Andrew Button, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

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Coronavirus

Now Isn’t the Time to Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock

June 29, 2020 | Andrew Button

Despite its historically low price, Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock still isn't a buy.

Dividend Stocks

Uh-Oh! 3,300 Canadians Are in Hot Water With the CRA!

June 29, 2020 | Andrew Button

The CRA is now receiving thousands of CERB fraud tips. Stay safe by buying index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX…

Dividend Stocks

The 5G Revolution: 3 Brilliant Ways to Profit!

June 28, 2020 | Andrew Button

With the 5g revolution in full swing, stocks like Rogers Communication Inc (TSX:RCI.B) let you benefit from the new technology.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Is Working on a COVID-19 Tracing App: Is the Stock a Buy?

June 27, 2020 | Andrew Button

It's been confirmed that BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is working on a COVID-19 tracing app. Should you buy the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19 Market Crash: 3 Stocks That Beat the Odds in 2020!

June 26, 2020 | Andrew Button

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) stock reached all-time highs in 2020.

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Bank Stocks

Jobs Down, Stocks Up: Is the Market Being Irrational?

June 25, 2020 | Andrew Button

Despite GDP and other economic indicators falling, stocks like the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are rising.

Dividend Stocks

CERB Extension to Cost Canadian Taxpayers $17.9 BILLION!

June 25, 2020 | Andrew Button

The feds estimate that the CERB extension will cost $17.9 billion. If you invest in ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX…

Dividend Stocks

Planning for Retirement? Beware of CPP & OAS Taxes

June 24, 2020 | Andrew Button

To avoid CPP and OAS taxes, consider holding ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in a TFSA.

Coronavirus

190,000 Repayments and 1,300 Tips: The CRA Wants its CERB Back

June 24, 2020 | Andrew Button

The CRA is seeking repayment of CERB money. Here's why that's bad news for stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC).

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Tech Stocks

CRA Update: a Brand-New $500 Tax Break You Can Claim in 2020!

June 24, 2020 | Andrew Button

A new CRA tax credit can help you if you invest in stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

Coronavirus

WORTHLESS: Why Bankrupt Companies Soared in the June 2020 Stock Market

June 23, 2020 | Andrew Button

Bankrupt stocks are soaring. Does that mean anything for Air Canada (TSX:AC) investors?

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Owners: Mark This Thursday on Your Calendar!

June 23, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you're an Air Canada (TSX:AC) shareholder, it's absolutely crucial that you pay attention to this Thursday's annual meeting.

Coronavirus

Warren Buffett: Why He’s Been Crushed by COVID-19

June 23, 2020 | Andrew Button

A lack of exposure to tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has hurt Warren Buffett in 2020.

Dividend Stocks

CANADIANS: Here’s How to Calculate the Tax You’ll Owe on the CERB!

June 22, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you own dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), that can influence how much tax you owe on the CERB.

Coronavirus

Goldman Sachs: Millennial Traders on Robinhood Beat Hedge Funds by 16%!

June 22, 2020 | Andrew Button

Millennial investors on Robinhood are reportedly bidding up stocks like Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB).

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Dividend Stocks

Recalled to Work? You Can Still Collect COVID-19 Emergency Benefits From the CRA

June 21, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you've been recalled to work, you can invest your money in ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund…

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Dividend Stocks

Billionaires Can’t Stop Buying This 1 Canadian Stock

June 20, 2020 | Andrew Button

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a popular stock among billionaire hedge fund managers.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Should You Take CPP at 60, 65, or 70?

June 20, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you take CPP early, you'll enjoy more compounding on stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), but if you take it…

Coronavirus

The CRA Has Extended the CERB by 2 Months: Should You Apply?

June 19, 2020 | Andrew Button

The CERB has been extended for two months, but investing in index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund…

Coronavirus

Market Crash 2020: Beware the Second Wave!

June 18, 2020 | Andrew Button

If a second wave of COVID-19 causes a stock market crash, stocks like Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) will be safer than…

Dividend Stocks

COVID-19: 3 Stocks That Walked off the Pandemic Without a Scratch

June 18, 2020 | Andrew Button

While the COVID-19 market crash ravaged most stocks, Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) not only survived, but thrived.

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Ways You Can Boost Your Retirement Savings!

June 17, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you hold stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in a TFSA, you can watch your retirement savings grow.

Cannabis Stocks

3 Reasons to Sell Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock

June 17, 2020 | Andrew Button

Still losing money, Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock is a clear sell.

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Dividend Stocks

Millennial Students: Should You Apply for CERB or CESB?

June 16, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you're a student with some money saved, stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) may be better than government benefits.

Coronavirus

Investors, Take Note: Air Canada (TSX:AC) Is Begging Trudeau for Permission to Fly

June 16, 2020 | Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) CEO Calin Rovinescu is now begging the federal government to allow more travel.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

June 16, 2020 | Andrew Button

Trading at a historically cheap valuation, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) may look like a buy. But is it?

Dividend Stocks

CRA Update: CERB Fraud Investigations Have Started!

June 15, 2020 | Andrew Button

Getting CERB could result in a fraud investigation, not so with ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Why it’s Below $20 Again

June 15, 2020 | Andrew Button

After recovering from its March losses, Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is once again sliding. Why?

Tech Stocks

Gen Z: it’s Time to Open a TFSA and Start Investing!

June 12, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you're a member of Gen Z, you have a long time period to profit from the growth of tech…

Dividend Stocks

COVID-19: 3 Hard-Hit Stocks That Could Bounce Back With a Vengeance

June 11, 2020 | Andrew Button

After the COVID-19 market crash, beaten down stocks like The Canadian Tire Corp (TSX:CTC.A) are set to bounce back.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Dollar: 3 Stocks to Buy With a Stronger Loonie

June 11, 2020 | Andrew Button

If the Canadian dollar strengthens, stocks like Metro Inc (TSX:MRU) will be good to hold.

Dividend Stocks

Retirement Savers: 3 Quality Dividend Stocks to Stash in Your RRSP!

June 10, 2020 | Andrew Button

With the post-COVID-19 market rally heating up, stocks like The Canadian-National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are looking good.

Tech Stocks

3 Industries That Will Thrive in the Next Bull Market

June 10, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you're looking for stocks that could thrive in the next bull market, consider Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT).

Dividend Stocks

Harsh but True: You Missed Your Chance to Buy the Dip

June 9, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you were hoping to buy stocks like Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) on the dip, your opportunity may have already passed.

Coronavirus

Will the CRA Force You to Pay Back Your $2000/Month CERB Money?

June 9, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you receive eligible dividends from a stock like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) you should still be eligible for CERB.

Dividend Stocks

Housing Market Crash: CMHC Says Canadian Home Prices May Fall Up to 18%!

June 9, 2020 | Andrew Button

The CMHC is forecasting a housing market crash. Does that mean you should avoid REITs like RioCan Real Estate Investment…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Adds 290,000 Jobs in May: Time to Buy Stocks?

June 8, 2020 | Andrew Button

With jobs being added, stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are looking good.

Investing

The CRA Is Coming After Fraudulent CERB Claims: Here’s How to Stay Safe!

June 8, 2020 | Andrew Button

ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) can provide income that makes the CERB unnecessary.

Cannabis Stocks

Should you Short Cannabis Stocks or Just Avoid Them?

June 7, 2020 | Andrew Button

It's best to avoid cannabis stocks like Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB), but shorting them isn't the way to go.

Dividend Stocks

WARNING: CERB and CEWS Are About to Expire!

June 5, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you're worried about losing the CERB when it expires, consider holding dividend ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index…

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