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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

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify (TSX:SHOP) an Acquisition Target?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) may have pulled off the seemingly impossible, and its network could make it an attractive acquisition target.

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Investing

Top 3 ETFs for 2020

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Investors may want to consider some time-tested fund like iShares Core S&P 500 Index Fund CAD Hedged (TSX:XSP) as we…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Steps to a $1,000-a-Month Passive-Income Portfolio

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Passive-income portfolios need to strike the perfect balance between yield and long-term sustainability.

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Dividend Stocks

Escape Canada’s Housing Bubble With This Dividend Stock

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Investors looking to escape Canada’s relatively overpriced real estate market may want to consider Tricon Capital Group Inc (TSX:TCN).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Buy Gold Before the Recession Hits

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Gold has retained its value during recessions. Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) may be a good proxy for investors.

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Tech Stocks

The WeWork for Doctors Could Double in 3 Years or Less

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Forget WeWork. I believe WELL Health Technologies (TSXV:WELL) does a better job of combining real estate with technology for long-term…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Millionaires: Cash In on Student Housing

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Special housing for students is an overlooked niche. TFSA investors may gain exposure through REITs like Canadian Apartment Properties REIT…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Beware the Looming Risks of the U.S. Dollar

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Canadian TFSA investors should protect their assets in case the U.S. dollar loses value.

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Stocks for Beginners

90% of Warren Buffett’s Money Will Be Invested in This After He Dies

| Vishesh Raisinghani

The iShares S&P 500 Index Fund CAD Hedged (TSX:XSP) is, perhaps, the best way for retail investors in Canada to…

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Tech Stocks

Trillions: The Insane Market Potential of This Tech Stock

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Lightspeed POS  (TSX:LSPD) is a rapidly growing business in a massive global market. However, the growth is already priced in.

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Tech Stocks

3 Stocks Most Likely to Double in Less Than 3 Years

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Tech stocks like Drone Delivery Canada (TSXV:FLT) have the best shot at doubling in a few years.

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Investing

2 Numbers to Watch for Signs of a Recession

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Inverted yield curves and growing unemployment are the clearest signs of an upcoming recession. Brace yourself.

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Investing

Is This Canada’s Safest Passive Investment?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Manulife Financial's (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) global footprint, high yield, and attractive valuation make it one of the safest passive income opportunities in…

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Stocks Will Boom as Canada’s Population Ages

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Dividend stocks like Savaria Corp. (TSX:SIS) could benefit immensely from Canada's ageing population.

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Tech Stocks

Why This Tech Stock Is up Nearly 60% in 1 Year

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Ceridian HCM Holding Inc (TSX:CDAY)(NYSE:CDAY) stock is up 60% over the past year, but it could now be in overvalued…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Don’t Miss Out on Hidden Dividends Worth Nearly $50 Billion

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Stock buybacks are worth nearly $50 billion. Investors seem to be overlooking these hidden payouts.

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Dividend Stocks

Why TMX Group (TSX:X) Jumped 12% This Week

| Vishesh Raisinghani

TMX Group’s (TSX:X) better-than-expected earnings led to a spike in its market value this week. However, the growth spurt is…

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Dividend Stocks

1 REIT That Deserves a Spot on Your TFSA — and 1 That Doesn’t

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Canadian households seem to be over-leveraged, which is why I would bet on European offices through Inovalis (TSX:INO).

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Turn Trash Into Gold With Waste Management Stocks

| Vishesh Raisinghani

The growing mountain of garbage across the developed world demands a solution from service providers like Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN).

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Investing

4 Things Investors Can Learn From This $97 Billion Fund

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Investors can learn a lot from the $97 billion Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System pension fund.

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Cannabis Stocks

This Marijuana ETF Offers 4.8% Dividends and Potential 5 Times Growth

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (TSX:HMMJ) could be the best way for contrarian investors to bet on the long-term…

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Economic Turbulence
Stocks for Beginners

2 Surprising Stocks Impacted by China’s Yuan Devaluation

| Vishesh Raisinghani

China's currency manipulation could have negative consequences for exporters, like Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS), and positive impacts for importers,…

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Investing

Here’s Why This Doomed Stock Could Bolt 68% Higher

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Indigo Books & Music (TSX:IDG) has stores and cash worth 68% more than its market value. A potential buyout could…

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Tech Stocks

Forget FANG Stocks! Add Canada’s “DOCKS” to Your TFSA

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Technology stocks like Constellation Software Ltd (TSX:CSU) could deliver stellar results for savvy Canadian investors.

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Dividend Stocks

This 5.7% Dividend Stock Is the Best Green Energy bet 

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) strikes the perfect balance between growth and income in the thriving green energy sector.

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Impacts of the CannTrust (TSX:TRST) Debacle

| Vishesh Raisinghani

The fallout from CannTrust Holdings Inc’s (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) recent crisis could lead to tighter regulations and lower valuations for investors.

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Tech Stocks

Is a 1,000% Return in 10 Years Possible?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

A 1,000% return in 10 years is certainly possible, although highly elusive. My bet is on innovative startups in the…

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Tech Stocks

Up 15 Times in 3 Years, Is This Startup the “WeWork” for Doctors?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSXV:WELL) is brininging digital innovation to the local clinic. But does it have what it takes…

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Tech Stocks

2 Ways to Bet on Bitcoin’s Surge Without Buying Bitcoin

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Bitcoin-mining companies HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (TSXV:HIVE) and Bitfarms ORD (TSXV:BITF) are proxies for the crypto boom.

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About Canadian Real Estate? Bet on the U.S. Instead

| Vishesh Raisinghani

The majority of Tricon Capital Group Inc's (TSX:TCN) assets and income are based in the United States, which is relatively…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Types of Businesses and Why You Should Buy Both

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) aim for opposite extremes of the wealth curve. Investors should consider…

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Dividend Stocks

Can This Stock Achieve its 20% Annual Growth Target?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Brookfield Business Partners LP (TSX:BBU.UN)(NYSE:BBU) is aiming for a 20% annual growth rate. Is that too good to be true?

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Cannabis Stocks

Down 62% in 1 Year, Is This Marijuana Stock Doomed?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd (TSX:TGOD) is now fairly priced based on its tangible assets and future sales potential.

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Tech Stocks

Will a Partnership With Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Ignite This Stock?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Open Text Corp’s (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) partnership with the tech giant will bolster its services and could boost the stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Has Canada’s Warren Buffett Lost His Touch?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Prem Watsa's Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) has underperformed the index. But he hasn't lost his touch yet.

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Dividend Stocks

Residential REITs: Stuck in a Bubble

| Vishesh Raisinghani

With the residential market overvalued, it might be a good time to cut exposure to REITs like InterRent Real Estate…

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Tech Stocks

Will Canada Ever Be a Tech Powerhouse?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Canada's immigration policy, funding infrastructure, and access to data will determine its future in the global tech industry.

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Tech Stocks

This Potential $100 Billion Industry Is About to Take Off

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Drone Delivery Canada (TSXV:FLT) is consolidating its position as market leader of the delivery drones industry.

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Dividend Stocks

Up 38% Since IPO, Does This REIT Still Have Room to Grow?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust’s (TSX:MI.UN) initial public offering was one of the biggest successes of last year. Can…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Housing Bubble: Investors Beware

| Vishesh Raisinghani

A downturn in Canada's housing market will be reflected on the balance sheet of banks like Canadian Imperial Bank of…

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