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Author: Andrew Button

Andrew Button is a freelance financial writer with extensive experience writing about stocks, real estate and managed products. His portfolio consists mainly of blue chip dividend paying stocks and index funds. He has completed the Canadian Securities Course and passed the CFA Level 1 exam. Follow Andrew on Twitter: twitter.com/AJButton2

Recent Articles

Energy Stocks

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

| 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)

| 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?

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Dividend Stocks

Know This Before Buying Fortis (TSX:FTS) Shares

| Andrew Button

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Button

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

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Investing

This One RRSP Mistake Could Destroy Your Retirement

| 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…

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Tech Stocks

5 TFSA Investing Rules to Live By

| Andrew Button

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Button

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

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks With Yields Over 4%

| 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

| 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

| Andrew Button

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

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Dividend Stocks

3 Things to Know Before Opening a TFSA

| Andrew Button

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

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Cannabis Stocks

The 3 Best Marijuana Stocks for May

| Andrew Button

Heading into May, high-growth marijuana stocks such as Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) are looking good.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Will Release Earnings Next Week: Here’s What to Look for

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is about to release a highly anticipated earnings report. Here are three things to look for.

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Dividend Stocks

Will Hedge Funds Send Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock Lower?

| Andrew Button

Many hedge funds are betting against Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY). Will they send the stock lower?

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Reasons Aphria Inc’s (TSX:APHA) Stock Has Been Tanking

| Andrew Button

After posting a big Q3 loss, Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) stock has been in a freefall.

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Cannabis Stocks

Will Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Hit $1 Billion in Sales Next Year?

| Andrew Button

Some are predicting that Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) will hit $1 billion in sales for 2019

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Energy Stocks

Why Canadians Should Own Stocks Instead of Cash in 2019

| Andrew Button

With a weak dollar and a relatively strong economy, you'd be wise to hold stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU)…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Snap Up a 6% Yield With Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)

| Andrew Button

With an ultra-high dividend yield, is Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) a screaming buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: Wholesale Banking Could Cause Huge Problems for TD Bank (TSX:TD)

| Andrew Button

With a big earnings miss in Q1, is Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(TSX:TD) being held back by wholesale banking?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Could Skyrocket With a Low Canadian Dollar

| Andrew Button

If the Canadian dollar continues to fall, then stocks like Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) could rise.

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Loblaw (TSX:L) vs. Metro (TSX:MRU)

| Andrew Button

Should you buy supermarket giant Loblaw Companies Ltd (TSX:L) or the smaller grocery chain Metro, Inc (TSX:MRU)?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Different Ways to Generate $1,000/Month of Passive Income in Your TFSA

| Andrew Button

It's possible to earn $1,000 a month in your TFSA without investing too much up front. Buy high-dividend stocks like…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Energy Stocks for Dividend Investors

| Andrew Button

With the price of oil on the rise, high-yield energy stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) may be good buys.

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Dividend Stocks

This One Financial Move Can Supercharge Your RRSP

| Andrew Button

If you buy Canadian stocks with U.S. exposure, like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), you can maximize your tax-free returns.

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Is Joining the S&P/TSX 60 Index: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Button

Now that Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is joining the S&P/TSX 60, should you consider buying it?

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Dividend Stocks

Have TSX Energy Stocks Finally Become Good Buys?

| Andrew Button

With the price of oil on the upswing, are TSX Energy Stocks like TC Energy (TSX:TRP) good buys?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Great TSX Stocks for Low-Risk Investors

| Andrew Button

If you're a risk-averse investor, stable but "boring'" stocks like Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) can be good plays.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks to Buy and Hold for 50 Years

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for stocks that you can buy and hold for the long term, railways like Canadian Pacific Railway…

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Investing

Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Shares Are Up 25% Year to Date

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has continued its 7 year bull run by rising 25% year to date. How long can it…

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Investing

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

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

Are Dividends Irrelevant?

| 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?

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Button

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

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Cannabis Stocks

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

| 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?

| 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

| Andrew Button

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

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks Set to Explode if the Canadian Dollar Goes Lower

| Andrew Button

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

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Cannabis Stocks

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

| 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

| 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

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Button

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

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