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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.

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Cannabis Stocks

Aphria (TSX:APHA) Stock Drops 50%, Making it a Bargain Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Despite the impressive showing and positive income in its latest quarterly earnings report, Aphria stock is unable to sustain momentum…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Not Outlive Your Retirement Savings

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A dream retirement is not outliving your retirement savings, and a dream investment is Enbridge stock -- a high-quality and…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks I’m Buying and Never Selling

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You only need the BCE stock, Suncor stock, and Toronto Dominion Bank stock to make your buy-and-hold strategy a success.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: Grow a Mini-Pension With 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Supplement your retirement income by investing in Inter-Pipeline stock, Plaza Retail stock, and Rogers Sugar stock.

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Tech Stocks

Do You Lose Money Investing? Avoid This Common Mistake

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Sierra Wireless stock and AutoCanada stock are underperforming in 2019. The performances could improve next year given the bright…

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Dividend Stocks

RBC (TSX:RY) Could Be Doomed If the Housing Market Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Even with a large exposure to the mortgage market, the Royal Bank of Canada stock can survive a housing market…

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Dividend Stocks

BMO (TSX:BMO) Has an Insane Dividend Streak of 190 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 190-year dividend history of the Bank of Montreal stock, Canada’s oldest bank, is unmatched. You might find it insane,…

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Tech Stocks

This Tech Stock Is Lighting Up the TSX

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You don’t need to go outside of Canada to find a fast-growing software firm that’s taking the global markets by…

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Economic Turbulence
Dividend Stocks

2 Banks That Could Make You Rich During a Recession

| Christopher Liew, CFA

No one wants a recession. But if it comes, there is a buying opportunity in case the prices of the…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 1 Stock Is All You Need for Protection in a Down Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With a diversified and regulated utility asset base that can deliver safe and growing income plus long-term growth, Fortis stock…

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Investing

This Biotech Stock Is Set to Climb 500%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bellus Health Inc. (TSX:BLU) could be the rising star of the biotech sector and the general market come 2020. Its…

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Bank Stocks

3 Tricky TFSA and RRSP Pitfalls to Avoid

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Your TFSA and RRSP come with pitfalls. Avoid three of these common ones and invest in great companies like TD…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Invest in Dividend Stocks to Join the FIRE Movement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Millennials can achieve financial independence and retire early by investing in dividend titans Alaris Royalty Corp (TSX:AD) and American Hotel…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora (TSX:ACB) Stock Nears All-Time Low: Is it Time to Buy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The price of Aurora Cannabis stock continues to fall, but it’s a signal to buy. But the company is set…

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Happy retirement
Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Time Your CPP Withdrawals to Maximize Your Nest Egg

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Time your CPP payments the right way and supplement your pension by investing in great companies like Enbridge stock.

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Dividend Stocks

This Under-the-Radar Bank Stock is an Intriguing Buy Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is entering the next chapter of its growth story. In couple of years, the bank…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Resurgent Energy Stock to Add to Your 2019 Q4 Portfolio

| Christopher Liew, CFA

AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) is on the comeback trail and is on the verge of becoming a prominent dividend payer once…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Grow Your Nest Egg With Dividend Reinvesting

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With high dividends and DRIPs in place, Cervus Equipment stock and Great-West Lifeco stock can help retirees keep growing their…

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Dividend Stocks

Thank the Dividend Gods for These 3 Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There’s every reason to thank the dividend gods for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM), Pembina Pipeline Corp (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA), and…

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Cannabis Stocks

Revealed: The Mind-Boggling Returns Of The TSX 30’s Top Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) ranks number one on the TSX 30. However, the marquee pot stock is not a great…

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Happy retirement
Dividend Stocks

Baby Boomers’ Advice: Plan for Retirement in Your Early 20s

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Baby boomers are advising the younger generation not to delay retirement planning. Start the process by investing in Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks I Wouldn’t Put in My TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) and Just Energy Group Inc. (TSX:JE)(NYSE:JE) are no longer generous dividend payers. Both stocks are not…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: Fight Inflation With 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users are better off investing rather than keeping cash. With high-yield dividend stocks like Plaza Retail REIT (TSX:PLZ.UN) and…

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Dividend Stocks

Young Couples: Here’s How to Prepare for a Looming Bear Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One of the ways young couples could prepare for a looming bear market is to stay invested in blue-chip stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Sturdy REITS That Could Survive a Recession

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:APR.UN), BTB Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:BTB.UN), and NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment…

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Dividend Stocks

The #1 Mistake to Avoid During a Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The best way to counter a market crash and not commit the mistake of selling low is to invest in…

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Investing

Scared of a Recession? Buy Gold Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One clever move if you fear a recession is to purchase B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO)(NYSE:BTG) and Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG). The…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Demystified: 3 Huge Mistakes to Avoid

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can grow your balance faster by efficiently managing your TFSA and holding Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Superior…

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Dividend Stocks

The #1 Reason Buying Stocks Is Better Than Mutual Funds

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There’s a reason why investing in high-quality stocks like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is better than putting your money in…

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Dividend Stocks

Young Canadians: 3 TFSA Tips to Boost Your After-Tax Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Young Canadians who are good savers can boost after-tax income through Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), and True…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Major Mistake to Avoid When Planning Your Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Your retirement plan should include investing in reliable, high-yield stocks like Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) to ensure you won’t outlive…

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Dividend Stocks

Clueless About Investing? 5 Mistakes You Should Avoid at All Costs

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You won’t have to worry about committing the investing mistakes and incurring losses if your hard-earned money is in Rogers…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Mainstay Stocks With 20-Year Dividend Streaks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO), Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), and Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) are trusted stocks for their lengthy…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend REITs to Instantly Earn Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can be instant landlords and collect passive income by investing in SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:SRU.UN) and Crombie…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Morph $17,000 Into $1,000,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend stocks Cineplex Inc. (TSX: CGX) and Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A) can make millionaires out of the TFSA investors with long-term…

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Dividend Stocks

Earn $300 a Month for 100 Years Using These Dividend Aristocrats

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE: BNS), and BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are the dividend aristocrats that can deliver passive…

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Cannabis Stocks

2 Promising Pot Stocks To Avoid Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Skip Village Farms International Inc. (TSX:VFF)(NASDAQ:VFF) and The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX:FIRE). The pot stocks are no longer hot…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Under-the-Radar Stocks Are Taking the TSX by Storm!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The basic materials sector has an impressive line-up of growth stocks. Trilogy Metals Inc. (TSX:TMQ), Ivanhoe Mines Limited (TSX:IVN), and…

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Dividend Stocks

Retire at 55 Using a Simple Plan: Invest in Dividend Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

At age 30, you can start investing in BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB), and American Hotel Income…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Avoid Tax Nightmares When Taking Out Your RRIF

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are the stocks you should hold in your RRIF to…

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