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Author: Iain Butler

Chief Investment Advisor, Motley Fool Canada Fool since November 2012 Iain Butler, CFA, is Lead Advisor on Discovery Canada 2017. He is also the Chief Investment Advisor for Motley Fool Canada and is the lead advisor on its flagship Stock Advisor Canada product. Before joining the Fool, Iain was a “buy-side” analyst and through this experience is well-versed in the idiosyncratic ways of the Canadian market. His investing interests are centred on scouring the market for interesting businesses that trade at reasonable prices and offer an appealing risk/reward relationship. Since joining the Fool in 2012, Iain dedicates each day to spreading Foolishness throughout this great country!

Recent Articles

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Top TSX Stocks

This Dividend Stock Rarely Goes on Sale. But It Is Now.

| Iain Butler

Motley Fool analysts share why they’re excited about buying this stock — right now.

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Top Stocks to Buy in November 2025
Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Motley Fool Stocks to Buy in November

| Iain Butler

A few stocks have been getting all of the glory in 2025 -- which means others are on tremendous sale…

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westinghouse partners with u.s. on nuclear reactors for AI energy
Top TSX Stocks

Why an $80 Billion Nuclear Deal to Power AI in the U.S. Means Profits for Canadian Investors

| Nick Sciple and Iain Butler

The U.S. government is partnering with Westinghouse Electric to build nuclear reactors, and Westinghouse just happens to be owned by…

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BIP could be a good stock to buy now
Top TSX Stocks

BIP Is a Top Dividend Stock to Buy Today

| Iain Butler and Nick Sciple

The 4.9% yield isn't the only thing this stock has going for it.

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in October

| Iain Butler

Here are durable businesses that we believe are ripe to buy right now.

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Dividend Stocks Set to Cash In on Natural Gas Surge

| Iain Butler and Nick Sciple

Natural gas production is getting a big boost, and there are a few ways Canadian investors can benefit.

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canadian AI stocks to buy now
Tech Stocks

3 Secret Canadian AI Stocks to Buy Now While Everyone Else Chases Nvidia

| Iain Butler and Nick Sciple

Despite popular opinion, Canada hasn't been left out of the AI revolution -- far from it.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy for Passive Income

| Iain Butler and Nick Sciple

A dividend's potential for growth is more important than its current yield. Learn why and get two ideas about TSX…

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Stocks for Beginners

10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2025 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

The Motley Fool's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Undervalued Canadian Dividend Stock to Buy Now and Hold for Years

| Iain Butler and Nick Sciple

Learn a rule of thumb to tell the difference between value plays and value traps, plus hear about a top…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Iain Butler and Nick Sciple

Learn how to identify reliable dividend stocks, and get two TSX dividend stock ideas that we think are good buys…

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Investing

BCE Slashed Its Dividend. Is the Stock a Buy Now? [PREMIUM TAKE]

| Iain Butler and Nick Sciple

The company just cut its dividend by more than 50%. Here’s what that means for BCE's finances going forward

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Price Zooms to New Record: How to Invest in Gold Today

| Iain Butler and Nick Sciple

Four ways to invest in gold today.

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Tech Stocks

Investing in Canada: Opportunities in Nutrien and Westshore Terminals

| Iain Butler

Nick and Iain discusses Nutrien and Westshore Terminals as potential investments for those seeking more domestic exposure, citing their roles…

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in March [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

We’re in another period where uncertainty reigns, and our job as investors is to see past the noise.

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Investing

Trump Tariffs: 2 Canadian Stocks That Could Profit From the Chaos

| Iain Butler and Nick Sciple

The Canadian stock market has been wary of a on-again, off-again trade war with the United States ever since Donald…

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Tech Stocks

Small-cap Dividend Stock: Amerigo Resources Needs Some Love

| Iain Butler

The discussion highlights how TSX stocks are trading at a historic discount to the S&P 500 due to market shifts,…

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in February [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

The word on everyone's lips is “tariffs.”

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TD Bank stock
Bank Stocks

TD Bank Stock: Buy, Sell or Hold for 2025?

| Iain Butler

TD Bank stock slipped after reporting fourth-quarter 2024 earnings.

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Bank Stocks

Is Scotiabank Stock a Buy?

| Iain Butler

The Big 6 bank released its fourth-quarter earnings this week, and Motley Fool analysts react.

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BCE stock
Tech Stocks

10% Yield: Is BCE Stock a Good Buy?

| Iain Butler

The yield is bigger than it's ever been in the company's history. That might not be a good thing.

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Shopify's third-quarter results
Tech Stocks

There’s No Stopping Shopify

| Iain Butler

Shopify stock exploded this week after the company announced Q3 earnings.

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Top TSX Stocks

5 Top Stocks to Buy in October [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Here are five hand-picked stocks the team at Motley Fool Canada thinks are particularly smart investments this month.

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in September [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Here are five hand-picked stocks the team at Motley Fool Canada thinks are a good value this month.

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in August 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Movements in the market create a lot of opportunity. Even if you’re not ready to act now, here are five…

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in July 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Five companies that the market is ignoring -- and that we think are good stocks to buy right now.

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in June 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

This month’s collection of our five favourite stocks leans hard on the energy sector.

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Bank of Canada cuts interest rates
Investing

Finally an Interest Rate Cut! What It Means for Investors

| Iain Butler

Why now, and what should investors do about it?

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Prospects for TD Bank stock
Bank Stocks

TD Bank in Hot Water: An ‘Exceptional’ Opportunity

| Iain Butler

Is TD Bank stock a buy after its money-laundering regulatory problems?

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BCE dividend
Investing

It’s Currently 8.7%, but Is BCE’s Dividend Safe?

| Iain Butler

BCE stock recently dipped, and it pays an ultra high dividend. But investors might want to think twice before jumping…

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in March 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Forget the hype. The best opportunity is in a sector the market is ignoring.

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Canadian Natural Resources 2023 earnings
Energy Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources Stock Hits a New High. So Is CNQ a Best Stock to Buy Now?

| Iain Butler

It's Canada's biggest energy company. We could argue it's Canada's best energy company.

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Is Nvidia stock a buy?
Tech Stocks

Is Nvidia Stock a Buy After Its Huge Post-Earnings Surge?

| Iain Butler

Nvidia (Nasdaq:NVDA) stock jumped after the company’s phenomenal fourth-quarter earnings report, and everyone’s talking about a booming future for AI.…

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brookfield corporation 2023 earnings
Investing

Is Brookfield Stock a Buy After Its 2023 Earnings?

| Iain Butler

An overview of the companies in the Brookfield family, plus an analysis of full-year 2023 earnings. Motley Fool Canada analyst…

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questions about stock market in 2024
Investing

3 Big Questions About the Canadian Stock Market in 2024 [PREMIUM ANALYSIS]

| Iain Butler

Motley Fool analysts discuss the housing market, commodities, and the U.S. stock market, along with the top types of stocks…

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Stocks for Beginners

Can You Guess the 10 Most Popular Canadian Stocks? (If You Own Them, You Might Be Losing Out.)

| Iain Butler

The list is woefully predictable.

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Striking match creates fire and light.
Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

The Motley Fool's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go…

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in November 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

North American markets remain mired in a funk, and many investors are wondering if the end is in sight.

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10 stocks for the next 10 years
Top TSX Stocks

The Top 10 Stocks to Own for the Next 10 Years [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

These are the kinds of businesses that dominate their markets and end up rewarding investors time and again.

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in September 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

The hype has left the building on our featured stock -- and that makes it an incredible deal today.

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