Andrew Button, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Investing

Planning for Retirement? Here Are 3 RRSP Tax Rules You Urgently Need to Know

April 16, 2019 | Andrew Button

You'll want to understand this little-known U.S. tax rule before you hold an ETF like the Vanguard S&P 500 Index…

Dividend Stocks

Are Dividends Irrelevant?

April 14, 2019 | Andrew Button

Some people think that dividends are irrelevant. Does that mean that dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) aren't worth it?

Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock Is Looking Mighty Good Right Now

April 13, 2019 | Andrew Button

With a rising oil price, Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is looking better than ever.

Cannabis Stocks

Warning: This Story From Colorado Could Mean Bad News for Marijuana Stocks

April 12, 2019 | Andrew Button

Shortly after marijuana was legalized in Colorado, something happened that could mean bad news for marijuana stocks like Canopy Growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Are Short-Sellers Making Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Cheap?

April 11, 2019 | Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is attracting a lot of short interest... Does this make the stock an undervalued bargain?

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Dividend Stocks

WARNING: New Report Suggests a Recession Could Be Coming

April 10, 2019 | Andrew Button

A new report out of Ottawa has some worrying that a recession is on the horizon. Could stocks like Royal…

Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks Set to Explode if the Canadian Dollar Goes Lower

April 10, 2019 | Andrew Button

If the Canadian dollar goes lower, exporters like Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) could go higher.

Cannabis Stocks

2 Marijuana Stocks That Are Growing Faster Than Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)

April 10, 2019 | Andrew Button

Small-cap marijuana stocks like Organigram Holdings Inc (TSXV:OGI) are growing by leaps and bounds.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: 2 Ultra-Safe ETFs That Could Beat The TSX Average

April 9, 2019 | Andrew Button

ETFs that give you S&P 500 exposure, like the Vanguard S&P 500 Index Fund (TSX:VFV), can beat the TSX average.

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Dividend Stocks

Inject Some Income Into Your TFSA With These 3 Dividend Studs

April 9, 2019 | Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) can inject income into your TFSA whether the market goes up or…

Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Is Betting Big on Bank Stocks: Should You?

April 9, 2019 | Andrew Button

With Warren Buffett betting big on U.S. bank stocks, is now the time to bet on Canadian banks with U.S.…

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Open Both a TFSA AND an RRSP

April 7, 2019 | Andrew Button

If you're investing in dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) along with growth stocks like Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU), it pays…

Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) Is Raising $750 Million: Time to Buy the Stock?

April 6, 2019 | Andrew Button

With its upcoming $750 million funding round, Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) could be set for a major expansion.

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Bank Stocks

Bitcoin Just Rose 20% in Under 48 Hours: Time to Buy?

April 4, 2019 | Andrew Button

Bitcoin is once again on the rise. But with banks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) taking action against it, is…

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Dividend Stocks

Inside Fortis Inc’s (TSX:FTS) $17 Billion Five-Year Plan

April 4, 2019 | Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is embarking on a five year capital expenditur plan that it says will increase its rate base…

Dividend Stocks

Why the Next Recession Could Be a Gift to Canadian Investors

April 3, 2019 | Andrew Button

A major recession could provide investors with the opportunity to profit off of recession-proof stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS)

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Despite the Sluggish Economy

April 3, 2019 | Andrew Button

Although this sluggish economy poses a short-term threat to The Toronto-Dominion Bank's (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) business, it may still be a buy.

Tech Stocks

3 Reasons to Open a TFSA Instead of an RRSP

April 3, 2019 | Andrew Button

TFSAs let you enjoy the proceeds from high-growth investments like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) more quickly than RRSPs do.

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Marijuana Stocks Wall Street Thinks You Should Buy

April 2, 2019 | Andrew Button

Marijuana stocks like Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) have target prices above their current prices.

Investing

The Battle of Clothing Stocks: Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) vs. Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS)

April 2, 2019 | Andrew Button

Clothing giants Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) are crushing it this year. Which is the better bet?

Cannabis Stocks

Should You Buy Marijuana Stocks Now That Pot Shops Are Legal in Ontario??

April 2, 2019 | Andrew Button

Marijuana stores just became legal in Ontario. Here's how marijuana stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stand to benefit.

Investing

Is Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) Stock Ready to Take Off?

March 31, 2019 | Andrew Button

Up over 25% year-to-date, is Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) finally on the rise again?

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks With Impenetrable Economic Moats

March 30, 2019 | Andrew Button

TSX stocks like Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) have durable competitive advantages.

Cannabis Stocks

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Gets the Green Light for Expansion: Should You Buy the Stock?

March 29, 2019 | Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA has received approval from Health Canada to go ahead with its planned expansion. Time to buy?

Dividend Stocks

Warning: Growing Credit Risks Could Send Canadian Bank Stocks Lower

March 29, 2019 | Andrew Button

With credit quality deteriorating, bank stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) may be due for bad news.

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Real Estate Directly or Invest in REITs?

March 28, 2019 | Andrew Button

Property investments can be lucrative, but investing in REITs like RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) is much easier

Dividend Stocks

3 of Warren Buffett’s Best Tips on Dealing With Market Downturns

March 27, 2019 | Andrew Button

Following Warren Buffett's advice of buying during market downturns, you could have made a tidy profit on Air Canada (TSX:AC)…

Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks With Unbelievable Dividend Growth

March 27, 2019 | Andrew Button

If you want dividends that grow over time, it pays to consider stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB)

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Tech Stocks

How High Can Shopify Inc’s (TSX:SHOP) Stock Price Go?

March 27, 2019 | Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has been on an incredible run in the markets this year. How far can it go?

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Tech Stocks

Forget Canopy and Aurora: These 3 Stocks Are Positioned to Gobble Up Marijuana Profits

March 26, 2019 | Andrew Button

While top marijuana stocks steal the spotlight, companies like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) may end up taking the profits.

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Dividend Stocks

BABY BOOMERS: 3 Things To Know Before Cashing Out Your RRSP

March 26, 2019 | Andrew Button

If you're approaching age 71, dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can allow you to make minimum RRSP withdrawals without…

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Tech Stocks

This Under-the-Radar TSX Tech Stock Is Developing Next-Gen Artificial Intelligence

March 26, 2019 | Andrew Button

The little-known tech stock Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) is developing AI tech that could change the supply chain game.

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Dividend Stocks

Growth Investors: Pocket Tech Gains in Your TFSA With These 3 Internet Stocks

March 25, 2019 | Andrew Button

TSX tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) let you pocket dot com gains while supporting Canadian companies.

Investing

Is It Finally Time to Sell Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock?

March 24, 2019 | Andrew Button

After years of frothy gains, is Air Canada (TSX:AC) finally at the end of its rope?

Dividend Stocks

3 Investing Strategies That Are Neither Technical Nor Fundamental

March 23, 2019 | Andrew Button

It's possible to invest in buzzy stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) successfully without focusing on either technicals OR fundamentals.

Dividend Stocks

3 Ways the Current Investing Climate Is Like the 1930s

March 22, 2019 | Andrew Button

Hedge fund titan Ray Dalio says the current market is like the 1930s. Here's why stocks like Royal Bank of…

Cannabis Stocks

3 Marijuana Stocks to Consider Buying in April

March 22, 2019 | Andrew Button

As we head into April, Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) is looking like one of the best pot stocks out there.

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Earn Healthcare Industry Profits With This 7.1% Yielder

March 21, 2019 | Andrew Button

Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) gives you a slice of the large and growing Canadian healthcare industry

Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Time to Scoop Up SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) Shares on the Cheap?

March 20, 2019 | Andrew Button

Rocked by a scandal, SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) has fallen to a 12 month low. Time to buy, or time to run…

Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding More Than 6%

March 20, 2019 | Andrew Button

High-dividend stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) can pay solid income straight to your TFSA.

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