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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

Recent Articles

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Bank Stocks

Why Canada’s “Boring” Industries Are Outperforming Tech

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) outperformed U.S. tech last year.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: Here’s the One Time Using a Taxable Account Is a Better Choice

| Andrew Button

If you hold bonds alongside non-dividend stocks like Shopify (TSX:SHOP), you might prioritize bonds for TFSA inclusion.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Beat the Market Last Year: Could it Repeat the Feat This Year?

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) handily outperformed the market last year.

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Investing

Get Ready: Up to $109,000 Worth of TFSA Room is Available in 2026!

| Andrew Button

You can invest up to $7,000 more in ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) this year.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Buy Telus Stock Until This Happens

| Andrew Button

Telus (TSX:T) urgently needs to do this one thing to save its investors.

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Dividend Stocks

It’s Time to Buy: 1 Oversold TSX Stock Poised for a Comeback

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock is looking oversold.

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Cannabis Stocks

2 Popular Stocks That Could Wipe Out a $100,000 Nest Egg

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) is one stock that could wipe out your nest egg.

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Dividend Stocks

Where Will Suncor Stock Be in 5 Years?

| Andrew Button

Suncor's stellar results were an exception rather than the rule. Can it keep the good results coming?

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Never Selling This ETF in My Retirement Account

| Andrew Button

I'll probably never sell the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

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Tech Stocks

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

| Andrew Button

Here are three top AI stocks to buy and hold -- not one of which is NVIDIA.

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Dividend Stocks

Energy Sector Strength: A Canadian Producer That Can Thrive in Any Market

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) can thrive in any market.

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Investing

3 Risky Stocks That Could Send Your $100,000 Investment to $0

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) proves that cheap can get cheaper.

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc: Buy, Sell or Hold in 2026

| Andrew Button

BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) has a lot to prove before investors will be comfortable owning it.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Smart Money is Piling Into This TSX Leader

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) has a lot of smart money backing.

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Letting This Unstoppable Stock Ride for Decades

| Andrew Button

Brookfield (TSX:BN) is a stock worth owning for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How Much a 40-Year-Old Canadian Needs Now to Retire at 65

| Andrew Button

If you invest in iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU), you'll likely be able to retire at 65.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Must-Own Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks for Canadians

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) is one must-own TSX dividend stock.

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Cannabis Stocks

Will Canopy Growth Keep the Losing Streak Going in 2026?

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) was one of the market's biggest losers in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: Here’s How Much You Need in Your TFSA to Retire

| Andrew Button

If you hold Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock in a TFSA, you might earn enough dividends to cover part of your…

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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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