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Author: Ryan Vanzo

Ryan has been covering public equities for more than a decade. He has worked on the investment research teams for several multi-billion dollar hedge funds in San Francisco and New York. His love of stocks is only surpassed by his passion for fish tacos.

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Pipeline
Dividend Stocks

Get 7% Dividends With These Rock-Solid Pipeline Stocks

| Ryan Vanzo

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) can boost your portfolio's income and growth potential. Find out what makes…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: This Is Your Ticket to Early Retirement

| Ryan Vanzo

TFSA investors too often avoid extra risk, but high-growth stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) could quadruple or quintuple your portfolio's…

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy: Shopify (TSX:SHOP) vs. BlackBerry (TSX:BB)

| Ryan Vanzo

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are both iconic companies chasing massive opportunities, but only one is worth betting on.

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Cannabis Stocks

2 Cannabis Stocks That Could Land a Game-Changing Partner in 2020

| Ryan Vanzo

Find out why stocks like HEXO Corp (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) and Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd (TSX:TGOD) could be in for a…

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Tech Stocks

3 Brilliant Moves to Make if a Recession Hits in 2020

| Ryan Vanzo

Are you ready for the next recession? If you want to avoid pain and even gain during the downturn, up…

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Energy Stocks

3 Retirement Mistakes That Are Killing Your Portfolio

| Ryan Vanzo

What can stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) teach us about retirement investing? Discover the top three mistakes that are holding…

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Energy Stocks

2020 Is Nearly Here: How to Invest for the Coming Decade

| Ryan Vanzo

Now is the best time to understand what's working in the market and what's not. Stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP)…

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Cannabis Stocks: Now Is the Time to Buy!

| Ryan Vanzo

The stocks of major cannabis companies like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) are down by 50% or more. If you want…

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Pipeline
Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Is Too Cheap to Ignore: Now’s the Time to Buy!

| Ryan Vanzo

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is the perfect stock for 2020, yet its valuation is a bargain. Find out why now is…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Utility Stocks That Can Survive the Next Depression

| Ryan Vanzo

Utility stocks have the ability to weather even the worst bear markets. Find out how regulated power stocks like Hydro…

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Tech Stocks

3 Stocks That Could Triple in 2020

| Ryan Vanzo

Stocks like Maxar Technologies Ltd. (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) can triple in value next year. Find out which other stocks have the potential…

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Dividend Stocks

How I Generate $519 Every Month in Passive Income

| Ryan Vanzo

Want to build up a passive income stream? I'll show you exactly how to generate monthly dividends of $500 or…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Is a Huge Buy

| Ryan Vanzo

BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) shares have fallen by 30% in recent weeks, and according to one legendary investor, it's time to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Energy Stocks to Avoid at All Costs in 2020

| Ryan Vanzo

Stocks like Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO)(NYSEMKT:IMO) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) used to be winning investments, but long-term, they're…

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Dividend Stocks

These Stocks Can Survive the 2020 Recession

| Ryan Vanzo

A recession doesn't have to kill your portfolio. Find out how some companies, like Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN), can…

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Investors: Don’t Make This Giant Mistake in 2020

| Ryan Vanzo

Want to invest in oil stocks without losing your shirt? Find out whether you should buy or avoid stocks like…

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Tech Stocks

3 High Growth Stocks for 2020

| Ryan Vanzo

Stocks like Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) should continue to grow next year regardless of economic conditions. Find out which other stocks…

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Tech Stocks

This Software Company Looks Like the Next Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)

| Ryan Vanzo

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the most successful platform companies in history. If you want to buy the next…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Miss These Rising Dividend Stocks

| Ryan Vanzo

The best dividend stocks are often ignored by the market. Find out why companies like Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX:CHE.UN)…

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Pot Stocks Perfect for Every Cannabis Investor

| Ryan Vanzo

Whether you want a pure-play grower like Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd (TSX:TGOD) or a platform play like Hexo Corp.…

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Energy Stocks

2 Reasons Why Warren Buffett Is Wrong About Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Warren Buffett is betting big on Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), but long term, there are several reasons to believe this…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Growth Stocks Set to Explode in 2020

| Ryan Vanzo

Want to find next year's hottest stocks? Find out how to identify high-growth companies like Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd…

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Investing

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Stock Has a Hidden Growth Opportunity Few Recognize

| Ryan Vanzo

Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) was a hyper-growth stock, but recently, that growth has stuttered. The market is giving up on the…

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Dividend Stocks

Hydro One (TSX:H) Is Your Bulletproof Stock for the Coming Recession

| Ryan Vanzo

Hydro One (TSX:H) is a true bulletproof stock. If you want to position your portfolio for success, even throughout a…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Is My Top Pot Stock for 2020

| Ryan Vanzo

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock has cratered in 2019, but for contrarian investors, 2020 could see rapid resurgence in the…

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Tech Stocks

How Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Will Become the Next Google

| Ryan Vanzo

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)(NASDAQ:GOOG) dominates several verticals that give it unparalleled access to real-time data. Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is building a…

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Dividend Stocks

What to Expect From Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock in 2020

| Ryan Vanzo

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) faces a mix of tailwinds and headwinds heading into 2020. Where will the stock price trend…

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Dividend Stocks

Two Perfect TFSA Stocks to Buy for 2020

| Ryan Vanzo

TFSAs are perfect for dividends and high-upside stocks. Discover why Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd (TSX:TGOD) and one other pick…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) Stock: What to Expect in 2020

| Ryan Vanzo

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is a controversial stock, but next year, the company may face hurdles and opportunities like…

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Energy Stocks

A Recession Is Coming: These 2 Stocks Are Your Ticket out

| Ryan Vanzo

If you want to sidestep the next recession, Fairfax India Holdings Corp. (TSX:FIH.U) and Fairfax Africa Holdings Corp. (TSX:FAH.U) are…

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Dividend Stocks

Retire in Peace With These 2 Railroad Stocks

| Ryan Vanzo

Railroads have beaten the market for more than a decade. Will Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and Canadian National Railway…

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Dividend Stocks

Every Retired Investor Needs to Know These 3 Stocks

| Ryan Vanzo

If you're retired, income stocks like Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) can give you a reliable stream of cash with…

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Cannabis Stocks

2 High Risk, High Reward Marijuana Stocks

| Ryan Vanzo

The cannabis industry has a ton of volatility, but if you can stomach the risk, Hexo Corp. (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) and Canopy…

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Cannabis Stocks

Did Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Just Kill Green Organic Dutchman (TSX:TGOD)?

| Ryan Vanzo

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) recently made a pivotal decision that might kill the future of Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd…

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Tech Stocks

Don’t Ruin Your Retirement With Stocks Like This

| Ryan Vanzo

Don't ruin your retirement with terrible stocks like Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Instead, focus on capital light businesses like Shopify Inc…

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Tech Stocks

When Will Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Acquire Shopify (TSX:SHOP)?

| Ryan Vanzo

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) dominates online shopping, but acquiring Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) would give it a stranglehold on digital retail.

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Energy Stocks

Are Natural Gas Stocks the Investment of the Century?

| Ryan Vanzo

Natural gas stocks like Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) could finally end their decade-long decline. Discover where to invest if the market…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Retire Rich and Never Worry

| Ryan Vanzo

If you want to retire rich, picking the right stocks will go a long way. Discover how you can achieve…

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of America Reveals Troubling News About the Next Recession

| Ryan Vanzo

A recent Bank of America survey discovered that the risk of recession has hit its highest level since 2009. Stocks…

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Tech Stocks

Does Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Deserve its Ridiculous Valuation?

| Ryan Vanzo

Is Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) ready to double or triple again, or has the valuation created a high-risk situation?

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