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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

2 Assets to Hide in as the Market Crashes!

| Joey Frenette

A blue chip like Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and a REIT are among the best places to hide in an economic…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Blue Chip Dividend Stocks You Can Buy on Sale!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and two other dividend stocks that passive income investors should load up on today.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Stop Saving! These 2 REITs Are a Better Bet, Even in a Recession

| Joey Frenette

Why savers need to stop saving and invest in REITs like SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) with their TFSA funds.

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Dividend Stocks

Danger: 1 Deadly Mistake to Avoid as We Fall Into Recession

| Joey Frenette

With high yielders like Inovalis REIT (TSX:INO.UN), you won't have to worry about making this serious retirement-jeopardizing mistake with your…

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Reasons Why Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock Is a Steal at $5

| Joey Frenette

Why Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) is looking like a bargain bet for investors with a longer-term time horizon.

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) Is a Gift for Dividend Investors After TD Ameritrade’s Implosion

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) plunged nearly 3% on the brokerage sell-off that saw TD Ameritrade (NASDAQ:AMTD) fall 26%. Here's why TD…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett and Jim Pattison Are Recession Ready: Are You?

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is the ultimate risk-off bet for those who want to follow in the footsteps of cautious billionaires…

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Investing

Millennials: 2 Cheap Canadian Growth Stocks to Hold Through 2020

| Joey Frenette

Why young investors should still consider growth stocks like Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) amid the growth-to-value rotation.

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Dividend Stocks

Risk Reduction 101: A Recession-Proof Stock I’d Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Why stocks like Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) could save investors come the next market crash.

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Investing

Dollarama (TSX:DOL): The Perfect Defensive Buy on the Dip?

| Joey Frenette

Should investors buy Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) on the dip to ready their defences for the coming recession?

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You Should Know This
Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Mistake: Why You Shouldn’t Follow Sell-Side Analyst Recommendations Blindly

| Joey Frenette

Why massive opportunities like Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) a few years ago will be missed by those who blindly follow…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 1 Stock Is All You Need to Create a $600/Month Tax-Free Income Stream

| Joey Frenette

As we head into a recession, BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) and its massive 7% yield is…

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Investing

Is Warren Buffett Preparing for a Stock Market Crash?

| Joey Frenette

Why Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) may be a top bet for those worried about a market crash.

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Dividend Stocks

Hate Taxes? Then Don’t Make This Common TFSA Mistake!

| Joey Frenette

Why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is the ultimate holding for Canadians instead of this common, return-crippling TFSA mistake.

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend-Growth King Just Went on Sale: Why Now Is the Time to Buy!

| Joey Frenette

Why investors are wrong to sell Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) after 3G Capital's recent share sale.

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Dividend Stocks

This Absurdly Cheap Dividend Stock Could Soar in 2020

| Joey Frenette

Why income investors ought to consider NFI Group Inc. (TSX:NFI) on the dip while its dividend yield is around 6%.

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Investing

Revealed: Top 3 Stocks of the 2019 TSX 30 Top Performers List!

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and two other buyable stocks that cracked this year's TSX30 top performers list.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: A Safe and Sneaky Trick to Boost Your Passive Income

| Joey Frenette

How retirees can score a 7.5% yield with safe ETFs like the BMO Europe High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWP).

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 High-Yield REITs to Hold for Life!

| Joey Frenette

NorthWest Healthcare REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) and another REIT with a yield up to 8% that retirees should buy today.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget BCE (TSX:BCE)! This Dividend Stock Is a Better Bang for Your Buck!

| Joey Frenette

Why investors should consider taking a rain check on BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) for this better-valued dividend stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Make a Tax-Free Fortune From REITs in Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Why Canadians should look to REITs within favourable sub-industries and geographies like Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) for outsized returns.

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Dividend Stocks

A Cheap Dividend Stock I’m Buying for My TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Why CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is a strong buy now while short-seller concerns linger after a relatively decent quarter.

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Stocks for Beginners

Investor Beware: A Short-Seller-Targeted Stock to Avoid!

| Joey Frenette

Why investors should tread carefully with Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) as its valuation drops to new lows amidst short-seller…

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Stocks for Beginners

Passive Investors: Forget Index Funds! You Can Do Much Better With These ETFs!

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and its compelling lineup of new ETFs ought to be considered by passive investors.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Hold Through a Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Why investors should consider Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) and another stock if they're worried about a crash.

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TELECOM TOWERS
Dividend Stocks

How Much Is the Telus Corporation (TSX:T) Dividend Worth?

| Joey Frenette

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) has a safe dividend, but is it still worth a premium multiple given competitive pressures on the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Cannabis Investors: 3 Massive Reasons to Buy Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) at 52-Week Lows

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) hasn't been this cheap in a ridiculously long time. Here's why now is the time to…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Retire Wealthy? 3 New BMO (TSX:BMO) ETFs Are All You’ll Need

| Joey Frenette

These three Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) ETFs meet all the needs of investors who want to retire wealthy.

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian Cloud Stocks to Double Your $6K TFSA Contribution

| Joey Frenette

Growth investors should buy Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) and another stock for their TFSAs.

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Cannabis Stocks

2 Marijuana Stocks to Avoid Like the Plague

| Joey Frenette

Why pot investors should avoid CannTrust Holdings Inc. (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) and another name if they don't want to lose their shirts.

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Dividend Stocks

Recession Prep 101: A Defensive Dividend Stock to Buy Before the Bear Market Strikes

| Joey Frenette

Why Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) is a defensive bet that can reward you in both a bull and bear market.

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Retirement
Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: How to Retire Wealthy

| Joey Frenette

Instead of timing the markets, beginners should focus on staying invested with one-stop-shop securities like BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered…

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Investing

2 High-Growth Stocks to Hold for a Century

| Joey Frenette

Why young growth investors should buy and hold Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) and another stock for decades at a time…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 High Yield “Bond Proxies” to Buy in This Low-Interest Rate Environment

| Joey Frenette

Why retirees should ditch bonds for Fortis Inc.(TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and another high yield stock in this low rate environment.

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Stocks for Beginners

The $1,000,000 TFSA: Is it a Plausible Goal for Millennials?

| Joey Frenette

Why BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) is enough to help millennials retire with more than a million dollars…

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Dividend Stocks

Opinion: Warren Buffett’s Canadian Oil Bet Will Make Him Even Richer

| Joey Frenette

Why Warren Buffett's foray into Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) will pay massive dividends.

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FREIGHT TRAIN
Stocks for Beginners

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) Is Nearing a Massive Buy Signal

| Joey Frenette

Why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is looking like a steal for dividend-growth investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Alert: 3 Canadian Energy Stocks to Buy on the Saudi Oil Supply Shock

| Joey Frenette

Why Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and two other energy stocks may be strong buys after the recent oil shock.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Growth: Let This Goose Lay Golden Eggs in Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Joey Frenette

Why Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is a strong growth buy on the dip.

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Dividend Stocks

Are Canadian Banks Skating on Thin Ice?

| Joey Frenette

Are battered banks like CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) still worth owning after the latest bottom bounce? Or will bulls become trapped?

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