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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.

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ETF is short for exchange traded fund, a popular investment choice for Canadians
Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Energy ETF to Own as Oil Prices Surge

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The iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy ETF (TSX:XEG) lets you buy Canadian energy stocks in a diversified package.

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Dividend Stocks

What’s Going on With Bombardier Stock Today?

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Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) is expected to become a major trade war casualty.

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Dividend Stocks

The Tariff News You Missed as You Were Relaxing on Labour Day

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Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) recently came under fire in the Canada-US trade war.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Dividend Stocks

Don’t Fall for Telus’s Dividend: Buy This Monthly High-Yield ETF Instead

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Telus (TSX:T) stock has a high yield, but a bad history of dividend cuts.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Enbridge Still a Buy? Here’s My Take

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Enbridge (TSX:ENB) has had a great run. Is it still a buy?

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian AI Stocks Worth Buying in September

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Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) is profitable and has positive free cash flow (FCF).

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Bank Stocks

Up/Down 1.2% After Earnings, Is TD Bank a Good Stock to Buy Now?

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The Toronto-Dominion Bank's (TSX:TD) recent earnings release handily beat expectations.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How I’d Turn a TFSA Into $357 a Month, Tax-Free

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You can get monthly dividend income by holding Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) in a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How I’d Get the Most Out of My TFSA This August

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The Vanguard FTSE Canada High Dividend ETF (TSX:VDY) looks good in August.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why I’m Investing in Canada’s Infrastructure Boom Now

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Companies like Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN) are building Canadian infrastructure.

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Dividend Stocks

I Had to Choose Between Enbridge and Suncor: Here’s My Pick

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Enbridge (TSX:ENB) and Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) operate in opposite ends of Canada's energy sector.

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Bank Stocks

Thinking About Bank Stocks? Here’s What to Know This August

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The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) trades at a historically high earnings multiple.

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Dividend Stocks

I’m Considering Buying More of This Dividend Stock Right Now

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Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) is a high quality asset manager.

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Dividend Stocks

TD or BMO? Here’s the Dividend Stock I’d Rather Buy

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Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) stock has run up a lot. Could an out-of-favour non-bank financial be better?

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How I’m Building My Own Pension With Canadian Dividend Stocks

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I get a decent amount of dividend income from dividend stocks like The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD).

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Dividend Stocks

5 TSX Dividend Stocks That’ll Pay You No Matter the Market

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Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is arguably Canada's most reliable dividend payer.

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diversification is an important part of building a stable portfolio
Retirement

I’m Tucking These 3 Canadian ETFs Into My TFSA for the Long Haul

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I've been holding the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (TSX:XIU) for a long time.

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Stock Is Down 11.3%: I’m Still Holding Long Term

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Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) is down in the markets, but thriving internally.

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Dividend Stocks

I Keep Passing on Telus and BCE for This Stock Instead

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Telus (TSX:T) and BCE (TSX:BCE) stocks are popular with dividend investors, but I prefer to put my money elsewhere.

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Energy Stocks

Here’s What the TFSA Rules Actually Say About U.S. Stocks

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High yield U.S. stocks are taxed even if held in a TFSA. Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock isn't.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Dividend Stocks

I’m Seriously Considering This Canadian ETF for My Portfolio

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The Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Yield Dividend Index ETF (TSX:VDY) has an above-average dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

I Built a Monthly Paycheque Portfolio With Only 5 Stocks

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Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) stocks contributes to my monthly dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Choose This Cheaper Dividend Stock Over Telus

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Telus (TSX:T) is cheaper than it had been earlier in the year following a poorly received divided cut. Still, I…

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Dividend Stocks

My Plan to Turn a $70,000 TFSA Into $175 a Month, Tax-Free

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Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) can produce a lot of tax-free dividend income if held in a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

The $25,000 TFSA Move That Could Pay Your Bills Every Month

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Dollar cost averaging into the Vanguard FTSE Canada All-Cap ETF (TSX:VCN) will likely produce better results than lump sum investing.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put $50,000 in My TFSA to Collect $111 in Monthly Dividends

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The Vanguard FTSE Canadian Capped REIT Index ETF (TSX:VRE) pays above-average dividend income.

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Dividend Stocks

A Simple Way to Turn $25,000 in TFSA Savings Into Consistent Monthly Cash Flow

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The Vanguard FTSE Canada High Yield Dividend Index ETF (TSX:VDY) provides consistent monthly dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

Double Your TFSA Contribution With 1 Smart Strategy

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By dollar cost averaging into funds like the Vanguard FTSE Canada Fund (TSX:VCN) in a TFSA, you could make a…

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Companies Building AI Infrastructure and Why They Matter

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Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) stands to benefit from Canada's AI infrastructure buildout.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock That’s Been Quietly but Constantly Raising Its Dividend

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Fortis (TSX:FTS) has been quietly raising its dividend for 52 years.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Enbridge a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026?

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) is a pretty solid dividend-payer, but is it still a buy?

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Dividend Stocks

A 4% Dividend Yield: I’m Buying This TSX Stock and Holding for Decades

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Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) yields 4.2%.

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Dividend Stocks

This TFSA Stock Pays a Near-4% Monthly Dividend and Is Worth a Look Right Away

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Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:GRT.UN) has roughly a 4% yield, paid monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

A Canadian Company Set to Make a Fortune From the $650 Billion Data Centre Buildout

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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN) could benefit from Canada's data centre buildout.

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Dividend Stocks

1 More Canadian Stock Set to Make a Fortune From Canada’s Data Centre Buildout

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Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN) could make a lot of money off of Canada's data centre buildout.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Telus’s Dividend Still Worth Counting On?

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Telus (TSX:T) looks an awful lot like BCE (BCE) before the latter company's 2025 dividend cut.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use a TFSA to Bring in $500 a Month Completely Tax-Free

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H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) could produce nearly $500 per month tax-free in a maxed out TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Stock Set to Make a Fortune From Canada’s Data Centre Buildout

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Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) is a Canadian asset manager deeply involved in data centres.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia Stock: Could This Be the Next Banking Winner?

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The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) is turning things around this year.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Buy Before Inflation Heats Up Again

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Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) could really thrive in a high-inflation environment.

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