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Tech Stocks

Is This Tech Stock a Golden Opportunity?

| Kris Knutson

Although it is a volatile stock with no dividend, Goldmoney Inc. (TSX:XAU) bridges the gap between financial technology and precious…

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Dividend Stocks

1 TFSA Growth Star to Buy and Forget

| Kris Knutson

Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) is one stock that you can put in your TFSA for a combination of steady capital…

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Tech Stocks

1 High-Risk Tech Bet on IoT

| Kris Knutson

Even though Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) is focused on the high-growth IoT technology, low-risk investors should avoid this volatile stock…

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Dividend Stocks

The Stress-Free Way to Buy Bank Stocks

| Kris Knutson

If you don't like choosing stocks and want to take the stress out of investing choose an ETF like BMO…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Fear High-Yield Stocks

| Kris Knutson

While high dividends can signal a value opportunity, they can also signal an impending cut to the dividend, as was…

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Dividend Stocks

The #1 Dividend-Growth Stock for 2019

| Kris Knutson

Even though its yield appears smaller than other dividend stocks, Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) has grown its payout at an…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Great Investments With 6% Yields

| Kris Knutson

Investing in high dividend stocks can be risky, but the rewards can be great. Companies like Keyera Corp. (TSX:KEY) could…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD)?

| Kris Knutson

Canadian banks have long been great investments. Banks like Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) pay excellent, growing dividends and are very…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest like Warren Buffett … or Not?

| Kris Knutson

Warren Buffett once famously remarked that buying airline stocks like WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) were the worst investments you could…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This Stock for Huge Income

| Kris Knutson

If you want to get huge, reliable income, look no further than the globally diversified utility company Brookfield Renewable Partners…

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Stocks for Beginners

Caution: 3 Ways to Spot Stock Price Fragility

| Kris Knutson

High-flying growth stocks like Bausch Health Companies Inc. (TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC) can make and destroy wealth in an instant. Watch out for…

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Dividend Stocks

This 8%-Yielding Stock Is Worth the Risk

| Kris Knutson

High-yield stocks are sometimes in danger of a dividend cut. This is most likely not the case for Alaris Royalty…

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Dividend Stocks

This Is the Best Way to Invest in Real Estate

| Kris Knutson

Real estate has been a proven way to build wealth over time. Owning Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:GRT.UN) can…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Royalty Company Is the Best Income Stock?

| Kris Knutson

Get exposure to the commodity sector while minimizing operational and geopolitical risk by purchasing Franco-Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV).

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Giant You’ve Never Considered

| Kris Knutson

Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) is one of the most stable and diversified dividend growth stocks within the otherwise volatile Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Best Way to Invest in Gold

| Kris Knutson

If there’s anything good that has come from the uncertainty the market has been experiencing lately, it’s the fact that…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Defensive Growth Stock to Own Today

| Kris Knutson

If you are looking for a defensive growth stock for your dividend portfolio, Premium Brand Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) will give…

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Dividend Stocks

Caution: This Stock May Be More at Risk From a Recession Than You Realize

| Kris Knutson

MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY) is a fast-growing, expensive stock that might be negatively impacted if a recession were to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ways to Play a Natural Gas Recovery

| Kris Knutson

If the cold weather has you betting on a recovery in natural gas, look no further than the beaten-up, cheap…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stable Dividend Growers for Hard Times

| Kris Knutson

In tough times, some stocks, like Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL), are more insulated from instability and are still positioned to grow…

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Tech Stocks

Should You Buy Canadian or Diversify Internationally?

| Kris Knutson

Faced with the choice of buying a Canadian non-dividend stock like CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A) or an international one, investors…

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Is Now the Time to Buy Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)?

| Kris Knutson

While cannabis investments are not cheap, the recent market downturn has reduced the frothy valuations of stocks like Canopy Growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Make This Huge Investing Mistake

| Kris Knutson

Don't make the mistake of missing out on huge growth from companies like Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) simply because they don't…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Growth Stock Perfect for Your 2019 Portfolio?

| Kris Knutson

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. (TSX:ATA) has a great balance sheet and a unique business model. But is this growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Stock Worth Taking for a Ride?

| Kris Knutson

BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO) has a good balance sheet and a growing dividend. If you are willing to ride this company…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Strong Companies With U.S. Cash Dividends to Buy Today

| Kris Knutson

Earn U.S. dollars or get a boost on your dividend through some great Canadian dividend stocks like Restaurant Brands International…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Sector That Belongs in Your TFSA

| Kris Knutson

Some assets are better suited to your TFSA than others. Real Estate Investment Trusts like Granite REIT (TSX:GRT.UN) are well-suited…

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Dividend Stocks

Sick of Your Oil Stocks Getting Slaughtered? Try This Instead

| Kris Knutson

Picking individual stocks in the oil sector has been devastating for many investors. Choose an ETF like BMO Equal Weight…

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Stocks for Beginners

The #1 Way to Wreck Your Investments

| Kris Knutson

Buying a home with debt at high real estate prices is, at best, a terrible investment. Buy shares of Fortis…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Buy This Utility Yet

| Kris Knutson

Even though Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) is a solid company with a good dividend, its ties to the Ontario government…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Strategy to Prepare for the Next Recession

| Kris Knutson

A potential recession might be around the corner, so investors should strategize how to stabilize their portfolios by adding stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Could Soar in 2019

| Kris Knutson

Maxar Technologies Ltd. (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) might be a falling knife, but at a low valuation, this technology company might be worth…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Great Financials That Are Definitely NOT a Buy Today

| Kris Knutson

Financials like goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY) are good companies that seem like compelling buys, but the Canadian economy's fragility and consumer…

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Dividend Stocks

Double the Yield on Your Cash Today

| Kris Knutson

The stock market gives investors lots of ways to make money, such as using put options to buy stocks like…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Everyone Should Open a TFSA

| Kris Knutson

The TFSA is a remarkably powerful savings account that allows investors to compound dividends from companies like Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA)…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Banks Have Hit a Remarkable Buy Point

| Kris Knutson

It is nice to know with certainty when to enter a position in the Canadian banks. Bank of Nova Scotia…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yielding REITs for Your 2019 TFSA Contribution

| Kris Knutson

REITs like RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) that pay distributions instead of tax-advantaged dividends are perfect for your TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap, High-Yielding Energy Stocks for a Cold January

| Kris Knutson

The one good thing about the energy sector is that it keeps getting cheaper, so getting a high yield from…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Growth Stock for Your 2019 TFSA Contribution

| Kris Knutson

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) makes an excellent long-term growth and dividend investment choice for your 2019 TFSA contribution.

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Tech Stocks

Take Action: 1 Easy Strategy to Generate Yield From Non-Dividend Stocks

| Kris Knutson

With valuation much lower, use this simple strategy to mitigate risk and generate a yield from your non-dividend paying stocks…

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