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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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Investing

How to Rise Out of a Market Crash Richer Than Before

| Joey Frenette

Market crashes are an opportunity for long-term investors with the discipline to buy stocks and be greedy while others are…

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Investing

Could the Canadian Banks Plunge Further Amid Interest Rates Cuts?

| Joey Frenette

Here's why troubled bank stocks like CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) could continue falling further as the Bank of Canada looks to cut…

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Investing

Here Are 2 Utility Stocks to Buy and Forget in a Stock Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) is one of many defensive dividend stocks that got unfairly battered during the coronavirus correction.

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Investing

ALERT: These Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks Now Have the Highest Yields They’ve Had in Recent Memory!

| Joey Frenette

Many stellar blue-chip stocks like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) now have dividend yields that are close to the highest they've…

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Investing

2 Dire TFSA Mistakes That Few Canadians Are Talking About

| Joey Frenette

If you want to optimize growth in your TFSA, you'll want to avoid making these lesser-known TFSA mistakes!

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Investing

3 Things to Do When the Market Crashes

| Joey Frenette

The markets may have bounced substantially on Monday, but investors should still be prepared for the worst as they hope…

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Investing

Retirees: Do This if Your Portfolio Took a Beating During Last Week’s Stock Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Why retirees should look to one-stop-shop ETFs like BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) to lower their correlation to…

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Investing

Revealed: Why I’ve Never Been More Bullish on This Canadian Bank Stock

| Joey Frenette

Toronto-Dominon Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a premium bank stock that no longer trades at a premium to its peer group.

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Investing

Invest With Warren Buffett With This Dirt-Cheap Dividend Heavyweight

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) provides a rare opportunity for value investors to get a better cost basis than the Oracle…

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Investing

2 TSX Stocks Poised to Outperform in a ZERO Earnings-Growth Environment

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is just one of many Canadian stocks that were knocked into the bargain bin after last week's…

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Investing

A Warren Buffett Dividend Stock I Just Bought for My TFSA on the Dip!

| Joey Frenette

Why I bought Restaraunt Brands International Inc.(TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) stock after last week's horrific market-wide sell-off and why you may want to…

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Investing

Canadians: This Top Stock Didn’t Deserve to Take a Beating Last Week

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is one of many stocks that got unjustly hit amid last week's brutal coronavirus correction.

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Investing

3 “Risk-Off” Dividend Stocks You Won’t Regret Buying Amid the Correction

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is just one of many unfairly hit stocks that could help investors build a solid foundation to…

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Investing

Should You Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock After its 33% Drop?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is one of the most badly beaten stocks over the past week, and it still may not…

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Investing

Buying the Correction: 2 TSX Stocks to Buy Now for a Market Comeback!

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is just one of many beaten-up stocks that investors may want to pick up on the correction.

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Investing

The Most Attractive Canadian Stocks I’d Buy on the Recent Pullback

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is one of the battered stocks that I've added to my buy-the-dip radar.

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Investing

Market Crash 2020: 2 Warren Buffett Tips to Invest in a Bear Market or Recession

| Joey Frenette

BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) is just one of many investment options for rattled investors who are…

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Investing

How Warren Buffett (and Followers) Will Get Even Richer in This Market Sell-Off

| Joey Frenette

Now would be a great time to take a page out of Warren Buffett's playbook by being greedy as a…

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Investing

DANGER: The Markets Could Crash 50% — Stash Your TFSA Cash in These 2 Safe ETFs

| Joey Frenette

BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) is one of many ETFs that can make it easy for you…

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Dividend Stocks

Bargain Hunters: 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Near 52-Week Lows to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is just one of three high-yield stocks that income investors should buy if they seek deep value.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Oversold TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy on the Pullback

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is just one of many oversold dividend stock that could allow you to lock in a…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Thinks “Reaching for Yield Is Really Stupid” — Here’s a Safer Way to Get a Higher Dividend Yield!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is one of many deep-value stocks that can allow you to stretch your yield in…

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Stocks for Beginners

Now Is NOT the Time to Buy These 2 Stocks on the Dip

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is just one of many dangerously risky stocks that investors would be wise to avoid in March.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock on the Pullback While Its Dividend Yield Is Hot!

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is one of many stocks that income investors should be backing up the truck on amidst the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Don’t Panic: Here’s How Canadians Should React as the Markets Crash!

| Joey Frenette

The markets are finally tanking, but unless you're guilty of overweighting cyclical stocks, you should continue to stay the course.

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Stocks for Beginners

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Stock Is a Defensive Growth Stock Priced Like a Value Stock

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is still a growthy long-term play, despite the recent fall in the stock.

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s a Stock That Could Rally in the Face of a Recession

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is a rare breed of stock that could be one of few green names in…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Market Crash? Here Are 2 Dividend Stocks to Help You Sleep at Night!

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one of many defensive dividend stocks that can help your portfolio survive the next market crash.

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Dividend Stocks

Are the Canadian Banks Still Investable Amid Macro Headwinds?

| Joey Frenette

Investors should opt for quality over cheapness with stocks like National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) when going on the hunt…

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Dividend Stocks

Manulife (TSX:MFC) Stock Just Became Too Cheap to Ignore!

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is a cheap dividend stock that's oversold and likely undervalued.

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy and Forget in March

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is just one of two utility stocks that risk-off investors would be smart to buy for March.

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Tech Stocks

Here’s When I’d Back Up the Truck on Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock

| Joey Frenette

Here is how Canadians can invest in Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) without running the risk of losing their shirt after the…

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Tech Stocks

An Extremely Battered Stock to Buy Before it Corrects to the Upside

| Joey Frenette

Tucows Inc. (TSX:TC)(NASDAQ:TCX) is a severely battered stock that looks to have a wide margin of safety at today's prices.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Dividend Stocks That TFSA Investors Should Buy Now

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is just one example of a stock that would be prudent to buy as the markets…

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Dividend Stocks

Nutrien (TSX:NTR) Is a Dividend Stock That Could Soar High in 2020

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) stock is a compelling value for income-oriented investors in a market that's become pretty frothy.

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Stocks for Beginners

Buy Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Stock on the Dip or You’ll Be Kicking Yourself Later!

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is starting to look way too cheap to ignore after its latest tumble into bear market territory.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Massive Takeaways From Warren Buffett’s Latest 4th-Quarter Moves

| Joey Frenette

There was a tonne to learn from Warren Buffett's "shocking" fourth-quarter buys and sells, so I've narrowed it down for…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus (TSX:T), the Quintessential Dividend Stock, Just Went on Sale!

| Joey Frenette

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) have fallen under pressure, but there are some important things to note before you buy the dip…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks You Can Safely Hold for a Century

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) is just one of many wide-moat stocks that you can comfortably own in your portfolio for the…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Overlook These Dividend Stock Heavyweights

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and another high-yield dividend stock that you should put on your radar today.

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