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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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Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

The Fees That Quietly Eat Into a Small Investment

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Many funds charge outrageous fees, but broad market index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (TSX:XIC) usually…

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Energy Stocks

Reinvest or Take the Cash? How to Decide on Your Dividends

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Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock has a high yield. Should you re-invest or take the cash?

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Dividend Tax Credit, Explained Simply

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Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is a Canadian stock eligible for the dividend tax credit. Here's how that credit works.

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Is Near Its 52-Week Low, and I’m Finally Comfortable Buying at This Price

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McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) is near 52-week lows. The Canadian fast food company Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) is as well.

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Dividend Stocks

How the FHSA Works, in Plain English

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You can hold money market funds like the BMO Money Market Fund (TSX:ZMMK) in an FHSA.

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Dividend Stocks

I’m passing on Telus After its 55% Dividend Cut: Here’s What I’d Watch Instead

| Andrew Button

Telus (TSX:T) is getting cheaper, but one TSX telco still looks like a better overall value.

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Dividend Stocks

I’m Putting My Next $2,000 Into This 4.5% Dividend Stock

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Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) has a 4.5% dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s What $250,000 in the Right Stocks Could Pay You Every Month

| Andrew Button

You could generate significant amounts of passive income with $250,000 invested in Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Move That Could Ease Your Retirement Worries

| Andrew Button

Holding the Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Yield ETF (TSX:VDY) in a TFSA can help you pay for your retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

When the Market Drops, This Dividend Just Keeps Showing Up

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock pays a very reliable dividend.

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Dividend Stocks

Just Opened a TFSA? These Index ETFs Are Great for Beginner Investors

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The BMO Canadian Money Market ETF (TSX:XMMK) is a great fund for beginners.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Create $238 in Monthly TFSA Income With $100,000 Invested

| Andrew Button

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Yield ETF (TSX:VDY) pays dividends every month.

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Dividend Stocks

AI ETFs for Canadian Investors Who Don’t Want to Miss Out

| Andrew Button

CI Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (TSX:CIAI) invests exclusively in AI stocks.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

Here’s a Monthly Income ETF Yielding 2.9% You Might Have Missed

| Andrew Button

The The Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Yield Index ETF (TSX:VDY) has an above-average yield that is paid out monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Do You Truly Need in a TFSA to Retire Tomorrow?

| Andrew Button

You could potentially retire by holding ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

1 of the Most Reliable Payouts You Can Earn Isn’t From Your Job

| Andrew Button

You can earn dividend income from ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC).

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Dividend Stocks

No Time for Stock Research? This 1 ETF Does the Work for You

| Andrew Button

The iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) eliminates the need for stock picking.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much You Really Need in a TFSA to Make $500 a Month

| Andrew Button

It takes quite a bit of money to get $500 per month in a TFSA if you invest in index…

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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

| Andrew Button

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?

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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?

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

| Andrew Button

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

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