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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

Revealed: My Favourite Way to Make Money Off Market Crashes

| Joey Frenette

Why boring bond proxies like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are the timeliest buys when panic sets in and the market crashes.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Invests Like This as Stocks Tank!

| Joey Frenette

Instead of wasting time with predicting market bottoms, Warren Buffett makes these calculated moves when the bargains come to be…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Oversold Canadian Bank Stocks I Bought in March

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and another Canadian bank stock could allow contrarians to lock in a massive dividend alongside outsized…

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Dividend Stocks

Coronavirus Numbers Could Get Much Worse: Here’s How I’d Invest

| Joey Frenette

Defensive bond proxies like Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) may be a wise way to play defence as you look to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) for a Massive Correction to the Upside?

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock has fallen to unprecedented depths amid the Saudi-Russia oil price war, making the name one of…

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus Market Crash: Why You Shouldn’t Wait for “the Bottom” Before Buying Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Why trying to time the bottom is unlikely to yield adequate results for investors looking to pounce on bargains amid…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash 2020: What to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is one of many safe but discounted stocks that cautiously optimistic investors should consider buying…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: A Top Stock to Buy for the Imminent Recession

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a wonderful defensive growth stock you should consider buying as we fall into a recession.

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Coronavirus

3 Unforgivable Mistakes to Avoid in a Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Here are three unfortunate, but common, mistakes that stand to derail the plans of the average investor during a market…

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Coronavirus

2 Must-Buy Stocks That Remain “Steals” Amid the Market Rebound

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) and another stock still offer plenty of value after this week's historic market rebound.

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Coronavirus

The Biggest Takeaway From the Great Market Crash of 2020

| Joey Frenette

The importance of maintaining liquidity should never be forgotten by those who were 100% invested and were forced to sell…

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Coronavirus

TFSA Investors: How to Turn $10,000 Into $1,800/Year in Passive Income Amid the Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Income-oriented TFSA investors have an opportunity to lock in sky-high yields at bargain-basement prices with REITs like H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN).

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Dividend Stocks

A High-Yield ETF: Time to Back Up the Truck!

| Joey Frenette

The BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) is a high-yield ETF that investors should buy if they still…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Buy Canadian Banks Now, Get Filthy Rich Later

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and other Canadian banks that are must-buys amid their historic collapses that could rival the Financial…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Don’t Miss This 12%-Yield Dividend Stock

| Joey Frenette

Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA) is a super-high-yielding royalty kingpin that shouldn't have plunged as violently as it did given…

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Dividend Stocks

Opportunity of a Lifetime to Buy Canadian REITs

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) currently sports a 16.3% yield and is one of many massive bargains that exist after the Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Rebound: 2 Battered Stocks That Could Soar in April

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and another stock that has the most upside potential after the vicious sell-off in the TSX…

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Coronavirus

How to Buy a Market Crash Like Warren Buffett

| Joey Frenette

When the market crashes, it's hard not to lose your cool unless you're an experienced investor who is able to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Hide in Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Stock as the Market Crashes?

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) looks to be a sought-after hedge following the market's latest implosion, but is it too late…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Now Is the Time to Buy!

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock has fallen to deep-value territory, making the name a top pick for those looking the most…

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Coronavirus

Could Air Canada (TSX:AC) Be Headed for Bankruptcy and its Stock Headed to $0?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock is crashing with no bottom in sight, and with bankruptcy fears on the rise, should investors…

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Coronavirus

2 Top Stocks to Buy in a Pandemic

| Joey Frenette

Buy Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and two other stocks if the coronavirus crisis has you losing sleep.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: Opportunity of a Lifetime to Get More Dividend Yield for Less

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is one of many battered stocks that can allow income investors to safely reach for higher…

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Investing

Warren Buffett: Here’s What Separates the Oracle of Omaha From the Average Investor

| Joey Frenette

Be like Warren Buffett and not like the average investor as we move through one of the worst market crashes…

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Stock Already Crashed 50%: Why Now Is the Time to Buy

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) could be a lot closer to a bottom than most pessimistic Canadian investors think amid the…

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Dividend Stocks

This Class of Stock Could Be the First to Rebound

| Joey Frenette

Investors looking to buy the dip should look to scoop up defensive stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) rather than taking…

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Coronavirus

How to Prepare Your Portfolio for a Depression

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors who have ample cash should pick their spots very carefully if they're looking to pick up value in…

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Investing

What to Avoid Buying in This Circuit-Breaking Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

As the stock market plunges further, investors should resist the urge to buy the stocks of potential value traps as…

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Coronavirus

Stock Market Rebound: Is the Stage Being Set for the Sharpest Recovery in History?

| Joey Frenette

Why a stock market rebound will, like the coronavirus crash, hit us when we expect it least and why it…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Banks Are at Crisis-Level Lows — Buy Them Now Before You Miss the Boat!

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and other Canadian banks are too good to pass on after taking on a brunt of…

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Coronavirus

Buy the Crash: 2 Energy Stocks That Could Skyrocket

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a dividend heavyweight that income investors should pick up if they're looking to buy the market…

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Dividend Stocks

Toilet Paper: Don’t Hoard It, Hoard Their Stocks Instead!

| Joey Frenette

KP Tissue Inc. (TSX:KPT) is one of two top toilet paper plays that dividend investors should be buying amid a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Value Stocks Among the Cheapest on the TSX Index

| Joey Frenette

Pounce on Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and two other TSX Index bargains right now.

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Warren Buffett Is Doing This 1 Thing Amid the Coronavirus Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett may or may not be a net buyer of stocks right now, but here is one thing he's…

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus Market Crash: Where to Invest $10,000 Without Losing Your Shirt

| Joey Frenette

The coronavirus market crash has caused unfair declines in defensive growth stocks like Dollarama Inc.(TSX:DOL), making them top buys amid…

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Investing

Retirees: 2 REITs to Buy Amid the Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Retirees ought to consider buying RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) and another high-yield investment amid the coronavirus crash.

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Investing

TFSA Investors Beware: 3 Stocks That Could Have Further to Fall

| Joey Frenette

TFSA Investors should look to re-balance their portfolios and avoid overly cyclical stocks, including Linamar Corp. (TSX:LNR).

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Investing

Coronavirus Stock Market Crash: A Warren Buffett Stock I’ve Been Buying Aggressively on the Way Down

| Joey Frenette

Why I'm going to keep buying Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) on this panic-inducing coronavirus stock market crash.

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Investing

Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC) Tanks 70%: Here’s the Perfect Time to Buy

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock looks to offer deep value for investors who are willing to go against the grain and…

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Investing

Coronavirus Correction: Could This Stock Market Crash Be Worse Than the 2008 Crash?

| Joey Frenette

As the coronavirus correction continues, here are reasons why you shouldn't treat this meltdown as a repeat of the financial…

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