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Author: Joey Frenette

Joey Frenette is a journalist, University of British Columbia graduate, ex-engineer, Warren Buffett fanatic, and Fool who's completed CFA Level 1. He’s been investing since 2014 and is always on the hunt for value, regardless of the market "weather." Before writing at The Motley Fool, Joey worked as an analyst/developer at several Canadian small- and mid-cap software firms, including Syscon and Avigilon. Beyond Motley Fool, Joey’s work can be found at TipRanks and InvestorPlace. Follow or send him a message on X (or Twitter) @realJoeFrenette

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Dividend Stocks

Check Out This Under-the-Radar Dividend Stock for 2026

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) is a retail heavyweight that's breaking out in recent weeks.

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Dividend Stocks

What’s the Deal With Telus’s Dividend?

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) stock looks like a great bargain, even as the dividend growth pause sticks around for longer.

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Bank Stocks

Aiming to Beat the Market in 2026? I’d Lean Hard on This Undervalued Stock

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) looks like a deep-value dividend play after earnings.

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Bank Stocks

Is Scotiabank a Buy Now?

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) stock looks like a solid buy for dividend hunters, but shares do currently trade at…

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Dividend Stocks

A Stunning Stock With a 5.5% Dividend

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock has a powerful, growing 5.5%-yield dividend that's worth buying right here.

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Investing

This Practically Perfect 6.7% REIT Pays Monthly

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) shares look like a bargain in the REIT space as super-high, super-safe yields become harder to find.

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Investing

Government Bonds Are Getting Interesting Again

| Joey Frenette

iShares Core Canadian Government Bond Index ETF (TSX:XGB) looks interesting for conservative investors looking for a bit of safe yield.

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Dividend Stocks

1 High-Yield Dividend Stock You Can Buy and Hold for a Decade

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) stock might be worth buying and holding for its huge dividend yield and recovery prospects.

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Investing

Top TSX Opportunities for Canadian Investors in 2026

| Joey Frenette

Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI) and another great AI innovator going for cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Soaring Small-Cap TSX Stocks to Watch in Early 2026

| Joey Frenette

Badger Infrastructure Solutions (TSX:BDGI) and another smaller-cap stock worth watching closely this year.

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Investing

2 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Pick Up Now

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien (TSX:NTR) and another dividend payer are worth buying while they're still cheap.

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Investing

The Problem With Investing Like Everyone Else on Social Media

| Joey Frenette

The Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield ETF (TSX:VDY) stands out as a great pick for investors who don't want…

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Investing

Shopify Stock Is Tumbling: Is This a Chance to Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) just tumbled again amid software fears, but investors shouldn't panic just yet.

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Dividend Stocks

The $109,000 TFSA Milestone: How Do You Stack Up?

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (TSX:VFV) is a great TFSA pick for long-term investors.

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Energy Stocks

This Very Special Income ETFs Has a 13% Yield

| Joey Frenette

Global X Canadian Oil and Gas Equity Covered Call ETF (TSX:ENCC) is a covered call ETF income investors should know…

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Moving on From GICs to Dividend Stocks in 2026

| Joey Frenette

iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (TSX:XEI) stands out as more rewarding than any GIC today.

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Investing

2 U.S.-Traded ETFs That Can Help Save Canadians Big Money!

| Joey Frenette

SPDR Gold MiniShares (NYSEMKT:GLDM) and another U.S.-traded ETF that can save Canadians quite a lot in fees.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Make Money in a TFSA With Dividend Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) and other income plays to turn your TFSA into a passive income cash cow!

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Investing

The Canadian Blue-Chip Stocks Trading at Bargain Prices Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Loblaw (TSX:L) stock looks like a bargain-basement momentum stock amid industry tailwinds.

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Investing

A Scorching Hot ETF Worth the Growth Jolt

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard Mega Cap Growth Index Fund (NYSEMKT:MGK) is a popular ETF among Canadian growth investors.

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Tech Stocks

The AI Investment Boom: Hype or the Real Deal?

| Joey Frenette

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock stands out as a huge AI winner despite the bubble fears.

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Tech Stocks

That Canadian Tech Stock up 689% in 2 Years—Is it Still a Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Celestica (TSX:CLS) is a huge AI winner in Canada, but the shares are stretched and choppier.

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Investing

How Much Canadians Typically Have in a TFSA by Age 55

| Joey Frenette

Consider CN Rail (TSX:CNR) and other great stocks for your TFSA fund.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Buy Gold Stocks Yet – Not Before You Read This Warning!

| Joey Frenette

SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEMKT:GLD) and other gold stocks are great assets to pursue cautiously on weakness.

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Investing

Canadian Investors Love These U.S. ETFs, With Good Reason

| Joey Frenette

TFSA and RRSP investors: The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:VOO) and another U.S. ETF are worth holding.

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Investing

If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be it

| Joey Frenette

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) stands out as a great stock to own if you were to just hold one name in…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Bruised Dividend Titans Worth Buying on the Cheap

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) and CP Rail (TSX:CP) stand out as great value bets with nice dividends.

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Investing

1 Canadian Stock Ready to Rise in 2026

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) looks poised for continued growth this year.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Dividend Stocks Canadians Can Buy for 2026

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) and another attractive dividend stock worth buying this year.

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.8% Dividend Play Pays Every. Single. Month.

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) stands out as a great monthly dividend payer to buy and hold.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold and Silver Mining Stock to Buy in February

| Joey Frenette

As gold covers a lot of ground, while silver looks to follow suit, should you wait for another big pullback…

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Tech Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Tech Stock Down 40% to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock is an agentic winner that's being punished for no real good reason.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Great I’d Buy Over Telus or BCE Stock Today

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) and BCE (TSX:BCE) are great deep-value options, but there are timelier, cheaper dividend payers.

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: Here’s the Only Canadian Stock I’d Refuse to Sell

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) stock is a stellar dividend grower to stash away for years.

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Investing

A Growth Stock to Buy for a Smoother Ride Higher in 2026

| Joey Frenette

Loblaw (TSX:L) stock stands out as a growth stock for lower volatility and higher momentum.

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Tech Stocks

Missed Out on Nvidia? My Best AI Stocks to Buy and Hold

| Joey Frenette

Celestica (TSX:CLS) and another stock that could be a better buy as AI valuations ascend further.

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Dividend Stocks

Billionaires Are Dropping Amazon Stock and Buying This TSX Stock in Bulk

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Corp. (TSX:BN) stock has been a TSX favourite among the smart money of late.

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Dividend Stocks

A Canadian Dividend Pick Down 22%: A “Forever” Hold

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) is a great wide-moat stock to stash away for the long haul despite a lack of results…

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Investing

1 Magnificent Canadian Tech Stock Down 60% – a Decades-Long Hold

| Joey Frenette

Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI) stock look too cheap after the selling spree in software.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $21,000? A Dividend Stock Worth Buying in a TFSA

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM) is a wonderful bank with a stellar dividend and growth profile in 2026.

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