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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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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: Your CPP Payments Are Still Safe in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPPIB wants CPP pensioners to be worry-free despite the frightening impact of COVID-19 on investments. Through sustainable investing and…

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Investing

Market Bottom or Tough Road Ahead? A 37.43% TSX Drop That Reveals More

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The market is far from bottoming out. Big casualties like the Teck Resources stock might take longer to recover as…

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Investing

The $128 Billion Question: What Will Warren Buffett Buy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett is on the hunt for cheap opportunities. But the 2020 market crash is unprecedented. His stock losses are…

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Dividend Stocks

BMO (TSX:BMO) Has Survived Over 200 Years of Market Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Montreal stock is caught in a two-fold crisis that has been causing economic dislocation. However, the oldest…

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Dividend Stocks

OAS Clawback: 1 Crafty Way to Avoid the 15% OAS Tax

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The OAS clawback is nothing compared to the impact of COVID-19 to the lives of taxpayers. But it’s worth noting…

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Economic Turbulence
Dividend Stocks

Is Canada Falling Into a Recession or Depression? Learn the 1 Difference

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada is on the verge of a recession, which is another test for the Royal Bank of Canada stock. However,…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: 3 Well-Known Dividend-Payers Suspend Payouts

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 2020 market crash has brought grim developments to income investors. The Boston Pizza stock, Chorus Aviation stock, and A&W…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: 2 Excellent Stocks You Can Invest in With $10,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Dollarama stock and Telus stock are excellent value buys regardless of market environment. But in today’s irrational market behaviour,…

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Dividend Stocks

CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock Could Plunge in 2020 if the Housing Market Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock could plunge in case a housing market crash happens in 2020. Despite its…

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Coronavirus

CRA Emergency Benefit: Are You Eligible for $500/Week?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The applications for emergency benefits are swelling, as unemployment begins to surge in Canada. Aside from the sharp decline of…

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Investing

Warren Buffett Sold His Airline Stocks: Should You Avoid Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Value investor Warren Buffett sold his airline stocks because he can no longer bear the massive losses. Investors are similarly…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: Buy Stocks Now — or Wait Until the Market Plummets Even More?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The investing world is witnessing the worst market crash courtesy of the coronavirus. Even blue-chip assets like the Bank of…

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Energy Stocks

2 Stocks That Could Go Belly-Up by the Time This Market Crash Is Over

| Christopher Liew, CFA

HEXO and Baytex Energy could be the ultimate casualties of the ongoing market crash.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Battle-Tested TSX Stocks That Have Thrived for Over 100 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

RBC and BMO have stood the test of time and continued to deliver to investors for more than 100 years.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Avoid These 2 Market Crash Mistakes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors must avoid taking too much risk and selling at the bottom during the market crash and should also…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: 1 Awesome Stock That Will Survive

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The resiliency of the Fortis is again on full display as Canada enters into a deep recession. The utility company…

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Dividend Stocks

Bored at Home? This 1 Movie Stock Can Entertain You

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Cineplex’s stock offers a unique and exciting proposition to long-term and risk-taking investors.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Sad Lesson the 2020 Market Crash Is Teaching Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

To remain safe in a market crash, there has to be correct asset allocation and diversification. You need assets like…

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19 Sell-Off: Avoid 2 Stocks and Buy 1 as Bailouts Loom

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Great Canadian stock and AHIP stock are suffering because their industries are the hardest-hit by COVID-19. The CargoJet stock…

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Investing

CRA Emergency Measures: $55 Billion in Tax Deferrals Earmarked

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA is busy as a bee these days helping taxpayers with tax breaks and wage subsidies. The wave of…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Stocks Survived the Last 156 Years of Stock Market Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Royal Bank of Canada stock and Toronto Dominion Bank stock are closing in on their 52-week lows. However, if…

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Tech Stocks

The 2020 Market Crash Could Change How Canadians Invest Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Shopify and Real Matters stock have not tasted the wrath of the coronavirus. Both companies, however, are expecting their situations…

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Energy Stocks

Mind-Bending Stat Reveals How Bad This 2020 Market Crash Really Is

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The warnings of a major global recession are swirling around the world. In Canada, the energy industry is facing its…

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Dividend Stocks

A Weak Canadian Dollar Could Make These 3 Stocks Skyrocket

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A weak Canadian dollar is a boon to exporters. The Enbridge stock, Barrick Gold stock, and Bombardier stock could be…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: These 2 Stocks are a Prize Catch After a Rough Q1

| Christopher Liew, CFA

After a shocking market crash in Q1, Canadian investors might be hesitant to invest in the TSX right now. But…

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Dividend Stocks

The Double Disaster in COVID-19

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The disasters in COVID-19 are death and debt. Governments need to save lives and rebuild economies. In Canada, retirement homes…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett’s TSX Gems: Which of His 2 Stocks Is Worth Keeping?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett describes the coronavirus and low oil prices as the one-two punch destroying the markets. However, he will not…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Retirees: CPP Should Be 100% Solvent When You Retire

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The concern of would-be retirees regarding the sustainability of their pensions is valid. However, the CPP is 100% solvent and…

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Investing

Near 0% Interest Rates: Should You Borrow and Invest in This Cheap Market?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Borrowing at 0% interest to purchase bargain stocks in this bear market is an attractive offer. However, it’s not the…

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Dividend Stocks

Crude Oil Market Crash 2020: Alberta Might Never Recover

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Alberta is in a precarious state, but the investment in the Keystone pipeline project is a must to ensure its…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Went Bankrupt in 2003: Could It Happen Again?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Time is ticking on the Air Canada stock as it gets hammered by another pandemic. Canada’s flag carrier is again…

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Dividend Stocks

Selloff: 2 Stocks That Could Withstand 100 Market Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Montreal stock and the Bank of Nova Scotia stock have seen the worst market crashes. Investors can…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash (2020): Don’t Fall Victim to This Mental Mistake

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With holdings such as CNR and BMO, investors should suppress the urge of loss aversion and refrain from selling off…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Target During This Market Meltdown

| Christopher Liew, CFA

During the ongoing market sell-off, TFSA investors should target high-yield options like RBI stock and CNRL stock.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Wealth: 1 Choice During a Market Crash That Can Make You Rich

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Long-term TFSA investors can add fortune to their accounts by investing in oversold options like Canada Goose stock and CIBC…

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Dividend Stocks

Are These Top 2 REITs the Worst Investments in a Pandemic?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The RioCan stock and CAPREIT stock are sound investments under normal conditions. But with a deadly epidemic sweeping the markets,…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 “Golden” Opportunity You Shouldn’t Miss in the Market Sell-Off

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Gold and stocks such as the Sandstorm Gold stock are making a comeback and presenting excellent opportunities to investors looking…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Resilient TSX Stocks That Can Survive This Coronavirus Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Fortis stock and RBC stock could be the best options to hedge one’s bets during the ongoing bearish market streak.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Reason Why the Market Crash Is the Worst Roller-Coaster Ride for Retirees

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Since the coronavirus-induced recession might take longer, retirees are delaying retirement. Also, it gives you enough time to build retirement…

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Dividend Stocks

Baby Boomers: This Coronavirus Market Crash Could Delay Your Retirement by 5 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The coronavirus is a blow to retirement plans. Baby boomers need to focus on both health and wealth. In case…

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