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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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Investing

$10,000 Invested in Air Canada in 2020 Is Worth This Much Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors who picked up Air Canada stock at its rock-bottom price in March 2020 have gained nearly 104% today. However,…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): These 2 Stocks Could Skyrocket After COVID

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should forget Air Canada for now. The Jamieson Wellness stock and Corus Entertainment stock are the better investment choices…

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Increasing yield
Dividend Stocks

Want Passive Income? Check Out These 2 High-Yielding Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you want to create lasting passive income in 2021, purchase Dividend Aristocrats. Keyera stock and Bank of Nova Scotia…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Wisdom: 1 Investing Mistake to Avoid

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett advises not to time the market because the strategy never works. The best approach is to invest in…

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Dividend Stocks

Investing $1,000 in These 3 Stocks Could Make You a Fortune

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend investing is a creative way to turn scarcity into a fortune. Invest your $1,000 in the Timbercreek Financial stock,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cash Cow Stocks That Provide 6.4% Dividend Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors hold cash cows in their portfolios in case the market declines. The Rogers Sugar stock and Sienna Senior…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks That Offer a Mind-Blowing 7% Yield

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Yield-hungry investors chase after mind-blowing yields. On the TSX, the Brookfield Property Partners stock, Alaris Equity Partners stock, Nexus stock…

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Tech Stocks

Want Triple-Digit Gains? This 1 Tech Stock Can Deliver

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The triple-digit revenue growth of the largest publicly-listed company on the TSX in Q1 2021 was mighty impressive. It only…

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Dividend Stocks

Increase Your Total Return Potential with 2 Monthly Dividend Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you want to generate more income or increase your total return potential, go for monthly income stocks. The top…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Hang On for the Long Term

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians have a natural home for long-term savings in the TFSA. Hold Bank of Montreal stock and Emera stock for…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Grow Your Dividend Income? Choose These 2 Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividends are one of the resilient features of the stock market. If you need to grow your dividend income some…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy REITs Instead of Real Estate

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Even Warren Buffett has valid reasons why he prefers REITs over real estate. For income investors, RioCan stock still pays…

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Dividend Stocks

Retiring Soon? 3 Cheap Places to Live in Canada

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The cost of living is cheaper in three places in Quebec, Canada, so soon-to-be retirees must check them out. Retirees…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Champions: 2 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy and Hold

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can earn lifelong passive income from two TSX Champions. Buy the Royal Bank of Canada stock and the Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Huge Tax Hike From Biden Has Wealthy Americans Upset

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The proposed Biden tax plan will burden the wealthiest Americans. However, in Canada, no wealth tax is forthcoming. You can…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $500? 3 Growth Stocks That Could Turn it Into $5,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can turn $500 into $5,000 with three growth stocks. The B2Gold stock, ARC Resources stock, and Facedrive stock have…

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Value for money
Dividend Stocks

3 Value Stocks to Buy to Get Rich Slowly

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors have three exciting value stocks to buy in Q2 2021. The North West Company stock, Tecsys stock, and Hardwoods…

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Dividend Stocks

Turn $10,000 Into $100,000 With This 6.07% Dividend Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Turning your paltry $10,000 investment today into $100,000 over time is doable. Make the BCE stock your core holding as…

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Path to retirement
Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Build a 2nd Pension With These 2 Reliable Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirement planning today requires a disciplined approach and second pension to ensure financial well-being. Use your savings to buy Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Retire with ONLY Your OAS and CPP Pension in 2021?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Don’t rush into retirement in 2021 with only the OAS and CPP pensions as your anchors. It would be best…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Get Your TFSA to $1,000,000 in 20 years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Raising $1 million or close to it in a TFSA is possible. A user needs a systemic approach and an…

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Dividend Stocks

Lazy Landlords: 3 REITs to Buy Instead of a Rental Property

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Buyers of rental propertied should hold off their plans while prices remain inflated in 2021. Investing in REITs such as…

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Cannabis Stocks

Revealed: 3 Top TSX Stocks That Could Double in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors have three exciting choices that could double their money in 2021. Goodfood Market stock, WELL Health Technologies stock,…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Planning: 2 Stocks That Won’t Let You Down

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians planning for retirement should know where to invest their savings. The winning strategy is to own the Toronto Dominion…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Nearly Flawless Stocks to Buy If You Fear a Recession

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors tend to panic during a recession or when it is coming. Some would sell at a loss or rebalance…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Bitcoin! 2 Stocks That Could Be Around for Decades

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should forget Bitcoin, despite its incredible surge in 2021. Manulife stock and Absolute Software stock are the better choices,…

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Increasing yield
Dividend Stocks

4 Dividend Stocks for Ultimate Yields Over 4%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Long-term investors who prefer at least 4% dividends have four great options on the TSX. Telus stock, Superior Plus stock,…

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Dividend Stocks

This 3.34% Dividend Stock Could Have a Breakout Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Market analysts are bullish about Canada’s oil sands king. They forecast Suncor Energy stock to make a comeback and have…

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Energy Stocks

2 TSX Stocks With Jaw-Dropping Returns in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The AutoCanada stock and Paramount Resources stock have jaw-dropping returns thus far in 2021. Current investors hope both stocks continue…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks Canadians Should Be Buying

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Saving in the pandemic is now the priority of Canadians. However, using a portion to buy the Inter Pipeline stock…

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Dividend Stocks

This 1 Stock Is All You Need for Lifelong Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians looking for lifelong passive income needs only the Royal Bank of Canada stock. Canada’s most valuable brand and largest…

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Increasing yield
Dividend Stocks

3 Epic TSX Stocks That Yield up to 6.66%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Many epic TSX stocks are flying under the radar. Gibson Energy stock, Atrium Mortgage Investment stock, and Extendicare stock are…

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons to Avoid Bitcoin Like the Plague

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Regular investors are advised to avoid Bitcoin like the plague until the crypto market is stable. Meanwhile, HIVE Blockchain Technologies…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Build More Income Streams

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians with extra savings can build more income streams in 2021. Brookfield Property Partners stock and Rogers Sugar are two…

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Economic Turbulence
Dividend Stocks

3 of the Worst Mistakes a TFSA Investor Can Make

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A TFSA investor can fall short of financial goals by committing three mistakes. For a lasting income stream, consider holding…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks Retirees Should Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirement life could be more challenging than the working years. Prospective retirees need more income sources to cope with inflation…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Feel Uneasy About the Stock Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The stock market continues its steady performance in 2021, although there are three reasons why investors still feel uneasy. Moving…

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Dividend Stocks

Are We on the Brink of a Recession?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada has been in recession since May 2020, although the economy is slowly recovering from the pandemic’s devastation. Investors can…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Deadline: It’s NOT Extended in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA didn’t extend the tax filing and tax payment deadline in 2021 because it could delay processing of credit…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks That Could See Explosive Growth Soon

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s economy is rebounding faster than other advanced economies. For investors looking for explosive growth, Sun Life Financial stock and…

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