Andrew Button, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Things to Know Before You File Your Taxes

April 6, 2021 | Andrew Button

If you own dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), you'll have to report the dividends on your taxes.

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Canada: Canadians Are Piling on Debt to Chase Soaring House Prices

April 5, 2021 | Andrew Button

Houses are getting expensive, but REITs like Killam Properties REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) are still very accessible.

Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP): A Challenger Emerges!

April 5, 2021 | Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is rapidly becoming a big player in e-commerce, but a new challenger is nipping at its heels.

Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB): The Line 5 Fight Could Cost Canada Dearly

April 1, 2021 | Andrew Button

The State of Michigan is threatening to shut down Enbridge's (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) Line 5 in its state.

Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Is Bringing Back Vacation Flights!

April 1, 2021 | Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is bringing back flights to popular vacation destinations, which may bode well for the company's turnaround.

Dividend Stocks

Canadians: Don’t Let Inflation Eat Your Spending Power

March 31, 2021 | Andrew Button

If you want to protect your money from inflation, you could consider REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN).

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Cannabis Stocks

Will Aphria/Tilray Profit From U.S. Weed Legalization?

March 31, 2021 | Andrew Button

With U.S. legalization on the horizon, Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NASDAQ:APHA) and its partner Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) could reap a windfall.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Here’s when TFSAs beat RRSPs

March 31, 2021 | Andrew Button

A lot of retirees have RRSPs, but in some cases TFSAs can be better for holding dividend stocks like Fortis…

Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: Value Stocks Are Beating Tech Stocks This Year!

March 30, 2021 | Andrew Button

Lately, value stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) have been beating tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

Tech Stocks

GameStop (NYSE:GME) Stock: It’s Game Over

March 30, 2021 | Andrew Button

GameStop's (NYSE:GME) rise is probably finished following a disappointing quarterly report, but BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) may still have a ways to…

Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold for Decades

March 30, 2021 | Andrew Button

There are few investments better than the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) for Canadian passive investors.

Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock: A Retiree’s Must-Own

March 29, 2021 | Andrew Button

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) has been rallying hard lately, and it may still have further to go.

Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock: Buy the Dip?

March 29, 2021 | Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has been in a free fall in 2020. Is this a long-term trend or just a blip…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Grab in April

March 28, 2021 | Andrew Button

If value stocks continue to outperform, then Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) could see some upside.

Dividend Stocks

April Is Coming: Don’t Miss These 3 Overlooked Tax Breaks!

March 25, 2021 | Andrew Button

If you're getting ready to file your taxes, remember the dividend tax credit, which can save you a lot of…

Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Housing Market: Is it a Bubble?

March 25, 2021 | Andrew Button

Canadian house prices are soaring, but you can still buy REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) relatively cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

This Hedge Fund King Thinks Bitcoin Could Be OUTLAWED

March 25, 2021 | Andrew Button

Ray Dalio isn't the biggest fan of Bitcoin, but he does hold Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) stock.

Investing

Should Canadians Worry About Inflation?

March 24, 2021 | Andrew Button

If inflation picks up, gold stocks like Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) may be good hedges against its effects.

Coronavirus

COVID-19 Vaccines: The Trillion-Dollar Question

March 23, 2021 | Andrew Button

There are serious worries that if the vaccines don't end the COVID-19 pandemic, airline stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC) could…

Tech Stocks

2 Top Canadian Bitcoin Plays for 2021

March 23, 2021 | Andrew Button

If you're looking for a top Canadian Bitcoin play, consider the Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B).

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): How Much Will the Refunds Actually Cost?

March 23, 2021 | Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has reached an agreement with the federal government to refund customers. Here's how much that could cost.

Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Is Taking Business From Amazon!

March 22, 2021 | Andrew Button

Recent reports suggest that Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is taking business from Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN).

Tech Stocks

Bitcoin ETFs: Canadians Invest $150 Million in 1 Month!

March 22, 2021 | Andrew Button

Recently, Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B) got a massive $150 million in inflows in a single months. Canadian investors are piling…

Dividend Stocks

These 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks Are Too Cheap to Ignore

March 20, 2021 | Andrew Button

If you like cheap dividend stocks, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) fits the bill.

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) Stock Can Pay Up to $5,511 Annually — Tax Free!

March 19, 2021 | Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock has a massive dividend yield and can pay out buckets of cash tax free in a…

Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Bailout Incoming!

March 17, 2021 | Andrew Button

We're seeing increasingly strong signs that Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is about to get a bailout.

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock: A Major Red Flag

March 17, 2021 | Andrew Button

BlackBerry Inc (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock went on a major rally earlier this year, but the underlying business recently hit a major…

Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Do This to Pay Less Tax in 2021

March 16, 2021 | Andrew Button

You can save on taxes by holding stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in a TFSA instead of a taxable account.

Tech Stocks

What Is a SPAC?

March 16, 2021 | Andrew Button

You may be interested in buying SPACs, but recent IPOs like Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) may be better for your…

Dividend Stocks

Forget Gamestop (NYSE:GME): Buy Value Instead

March 16, 2021 | Andrew Button

Gamestop's (NYSE:GME) recent rally was on shaky grounds, but Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) could rise long term on improving fundamentals.

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock Could Easily Hit $40

March 15, 2021 | Andrew Button

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock has been rallying lately, and there's no reason for it NOT to go as high…

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Investing

Warren Buffett: How He Made $100 Billion

March 15, 2021 | Andrew Button

Warren Buffett made his fortune off of value stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB): Huge Risks Remain

March 14, 2021 | Andrew Button

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock is at a more sensible price level after its recent losses, but risks still remain.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 COVID-19 Crisis Cheques You Can Still Get

March 12, 2021 | Andrew Button

COVID-19 emergency cheques won't last forever, but dividends from the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) very well could.

Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Could Rally When the Economy Re-Opens

March 11, 2021 | Andrew Button

With an economic re-opening looming, Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could be set for gains.

Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) Stock: Joe Biden Could Decide its Fate

March 10, 2021 | Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a high-yield dividend stock, but a pipeline fight in Michigan puts all that at risk.

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Tech Stocks

Facedrive (TSX:FD) vs. Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD): Which Is the Better Growth Stock?

March 9, 2021 | Andrew Button

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) and Facedrive (TSXV:FD) are two of Canada's top growth stocks. Which is better?

Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock’s Growth Will Slow

March 9, 2021 | Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has grown at an incredible pace, but its growth will slow going forward.

Tech Stocks

Tech Stock Selloff: Here’s What’s Really Going on

March 9, 2021 | Andrew Button

Tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) have been selling off, but there is still value to be found.

Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Is Selling Canadian Stocks at Record Pace

March 9, 2021 | Andrew Button

Recently, Warren Buffett has been trimming Canadian stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) from his portfolio. Should you worry?

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