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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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Energy Stocks

Why Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) Rose 8% Last Week

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Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) made large gains last week. Here's why.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold vs. Silver: Which Is the Better Buy?

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Should you invest in silver stocks or in gold stocks like Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD)?

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Investing

Value Investing 101: How to Find Dirt-Cheap Stocks

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SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) stock is dirt cheap, but it comes with many risks. That's generally the case with value investing.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Steady Utility Stocks to Buy Now and Cash In for Life

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Utilities stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) offer high yields.

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Bank Stocks

Banking Stocks: The Ultimate Dirt Cheap Sector

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Banking stocks like TD are dirt cheap, and offer stable, growing dividends.

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Investing

TFSA Money – How to Grow Your Wealth with Tax Free Stocks

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The TFSA is one of the best investment tools for Canadians, allowing you to collect 100% of the return on…

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Investing

Housing in Canada’s Biggest Cities Crashed: Could Small Markets Follow?

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Canadian house prices are crashing now that banks like CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are raising mortgage rates.

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Investing

AltaGas (TSX:ALA): Should You Buy for the 3.6% Yield?

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AltaGas (TSX:ALA) has a 3.6% yield. Is it worth it?

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Energy Stocks

Passive Income – 3 Dirt Cheap Stocks Raising Their Dividends

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Value stocks like Cenovus Energy are raising their dividends, offering investors an opportunity to get in on the growth.

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Tech Stocks

The World Is in a Chip Arms Race: Where’s Canada?

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POET Technologies (TSXV:POET) is one of the few Canadian companies in the semiconductor space.

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Investing

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Stock: Retail Is Free!

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Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock is cheap right now. What about Canadian e-commerce play Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP)?

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Investing

3 Dirt-Cheap Dividend Stocks for Monthly Passive Income

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Some dividend stocks like Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) pay monthly.

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Investing

Forget Oil Stocks – This Commodity Has Room to Run

| Andrew Button

Oil stocks are popular, but here’s why fertilizer stocks like Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) may be even better.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) vs Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) – Which U.S. Deal is Better?

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The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) has a big U.S. deal in the works. Could BMO's (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) deal be even better?

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Bank Stocks

The Value Anomaly – Why Dirt Cheap Stocks Outperform

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Cheap stocks like The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) tend to outperform bubble stocks.

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Energy Stocks

Warren Buffett Is Going All-In on Oil: Should You?

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Warren Buffett is buying oil stocks. In the past, he owned Canadian oil stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

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Investing

New to Investing? Start With ETFs, Not Stocks

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If you're new to investing, start with index funds like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC).

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: The 2 Best Options To Earn Regular Passive Income!

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You can earn high passive income with dividend stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Energy Stocks

Oil Stocks May Start a 2nd Rally in October

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Oil stocks like Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) could rally in the second half of the year.

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Investing

3 Top Utilities Stocks for Your TFSA

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In this article, I will explore three Canadian utilities stocks that may be worth exploring in 2022.

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Energy Stocks

Why Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) Rose 12% Last Week

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Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) gained 9.4% last week. Here's why.

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Investing

Beginner Investors: Get Passive Income by Investing in REITs!

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You can get passive income by investing in REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN).

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Energy Stocks

Unpopular Opinion: Oil Stocks Are Still Good

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Oil prices are coming down, but oil stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are still good.

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Energy Stocks

3 Top Commodity Stocks for Passive Dividend Income

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Commodity stocks like Cameco Corp (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) offer dividend income.

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Bank Stocks

Why I Prefer Banks to Oil Stocks for 2022’s 2nd Half

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Right now, I like bank stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) more than oil stocks.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP): Much Better Than Feared

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Recently Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock rallied after earnings beat expectations.

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Energy Stocks

Why Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Fell 8% Last Week

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Suncor Energy stock fell 8% last week. Is it still a good buy?

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Energy Stocks

Why Oil Prices Crashed 9.5% Last Week

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Oil stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) crashed 6% last week. Are they good buys on the dip?

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Investing

3 Smart Real Estate Stocks to Buy in August

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If you're looking for high dividend income, consider Northwest Healthcare Properties.

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Investing

Passive Income: How I Make $1,000/Year With Value Stocks

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Thanks to dividend stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), I get over $1,000 per year in tax-free passive income.

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Energy Stocks

3 Top Energy Stocks to Buy in August

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Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is a top oil stock for August 2022.

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Investing

Dirt-Cheap Stocks: 3 Bargains I’ve Been Buying

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Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a cheap stock with room to run.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: 3 Top Stocks to Beat Inflation

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Discount retail stocks like Dollarama (TSX:DOL) can do well in times of high inflation.

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Investing

Crypto Meltdown – Have we Seen the Bottom?

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Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have bounced back from their crash. Are they buys?

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge vs Suncor Energy – Which Oil Stock is the Better Buy?

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Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are two of Canada's top oil stocks. Which is better?

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Investing

3 Deep-Value Stocks on Sale in August

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Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is one deep-value stock you don't want to ignore.

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Keeps Burning Cash as Revenue Falls

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NASDAQ:ACB) is still losing money. Its revenue is declining, too.

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Investing

Canada’s Housing Crisis: Shortages Aren’t to Blame

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Canada is in a housing crisis. Are banks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) going to feel the heat?

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Investing

Oil vs. Banks: Which Value Stocks Are Better?

| Andrew Button

Oil stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are popular this year, but what about bank stocks?

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Investing

Oil vs. Uranium vs. Fertilizer: Which Is the Best Commodity Play?

| Andrew Button

Energy stocks like Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are among the most popular commodity plays, but are they the best?

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