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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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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Is Up an Insane 104% in 2021: Is It Just a Meme Now?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The BlackBerry stock is unfairly tagged as a meme stock. Its gains on the TSX are consistent with its strong…

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Dividend Stocks

1 TSX Stock to Buy Swiftly in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX has plenty of attractive options whether you’re an income, value, or growth investor. But if you were to…

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Dividend Stocks

Do You Live and Work in Canada? Here’s How to Earn a $2,000 Tax Credit

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers should know this early how to earn a substantial tax credit for the 2021 income year. Also, earning…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Got $1,000? 2 High-Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A $1,000 investment is enough capital to invest in two high-growth stocks. WELL Health Technologies stock and Capstone Mining stock…

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Investing

2 Top Value Stocks to Buy Right Now on Sale

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Despite the TSX’s continuing rally, bargain deals are available to value investors. Trillium Therapeutics stock and Bausch Health stock are…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks Under $20 a Share

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The MCAN Mortgage stock, Dream Industrial stock, and Arc Resources stock trades under $20 per share. Apart from the excellent…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: You Could Pay 15% Tax on Dividends With 1 Costly Mistake

| Christopher Liew, CFA

International diversification is okay but not desirable in a TFSA. Canadians should earn tax-free income all the way. High-yield Keyera…

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Tech Stocks

Do You Want Outsized Gains? 1 TSX Meme Stock Is a Better Buy Than GameStop (NYSE:GME)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors must know how to differentiate meme stocks from worthy investments. Unlike GameStop and AMC, BlackBerry stock is a must-buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Earn $351.60 Rental Income Monthly Without Owning a Property

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Buying real estate property for investment or profits in 2021 isn’t advisable. The inflated prices could fall when the housing…

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Investing

4 TSX Growth Stocks That Should Be on Your Radar

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians should take advantage of great buys on the TSX, particularly value stocks that trade below $5. Fire & Flower…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy and Sit on for Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can avoid the stress when building wealth or saving for retirement. The simple strategy is to invest in Dividend…

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Energy Stocks

3 Stocks Under $5 to Buy in Canada Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s rally continues in June 2021. Canadians with limited funds have opportunities to make their money grow. You can…

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Dividend Stocks

Got a Child Under 6? You Could Receive $1,200

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Families with children under six are entitled to receive the $1,200 CCBYCS provided they are CCB eligible and meet the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Take Your CPP at Age 60

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There are valid reasons to take your CPP at age 60. However, it would be best to save and invest…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Benefit From a High-Flying Loonie

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s export sector booms, as the loonie gets stronger. The top investment picks today are Nutrien stock and Canadian Natural…

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Dividend Stocks

Got a Child? You Can Get an Extra $6,833 in CRA Money

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Beginning on July 20, 2021, eligible recipients will receive the new CCB for the benefit year 2021-2022. If you want…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Meltdown: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin is melting fast in June 2021, as the U.S. and China begin to crack the whip. Canadians are better…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Pick 1 of 2 High-Yield Pipeline Giants

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Enbridge stock and Pembina Pipeline stock are both high-yield energy stocks. TFSA investors will have a pleasant problem choosing between…

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Energy Stocks

TSX 2021 Rally: Your $10,000 Could Double or Triple

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX continues to scale new heights in June 2021. Canadians looking to double or triple their investments can consider…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Big Bank Stock I’d Buy Before it Jumps to $100

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s third-largest bank reported eye-popping Q2 fiscal 2021 quarterly results. Now is a good time as any to buy Bank…

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Cannabis Stocks

Weed Stocks That Are Major Disappointments in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The cannabis industry is among the fastest-growing industries. However, the Aurora Cannabis stock, Cronos stock, and Canopy Growth stock aren’t…

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Cannabis Stocks

1 Obscure Marijuana Stock That Could Earn You 100%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Cannabis investors should look beyond the industry leaders that continue to disappoint. The obscure OrganiGram stock could turn out to…

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Investors: 3 Top Undervalued Stocks to Buy Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Despite the TSX’s outperformance in 2021, frugal investors can take advantage and buy three top undervalued stocks right now. The…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Help You Retire Rich

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retiring rich to enjoy the sunset years to the fullest isn’t impossible. Saving and investing in Toronto-Dominion Bank and BCE…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Had its Worst Month in Almost 10 Years: Buy Low?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bitcoin price crash recently had the same percentage drop it did almost 10 years ago. Don’t be tempted to…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks to Buy With $1,000 in June 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With the TSX’s continued ascent, invest your $1,000 in two top dividend stocks rather than keeping it idle. Rogers Sugar…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget AMC Stock: 1 Top Canadian Stock to Buy Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The blistering rally of the AMC stock in 2021 isn’t aligned with business fundamentals, so it could end soon. Forget…

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Investing

AMC (NYSE:AMC) Stock Is Up an Insane 2,160% in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The struggling AMC Entertainment stock’s insane 2,000% plus its increase in June 2021 is a disconnect from reality. For Canadians,…

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Dividend Stocks

Want Cash Flow Winners? Buy These 2 Defensive Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Cash cow is business jargon that refers to companies that generate lots of cash. Fortis stock and Telus stock are…

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Dividend Stocks

Crude Hits 2.5-Year High: Buy These 2 High-Yield Energy Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

As crude prices climb on higher demand, the energy sector gets stronger. Keyera stock and Gibson Energy stock are the…

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Dividend Stocks

CIBC (TSX:CM): The Big Bank Stock to Own Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock should be the Big Bank stock to own today. Canada’s fifth-largest bank reported…

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Coronavirus

Buy Alert: Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Is Ready for Takeoff!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Hope springs eternal for Air Canada stock now that talks about border reopening and easing of travel restrictions are underway.…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees in 2021: Can You Retire on ONLY Your OAS and CPP Pension?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian retirees may or may not need more than the OAS and CPP in retirement, depending on their lifestyles. However,…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Exciting TSX Stocks That Could Grow Big in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Nothing could be more exciting than building a portfolio of high-growth stocks. Jamieson Wellness stock, Score Media & Gaming stock,…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA vs. RRSP: Don’t Be Tricked by the RRSP Refund!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The notion that the RRSP is better than the TFSA because of the tax refund is tricky. It works best…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Big Bank Stocks Poised for Huge Gains in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s banking system is very sound. Despite the ongoing pandemic, profits of the Big Banks are soaring. The Royal Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

Saudi Arabia Sold 51 Million Shares of Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock: Should You?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund sold all of its holdings of Suncor Energy stock. However, the integrated oil company still…

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy That Will Get You Bitcoin Exposure

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Because of Bitcoin’s highly volatile nature, investors are better off investing in cryptocurrency mining companies. The Hut 8 Mining stock…

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Investing

1 Canadian Electric Carmaker Could Outperform Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The market debut of Lion Electric stock is very timely, as it aligns with Canada’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions…

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Investing

Buy These 2 TSX Stocks Instead of Netflix

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Netflix is the giant in streaming services but not necessarily the best investment choice today. Canadians could instead invest Corus…

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