Andrew Button, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Cannabis Stocks

Marijuana Stocks: Why Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Is Beating Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)

May 22, 2019 | Andrew Button

After years of close competition, Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is clearly way ahead of its #1 competitor. Here's why

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Cannabis Stocks

The 3 Best-Performing Marijuana Stocks of 2019 (So Far)

May 22, 2019 | Andrew Button

Marijuana stocks like OrganiGram Holdings Inc (TSXV:OGI) have been killing it this year.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB): Why This High-Yield Stock Could Turn Your TFSA Into a Cash Cow

May 21, 2019 | Andrew Button

With a high yield and strong growth prospects, Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) could turn your TFSA into a cash cow.

Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Sinks: Time to Buy the Dip?

May 21, 2019 | Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) shares have been freefalling in May. Should you buy the dip or jump ship?

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: This 9% Yielder Will Pay You Every Month!

May 20, 2019 | Andrew Button

If you're looking for a high dividend paid monthly instead of quarterly, Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) is a solid bet.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Turn Your $6,000 Contribution Into $50,000 or More

May 20, 2019 | Andrew Button

With high-growth stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) you can turn a single year's TFSA contribution into quite a bit of…

Dividend Stocks

3 “Cash Cow” Stocks for a Dividend-Focused TFSA

May 20, 2019 | Andrew Button

If you want to turn your TFSA into a cash cow, consider high-yield stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Analysts Rate Nutrien (TSX:NTR) Stock a Buy: Should You?

May 19, 2019 | Andrew Button

Analyst sentiment toward Nutrien Ltd (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) is on the rise ... should you buy?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Takeaways From the New Bitcoin Bull Market

May 18, 2019 | Andrew Button

Bitcoin is back on the rise again, and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is taking notice.

Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks That Yield More Than TD Bank (TSX:TD) Does

May 17, 2019 | Andrew Button

High-dividend stocks like Inter Pipeline Ltd (TSX:IPL) can pay even more than the Big Six banks.

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Is a Great Stock to Buy and Hold Long Term

May 16, 2019 | Andrew Button

With solid growth and high dividend income, Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a real buy-and-hold play.

Dividend Stocks

Global Trade Instability Could Hit Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Hard

May 15, 2019 | Andrew Button

If trade woes ratchet up banks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) could take a big hit

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: An ETF That Could Earn You $1000 a Month Tax-Free

May 14, 2019 | Andrew Button

High dividend ETFs like the iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF (TSX:XDV) can earn you tax-free income in your TFSA.

Dividend Stocks

3 Ways to Make $500 a Month Passive Income in Your TFSA

May 14, 2019 | Andrew Button

With high-dividend stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) you can earn upwards of $500 a month tax-free in your TFSA

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Dividend Stocks

Will China Trade Worries Cause Another Week of TSX Index Losses?

May 14, 2019 | Andrew Button

Stocks like Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) could be hit hard if trade uncertainty continues.

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Cannabis Stocks

Whatever Happened to Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY)?

May 13, 2019 | Andrew Button

Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) was a darling of the marijuana sector last year... This year, things aren't looking so good.

Cannabis Stocks

The Dark Side of Marijuana Stocks

May 13, 2019 | Andrew Button

Despite strong gains in the marijuana sector overall, weed stocks like Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) have been tanking.

Tech Stocks

Better Buy: Shopify (TSX:SHOP) vs. Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)

May 12, 2019 | Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is one of Canada's hottest stocks at the moment, but one tech company is doing even…

Dividend Stocks

Turn Your TFSA Into a Geyser of Passive Income With These 3 High-Yield Energy Stocks

May 11, 2019 | Andrew Button

With the price of oil on the rise, high-yield energy stocks like Husky Energy Inc (TSX:HSE) can be great buys.

Investing

Will Trump’s Trade Tweets Cause More TSX Index Mayhem?

May 10, 2019 | Andrew Button

Could Donald Trump's trade talk cause damage to TSX Index funds like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC)?

Tech Stocks

3 TSX Tech Stocks to Buy Right Now

May 9, 2019 | Andrew Button

TSX tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are soaring to dizzying heights this year

Tech Stocks

How Much Higher Can Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Go?

May 9, 2019 | Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock is hitting record highs almost every day. How high could it ultimately go?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Aristocrats to Generate Tax-Free Income in Your TFSA

May 8, 2019 | Andrew Button

If you want to generate tax-free income in your TFSA, consider dividend stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB)

Dividend Stocks

Time to Snap Up Royal Bank (TSX:RY) Stock for Quarterly Passive Income?

May 8, 2019 | Andrew Button

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) stock has a high dividend that can generate significant quarterly passive income

Cannabis Stocks

Meet the Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) of Finance Stocks

May 7, 2019 | Andrew Button

Most people are aware that Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:RIV)(NYSE:RIV) is a leader in the cannabis space. What most don't know…

Dividend Stocks

Is TD Bank (TSX:TD) Still the Best Big 6 Bank Stock?

May 7, 2019 | Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) has long been the best Canadian bank stock. Is that still the case?

Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Turned $10,000 Into $75,000 or More

May 7, 2019 | Andrew Button

If you'd invested in Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) at its IPO, you could have turned $10,000 into $75,000 or more.

Cannabis Stocks

Where Will Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Be in 5 Years?

May 6, 2019 | Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is the titan of the pot industry. Will this still be the case in five years?

Cannabis Stocks

Don’t Waste Your Money on Weed Stocks: Here’s a Better Buy

May 6, 2019 | Andrew Button

Weed stocks are certainly popular right now, but index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) are ultimately…

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Energy Stocks

Why Higher Oil Prices Could Send Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Soaring

May 4, 2019 | Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) could profit immensely from the rising price of oil.

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy: Shopify (TSX:SHOP) vs. Paypal (NASDAQ:PYPL)

May 3, 2019 | Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is the darling of the Canadin tech industry, but could a payment processor be a better bet?

Dividend Stocks

Know This Before Buying Fortis (TSX:FTS) Shares

May 2, 2019 | Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) shares pay a high dividend but come with certain risk factors you should be aware of.

Dividend Stocks

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) Posts Solid Top-Line Growth for Q1

May 1, 2019 | Andrew Button

Despite harsh winter conditions, Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) delivered solid revenue growth in Q1

Investing

This One RRSP Mistake Could Destroy Your Retirement

May 1, 2019 | Andrew Button

It's all well and good to have an RRSP, but if you buy ETFs like the Vanguard S&P/500 Index Fund…

Tech Stocks

5 TFSA Investing Rules to Live By

April 30, 2019 | Andrew Button

When investing in a TFSA it may be a good practice to buy growth stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP)

Dividend Stocks

Will Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Take the Lead in Fintech?

April 30, 2019 | Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of Canada's most tech-savvy banks.

Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks With Yields Over 4%

April 30, 2019 | Andrew Button

Even with today's hot market, there are plenty of TSX stocks with high dividends like TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW).

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Investing

5 RRSP Investing Rules to Live By

April 29, 2019 | Andrew Button

One of the keys to successful RRSP investing is to pick long term plays like the Vanguard S&P 500 Index…

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Tech Stocks

2 High-Growth TSX Stocks That Are Just Getting Started

April 29, 2019 | Andrew Button

Despite incredible year-to-date gains, tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are just getting started.

Dividend Stocks

3 Things to Know Before Opening a TFSA

April 28, 2019 | Andrew Button

High dividend stocks like TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) can grow tax-free in a TFSA.

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