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Author: Vishesh Raisinghani

Vishesh is the founder of Sharpe Ascension - a financial content marketing agency based in Toronto. His investments and research are focused on FinTech, Bitcoin, AI, EVs, SaaS, green energy and telehealth stocks. Website: www.SharpeAscension.com | Twitter: @Visheshrr

Recent Articles

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Investing

Warning: Your “Safe” Dividends From Utility Stocks Could Be Under Threat!

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Renewable energy and the rise of microgrids could undermine the resilience of recession-proof utility dividend stocks.

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Investing

3 Investment Secrets Warren Buffett Won’t Tell You

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Warren Buffett may not like to admit that sometimes leverage is good, cheap stocks are bad, and great stocks are…

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Investing

$100 in Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) in 2018 Is Worth This Much Now. Warning: It’s Ugly

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) stock has lost two-thirds of its value since 2018.

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You Should Know This
Tech Stocks

Top 3 Under-the-Radar Tech Stocks for 2020

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Growth stocks like Real Matters (TSX:REAL) are reasonably priced because of their obscurity.

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Cannabis Stocks

Horizons Marijuana ETF (TSX:HMMJ): Best Way to Bet on a Cannabis Rebound?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (TSX:HMMJ) stock could be the ultimate proxy for a rebound in the legal pot sector.

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Dividend Stocks

Real Estate or Stocks: What’s Best for Passive Income in Retirement?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Managing real estate investments is time consuming. A high-yield and robust REIT is probably the best option for investors seeking…

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Investing

Warning: These 2 Stocks Have Dangerous Levels of Debt

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Corporate debt looks dangerously high for Advanz Pharma (TSX:ADVZ) and Just Energy Group (TSX:JE).

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Ways to Turn $10,000 Into $1 Million

| Vishesh Raisinghani

There are two ways to make a 100-fold return — a slow way and a slower way.

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Cannabis Stocks

Will Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Rebound in 2020?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock could rebound stronger than before in 2020.

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Tech Stocks

Did You Miss Maxar (TSX:MAXR) Stock’s 300% Gain? There’s Still Time!

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Maxar Technologies’ (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) stock price has quadrupled. But there's still plenty of room for growth, if you're looking for a…

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Stocks for Beginners

Passive Income: How to Make $22 Per Day in 2020

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Passive income from high-yield dividend stocks or real estate investment trusts is clearly possible.

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Investing

2 Stocks That Lost Big in 2019 Could Rebound in 2020

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Husky Energy’s (TSX:HSE) stock could rebound with the price of oil in 2020. Meanwhile, sentiment could shift for SNC Lavalin…

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Dividend Stocks

Top 2 Canadian Stocks With U.S. Exposure

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) stock offers an undervalued proxy for the US economy.

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Cannabis Stocks

Lazy Landlords: Boost Your Returns With Commercial REITs

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Commercial real estate stocks like Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN) are overlooked and undervalued bets for passive income.

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Index funds
Investing

This 1 Factor Accounts for 95% of All Long-Term Stock Returns

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Stocks like Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) can deliver steady dividends that can be reinvested for massive gains.

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Energy Stocks

Passive Investors: 2 Stocks you can Buy and Forget Forever!

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) and Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are evergreen bets for passive investors.

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Energy Stocks

The Oil Price Turnaround in 2020 Could Boost These 2 Stocks

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) and Vermilion Energy (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) could deliver hefty gains if the price of crude oil surges in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: $10,000 in This Stock Pays $1,208 a Year

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Real estate stock American Hotel Properties REIT (TSX:HOT.UN) delivers a 12.08% dividend yield, albeit with some caveats.

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Going against the grain
Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Is the Ultimate Contrarian Bet

| Vishesh Raisinghani

A steady dividend yield and low valuation make Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock a worthy contrarian bet for 2020.

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Cannabis Stocks

Is Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock Worth $0?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Considering its debt burden and lack of strategic partners, Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock seems like more trouble than it is…

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) vs. RBC (TSX:RY): The Best Bank Stock for 2020

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stands out as the winner in terms of diversification and valuation.

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Target. Stand out from the crowd
Tech Stocks

After Cineplex (TSX:CGX), Here Are 2 More Potential Buyout Targets

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Indigo Books (TSX:IDG) could be potential buyout targets.

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Stocks for Beginners

Millennials: Can $100 a Week Buy You a Home?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Solve the housing affordability crisis by saving just $100 a week and making some practical investment decisions.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks That Benefit From the U.S.-China Trade Deal

| Vishesh Raisinghani

The U.S.-China trade deal could unlock value for stocks like Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS).

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Tech Stocks

Canadian Investors: 2 Top Tech Stocks for 2020

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Tech stocks like Open Text (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) and Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) face a pivotal year in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Beaten-Down Stocks With +100% Upside Potential

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Growth stocks like Pason Systems (TSX:PSI) could double if economic conditions improve or investor sentiment changes.

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Investing

Warning: Canada’s Sexiest Growth Stock Could Be at Risk

| Vishesh Raisinghani

If the Canadian economy dips into recession, I believe goeasy (TSX:GSY) shareholders could be one of the first to experience…

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Dividend Stocks

Maximum CPP Payments are $1,154: You Can Generate That Today! 

| Vishesh Raisinghani

With high dividend stocks, you can start generating $1,155 per month in passive income without waiting for retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Generate $17 a day in Passive Income by Maximizing Contributions

| Vishesh Raisinghani

By maximizing TFSA contributions in high-yield stocks likeSlate Retail (TSX:SRT.UN), you can generate $17 a day in passive income easily. 

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Going against the grain
Investing

Canada’s Best Real Estate Stock Is Making a Contrarian Bet on Alberta

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Mainstreet Equity (TSX:MEQ) is betting on a revival in Albertan real estate prices over the long term.

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Tech Stocks

Canada’s 2 Likeliest 10-Bagger Stocks

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Growth stocks like Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) have plenty of room to expand and deliver multibagger returns.

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Energy Stocks

Up 80% in 1 Year, How Far Can Brookfield Renewable (TSX:BEP.UN) Stock Go?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) stock has plenty of upside left.

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Dividend Stocks

Top 3 Dividend Stocks for 2020

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and TransAlta Renewables (TSX:RNW) are my top dividend stock picks for 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks Yielding 8% You Don’t Want to Miss Out on!

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Dividend stocks like True North REIT (TSX:TNT.UN) offer 8% yields.

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Dividend Stocks

Over 50? 3 Steps to Triple Your CPP Payments at 70!

| Vishesh Raisinghani

To boost passive income in retirement, you must maximize your TFSA contributions every year, invest them in growth stocks, and…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Really Going to Fall 50%?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Intense competition and a heavy debt burden make Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) stock a risky bet.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Major Mistakes Every Investor Should Avoid

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Canada Revenue Agency’s registered accounts come with speed limits. Crossing these boundaries, either intentionally or accidentally, could be detrimental.

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Stocks for Beginners

Young Savers: 3 Simple Ways to Get Started With Stocks in Your TFSA

| Vishesh Raisinghani

TFSA beginners should start with what they know and passive investing in low-cost index funds.

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Tech Stocks

This Holiday, Take Profits on Shopify’s (TSX:SHOP) Stock

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NASDAQ: SHOP) stock has surged on account of holiday sales. It might be time to take some profits off…

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Dividend Stocks

Alert: These 2 Dividends Could Be Cut in 2020

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Dividends from Cineplex Inc (TSX:CGX) and Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp (TSX:PZA) seem unsustainable.

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