts for the TSX in 2021 vary, although most of them are encouraging. However, the winning strategy is to invest…

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Dividend Stocks

3 REITs That Print Money Every Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians have three options to earn passive income. Invest in Automotive Properties stock, Nexus stock, or Dream Industrial stock. All…

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Dividend Stocks

Earn $250 Per Month Passive Income With This 6.3% Dividend Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Pembina Pipeline stock is preferred by many dividend investors. Besides the more than 6% yield, the periodic payout is…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Here’s 1 Awesome Trick to Boost Your CPP Pension

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Delaying the payments past 65 is the simplest way to boost your CPP pension. However, it would be best if…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Royalty Stock Is the Better Buy? Diversified (TSX:DIV) or Pizza Pizza (TSX:PZA)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Top-performing royalty companies are great sources of passive income. The Diversified Royalty stock and Pizza Pizza stock are high-yield dividend…

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Tech Stocks

Will Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Repeat as #1 in the TSX Top 30 List?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The growth momentum of Canada’s tech superstar isn’t slowing in 2021. Given the impressive Q1 2021 earnings results, Shopify stock…

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Cannabis Stocks

1 Hot Canadian Potential Reddit Stock Has Almost Doubled in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Reddit market warriors could swarm the cannabis sector and boost stock prices. However, if you want a potential premium asset…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Growth Investors: 2 Top Grocers to Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The grocery subsector is poised to post the greatest growth in post-pandemic. Dividend growth investors should pick up the Metro…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Each

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A $3,000 seed capital is enough to invest in top TSX stocks. Allocate $1,000 each in the Manulife Financial stock,…

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Dividend Stocks

OSFI to Big 5 Banks: Don’t Increase Your Dividends Yet

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Holders of Bank of Nova Scotia stock and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock expect the dividends to increase some…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin: Has it Hit an Inflection Point?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin could be at an inflection point, whether favourable or unfavourable, in 2021. While waiting for developments in the crypto…

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy for Under $8

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX continues its upward momentum in July 2021. Despite the outperformance, price-conscious investors can purchase affordable dividend stocks like…

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Tech Stocks

$10,000 Invested in This Bitcoin ETF in February Is Worth This Much Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Purpose Bitcoin ETF, North America’s first-ever Bitcoin ETF, began trading on the TSX in February 2021. It was a successful…

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energy industry
Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock: Outlook for the Rest of 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Enbridge stock is likely to stay the course for the rest of 2021. With the economic recovery underway and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Energy Stocks to Buy in Canada

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Value and growth investors should be excited to invest in the red-hot energy sector in Q3 2021. Suncor Energy stock…

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Retirement plan
Dividend Stocks

No Retirement Savings? 3 Stocks to Stash Your 1st $10,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend investing is the proven way if you have nothing yet saved for retirement. Invest $10,000 initially in Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

Earn $400 Per Month From 2 Dividend Machines

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Enbridge stock and Alaris stock are dividend machines for their high dividend yields. Canadians can accumulate shares to earn…

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Energy Stocks

Could Rogers (TSX:RCI.B) Outperform Telus (TSX:T) When it Becomes the 2nd-Largest Telco?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A looming merger in the telecom sector could alter the balance of power. Rogers Communications stock might outperform Telus stock,…

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