Andrew Button, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

Homeowners Beware: Canada’s Housing Market Could Crash This Fall

September 23, 2020 | Andrew Button

The housing market could crash in the fall, but REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) are good options.

3 Canadian Stocks for Safety in a Market Crash 2.0

September 22, 2020 | Andrew Button

If the market continues to sell off, you'll want utility stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in your portfolio.

Forget Facedrive (TSXV:FD): This Tiny Tech Stock Has Far More Upside

September 22, 2020 | Andrew Button

There's a lot of hype right now about Facedrive Inc (TSXV:FD), but one tiny tech stock has better fundamentals.

Stock Market Crash 2.0: The September Sell-off Accelerates

September 22, 2020 | Andrew Button

The stock market is once again crashing, but this time tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) aren't the main culprit.

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock: Will the Crash Continue?

September 22, 2020 | Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock tanked last week. Will the bleeding stop?

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Dividend Stocks

This 2001 Warren Buffett Quote Should Terrify Canadian Investors

September 21, 2020 | Andrew Button

A 2001 Warren Buffett quote sheds light on why he sold Canadian stocks like Restaurant Brands International Inc (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR).

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Tanks As Flights Get Cancelled

September 21, 2020 | Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is headed for another brutal quarter as travel demand isn't picking up.

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) vs. Air Canada (TSX:AC): Which Stock Should You Buy?

September 20, 2020 | Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is seeing a lot of momentum lately, but Canada's largest bank is a safer bet.

Stock Market Crash 2.0: 3 Safe Stocks to Help You Survive

September 19, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you're looking for safe stocks to carry you through a market crash, Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) would be a good…

3 Unstoppable Dividend Stocks to Buy in September 2020

September 18, 2020 | Andrew Button

Despite COVID-19 headwinds, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD.B) is looking unstoppable in September.

MARKET CRASH 2.0: Panic Reigns as Stocks Slide in September 2020

September 17, 2020 | Andrew Button

Once again, stocks are falling, led by tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

Is Canada’s Stock Market a Bubble Set to Pop?

September 17, 2020 | Andrew Button

Stocks have been rallying since late spring 2020. Are ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) in…

Canada’s Mortgage Debt SURGED Post-Pandemic: Is a Housing Market Crash Next?

September 17, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you're worried about the housing market, you could consider alternative real estate investments like NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN).

TFSA: How to Buy 10 Years of Retirement for $6,000

September 16, 2020 | Andrew Button

With as little as $6,000 invested in ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC), you can build…

Retirees: 3 RRSP Tricks to Keep More of Your Money

September 16, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you're a retiree, you can save money by holding dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in an RRSP.

2020 Stock Market: A House of Cards Set to Collapse?

September 15, 2020 | Andrew Button

With stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) reaching record highs, some say the market is due for a correction.

Canada Revenue Agency: Mark This Day in September on Your Calendar!

September 15, 2020 | Andrew Button

With the tax-payment deadline extended to September 30, you have more time to pay taxes owed on stocks like Enbridge…

Tech Stocks Failing You? Then Get These 3 Ultra-Safe Dividend Aristocrats

September 14, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you're looking for a safe dividend pick, consider the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC).

Warren Buffett’s #1 Indicator Predicts Market Crashes

September 14, 2020 | Andrew Button

Warren Buffett's number one indicator suggests the stock market is overvalued. But stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) may still be…

3 Top Income Stocks to Buy in a Market Crash 2.0

September 14, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you're worried about a "market crash 2.0," consider dividend stocks like Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN).

Retirees: How to Protect Your Hard-Earned Savings

September 13, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you're a retiree, you'd be wise to invest in bond funds like the BMO Mid-Term Investment Grade U.S. Corporate…

Forget Telus (TSX:T): This Telco Stock Is FAR Better Positioned for 5G!

September 12, 2020 | Andrew Button

Telus Inc (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is a popular telco stock, but one of its competitors is better positioned for 5g.

A Housing Market Crash Would Ruin Canada’s Retirees, Study Says

September 10, 2020 | Andrew Button

65% of Canadian retirees' wealth is tied up in real estate, but bond funds like the BMO Mid-Term Investment Grade…

3 High-Yield Dividend Champions on Sale in September!

September 10, 2020 | Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like the Canadian Tire Corp (TSX:CTC.A) are still on sale in September.

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

September 9, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you're after safety and high dividend income, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) stock is one to consider.