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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

5 Reasons to Buy TELUS (TSX:T)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TELUS Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is one of the top Canadian blue-chip stocks. There are five compelling reasons why investors should include…

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Dividend Stocks

Cautious Investors: 3 Safe Stocks With Growth Potential

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF), and Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) are three of the safest, high-dividend-paying…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks Under $8 to Buy in July

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Your small amount of investment can grow by 100% or more when invested in top energy stocks like TORC Oil…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Value Stocks You Can Set and Forget

| Christopher Liew, CFA

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) and TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are not only value stocks but high-dividend payers. You can…

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Energy Stocks

Top 3 High Growth Stocks to Take Off

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors looking for growth investments year should consider Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and TFI International Inc.…

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Tech Stocks

1 Stock That Could Double Before Year-End

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Under a new leadership, Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW) has a clear direction to win big in the Internet of Things…

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Tech Stocks

Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) Helps Launch Bitcoin Past $11,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With the launching of Facebook Inc’s (NASDAQ:FB) stablecoin and Bitcoin’s resurgence, blockchain technology will gain in popularity and boost blockchain…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: the Right Way to Use Your RRSP

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Top energy stock Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) is a good investment prospect for TFSA investors. However, Canadians desiring foreign stock investments,…

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Dividend Stocks

$7 and Under Stocks to Buy This Summer

| Christopher Liew, CFA

This could be your most profitable summer ever if you invest in Arc Resources Ltd. (TSX:ARX), Diversified Royalty Corp (TSX:DIV)…

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Dividend Stocks

Summer Sizzlers: 3 Growth Stocks With Limitless Upside

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors could earn easy income this summer from growth stocks Cervus Equipment Corp. (TSX:CERV), Corby Spirit & Wine Ltd (TSX:CSW.A),…

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Investing

Beyond Meat IPO Is Soaring: Canada’s Meat Industry Is on Alert

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend-payer Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) is a good investment prospect for investors who wants to ride on the flourishing…

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Dividend Stocks

About to Retire? Look at These 2 Banking Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

People retiring soon can accelerate their savings for retirement by investing in unheralded but high-paying dividend bank stocks like Canadian…

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Stocks for Beginners

Don’t Waste Money on Penny Stocks: These 3 Stocks Offer More Upside

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE), Calfrac Well Services Limited (TSX:CFW), and Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) are cheap stocks but are not…

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) vs. Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY): Banking Heavyweights Face Off

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bank heavyweights Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are hard to beat when it comes to…

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Investing

2 Types of REITs That Will Let You Collect Income for Decades

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN), Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CAR.UN) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) are three…

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Top TSX Stocks

Retirees: 2 Stocks to Make Your Money Last Longer

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirees can make their money last longer before and after retirement with safe dividend stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and…

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Dividend Stocks

Retire Early: Turn Your $6,000 TFSA Into $100,000 in 20 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you are planning to retire early, you can invest in a strong dividend stock like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) to…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why CannTrust (TSX:TRST) Is a Better Weed Stock Than HEXO (TSX:HEXO)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CannTrust Holdings Corp. (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) has suddenly emerged as the better stock than the once high-flying HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO). The chances…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Banking Stocks That Can Make You Rich

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Your dream of becoming rich can be fulfilled if you have a financial plan in place and would invest in…

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Top TSX Stocks

Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Crashed Hard: Is Now the Time to Buy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The shares of high-end brand Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is reeling from the lower sales growth projections. But a…

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Bank Stocks

Boost Your After-Tax Income: Banking Edition

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Don’t fret over the tax deductions and your lower disposable income. You can boost after-income by investing in bank stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Turn Your $6,000 TFSA Into $75,000 With This Growth Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Energy giant Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a high-quality investment preferred by many TFSA investors. This growth stock is the consummate…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can derive considerable gains from undervalued stocks like Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA) and First National Financial Corporation (TSX:FN). The current…

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Get Rich by Investing in Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors who have invested in Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) some 20 years ago and held on the stock are rich…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Greedy With These 2 Growth Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Niche players Enerflex Ltd. (TSX:EFX) and Exco Technologies Limited (TSX:XTC) are displaying strong earnings potentials. Investors should start including both…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Is Soaring: Here’s Why You Should Avoid It

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The continued rise of Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is hard to grasp. Buying at a very steep price could be risky…

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Bank Stocks

Collect $400/Month With This Little-Known Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) is not as popular as Canadian banks, but the stock can deliver the same level of…

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Energy Stocks

$6,000 TFSA Limit: 2 Growth Stocks to Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With the increased limit of $6,000 on the annual contribution to the TFSA, you can accelerate your personal money growth…

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Cannabis Stocks

Forget About Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB): I Prefer This Growth Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth stock Village Farms International Inc. (TSX:VFF)(NASDAQ:VFF) is presently sizzling and outperforming the bigger and more established weed stocks.

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Energy Stocks

$5 and Under Stock Bargains to Buy Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Birchcliff Energy Limited (TSX:BIR) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) are currently trading at dirt-cheap prices. At less than $5…

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Dividend Stocks

Earn $300/Month of Passive Income With This Dividend Aristocrat

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Capital Power Corporation (TSX:CPX) is not the top seed among the independent power producers in Canada. However, it is considered…

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Bank Stocks

Banking Battle: TD (TSX: TD) vs. Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Choosing between two premier Canadian banks and dividend aristocrats like Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX: TD)(NYSE:TD) and Bank of Nova Scotia…

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Investing

Turn Your $500/Month Contribution to Your TFSA Into $1,000,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Starting early is the best advice if you want your TFSA balance to hit $1,000,000. But the first step is…

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Dividend Stocks

Collect Passive Income With These 2 Dividend Kings

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investing in dividend kings Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) is the easiest and stress-free way to…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Crashed Again! Avoid or Buy Low?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors who want exposure to cryptocurrency should continue to avoid Bitcoin and shift to a safer blockchain stock like HIVE…

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Investing

Instant Landlord: How to Build a Passive-Income REIT Empire

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Choice Properties REIT (TSX:CHP.UN) and SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:SRU.UN) are the best REITs to invest in and be…

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Energy Stocks

Warren Buffett Is Buying This Blue-Chip Canadian Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The buy signals for Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are getting stronger now that the investing legend Warren Buffett has included…

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Investors: A Dividend Titan Just Got Cheaper

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors should know that when the price of a dividend titan like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) gets cheaper,…

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Investing

Dividend Aristocrats With Massive 8% Yields

| Christopher Liew, CFA

High-yield stocks are not necessarily the best investment. However, Dividend Aristocrats Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:TSX:AD) and Ensign Energy Services Inc.…

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Investing

$700/Month Passive Income From This Growth Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

$700 in monthly passive income is attainable if you pick a growth stock like Exchange Income Corp. (TSX:EIF). By accumulating…

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