Christopher Liew, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Investing

2 Gaming Stocks to Avoid as the Industry Faces a Lockdown

March 18, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

What should’ve been a promising year for the Great Canadian Gaming stock and the Stars Group stock is turning out…

Energy Stocks

Sell or Hold Enbridge (TSX:ENB) as Energy Sector Gets Whipsawed?

March 18, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Holders of the Enbridge stock shouldn’t panic amid the severe beating of the energy sector. The leading energy infrastructure company…

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Dividend Stocks

How These 2 People Made Millions off Market Crashes

March 17, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Panic-stricken investors can find shelter in consumer defensive assets like the SmartCentres stock and Alimentation Couche-Tard stock. The founders of…

Dividend Stocks

These 2 Dividend Stocks Are Proven Safety Nets in a Panic-Stricken Market

March 17, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A fully balanced portfolio should include safety nets like the Fortis stock and Bank of Montreal stock. Both companies have…

Dividend Stocks

Use This 1 Effective Strategy to Counter the OAS Clawback

March 17, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The OAS clawback irritates retirees, but strategies like shrinking your RRSP to lower income can be your countermeasure.

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Dividend Stocks

Who Still Uses the RRSP? Why Younger People Are Choosing the TFSA in 2020

March 16, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

It’s sensible to see the older generation contributing more to the RRSP and the younger ones to the TFSA. But…

Dividend Stocks

How to Save on Taxes During a Market Crash

March 16, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Tax savings are possible in a market crash. But to get the most tax advantage, investments in the Royal Bank…

Dividend Stocks

TSX Plunges 688 Points — But the 20% Losses Are Even More Startling

March 16, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Nova Scotia stock is among the chosen few investments that can overcome market downturns. It’s also the…

Dividend Stocks

2 Well-Run Banks Are Your Insurance in a Long-Lasting Recession

March 14, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A global recession longer than the previous ones is possible, unless Governments find the cure to the coronavirus. Investors can…

Energy Stocks

This 1 Energy Stock Is Becoming More Valuable Over Time

March 13, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Enbridge stock is one of TSX’s biggest draws. Not only is the stock a dividend all-star but a value…

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Smart Ploys Won’t Land You in OAS Clawback Territory

March 13, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Maximize the tax-free benefits of your TFSA to keep earning tax-free income from the Crombie stock. More importantly, keep track…

Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension: You’re Not 100% Ready for Life After Work Because of 1 Flaw

March 13, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Relying on the OAS and CPP pensions is risky and a major flaw of would-be retirees. To ensure a comfortable…

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Dividend Stocks

Irrational Markets Can Be Your Chance to Buy These 3 Stocks Cheap

March 12, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The BlackBerry stock, BTB REIT stock, and Birchcliff stock are the tempting buys in an erratic market. Although the prices…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Isn’t Scared About the Market Crash for 1 Simple Reason

March 12, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The coronavirus may cause a global depression, the way it is spreading. However, Warren Buffett remains firm on holding Suncor…

Tech Stocks

Here’s How the Past Week TSX Drop Compares With the 2008 Recession

March 12, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

People are beginning to draw parallels between the 2008 recession and the 2020 pandemic. The Shopify stock, although not intentional,…

Dividend Stocks

Build a Stonewall Defense With These 3 Stocks Before the Recession Strikes

March 11, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A recession is always scary but countering the effects is possible. You can take a defensive position by owning the…

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Tech Stocks

Top 2 Tech Stocks to Own As an Epidemic of Fear Sweeps the Market

March 11, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The coronavirus is fast spreading but it seems the businesses of tech companies are not under serious threat. The Real…

Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Lost $3.9 Billion in Market Cap in 2 Months

March 11, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock is losing value because the coronavirus is fast spreading. If the antidote doesn’t come soon, the…

Dividend Stocks

3 Ways the Stock Market Could Recover From the Outbreak

March 10, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Given the underlying strength of the global economy, the stock market should recover once the vaccine for the coronavirus is…

Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: 3 Horrifying Truths About Retirement

March 10, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The more you learn about the harsh truths about retirement, the better you can prepare. Start the preparing by saving…

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Dividend Stocks

Sitting on a Cash Pile? Now’s the Time to Buy These 2 Stocks

March 10, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

One rule of wealth is that money begets money. Saving but keeping cash idle will not make you rich. Your…

Dividend Stocks

1 TFSA Boo-Boo the CRA Won’t Be Easy On

March 10, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Use the TFSA correctly to ensure zero taxes on all earnings. The high dividends that the BCE stock and Rogers…

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Dividend Stocks

Will the RRSP Ever Become Extinct Because of the TFSA?

March 9, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is more popular but won’t push the RRSP into extinction. Whether you place the Inter Pipeline stock in…

Dividend Stocks

Retirement Planner: Get These 3 Things Done Before You Retire

March 9, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirement planning requires early and diligent preparation. Also, boosting cash reserves with the Scotiabank stock and Capital Power stock should…

Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend All-Stars Are the Top Growth Stocks for Would-Be Millionaires

March 7, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

For dividend-growth investing to be successful, you need to have a long-term investment horizon. You can become a millionaire eventually…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Fight Back Against the 15% OAS Clawback

March 6, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

If other strategies fail, there is a surefire way to counter the impact of the 15% OAS clawback. Maximize your…

Cannabis Stocks

Why Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Is the 1 Weed Stock That Won’t Run Out of Business

March 6, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canopy Growth stock is worth watching after the company reported significant progress during its Q3 fiscal 2020. Over the…

Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Don’t Swipe Your Credit Card, Save and Invest Instead!

March 6, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The affluent millennials can be more prosperous by investing in a dividend champion like the Chemtrade Logistics stock. But the…

Dividend Stocks

Buried in Debt? Don’t Panic, Do These 5 Things

March 5, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

After you free yourself from debt, change your ways and start saving money. A small amount invested in a wealth-builder…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Enhancement Means a Smaller Take-Home Pay in 2020

March 5, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A portfolio around top energy firms such as the Enbridge stock and Suncor stock could produce income that can more…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Tips: 3 Ways to Stay Tax-Free With Your RRSP and TFSA

March 5, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The way to stay tax-free with your RRSP and TFSA is not to commit mistakes that will cause tax penalties.…

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Tech Stocks

1 Blockchain Stock to Avoid in 2020 and 1 Tech Stock That Is an Absolute Buy

March 4, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The HUT 8 stock and Absolute Software stock belong to industries of the future. However, the business direction of the…

Dividend Stocks

5 Minutes a Day Can Build Money Habits That Could Make You Rich

March 4, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Rich people have specific money goals, save like clockwork, and invest in quality assets like the Royal Bank of Canada…