Christopher Liew, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Bank Stocks

Lazy Investors: Diversify With BMO Balanced ETF (TSX:ZBAL)

July 18, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investing in BMO Balanced ETF (TSX:ZBAL) is made for laid-back investors. There is an earning opportunity without having to spend…

Cannabis Stocks

Ranking the Top 3 Cannabis Companies Today

July 18, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

If I were to rate the Top 3 cannabis companies today, Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) would rank no.1 and Aphria…

Dividend Stocks

1 Unknown Stock I’d Invest in Today

July 17, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

If your vested interest is to have workable funds for years, Pembina Pipeline Corporation (TSX:PPL) should be your overwhelming investment…

Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Has Been Flying High Since its IPO: Here’s Why You Should Avoid it

July 17, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should think hard before deciding to invest in Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP). The stock has gotten ahead of itself with…

Cannabis Stocks

3 Hot Small-Cap Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

July 16, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

If you’re looking for the hottest small-cap stocks that can deliver massive gains in the near future, choose Aleafia Health…

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Energy Stocks

Thinking of Buying Penny Stocks? Look at These 3 Stocks First

July 16, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Don’t buy penny stocks unless you’ve reviewed the advantages of investing in low-priced but safer stocks like Crescent Point Energy…

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Energy Stocks

3 of the Highest Yielding Dividend Stocks on the TSX

July 16, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

High-income seekers need not look further to fast track their wealth building activities. Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), Vermilion Energy Corp.…

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Dividend Stocks

Boost Your After-Tax Income With 2 Dividend Aristocrats

July 16, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Your after-tax income will continue to rise the longer you are invested in Canadian Utilities Ltd. (TSX:CU) and Fortis Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Underrated Stocks to Buy Dirt Cheap

July 15, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE), Hardwood Distribution Inc. (TSX:HDI), and Village Farms International Inc. (TSX:VFF) are currently trading at discounted prices.…

Energy Stocks

2,200 Canadian Jobs Were Lost in June: These 3 Stocks Will Help Protect You

July 15, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE), Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB), and The North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC) pay dividends that can…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Profit on a Stronger Canadian Dollar

July 15, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can use a strong Canadian dollar to their advantage by investing stocks like Boralex Inc. (TSX:BLX), Capital Power Corp.…

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Energy Stocks

If You Like Growth, You Should Love These 3 Stocks

July 15, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth is in the horizon for Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA), Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF), and Maxar Technologies Inc. (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR). You don’t want…

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Dividend Stocks

3 REITs to Buy As Toronto Housing Market Heats Up

July 15, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Killam Apartment Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:KMP.UN) and Northview Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:NVU.UN) are the top investment…

Dividend Stocks

3 Ludicrously Cheap Stocks Under $10

July 12, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

There are cheap stocks that are risky investments but CES Energy Solutions Corp. (TSX:CEU), Diversified Royalty Corp. (TSX:DIV), and American…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Bitcoin Is Too Volatile: I Prefer This Growth Stock Instead

July 12, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A true mining stock like Teck Resources Limited (TSX:TECK.B) is the better investment than the world’s most popular cryptocurrency. You…

Cannabis Stocks

Forget Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED): This Weed Upstart Has Insanely High Growth Potential

July 12, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Weed upstart The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX:FIRE) could very well outperform Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and deliver higher gains…

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Dividend Stocks

Where Have All the TSX Value Stocks Gone?

July 11, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Are value stocks nowhere to be found on the TSX? Not true. If you’re looking for value stocks, Methanex Corporation…

Cannabis Stocks

3 Weed Stocks That Increased 10-Fold Since Their IPOs

July 11, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The stock prices of Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC), Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB), and HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) have grown 10-fold since…

Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Is Primed for Shockingly High Returns by Year End

July 10, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is geared up to maintain the top position in Canada’s airline industry and be the stock with…

Dividend Stocks

Collect $700/Month Passive Income With This Little-Known Stock

July 10, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Chemical Logistics Income Fund (TSX:CHE.UN) is a dividend rock star that can help an investor collect $700 a month dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy if You Think the TSX Is Overvalued

July 10, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Even if it appears that the TSX is overvalued, Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) and Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) are trading below…

Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Stocks to Buy and Hold Until Retirement

July 9, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) and Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) are two undervalued stocks that are performing and delivering consistent high returns…

Dividend Stocks

Is It Finally Time to Buy Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)?

July 9, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

As the release of the next quarterly report draws near, the buying call for Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is getting louder.…

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Tech Stocks

1 IPO Stock to Soar, 1 to Ignore

July 9, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Charlotte’s Web Holdings Inc. (TSE:CWEB) and Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) are the latest buzz in the IPO scene. The hemp…

Investing

1 Stock That Is Poised to Double This Summer

July 9, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

This summer could be the turning point for Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP). The growth prospects are all lined up to propel…

Dividend Stocks

Buy This, Not That: Energy vs. Marijuana

July 8, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The regulated utility giant Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a safer and profitable investment opportunity, as opposed to the faltering cannabis…

Energy Stocks

Can You Retire With $1,000,000? According to 1 Rule, Not Likely

July 8, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investing in Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) can relieve would-be retirees of the pressure in raising $1,000,000 by retirement age. The high-dividend-paying…

Tech Stocks

Is Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Overvalued As Stock Rockets Past $400?

July 8, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The valuation of Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), the best e-commerce software provider, has gone over the top. It doesn’t make sense…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Small-Cap Stocks That Could Double by Year End

July 8, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors wanting to double their money by year-end can rely on the strong earning potentials of small-cap stocks like Stingray…