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Author: Andrew Button

Andrew Button is a freelance financial writer with extensive experience writing about stocks, real estate and managed products. His portfolio consists mainly of blue chip dividend paying stocks and index funds. He has completed the Canadian Securities Course and passed the CFA Level 1 exam. Follow Andrew on Twitter: twitter.com/AJButton2

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Tech Stocks

Quantum Computer Company Xanadu Is Set to Go Public: Should Investors Buy the ‘IPO’?

| Andrew Button

Canada's very Xanadu is going public. Will it go parabolic like IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) did?

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Bank Stocks

Yield vs Returns: Why You Shouldn’t Prioritize Dividends That Much

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) has a high yield, but most of its return has come from capital gains.

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Tech Stocks

The Chinese AI Takeover Is Here, But This Canadian Stock Still Looks Safe

| Andrew Button

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) is not threatened by Chinese AI.

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Dividend Stocks

This Cheap REIT Pays Dividends Monthly

| Andrew Button

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) pays dividends monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top-Performing U.S. Stock for Canadian Investors to Buy and Hold

| Andrew Button

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) is a top U.s. stock for canadians to hold.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Keeps Roaring Higher… Here’s 1 Quality Gold Stock to Buy

| Andrew Button

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) is Canada's best large cap gold miner.

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Dividend Stocks

Seize These TSX Stocks Before the Holiday Surge

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) could benefit from Holiday shopping.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons to Buy and Hold This Canadian Stock Forever

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) is a Canadian stock that merits a long holding period.

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Dividend Stocks

Where Will Dollarama Stock Be in 1 Year?

| Andrew Button

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) stock has delivered a multibagger performance. Can it keep it up?

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Investing

5 Secrets of TFSA Millionaires

| Andrew Button

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock has treated many TFSA investors well over the years.

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Energy Stocks

Buy 928 Shares of This Stock for $300 in Monthly Dividend Income

| Andrew Button

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) has a 5.8% dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Way to Use a TFSA to Earn $250 Monthly Income

| Andrew Button

You can generate $250 worth of monthly tax-free TFSA income with ETFs like BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV).

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank’s Earnings Beat & Dividend Hike: Told You So!

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) just released its fourth quarter earnings and hiked its dividend by 2.9%.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 54 in Canada

| Andrew Button

Holding the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) in a TFSA can maximize your wealth.

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Dividend Stocks

How I Use TFSAs to Earn $371 per Month in Tax-Free Income

| Andrew Button

I get a lot of portfolio income from The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock.

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Energy Stocks

Dividend Investors: Top Canadian Energy Stocks to Buy in December

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) is a great energy stock to own in December.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Canadian: TSX Stocks Positioned to Beat Global Markets Next Year

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) is looking good heading into 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Stock Down 12.6% to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) stock is a good long-term hold.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $7,000 in This Dividend Stock for $388 in Annual Passive Income

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) stock can supply considerable dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

Prediction: 10 Years From Now You’ll Be Glad You Bought These Magnificent TSX Dividend Stocks

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is a dividend stock worth owning.

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Dividend Stocks

Crush the TSX With This Income-Generating Dividend Stock

| Andrew Button

Fortis (TSX:FTS) stock is like an overflowing river of dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $400 Right Now

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche Tard (TSX:ATD) is a good beginner stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Billionaires Are Selling NVIDIA and Picking Up Brookfield

| Andrew Button

Superinvestors who bought NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) are now buying Brookfield (TSX:BN)

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Dividend Stocks

3 Emerging Canadian AI Companies With Big Potential

| Andrew Button

Kraken Robotics (TSXV:PNG) is an under-the-radar AI play.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 64 in Canada

| Andrew Button

Holding the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) can increase your TFSA balance.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank: Buy, Sell, or Hold Now

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock rallied hard this year. Is it still a buy?

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Retirement

Want a $1 Million Retirement? 2 Simple Index Funds to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Andrew Button

iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) is a great fund to buy and hold for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: TD Bank vs Bank of Nova Scotia

| Andrew Button

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) and TD Bank (TSX:TD) are similar banks. Which one is better?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Fortis Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is one of Canada's best utility stocks, with a 52-year dividend growth track record.

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Energy Stocks

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: TC Energy vs Enbridge

| Andrew Button

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) and TC Energy (TSX:TRP) are two similar energy companies... which is the better buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Better to Take CPP at Age 60, 65, or 70?

| Andrew Button

You can supplement CPP income by holding the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safer Canadian Stocks to Buy Now With $7,000

| Andrew Button

Fortis (TSX:FTS) is a relatively safe stock with a good dividend growth track record.

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Tech Stocks

How AI Infrastructure Could Be Canada’s Hidden Asset Boom

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN) is betting big on AI infrastructure.

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Investing

The Only TSX60 Stock I’d Buy If I Had to Hold One for Life

| Andrew Button

Brookfield (TSX:BN) has all the makings of a "buy and hold forever" stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Who Knew? Bill Ackman Quietly Owns These 2 Canadian Stocks

| Andrew Button

Bill Ackman owns Brookfield (TSX:BN) and one other quality Canadian stock.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Undervalued Canadian Stocks Primed for Big Returns

| Andrew Button

goeasy (TSX:GSY) looks cheap today.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a $100,000 Portfolio That Pays You Monthly

| Andrew Button

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) pays dividends monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

Why BCE Stock Slumped 2.3% Tuesday

| Andrew Button

BCE Inc (BCE) slumped 2.3% on Tuesday. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

4.1% Annual Cash Flow: This Dividend Stock Is My ATM Machine

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) pays a $0.57 quarterly dividend, and has a 4.1% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Discounted Stocks on the TSX to Snap Up Now

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) is a discounted stock worth owning.

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