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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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Economic Turbulence
Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Reports a Huge $1.3 Billion Loss

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The huge $1.3 billion loss of Canada’s flag carrier in Q1 2021 is not surprising. Meanwhile, Air Canada stock could…

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value for money
Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks at an Absurdly Low Price

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s rally from the COVID year continues in 2021. Investors have great deals in low-priced choices like Enghouse Systems…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy for Oversized Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The True North Commercial stock and Chemtrade Logistics stock pay oversized dividends that should attract yield-hungry investors. However, you must…

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Dividend Stocks

Need Capital Protection From Hot Inflation? This 1 TSX Stock Can Help You

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If hot inflation worries you, invest in assets that can protect your capital and hedge against it. The best choice…

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Dividend Stocks

CCB Young Child Supplement 2021: Do You Qualify?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Families with children under six and eligible to receive the CCB will have extra support starting May 2021 through the…

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Tech Stocks

Tech Stocks Lost US$1 Trillion: Should You Dump Shopify (TSX:SHOP)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

High-flying tech stocks in the U.S. are declining due to inflation jitters. However, it shouldn’t influence investors to dump Shopify…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ways to Avoid Ruining Your Retirement by Making Investment Errors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirement planning to a serious undertaking that leaves no room for error. For lasting income, the Bank of Montreal stock,…

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stock research, analyze data
Dividend Stocks

Forget NFTs! Here Are 2 Real Stock Assets You Can Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors who don’t have a full understanding of NFTs should avoid the new digital asset. Instead, deploy your capital in…

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Value for money
Dividend Stocks

3 Awesome Canadian Stocks to Buy Cheap Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Yield-hungry investors can feast on three cheap but awesome Canadian stocks now. You can create recurring passive income from high-dividend…

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investment research
Dividend Stocks

2 Fantastic Canadian Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Restaurant Brands International stock and ARC Resources stock are the best buys in 2021. Business growth is almost certain and…

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Tech Stocks

US$5,000 Invested in GameStop (NYSE:GME) on January 1 Is Worth US$44,000 Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retail investors made money from the GameStop stock when David slew Goliath in January 2021. However, BlackBerry stock is the…

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Investing

Should You Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Right Now?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The federal government’s loan package in April 2021 did not boost the Air Canada stock. Investors should delay taking a…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Buying a House! 2 REITs You Can Actually Afford

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Property investors should forego buying houses in 2021 because of inflated prices. Investing in REITs like the Summit Industrial stock…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Stocks Will Continue to Climb in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Stocks are prone to corrections when certain events rock the market. However, three factors could sustain the 2021 rally and…

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Dividend Stocks

Ready for the Global Economy Reopening? Buy These 3 TSX Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s economy should achieve a 4.5% growth in 2021 if mass vaccination begins on mid-year. Meanwhile, investors preparing for the…

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Tech Stocks

These 2 TSX Stocks Could Have More Explosive Returns Than Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

While Amazon is the acknowledged e-commerce giant, two TSX stocks could deliver more explosive returns. Lightspeed POS stock and WELL…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Hold Off on U.S. Stocks. TSX Dividends Are Tax-Free

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Holding U.S. stocks is not beneficial to TFSA investors, because the account loses its tax-exemption status. Enbridge stock is a…

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Caution, careful
Investing

2 High-Flying Stocks to Avoid Until They Stabilize

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Cineplex stock and Spin Master stock are high-flying stocks in May 2021. However, I’m skeptical about the prospects of further…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Did Drake Just Invest in This $5 Billion Canadian Tech Company?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Wealthsimple is the new kid on the block but it isn’t a publicly-listed company. However, investors can instead buy the…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Simple Way to Earn Tax-Free Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend income in Canada is taxable, but one way to be tax-free is to hold your dividend stocks in a…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Make $1,000,000 During the 2021 Stock Market Rally

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Market analysts predict the TSX to keep its upward momentum throughout 2021. If you were to begin your quest to…

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value for money
Dividend Stocks

3 Bargain Stocks to Buy While They Are Still Cheap

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors still have cheap options, despite the TSX’s upward trend. Village Farms stock, Crescent Point Energy stock, and Ballard Power…

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Dividend Stocks

My Top 3 Picks for Canadian Dividend Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX is fertile ground again for dividend investing. If you were to build a team of solid dividend payers,…

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tech and analysis
Tech Stocks

Investing in These 2 TSX Stocks Could Double Your Money in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Stock investing is a proven strategy to double your money. This year, the opportunity is present with the OrganiGram Holdings…

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Dividend Stocks

This 1 Bank Stock Hasn’t Missed a Dividend in 192 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Montreal stock hasn’t missed paying dividends since 1829. Its 192-year track record makes it the most investor-friendly…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Be Whip-Smart and Earn Maximum Return at Minimum Risk

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The long-term investment strategy should help millennials guarantee their future financial security. Also, owning Toronto-Dominion Bank stock should reward them…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Reasons a Bear Market Could Be Around the Corner

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX is still in danger of a correction, so if you're worried about inflation, Imperial Oil stock in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Unsure of the Stock Market? Here’s 1 Great Deal of Comfort for Life

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The stock market is not without risks. However, you can calm your fears and not speculate. Investing in the Fortis…

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investment research
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: 3 Huge Mistakes to Avoid With the CRA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is beyond the reach of the CRA provided users can avoid three huge mistakes. For reliable dividends and…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension and OAS: Why $1,238.20/Month Is Not Enough

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian retirees might not enjoy retirement life as much if they were to rely on their CPP and OAS pensions…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Beasts Yielding Over 7.0%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Timbercreek Financial stock and Chemtrade Logistics stock are among the affordable dividend beasts on the TSX today. With a…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Key Lessons From Warren Buffett’s 2021 Shareholder Meeting

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can draw four lessons from Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway shareholders’ meeting recently. His only Canadian asset, Suncor Energy stock,…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks Are Flying High: Should You Take Profits Now?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX is rocking in Q2 2021 and so are Inter Pipeline stock and BlackBerry stock. Investors should be accumulating…

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Market 2021: Is it Too Late to Buy a House?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s housing market is likely to defy gravity until 2023, according to the CMHC. If you’re a real estate investor,…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: This Bank Stock Could Double Your Investment

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bank of Nova Scotia stock is the hands-down choice of income investors looking for dividend stability and lasting income streams.…

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Dividend Stocks

Loonie Hits 4-Year High: 2 Stocks That Could Benefit

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s loonie is on its sixth consecutive week of gains and getting stronger. Brookfield Asset Management stock and Metro Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

A Market Correction Might Be Coming: Don’t Bail Out. Play Defence

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you fear a significant market correction, don’t panic and bail out. The best option is to move your capital…

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Dividend Stocks

Recovery Sale: Buy These 2 Quality Long-Term Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Restaurant Brands International stock and Suncor Energy stock are attracting investors’ attention in 2021. This pair of quality long-term stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Property Investors: 2 Top REITs Are Your Best Rental Income Alternatives

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Property investors should defer buying rental properties in 2021 while prices are inflated. You could still earn rental-like income from…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest in 3 Brilliant TSX Stocks if You Have $1,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three brilliant TSX stocks can deliver massive gains in 2021. Even if you only have $1,000, purchase Whitecap Resources stock,…

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