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Author: Joey Frenette

Joey Frenette is a journalist, University of British Columbia graduate, ex-engineer, Warren Buffett fanatic, and Fool who's completed CFA Level 1. He’s been investing since 2014 and is always on the hunt for value, regardless of the market "weather." Before writing at The Motley Fool, Joey worked as an analyst/developer at several Canadian small- and mid-cap software firms, including Syscon and Avigilon. Beyond Motley Fool, Joey’s work can be found at TipRanks and MoneyWise Canada. Follow him on Twitter @realJoeFrenette

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

Danger: This Dividend Stock Could Lose 50% of Its Value

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and its 7% dividend yield are not worth biting on, especially going into 2019. Here's why.

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

Beginner Investors: Don’t Break These Top 2 Warren Buffett Rules and You’ll Do Very Well Over the Long Run

| Joey Frenette

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is a screaming bargain buy. Follow Warren Buffett's top rules and you'll come out on top…

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) Is the Best Stock to Own in a Bear Market!

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is the perfect bear repellent that investors should keep in their portfolios, just in case the bear…

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Dividend Stocks

Deep-Value Alert: 2 Oversold Canadian Stocks With Limited Downside

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and one other deep-value stock are for investors who don't want to lose big money on…

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Dividend Stocks

The TSX Index Looks Poised for a Massive Relief Rally in 2019

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and other TSX bargains may not last long!

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Dividend Stocks

Beat the Bear Market: 1 Cheap Safety Stock That’ll Keep Paying You Handsomely

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) is a cheap forever stock that you'll want to hold in your TFSA as the bear…

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD): A Top Stock to Buy With Your 2019 TFSA Contribution

| Joey Frenette

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is the perfect stock to buy for your TFSA this January.

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Your 1st Bear Market? Accept This Game Plan and Gift Basket of Low-Volatility Stocks

| Joey Frenette

BMO Low Volatility CAD Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) is a no-shame, one-stop shop for those with the guts to buy in…

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Investing

Boxing Day Blowout: 2 “Door Crasher” Bargains on the TSX

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and one other bargain to grab on boxing day!

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 “Big 6” Banks Just Fell Into a Bear Market

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are the first Big Six banks in a bear market.…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) Is an Undervalued National Treasure!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a beautiful bargain that shouldn't be passed up on!

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What’s Warren Buffett Doing As the Markets Tank?

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett's cash-out of Home Capital Group (TSX:HCG), and other moves the Oracle of Omaha has been making of late.

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Sell These Stocks Right Away Before the Market Falls Even Lower!

| Joey Frenette

IGM Financial (TSX:IGM) and one Canadian bank that I'd avoid or short for 2019.

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Investing

Now Would Be a Great Time to Get Greedy

| Joey Frenette

It's time to be an aggressive buyer of out-of-favour dividend payers like Canadian Utilities Ltd. (TSX:CU).

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Investing

2 Wonderful TSX Businesses You’ve Probably NEVER Considered for Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should reconsider Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) and one other growth gem.

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Bank Stocks

Investor Beware: 1 Bank Stock I Wouldn’t Touch With a Barge Pole

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) doesn't live up to its bigger brothers. Here's why I'd avoid the stock.

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Dividend Stocks

A Dirt Cheap Canadian Bank With a Massive 7% Yield!

| Joey Frenette

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) looks too cheap to pass up on after dropping nearly 40%.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

A Generational Opportunity to Be Had With Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock?

| Joey Frenette

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a bank stock I'd back up the truck on.

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Dividend Stocks

Top TSX Index TFSA Pick for 2019

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is one of the kinds of stocks that you should be a buyer of on the…

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Dividend Stocks

How the Rich Invest When the Markets Crash

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) could sport a +13% dividend yield after a steeper decline, but will you have…

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Will Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) Be the Next Canadian Cannabis Kingpin to Score a Big-League Investor?

| Joey Frenette

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) needs a dance partner. Here's when it might get one.

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Strong Buy Alert: A TFSA Wealth Protector That’ll Enrich You While the TSX Index Crumbles Like a Paper Bag!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) is a millionaire maker that won't be fazed by fed-up investors.

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A 2-Stock “Bear Market Survival” Sampler to Own for 2019

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) and one other stock for conservative investors to consider in 2019.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Unsustainably Undervalued Dividend Stocks on the TSX

| Joey Frenette

Industrial Alliance (TSX:IAG) and one other severely undervalued stock that I'd buy right now.

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Investing

Why Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA) May Be Innocent of Short-Seller Allegations

| Joey Frenette

One reason why Aphria (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) may be on the verge of a huge innocence relief rally.

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Dividend Stocks

The Grinch Stole the Christmas Rally But Left a Generous Gift for Contrarian Canadian Investors!

| Joey Frenette

Nobody cares about enhanced yields right now, but they will, so buy Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and its 7.4% yield…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 “Smart Money” Income Securities That You Wouldn’t Think Could Make You Rich!

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) and WPT Industrial REIT (TSX:WIR.U) are TFSA millionaire-maker securities that aren't at all "sexy".

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Panic: This TSX Index Tumble Could Make You Rich If You Have a Game Plan!

| Joey Frenette

Any time macro fears send Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) shares off the rails, investors should pick up shares of…

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Dividend Stocks

Yes, Even Boring Stocks Like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) Could Make You a TFSA Millionaire

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a millionaire-maker stock that most investors overlook.

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2 Cheap TSX Growth Stocks That Could Explode Higher by 2020

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp (TSX:TOY) and Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) are two timely growth stocks that could correct upwards.

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Why Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Stock Is an Incredible Contrarian Bet for 2019

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) has fallen too far, too fast, and this latest announcement makes the stock a conviction buy for value…

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Dividend Stocks

Alert: Big Insider Buying at This Canadian Bank

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is in the bargain bin, and insiders are backing up the truck.

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Heed This Piece of Timeless Advice From Warren Buffett and You’ll Become Very Rich Over the Long-Term

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a "bomb-shelter" stock that could make you rich, in any environment.

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Why Cronos Group (TSX:CRON) and Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Are My Top Pot Stock Picks for 2019

| Joey Frenette

Cronos Group (TSX:CRON)(NYSE:CRON) and Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) are the best marijuana stocks for long-term investors to own. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

A Severely Undervalued TFSA-Worthy Dividend Growth King That Could Skyrocket Into the Stratosphere in 2019

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a dividend growth aristocrat in the works. Here's why the stock deserves a permanent spot…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Canadian Bank I’d Buy for My TFSA This January

| Joey Frenette

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock is unfairly battered and ripe to soar in 2019.

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Dividend Stocks

Take a Clue From Warren Buffett and Buy This Canadian Bank Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) stock is in deep-value territory. Here's why I wouldn't be surprised if Warren Buffett…

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Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA) Stock Could Triple if These 2 Things Happen

| Joey Frenette

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) could soar 200% if these two things happen.

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Disciples: Get Big Income and a Bigger Margin of Safety With This Canadian Security

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is a must-buy dividend security for those seeking big income and a margin of safety!

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Timeliest Dividend Stocks to Buy for Your 2019 TFSA Retirement Fund

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) are among the timeliest of dividend darlings to…

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