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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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Stocks for Beginners

Young TFSA Investors: A TSX Stock for Big Upside

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) offers a terrific risk/reward trade-off that's too good to pass up for risk-taking young TFSA investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

60-Cent Loonie Looming? Hedge Your Portfolio With CN Rail (TSX:CNR) Stock

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a terrific way to hedge yourself if you're worried about the Canadian dollar falling into 60-cent…

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Cratered 42% — Buy the Stock Before it Corrects to the Upside

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is a must-buy for value-conscious income investors looking to play a rebound in the hard-hit banking…

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Tech Stocks

If You’ve Got $3,000 to Invest, Buy This TSX Cloud Stock Now

| Joey Frenette

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) is riding on some massive tailwinds and is a must-buy for young growth investors looking to make…

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Dividend Stocks

Can Canadian Bank Stocks Make You Rich?

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is a top Canadian bank that actually looks buyable after the coronavirus market crash.

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Why You Need to Heed His Words of Wisdom

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett had a lot to share with investors in his recent annual meeting, most notably his cautious stance on…

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Coronavirus

Could Air Canada (TSX:AC) Go Belly Up in 2020?

| Joey Frenette

In a shocking comment, David Calhoun is calling the bankruptcy of one airline this year. Could Air Canada (TSX:AC) be…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: Brace Yourself: A Resilient 5G Stock to Buy Now

| Joey Frenette

Quebecor Inc. (TSX:QBR.B) is a wonderful defensive dividend stock to own as you're looking to prepare for another market crash.

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: 2 Dividends That Could Be Next on the Chopping Block!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources Inc. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and another blue-chip TSX dividend stock that could be next in line to cut their dividends.

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Investing

Retirees: Are REITs Still a Dependable Source of Monthly Income?

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) and other Canadian REITs have crashed, but are they still a reliable source of income in these…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Value Stocks to Buy on the Cheap

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and two other dirt-cheap TSX stocks that could make you rich if you buy and hold…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Stocks to Buy If You Think COVID-19 Will Last Into 2021

| Joey Frenette

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) and another resilient stock to buy if you're looking to prepare for a worst-case scenario with…

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Stocks for Beginners

Mirror Warren Buffett’s Recent Buys With These 2 Underrated TSX Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Leon's Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) and another Canadian stock that fans of Warren Buffett should look to buy in May.

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Dividend Stocks

OAS and CPP Pensions Aren’t Enough: You Need a TFSA Income Stream

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a top dividend stock for OAS and CPP pensioners looking to supplement their monthly income with…

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That COVID-19 Can’t Keep Down

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and another hot momentum stock surged higher in the face of COVID-19 uncertainties.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Breaks Silence About This Coronavirus-Plagued Market

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett urges investors to be careful, as the coronavirus grips the market and hard-hit industries like the airlines like…

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Investing

Market Crash: The Worst May Be Yet to Come

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One (TSX:H) is the type of defensive dividend stock that investors should be looking to buy if they're not…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: How to Earn $420 in Monthly Income That the CRA Won’t Tax

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is one of many stable dividend-payers to stash in your TFSA for big tax-free income when…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC): A Buy as Revenues Nosedive?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could make you filthy rich if the coronavirus is eradicated sooner rather than later, but is…

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Stocks for Beginners

If You’ve Got $6,000, Buy These 2 Canadian Value Stocks Now

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and another TSX value stock that investors should look to buy today, while they're super cheap.

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Crash 2020: Prepare Your Defences — Another Selloff Is Probably Coming

| Joey Frenette

Prudent investors should heed the implicit warnings of Warren Buffett by being cautious and not exhausting one's liquidity on this…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: Now Is Your Chance to Start a Mini Real Estate Empire for Cheap!

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) is one of the hardest-hit REITs that can offer deep value to investors big gains in a…

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 TFSA-Worthy Dividend Stock for Tax-Free Income

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is a great pick for TFSA investors looking for monthly income that the Canada Revenue Agency…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Banks: Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity or Value Trap?

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and the Canadian banks are in for a doozy, but should you still be a buyer…

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Dividend Stocks

TC Energy (TSX:TRP) Is a Must-Buy on Recent Weakness

| Joey Frenette

TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is a dividend darling that income investors should look to buy after its stellar first-quarter earnings.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Should You Buy Stocks While Warren Buffett Sells?

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) is a bond proxy that cautious TFSA investors should consider buying to prepare for what could…

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Tech Stocks I Like More Than Shopify (TSX:SHOP)

| Joey Frenette

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) and two other white-hot TSX tech stocks that growth investors should look to buy over shares of…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A): Should You Buy After Q1 Earnings?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) had a rough first quarter, but the worst may be on the horizon as Canada looks…

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Dividend Stocks

Stop Hoarding Toilet Paper: Buy These 2 Toilet Paper Stocks Instead

| Joey Frenette

Cascades Inc. (TSX:CAS) and another toilet paper stock that investors should buy if they seek stable dividends through this pandemic.

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Stocks for Beginners

Millennials: 2 Awesome ESG ETFs to Stash in Your TFSA Right Now

| Joey Frenette

BMO MSCI Canada ESG Leaders Index ETF (TSX:ESGA) and another TFSA-worthy ESG ETF will make millennials get and feel rich!

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Stocks for Beginners

At 50% Off, Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Stock Is Too Cheap to Ignore

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) stock looks like a top deep-value pick for Canadian investors looking to profit big from the…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 7% Dividend Yields That Are Actually Safe

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) sport dividend yields that aren't too good to be true for…

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Dividend Stocks

Have $2,000 to Invest? Bet on Canada’s Warren Buffett for the Next 20 Years

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is a bet on the return of Prem Watsa, a.k.a. Canada's Warren Buffett, after his…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Soars Past $1,000 to Become Canada’s Most Valuable Company: Time to Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) just became Canada's most valuable company, but is it too late to buy the white-hot stock?

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Stocks for Beginners

$1,000 Is All You Need to Buy This Dirt-Cheap TSX Stock

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a dirt-cheap stock that deep-value investors should consider buying on weakness.

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Coronavirus

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Is a Top Buy Going Into a Recession

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a top Canadian stock for investors who want to reduce risk and prep for what could…

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Investors: Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Just Became a Strong Buy!

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) just became a timely buy for growth investors looking for long-term outperformance.

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Coronavirus

This TSX Stock Could Have 100% Upside As the Canadian Economy Reopens

| Joey Frenette

Recipe Unlimited Corporation (TSX:RECP) is one of the hardest-hit TSX stocks out there, but should you buy the stock as…

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Stocks for Beginners

Airline Stocks: Has Air Canada (TSX:AC) Become “Uninvestible” in the Coronavirus Era?

| Joey Frenette

Should Canadians follow Warren Buffett by dumping airline stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC) given the coronavirus headwinds?

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Coronavirus

This Under-the-Radar TSX Stock Just Soared 111% — and Still Has Room to Run!

| Joey Frenette

GoodFood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) is a white-hot momentum stock that's still attractively valued amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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