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Dividend Stocks

This REIT Is an Ideal TFSA Investment

| Kris Knutson

Maximizing the use of your TFSA investment room is vital, so keep high-income investments like RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Canadian Bank at Risk?

| Kris Knutson

With Canadian debt so high, there is a good chance that a recession will occur. Should you buy shares of…

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Dividend Stocks

It’s Time to Buy Enbridge (TSX:ENB)

| Kris Knutson

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) has retreated once again, giving income-focused investors the chance to buy this dividend-growth champion at a reduced…

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Stocks for Beginners

This Is The Hedge You Need Against Uncertainty

| Kris Knutson

Uncertainty is growing in global markets, so investors should protect their investments with a gold ETF like iShares S&P TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

Is It Time to Catch This Falling Knife?

| Kris Knutson

SNC Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC)(NASDAQ:SNC) has been struggling for years. With its share price battered, is it time to invest…

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Banking Paradox: Buy or Sell?

| Kris Knutson

With all the contradicting opinions about the Canadian banking sector, should you buy or sell banks like Canadian Imperial Bank…

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Economic Turbulence
Dividend Stocks

Recession Risk: Hide in These 2 Stocks As Interest Rates Fall

| Kris Knutson

Trade wars and economic slowdowns are making governments nervous. Take shelter in recession-proof stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) if rates…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Energy Stock Is Best for Income?

| Kris Knutson

Of the two stocks, only one is a clear winner. Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX:TOU) is growing its gas production numbers…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Ways to Earn Huge Income From Stocks

| Kris Knutson

If you want to generate income for your portfolio, buy high-dividend stocks like Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) or write covered…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) for Income

| Kris Knutson

Weakness in the Canadian consumer has been weighing on bank stocks. Buy Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) to get excellent income…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Tech Stock a Buy Today?

| Kris Knutson

Even though Canada is not usually known for its tech stocks, Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) is one that investors can…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Buy This Turnaround Story for Passive Income

| Kris Knutson

Although Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) may be on the road to recovery, do not buy shares of this company if you…

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Dividend Stocks

This Core Holding Just Boosted its Dividend

| Kris Knutson

Holding on to solid, dividend-growing companies like Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is a great way to ride out market volatility and…

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Jump Into Maxar Technologies (TSX:MAXR)?

| Kris Knutson

After a string of bad luck, the space technology company Maxar Technologies Ltd. (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) might finally be recovering. Is it…

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Is Your #1 Hedge Against Uncertainty

| Kris Knutson

If you are getting nervous about volatility, buy shares of Franco Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) to gain exposure to gold and…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why I Won’t Sell Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)

| Kris Knutson

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) remains one of those high dividend-paying stalwarts that every Canadian should have in their passive income portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Time to Load Up on These 2 Stocks

| Kris Knutson

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MAG) has come down in price, so its time for long-term dividend investors to start to add…

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Dividend Stocks

The 7%-Yielding Passive-Income Portfolio

| Kris Knutson

Build a medium-risk, six-stock portfolio generating 7% a year with high-yield stocks like Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and Whitecap Resources Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

Volatilty Is Back: Here’s How to Stay Calm

| Kris Knutson

Tariffs and trade wars are putting the market into a tizzy once again, so include stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS)…

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Dividend Stocks

This Is the Oil Stock to Own Today

| Kris Knutson

Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP) is one of the best companies to own if you are expecting a resurgence of Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest in the Future With These 3 REITs

| Kris Knutson

With interest rates on hold, it looks like investing in real estate investment trusts like Canadian Apartment REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) will…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Avoid Before a Recession

| Kris Knutson

There are many headwinds facing the Canadian economy that could affect the earnings growth of companies like Leon’s Furniture Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

Markets Are at All-Time Highs: Time to Sell?

| Kris Knutson

Economies are slowing, interest rates are falling, and the market is higher. Is it time to exit positions like iShares…

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Dividend Stocks

Lazy Investors: Which S&P 500 Index ETF Is Best for You?

| Kris Knutson

With the complexity of ETF products, like the Horizons 500 Index ETF (TSX:HXS), increasing daily, it pays to know which S&P…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Core Growth Stocks

| Kris Knutson

TFSA investments like Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) possess a combination of capital growth and dividend appreciation, growing wealth over time.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc.’s (TSX:SHOP) Shares Are at Risk of Falling

| Kris Knutson

Shares of Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are probably the most susceptible to a pullback on the TSX. Protect your shares with…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Get 5% From This Stock

| Kris Knutson

With rates remaining lower for longer, investors looking for yield are going to be driven to high-dividend stocks like Capital…

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Dividend Stocks

Markets Are at New Highs: Time to Sell?

| Kris Knutson

When markets are hitting new highs, it can be tempting to sell shares of dividend companies like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB),…

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Tech Stocks

Is This Recovering Tech Stock a Buy?

| Kris Knutson

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) has recovered significantly since its late 2018 lows and continues to grow. Unfortunately, the company lacks a…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Prepare for the Global Debt Meltdown

| Kris Knutson

Global debt is at ridiculous levels, so begin to invest in companies with predictable earnings and low debt like Franco…

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Dividend Stocks

Is It Time to Sell My Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Shares?

| Kris Knutson

Regardless of a poor personal experience at Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), this Canadian institution remains an excellent business worth holding.

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Dividend Stocks

This 8%-Yielding Stock Is on Sale Again

| Kris Knutson

After today's fall in the share price, Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) is looking attractive once again with its great business…

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Where to Invest?
Tech Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy a Canadian Tech Legend

| Kris Knutson

BlackBerry Inc. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) has been on the ropes for a number of years, but it likes like the tech giant's…

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Stocks for Beginners

Get a High Yield on Cannabis Stocks

| Kris Knutson

Cannabis stocks like Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH)(NYSE:APH) aren't known for their yields, but with this strategy you can get a high…

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Dividend Stocks

This Is Canada’s #1 Never-Sell Stock

| Kris Knutson

There are very few stocks that you can be confident you can hold for decades. Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one…

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Dividend Stocks

Will These Frustrating Stocks Soar in 2019?

| Kris Knutson

Insurers like Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) have started to show some promise, but their share prices have been stagnant. Will…

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Sell Canadian Banks?

| Kris Knutson

The Canadian banking sector, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) included, is facing scrutiny from American short-sellers. Is it time…

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: Is this Cheap Stock a Buy Now?

| Kris Knutson

Contrarian value investors like to look for cheap, beaten-up companies going through hard times. DHX Media Ltd. is certainly cheap,…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Tax-Refund Showdown: Which Stock Should You Buy?

| Kris Knutson

Using your 2019 tax return in your TFSA can be a tax-efficient way to buy stocks like Bank of NovaScotia…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This 13% Yield a Safe Bet?

| Kris Knutson

With interest rates once again under threat of being cut, investors may be tempted by high-yield stocks like Chemtrade Logistics…

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