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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

Investing

Ripple Lawsuit: Will a Win Move XRP’s Price?

| Andrew Button

Ripple Labs is racking up procedural wins in the XRP (CRYPTO:CRP) lawsuit. Will they move the price?

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crypto blockchain
Investing

Is a Massive 2018-Style Crypto Crash Coming?

| Andrew Button

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) crashed last week. Will this week be any better?

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Investing

Beginners: How to Trade Stocks Without Losing it All

| Andrew Button

If you invest in ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU), you are less likely to lose it all…

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Investing

New to Investing? Here’s How to Get Started

| Andrew Button

If you're new to investing, index ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) are a great way to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Andrew Button

I would buy rail stocks like the Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) in 2022.

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Energy Stocks

Passive Income: This Canadian Stock TRIPLED its Dividend!

| Andrew Button

Canadian energy company Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) just tripled its dividend.

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Investing

Canadians: 3 Keys to a Wealthy Retirement

| Andrew Button

One of the keys to a wealthy retirement is to invest responsibly in index ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite…

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Investing

Canada’s Housing Market: Relief Is Coming

| Andrew Button

The federal government is providing relief to Canadians who want to buy homes. Banks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce…

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Investing

Housing Market Crash Imminent? Not for These Big Investors

| Andrew Button

REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) are not overly exposed to housing.

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Investing

Can’t Afford a House? Here’s a Cheaper Way to Become a Landlord

| Andrew Button

Housing remains out of reach to many Canadians. REITs like RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) are much less so.

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Investing

Canada Bans Foreign Buyers: Will Houses Get Cheaper?

| Andrew Button

Canada has banned foreign homebuyers for two years, which could have a negative effect on banks like Canadian Imperial Bank…

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Investing

3 ETFs to Sleep Soundly at Night

| Andrew Button

With broad market index funds like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU), you can sleep soundly at night.

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Bank Stocks

This Canadian Bank Is Buying Back 3% of its Stock!

| Andrew Button

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is buying back 3% of its stock.

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Investing

Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B): Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Button

Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) recently took a dip. Is its stock a buy?

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Investing

Canada’s Housing Market: Rates Cool the Bubble

| Andrew Button

Houses are still very expensive, but you can get real estate exposure through REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN).

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Investing

Will the New TFSA Help You Afford a Home? The Jury Is Out

| Andrew Button

Banks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) should soon be offering FHSA accounts. Should you get one?

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oil and natural gas
Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy vs. Enbridge: Which Oil Stock Is Better?

| Andrew Button

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are two popular dividend-paying oil stocks. Which is better?

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Investing

Rule Your Retirement With These 3 TFSA Tips

| Andrew Button

It's a great idea to hold index funds like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (TSX:XIC) in a TFSA.

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Investing

3 Stocks to Quickly Inject Your Portfolio With Passive Income

| Andrew Button

Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) stock could add considerable passive income to your portfolio.

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Investing

3 Top Value Stocks for 2022

| Andrew Button

Value stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) remain attractive, even after this year's outperformance.

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Investing

Canadian Housing: Interest Rates Rise, But Prices Soar 20% Anyway

| Andrew Button

Houses are hard to afford these days, but you can still invest in REITs like RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust…

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Investing

Ripple Lawsuit: Victory Around the Corner

| Andrew Button

Ripple Labs appears poised to win the XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) lawsuit. Here's why that's great news for the entire crypto economy.

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Tech Stocks

This Stock Is Canadian Tech’s Best Kept Secret

| Andrew Button

Constellation Software Inc (TSX:CSU) is one of the best tech stocks in Canada.

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Energy Stocks

3 Oil Stocks I’d Buy in April

| Andrew Button

I'm pretty bullish on energy stocks in 2022 and would consider taking a position in Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

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Investing

XRP Lawsuit: A Huge Win Secured!

| Andrew Button

RIpple Labs just won a big procedural win in the XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) lawsuit. Is a settlement incoming soon?

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Energy Stocks

Warren Buffett Is Buying Energy Stocks: Should You?

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett is buying energy stocks. Should Canadians buy TSX energy stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU)?

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Investing

Investing Basics: Stocks vs. ETFs

| Andrew Button

The difference between an individual stock and an ETF like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) is significant.

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Bank Stocks

CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock: A 4% Ultra-Safe Yield

| Andrew Button

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) sports a safe, well-covered 4% yield.

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Investing

Bitcoin ETFs vs. Direct BTC Ownership: Which Is Better?

| Andrew Button

Many investors hold Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) funds like Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B). Are they better than direct BTC ownership?

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Investing

Can’t Afford a House? You Can Still Invest in Real Estate!

| Andrew Button

Even if you can't afford a house, you can still invest in real estate through REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB): A Safe 6% Yield

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock has a 6% yield, and it is actually pretty safe.

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cryptocurrency, crypto, blockcahin
Investing

Ripple vs Bitcoin – Which Is the Better Buy?

| Andrew Button

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) is a popular investment, but could one of its smaller cousins be better?

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exchange traded funds
Stocks for Beginners

ETFs Safer Than Stocks? Only If You Do THIS!

| Andrew Button

True index ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) are pretty safe, but some other ETFs are quite…

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Investing

Ripple Lawsuit: 3 Ways it Could End

| Andrew Button

The XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) lawsuit could end with any one of three possible outcomes.

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exchange traded funds
Dividend Stocks

3 ETFs for Autopilot Cash Income

| Andrew Button

High dividend ETFs like the BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) can pay you easy passive income.

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Investing

Canada’s Housing Bubble: Higher Interest Rates Won’t Bust it

| Andrew Button

The Canadian housing bubble may not cool down, despite the higher mortgage rates offered by banks like Canadian Imperial Bank…

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Investing

Retirees: Here’s When a TFSA Is Better Than an RRSP

| Andrew Button

If you're holding ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC), you may profit by holding them in a…

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Stock – Is the Flat Yield Curve a Threat?

| Andrew Button

Some say the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock might be threatened by a flat yield curve. Is it?

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Investing

2 Dividend Stocks I Bought in 2022 — and 1 I Sold!

| Andrew Button

This year, I bought Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock. I also bought one other dividend stock -- and sold one, too!

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oil and natural gas
Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock – Has it Peaked?

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock has risen a lot this year. Has it peaked?

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