Member Login
  1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Christopher Liew, CFA
    3. /

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

Man with no money. Businessman holding empty wallet
Dividend Stocks

Millennials: 3 Ways You Are Sabotaging Your Savings

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Instead of holding cash, not keeping track of spending or giving in to peer pressure, millennials can grow savings from…

Read more »

Tired or stressed businessman sitting on the walkway in panic digital stock market financial background
Dividend Stocks

2 Tried-and-True Stocks to Buy for a Looming Bear Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The threat of recession has diminished but Is not completely gone. Bank of Montreal stock and Fortis stock are the…

Read more »

Close up shot of senior couple holding hand. Loving couple sitting together and holding hands. Focus on hands.
Dividend Stocks

Retirement Reality: Do You Have Any Hope of Reaching $1,000,000?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Don’t be caught off guard when you reach actual retirement. The best preparation is to save and invest in Enbridge…

Read more »

Man considering whether to sell or buy
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy and 1 to Sell

| Christopher Liew, CFA

When all the uncertainties, TFSA users have to be more cautious with investment choices. Pembina stock and Capital Power stock…

Read more »

A close up image of Canadian $20 Dollar bills
Dividend Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Has an Absurd 162-Year Dividend Streak!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

It’s hard to believe that a company has a dividend track record of 162 years. Toronto-Dominion Bank stock has that…

Read more »

Businessman looking at a red arrow crashing through the floor
Dividend Stocks

Bargain Hunters: 2 Cheap Stocks to Buy After a Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

High Liner Foods stock and Whitecap Resources stock are two of the cheaper investment options for bargain hunters. The respective…

Read more »

falling red arrow and lifting
Dividend Stocks

2 Overbought Stocks That Could Plunge at Any Moment!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

AltaGas Canada stock and Toromont Industries stock are advancing. Some view both as overbought stocks. The prices could either go…

Read more »

Hand writing Time for Action concept with red marker on transparent wipe board.
Dividend Stocks

Yield Alert: Lock In This Gigantic 11.5% Dividend by Mid-November

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Chemtrade Logistics stock pays one of the highest dividends on the TSX. Locking in its 11.5% yield this November can…

Read more »

Pipeline
Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Buy This Massive 7.7% High-Dividend-Yield Oil Stock?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Whether the predictions of a coming recession are accurate or not, now is the time to take advantage of the…

Read more »

edit Safety First illustration
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Holders: Fill Your Portfolio With 3 Recession-Proof Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can dismiss the threat of recession by owning stock in BCE, Choice Properties, and Superior Plus. These dividend stocks…

Read more »

A brown bear sitting on a rock
Dividend Stocks

1 Simple Way to Prepare for a Bear Market: Lower Your Risk!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There’s no way to prevent a bear market, but you can always prepare for it. A simple way is to…

Read more »

Volatile market, stock volatility
Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Stock Market’s Bumpy Ride Is About to Get a Lot Bumpier

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you want to minimize the impact of the coming bear market, consider taking positions in stable market performers like…

Read more »

question marks written reminders tickets
Dividend Stocks

Is This Scandal-Plagued Company a Good Buy After a Trudeau Victory?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Despite Trudeau’s victory at the polls, it’s risky to buy the SNC-Lavalin stock. The prominent engineering company is not out…

Read more »

Happy retirement
Dividend Stocks

Can You Afford to Retire? Use This 3-Step Checklist to Find Out

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Make a checklist to determine your affordability to retire. One of the steps is to invest in the Canadian Utilities…

Read more »

Piggy bank next to a financial report
Dividend Stocks

The #1 Type of Investment to Buy for Your RRSP and TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Confused at what to buy for your RRSP and TFSA? Look no further than buying good-quality companies such as Sun…

Read more »

Mature financial advisor showing report to young couple for their investment
Dividend Stocks

Married Couples: Boost Your After-Tax RRSP With This 1 Superb Trick

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Knowing this neat trick will help you grow a larger after-tax RRSP for you and your spouse. Invest in great…

Read more »

Clean energy
Investing

One Anti-Pollution Stock That Can Clean Up Dirty Oil

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors in the Questor stock could realize incredible gains. More energy producers are expected to help lessen oilfield pollution using…

Read more »

A colourful firework display
Dividend Stocks

3 Explosive Growth Stocks to Own for Decades

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors are in luck with the Air Canada stock, Ballard Power Systems stock, and Capital Power stock. All three…

Read more »

Businessperson's Hand Putting Coin In Piggybank
Dividend Stocks

Canadians Are Drowning in Debt! Learn How to Break Free and Invest

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The secret to being prosperous for life is to put away money and lock it away in Bank of Montreal…

Read more »

Gold bars
Dividend Stocks

Forget Gold Bars! Buy These 2 Gold Stocks Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can gain exposure to gold through the Yamana stock and Wesdome stock. These companies are among the top gold…

Read more »

Two colleagues working on new global financial strategy plan using tablet and laptop.
Dividend Stocks

This Apparel Stock Is a Better Value Buy Than Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Gildan Activewear stock is worth watching as it prepares to rebound. The apparel stock might transform into a value stock…

Read more »

You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

ALERT: High-Dividend Stocks Can Wind Up Being Dividend Traps

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend investors should be aware of dividend traps. Husky Energy stock offers high yields but is not likely capable of…

Read more »

Money growing in soil , Business success concept.
Investing

2 TSX 30 Growth Stocks With Returns That Will Make Your Jaw Drop

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The biotechnology sector has two promising rising stars in the Resverlogix stock and Theratechnologies stock. Both could show the healthiest…

Read more »

Tired or stressed businessman sitting on the walkway in panic digital stock market financial background
Dividend Stocks

WARNING: A Bear Market Is Approaching. Are You Prepared?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Good way to prepare for the coming of a bear market is to play defence and seek safety in the…

Read more »

A brown bear sitting on a rock
Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett’s Canada Stock Picks to Survive a Bear Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett made the right move in choosing the Suncor stock and Restaurant Brands stock from among the Canadian companies.…

Read more »

IMAGE OF A NOTEBOOK WITH TFSA WRITTEN ON IT
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: $10,000 in This 12.58% Dividend Stock Pays $1,258/Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users are turning to the AHIP stock to take advantage of the high dividends and create the highest amount…

Read more »

Growth from coins
Dividend Stocks

Hunting for Yield? Look No Further Than These 3 Dividend All-Stars

| Christopher Liew, CFA

End your hunt for decent yields and stick with the Canadian Western Bank stock, Finning stock, and Telus stock. You…

Read more »

Businessman holding tablet and showing a growing virtual hologram of statistics, graph and chart with arrow up on dark background. Stock market. Business growth, planning and strategy concept
Cannabis Stocks

Making Sense of the Marijuana Stock Armageddon

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Hexo stock and Village Farms stock are exhibiting the extreme volatility of marijuana stocks. Both cannabis producers were unable…

Read more »

edit Safety First illustration
Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock Is All You Need to Survive a Recession

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Rogers Communications stock can withstand economic downturns and tough times because the demand for its services is constantly high. You…

Read more »

edit Business accounting concept, Business man using calculator with computer laptop, budget and loan paper in office.
Investing

This Little-Known Stock Increased Over 100% in 2019!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With a novel drug to treat two severe cough conditions under development, the potential gains from the Bellus Health stock…

Read more »

Pixelated acronym REIT made from cubes, mosaic pattern
Dividend Stocks

Turn Your $6,000 TFSA Into $100,000 With 1 REIT Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Slate Retail stock is among the highest-paying dividend stocks that can turn a petty TFSA balance into significant wealth…

Read more »

edit Back view of hugging couple standing with real estate agent in front of house for sale
Dividend Stocks

Married Couples: 3 REITs That Will Pay You During a Recession

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Married couples can weather a recession and receive dividend income from Choice Properties stock, SmartCentres stock, and WPT Industrial stock.

Read more »

edit Safety First illustration
Dividend Stocks

3 Hidden TFSA Traps to Avoid Like the Plague

| Christopher Liew, CFA

To get the most out of your TFSA, you have to understand it fully. Avoid hidden traps and invest in…

Read more »

Clean energy
Dividend Stocks

Green Energy vs Oil Sands: Which Stock Has the Edge?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canadian Natural Resources stock in oil sands and Northland Power stock in green energy are the kind of investments…

Read more »

question marks written reminders tickets
Dividend Stocks

Young Canadians: What Types of Investments Should You Hold in a TFSA?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

What should you put in your TFSA? The short answer is great companies like BMO stock that have a long…

Read more »

Chalk outline of two arrows pointing in opposite directions
Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Know the Difference Between Saving and Investing

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Saving is a way to have liquidity but without the option of growing the money. Investing is growing your savings…

Read more »

Road sign warning of a risk ahead
Tech Stocks

2 TSX 30 Growth Stocks to Beware of Buying!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canopy stock and Shopify stock are considered the top growth stocks based on the TSX 30 List. However, you have…

Read more »

Shopping card with boxes labelled REITs, ETFs, Bonds, Stocks
Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks for Canadians With Low-Risk Investing Appetites

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Stock investing is not without risks but the Restaurant Brands stock, Telus stock, and Pembina stock are meant for people…

Read more »

Shopping card with boxes labelled REITs, ETFs, Bonds, Stocks
Dividend Stocks

TSX Buying Season: 2 Stocks Carving a Path for a Strong 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The inclusion of the Cargojet stock and the Summit Industrial stock in the TSX 30 list should boost the respective…

Read more »

Growth from coins
Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend REITs With New Money-Making Partnerships

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The partnerships of the RioCan stock, Boardwalk stock, and Killam stock give a level of comfort to investors who want…

Read more »