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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

3 Great Value Stocks to Buy if the Selloff Continues

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should consider buying three great value stocks in case a market selloff follows the recent relief rally.

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginners: Where to Take Positions in Q3 2022 and Have Peace of Mind

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s dividend pioneer and Dividend King are the ultimate stocks for beginners and risk-averse investors.

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Growth TSX Stocks That Could Soar

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three high-growth stocks with impressive earnings are likely to soar and deliver superior returns in 2022 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

Growth Investors: 2 Potential Winners Amid a Perfect Storm

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors have two winning options from the industrial sector and not slumping technology stocks.

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Energy Stocks

Oil Price Watch: Buy or Sell Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors are likely to hold or accumulate more shares of the TSX’s top-tier energy stock in Q3 2022 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Steps to Turn Your $10,000 TFSA Into $100,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growing TFSA balances 10-fold is achievable if users follow four methodical steps.

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Stocks for Beginners

8.1% Inflation Is a Summer Bummer, But You Can Reduce its Impact  

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Earning extra income from two dependable dividend stocks can help reduce the impact of runaway inflation in 2022.

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Investing

3 of the Top-Growing Stocks on Earth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three growth stocks from emerging and fast-growing sectors are awesome picks for growth investors looking for massive windfall in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Homebuyers: Your Maximum Possible Purchase Price to Drop by 47K

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Housing prices in Canada are dropping but tougher mortgage stress tests could significantly reduce homebuyer purchasing power.

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Energy Stocks

1 Growth Stock to Allocate More Free Cash Flow to Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A dividend-growth stock that promises to allocate more free cash flow to shareholders should be a top investment prospect in…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safe Dividend Stocks to Buy for a Market Correction

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX recently advanced despite elevated volatility. However, it's not safe to assume this momentum will carry on. Instead, investors…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks for Tax-Free TFSA Returns!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dependable dividend stocks are suitable investments for TFSA users looking to generate higher tax-free returns in today’s inflationary environment.

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Tech Stocks

5 Incredibly Strong Signals That This Stock Will Rise in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One tech sector growth stock has emerged from a slump and is showing incredibly strong signals that it will rise…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) Pursue a Potential Growth Driver?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One of the world’s leading convenience retailers could have a new growth driver if the company acquires the vast gas…

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Dividend Stocks

Recession is Coming: Is Your Passive Income From Dividend Stocks Safe?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors need to rebalance their stock portfolios for dividend safety in preparation for a recession.

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Investing

2 Growth Stocks in Danger of Sliding Further Down

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two growth stocks could slide further down if the companies continue to report losses instead of profits in the coming…

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Investing

3 Stocks That Have Flopped Hard This Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The values of three prominent growth stocks have flopped hard in 2022 due to runaway inflation and rising interest rates…

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Dividend Stocks

55% of Surveyed Canadians Are Worried About Retirement Security

| Christopher Liew, CFA

More than half of Canadians are worried about their retirement security and fear a crisis due to rising interest rates…

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Stocks for Beginners

Keep Cash or Invest? 2 Fundamentally Sound Stocks for Beginners

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two high endurance, large-cap stocks shcan provide beginner investors with the confidence to invest in 2022 and not hold idle…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock for Passive Income Up a Surprising 22.5% in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-yield dividend stock from the utility sector that continues to outperform the broader market in 2022 should be a…

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Dividend Stocks

Home Prices Today: Huge Discounts as High as $200K

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Huge discounts, not bidding wars, characterize Canada’s housing market as higher interest rates begin to impact on buyers and sellers.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 TSX ETFs That Can Give You Monthly Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Beginners can reduce overall market income and earn generous passive income every month from 3 dividend-paying ETFs.

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Dividend Stocks

Higher Passive Income From 2 Dividend Titans Could Neutralize 8% Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can earn higher passive income from two dividend titans to neutralize the anticipated persistent inflation for the rest of…

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Tech Stocks

3 Growth Stocks That Soared 17% or More in 30 Days

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The rallies of three growth stocks in 30 days indicate building momentum that could lead to a breakout.

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Cryptocurrency

Which Will Bounce Back Faster: Cryptos or Stocks?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Inflation should be tamed in 2023 when rate hikes start to work, although cryptocurrencies could take longer to recover than…

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Dividend Stocks

Surprise 100 Basis Point Rate Hike: Where Should You Invest Now?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Besides being dividend value investments, two top TSX utility stocks could display resiliency amid runaway inflation and multiple rate hikes.

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Energy Stocks

3 Oil Stocks That Have Plunged at Least 5.55% in 1 Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three top oil stocks have plunged by at least 5.55% in the last five days but remain in positive territory…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Standard Lithium (TSXV:SLI): A Potential Climb of 180% in 1 Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One of Canada’s lithium stocks has a long growth runway ahead and promising future due to the increasing dependence of…

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Dividend Stocks

Retire Early: 4 Steps to Take

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Early retirement is a dream to many, but achievable to a few who are taking steps to make it happen.

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Tech Stocks

None of the 3 Rising Growth Stocks Are Tech Giants 

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three dividend-paying growth stocks are rising and showing more resiliency than the acknowledged giants in the slumping technology sector.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Stocks to Buy and Hold for 50 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two blue-chip stocks are excellent for beginners who want to secure their financial futures or receive quarterly income streams to…

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Energy Stocks

2 Energy Stocks That Could Rise Further in Q3 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Energy stocks are losing steam lately amid recession fears, although two price performers could still rise in Q3 2022 due…

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Dividend Stocks

Will the New Era of High Rates Affect Retirement Planning?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The new era of high interest rates appears daunting, but it shouldn’t disrupt retirement planning.

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Energy Stocks

2 Uncelebrated Growth Stocks That Could Buck the Downtrend

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX appears headed towards a bear market, although two uncelebrated growth stocks could buck the downtrend.

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Dividend Stocks

BOC: 100-BPS Rate Hike Is Necessary to Lessen Economic Pain

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Canada took a more aggressive action to fight inflation by raising its benchmark rate by a full…

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Tech Stocks

Can Shopify (TSX:SHOP) and the Tech Sector Fly High Again?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TSX’s tech sector and its superstar delivered superior returns until 2021 but have underperformed terribly in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Value Stocks With Huge and Visible Growth Potential

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two value stocks are buying opportunities because of the huge and visible growth opportunities in their respective businesses, despite rising…

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Dividend Stocks

Economist: A Small Window to Ease Rate Hikes Is Open

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An economist believes the Bank of Canada has a small window to ease rate hikes before pushing Canada to a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Undervalued REITs Yielding Over 5%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three undervalued REITs paying dividends of more than 5% are buying opportunities if you’re a yield-based securities investor.

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Energy Stocks

Energy Squeeze Widens the TSX’s YTD Loss to 11.99%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The downtrend of the energy sector could continue, as the worst-ever energy crisis looms due to crippling shortages and weaker…

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