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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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Tech Stocks

3 Bitcoin Doubters Think it Will Crash: An Alternative Crypto Stock for Average Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three prominent personalities in the financial markets doubt if Bitcoin’s dizzying rally in 2021 will sustain. However, HIVE Blockchain Technologies…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA $1,000 Bi-Weekly Crisis CRB Money: No Canadian Left Behind

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The federal government knew the need to extend CRB and other recovery benefits before Canadians exhausted their crisis money. For…

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Cannabis Stocks

2 Marijuana Stocks That Could Be Millionaire Makers

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Federal legalization is the only thing lacking for the marijuana boom to happen in the United States. Now that the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks To Help You Retire Rich

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Your desire to retire rich isn’t an impossible dream. The Toronto Dominion Bank stock, Enbridge stock, and Power Corp. stock…

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Tech Stocks

$10,000 Invested in Real Matters (TSX:REAL) in 2018 Is Worth This Much Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The once obscure tech stock delivered superior returns to investors who bought shares in 2018. Today, the Real Matters stock…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Changes in 2021: 2 Big Crisis Payment Announcements

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The extensions of the EI benefits and CRB recovery benefits are the big changes in 2021. For passive income, NorthWest…

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Dividend Stocks

Bitcoin Too Risky for You? Invest in These 2 Dividend Stocks Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin remains risky, despite the astonishing rally in 2021. Dividend payers like Bank of Montreal stock and Canadian Utilities stock…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA CRB Extended by 12 Weeks: Can You Still Get it?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada is extending the CRB and other recovery benefits in anticipation of more financial challenges to Canadians in 2021. For…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin to $10,000 or $100,000 in 2021?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin is surging in 2021, but the price could either skyrocket to $100,000 or sink to $10, given the crypto’s…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Should You Buy What He’s Buying?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Many investors will take the cue and follow the recent investment moves of Warren Buffett. On the TSX, the Suncor…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: He Only Has This 1 Canadian Stock Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett has only one Canadian stock left in his conglomerate’s 2021 stock portfolio. In Q1 2020, he sold his…

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Dividend Stocks

Hooray! The CRA Is Extending $2,000 CRB From 26 Weeks to 38 Weeks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRB and other program extensions announced by the federal government confirms the pandemic is far from over. For Canadians…

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Where to Invest?
Tech Stocks

$1,000 Invested in Bitcoin in 2016 Is Worth an Insane $100,000 Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin reclaimed its 2017 all-time highs in late 2020 and the insane rally continues in 2021. Well-known institutional and individual…

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Bonds
Coronavirus

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Is Selling a High-Yield Bond as Investors Bank on Recovery

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Cineplex stock has rebounded following the company’s sale of its high-yield bonds. Investors are positioning for a recovery post-pandemic after…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Warning: You Must Pay Taxes on the $2,000 CERB You Got in 2020!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers will have to collect various tax slips and include pandemic benefits like CERB in their tax returns. For…

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Investing

2 High-Risk TSX Stocks You Should Avoid Like the Plague

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should stay clear of the Just Energy stock and Transat stock. Even at rock-bottom prices, the dire situation of…

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Investing

Bitcoin ETF Announced: When Can You Buy It?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can now invest in the first-ever bitcoin ETF in North America. However, if you’re not keen on cryptos, the…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Tax Season Will Be Insanely Busy — File Your Taxes Early!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA did not extend the tax deadlines for 2021 despite the far from normal tax season due to the…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Made a Very Unusual TSX Stock Purchase

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett’s investment in Barrick Gold stock in Q2 2020 surprised his ardent followers. However, the position was short-lived, as…

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Income Will Your CPP Pension Provide in 2021?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The current CPP enhancements will not significantly increase the pension amount in 2021. However, users can boost their retirement incomes…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Super Stocks That Will Survive Market Volatility

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors will have peace of mind as long as holdings are in super stocks. Toronto-Dominion Bank stock and the Telus…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Sneaky Way Your Realtor Might Try to Rip You Off

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Realtors are using a sneaky way to move houses and take advantage of the buyers’ market in 2021. For investors,…

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Tech Stocks

3 Unstoppable Stocks to Buy With $1,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Well Health Technologies stock, Lightspeed POS stock, and Goodfood Market stock are screaming buys. Because of the companies’ growth potentials,…

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Cannabis Stocks

Bullet Dodged: 2 High-Profile Stocks That Tanked This Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors who passed up on the Canopy Growth stock and Aurora Cannabis stock are fortunate. Both high-profile names lost steam…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Forget About Vancouver and Toronto! 2 Cities That Are Way Cheaper

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian retirees could cut costs significantly by choosing to relocate in less-expensive cities. To ensure you don’t outlive retirement savings,…

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Dividend Stocks

Yes, the Market Will Correct One Day, But Here’s How You Can Prepare

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can’t predict or stop a stock market crash, but they can prepare for any eventuality. One proven tactic is…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Prevent the CRA From Taxing Your OAS and CPP Pension!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian retirees and the CRA will not part ways for as long as there’s income to tax. However, earnings from…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Your 2021 Taxes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers are advised to avoid three mistakes when filing their tax returns in the 2021 tax season. To derive…

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy American Stocks Instead of Canadian Stocks?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s economy could lag the U.S.'s again in 2021. However, it doesn’t mean American equities are better investment choices. Investors…

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Where to Invest?
Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett Was Wrong About Google’s IPO: Is He Wrong About Bitcoin Too?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffet isn’t a fan of bitcoin but he could be wrong again like when he shunned Google’s IPO before.…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Prepare Yourself for a Future Stock Market Correction

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A stock market crash in 2021 can be a buying opportunity and a chance to amass millions over time. Among…

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Tech Stocks

SPACs in Canada: Should You Invest With This Hot, New Method?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s SPAC market may see a resurgence with the sudden rise of blank check companies in the United States. However,…

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Dividend Stocks

The “Next Warren Buffett” Uses Social Media to His Advantage

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The next Warren Buffett will use technology and social media to achieve financial success. For risk-averse investors, Northland Power stock…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock: $0 or $100?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The BlackBerry stock soared during the GameStop episode at Wall Street, but the rally did not sustain. Despite several growth…

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Tech Stocks

1st Bitcoin ETF in North America: Should You Buy it?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The first Bitcoin ETF in North America has a rousing start on the TSX. Its market debut lifted the Hut…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Planning Isn’t a Hit or Miss Affair

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirees sometimes lose their financial savvy that cause them to mishandle finances. A good retirement strategy includes an investment in…

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Dividend Stocks

59% of Canadians Are Making This Retirement-Planning Mistake

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Losing financial independence in retirement due to lack of planning is a costly mistake of more than 50% of Canadians.…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 80% of You Are Making This Huge TFSA Mistake

| Christopher Liew, CFA

About 80% of Canadians are not maxing out their TFSA limits. If you have unused contribution rooms and free cash…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks That Could Pay You Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Receiving dividends forever is not a dream. The Toronto Dominion Bank stock and BCE stock are two dividend aristocrats capable…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: Is it Best to Start Payments at 60 or 70?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users still wonder if it’s best to take the early or late payment options. Either way, pensioners must have…

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