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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

An Overlooked Dividend Stock Yielding 5.2% to Buy Now and Hold for Decades

| Joey Frenette

Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX:GWO) is a battered bargain that could make passive-income investors very rich over time.

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Investing

A Top Canadian Stock to Buy as the Canadian Dollar Falls Further

| Joey Frenette

Boyd Group Income Fund (TSX:BYD.UN) is one of today's best bets to hedge against a falling loonie.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian REITs for Reliable Passive Retirement Income

| Joey Frenette

InterRent REIT (TSX:IIP.UN) and one other REIT that you can rely on for passive income through harsh times.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income Investors: Is This Canada’s Highest Quality Dividend?

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a stock that passive-income investors should have as a core holding. Here's why the dividend is…

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Dividend Stocks

A Canadian Millennial’s Guide to TFSA Dividend Investing

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a dividend king that millennials should have at the core of their TFSAs.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM): So Cheap, it’s Embarrassing

| Joey Frenette

Why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is a severely undervalued dividend king after its latest clobbering.

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD): A Truly Wonderful Stock at an Extremely Fair Price

| Joey Frenette

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is the best bank for your TFSA buck. Here's why it's time to double-down after its second-quarter…

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Investing

Could Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Put You on the Fast Track to Quick Riches?

| Joey Frenette

Analysts see Bombardier Inc.(TSX:BBD.B) as a potential double over the next year or so. Should investors jump on before the…

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Dividend Stocks

Time to Buy Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Before Earnings?

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is a wonderful business at a fair price, but should investors buy before Q2?

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Stocks for Beginners

Stop Speculating: Buy This BMO ETF for Smooth Sailing to Substantial Retirement Wealth

| Joey Frenette

BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) could be the greatest secret that most smart investors don't know about!

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) vs. Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ): Which Energy Kingpin Is the Better Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) are energy kingpins, but which high-yielding oil darling is the…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Collosal Income From the Top 3 Monthly Dividend Stocks

| Joey Frenette

AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and two other monthly dividend heavyweights to buy for your TFSA income fund.

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Dividend Stocks

CIBC (TSX:CM) Drops the Ball on Earnings: Should You Drop the Stock?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) stock plunged 4.4% on its second-quarter earnings. Here's what investors should do.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income + Value: A Cheap Canadian REIT to Scoop Up

| Joey Frenette

CT Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRT.UN) looks like a big bargain for passive-income seekers.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Severely Undervalued Dividends to Buy and Hold Forever

| Joey Frenette

Buy Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and one other dirt-cheap dividend stock right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX): Does the Awesome Q2 Movie Lineup Make This 7% Yielder a Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) looks to have bottomed, but should you buy the stock before its next earnings report?

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Dividend Stocks

Is Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) Stock Safe to Hold in a Full-Blown Trade War?

| Joey Frenette

The dividend and growth prospects of Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) are encouraging, but is it nuts to own the stock…

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Dividend Stocks

A Buy-and-Hold-Forever REIT for Your TFSA Passive Income Fund

| Joey Frenette

NorthWest Health Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) is one of the many boring REITs that can make you substantial wealth over time.

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Investing

Trade War Worries? Adopt This Warren Buffett Principle and Turn Volatility in Your Favour

| Joey Frenette

Why Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) may be a big bargain on the dip.

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Investing

Contrarians: A Severely Undervalued “China Stock” That Could Make You Rich

| Joey Frenette

Why Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) is a top pick for my TFSA.

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Investing

2 Passive-Income Stocks to Buy as the Canadian Dollar Nosedives

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and another U.S.-heavy firm that'll enrich you as the loonie weakens further.

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Dividend Stocks

A Filthy Stock That Could Make You Filthy Rich Over Time

| Joey Frenette

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) is a top low-beta growth play to buy for summer.

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Dividend Stocks

Bank Investors: Should You Bank on This 6.2% Yielder?

| Joey Frenette

Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB) has a massive dividend yield, but is the stock worth biting on for income investors?

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Stock I’d Prefer Over BCE (TSX:BCE)

| Joey Frenette

Forget BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE). Here's a dividend stock that I'd switch to.

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Investing

A Soaring M&A Stud With the Urge to Merge

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is an M&A superstar that you'll want to own forever.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income 101: A 3-Stock Starter Pack for Dividend-Hungry Canadians

| Joey Frenette

Bet on Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and two other income stocks right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Methods to Make Your TFSA Passive Income Fund More Bountiful!

| Joey Frenette

With the BMO Covered Call DJIA Hedged Canadian ETF (TSX:ZWA) and two techniques, you can boost your tax-free passive income…

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Stocks for Beginners

This Consumer Staple Growth Stock Soared 58% Over the Last Year: Here’s Why it’s Headed Even Higher

| Joey Frenette

Why Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) could be heading past $100 by year-end.

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Dividend Stocks

Value Alert: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks Warren Buffett Might Be Interested in

| Joey Frenette

Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) and one other Canadian stock would have Warren Buffett licking his chops!

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Investing

Forget Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND): How to Safely Get Rich As Meatless Meats Take Off

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) will be one of the biggest winners as meatless meat takes off. Here's why it's…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Passive-Income REITs for Your TFSA Freedom Fund

| Joey Frenette

InterRent REIT (TSX:IIP.UN) and one other REIT could make your TFSA nest egg huge over time.

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Dividend Stocks

A Super-Cheap Dividend Stock for Your Passive-Income Fund

| Joey Frenette

Industrial Alliance Insur. & Fin. Ser. (TSX:IAG) is a cheap dividend stock for your passive-income fund.

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Dividend Stocks

Boost Your Passive Income With These BMO ETFs

| Joey Frenette

It pays dividends to double down your defences (and income) with BMO ETFs like the BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered…

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY): The Official Bank of Millennials?

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) keeps on innovating. Here's why the stock is a solid long-term bet.

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Investing

Could This Be Canada’s Best Growth Stock to Buy for Summer?

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) could be ready to skyrocket like an owl.

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Retirement
Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Fans: 2 Monthly Dividend Stocks to Retire Rich

| Joey Frenette

Inter Pipeline Ltd (TSX:IPL) and one other monthly income stock could make you very rich.

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Investing

A “White-Hot” Growth Stock That Could Bring You Wealth Even in a Recession

| Joey Frenette

Park Lawn Corp. (TSX:PLC) could make you rich, even in a recession.

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Investing

WestJet Airlines (TSX:WJA) Soars 60% in a Day: What Happened and What to Do Next

| Joey Frenette

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) just skyrocketed. Here's what investors should do right now.

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Energy Stocks

A Dirt-Cheap Oil Stock That Could Make You Filthy Rich

| Joey Frenette

Why Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) should be on your must-buy list this summer.

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Bitcoin’s Bounce! Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) Is a Far Better Bet

| Joey Frenette

Ignore the Bitcoin hype. Here's why marijuana mavericks like Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) offer a better long-term risk-reward trade-off.

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