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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. Follow Andrew on Twitter: twitter.com/AJButton2

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Energy Stocks

TFSA Investors: These 3 Energy Stocks Are SOARING Right Now!

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock is one great way to play the oil rally.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock Down 6.66%: Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) fell 6.66% in one day. Is it time to buy?

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Investing

Air Canada Stock: 2022 Turnaround in Progress!

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) is beginning to recover from the damage it took because of COVID-19.

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Investing

Bitcoin Falls – Will it Rise Again?

| Andrew Button

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) is falling this year. Can it regain momentum?

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Investing

Ripple Lawsuit: Complete Victory or Settlement?

| Andrew Button

Ripple Labs, creators of XRP (CRYPTO:XRP), are on the verge of winning their lawsuit.

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Bank Stocks

Retirees: 2 Ultra-Low-Cost ETFs Offering Passive Income

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a low-cost, high-income fund, consider the BMO Equal Weight Banks ETF (TSX:ZEB).

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock Down 60%: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is down 60% from its highs. Is it time to buy?

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Investing

Ripple: XRP Is NOT a Security!

| Andrew Button

XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) is not a security. In this article I explain why.

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Investing

Why Ethereum Is Crashing in 2022

| Andrew Button

Ether (CRYPTO:ETH) is crashing in 2022. Here's what's really going on.

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Investing

Next Week Could Be HUGE for Ripple Investors

| Andrew Button

The XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) lawsuit is still ongoing. Next week, it will enter its most dramatic phase to date.

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Investing

Solana: Better Than Your Credit Card?

| Andrew Button

People say that Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) is faster than credit cards. Is that really true?

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Stock: Why Is it Rising?

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock is rising while the market falls.

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Energy Stocks

Energy Stocks: Are You Late to the Party?

| Andrew Button

Energy stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are rallying. Are you late to the party?

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Investing

Solana Price: Bears Take Control!

| Andrew Button

Solana (CRYPTO:SOL)'s price is falling. What's behind the bearishness?

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Stocks for Beginners

War Is No Time to Panic Sell Stocks

| Andrew Button

War is always a frightening prospect, but it is best not to panic sell stocks during frightening times. Especially not…

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Investing

XRP: Former SEC Lawyer Says Ripple Will Win Lawsuit!

| Andrew Button

Ripple labs, the maker of XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) cryptocurrency, appears poised to win its lawsuit, SEC official says.

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Investing

Air Canada Could Recover in 2022

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has been in the gutter for years. 2022 could be the year it turns around.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Index Funds for Safe Passive Income

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for safe passive income, consider banking ETFs like the BMO Equal Weight Banks ETF (TSX:ZEB).

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You Should Know This
Investing

Stocks in Your Emergency Fund? Bad Idea!

| Andrew Button

Cashable GICs from banks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are suitable for emergency funds; stocks usually aren't.

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Shopping and e-commerce
Tech Stocks

Shopify: Was the Sell-Off Overblown?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) recently underwent an enormous crash. Was it justified?

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Investing

Ripple Lawsuit: Victory Within Sight!

| Andrew Button

Recently, a lawyer opined that Ripple Labs, maker of the XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) cryptocurrency, has a lot of merit in its…

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Investing

CN Railway (TSX:CNR): I Might Book Gains in This Stock

| Andrew Button

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is the stock I've held the longest. Here's why I might book gains in it soon.

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Investing

Bitcoin: Can Anything Stop the Crash?

| Andrew Button

Bitcoin is crashing, as are Bitcoin funds like Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B).

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Investing

Ripple Cryptocurrency: Better Than Bitcoin?

| Andrew Button

Is XRP a better investment than the Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B)?

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Investing

Retirees: Here’s Why ETFs Beat Stocks

| Andrew Button

For most retirees, ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) beat individual stocks. Here's why.

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Investing

Crypto Trading: Risk Awaits. Proceed With Caution!

| Andrew Button

Cryptocurrency is in a free fall. Are crypto ETFs like the CI Galaxy Ethereum ETF (TSX:ETHX.B) any safer?

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Investing

Solana vs Ethereum: Which Is Better?

| Andrew Button

The Purpose Ether ETF (TSX:ETHH) is rapidly declining in price. Is Solana a better investment?

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Investing

Market Got You Scared? Check Out These 4 Ultra-Safe ETFs

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a safe investment portfolio, consider iShares Core MSCi All-World ex-Canada ETF (TSX:XAW).

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Choose a path
Stocks for Beginners

Index Funds vs Individual Stocks: Which Is Better?

| Andrew Button

Index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) have desirable characteristics.

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Investing

Bitcoin Price: Will It Keep Going Down?

| Andrew Button

The price of Bitcoin, and of Bitcoin ETFs like the Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B) is going down. Will the losses…

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Investing

How to Buy and Sell Cryptocurrency TAX FREE!

| Andrew Button

If you want to buy and sell crypto tax-free, you can hold Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B) in a TFSA.

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Investing

Ripple Lawsuit: ETH Could Be Next!

| Andrew Button

Ripple is being sued by the SEC, which could be bad news for HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE).

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consider the options
Investing

Ripple Lawsuit: Who’s Winning?

| Andrew Button

The Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B) is a security. Is XRP a security as well?

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Investing

Ethereum: 100,000 Transactions per Second Coming Soon!

| Andrew Button

Ethereum will soon be able to handle 100,000 per seconds. This has big implications for ETH, and for ETFs like…

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Investing

SOL: Is it Really the Ethereum Killer?

| Andrew Button

Solana is an up-and-coming cryptocurrency, but is it better than Purpose Ether ETF (TSX:ETHH)?

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Investing

Solana vs Cardano: Which Will Beat Ethereum?

| Andrew Button

Solana and Cardano are popular cryptocurrencies, but are they better than the Purpose Ether ETF (TSX:ETHH)?

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Investing

Canadian Firms Buying Up Bitcoin in 2022

| Andrew Button

In Canada, billions are invested in cryptocurrency via ETFs like the Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B).

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Investing

Bitcoin: Parliament Mulls Over Law Encouraging Investment

| Andrew Button

An MP has proposed that the government stimulate investment in Bitcoin, which may be good news for Purpose Bitcoin ETF…

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Energy Stocks

3 Canadian Energy Stocks With Monster Yields

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is one energy stock with a monster yield. There are others, too!

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Investing

How to Pay No Tax on Passive Income in Canada!

| Andrew Button

You can earn tax-free passive income by holding ETFs like BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (TSX:ZWU) in a TFSA.

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