Motley Fool Premium
  1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Andrew Walker
    3. /

Author: Andrew Walker

Andrew has an MBA and has been writing for The Motley Fool Canada since 2014. As a contrarian investor, Andrew seeks out dividend opportunities the market is missing. He is a big fan of harnessing the power of compounding to grow a portfolio for retirement.

Recent Articles

The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Should You Buy the Current Pullback?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is giving back some of its big gains. Is this the right time to snap up…

Read more »

Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Investors: Could the Yellow Metal hit $1,400 in 2017?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is worth a look if you think gold is headed higher.

Read more »

Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Is Back Below $5: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) might be attractive at the current level, but it comes with risks.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks for Your TFSA Income Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) should be on your radar.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Buy Altagas Ltd. or Corus Entertainment Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) are both high-yield dividend stocks. Is one a better bet today?

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Start Your Self-Directed RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Enbridge Inc. (TX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) should be on your radar.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Investing

Is Bombardier, Inc. a Buy Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) appears to be on the mend. Should you own this stock?

Read more »

Energy Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) is targeting 15% production growth in 2017. Should you own this stock?

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Investing

Should You Put TransCanada Corporation or BCE Inc. in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are popular picks in the Canadian market. Is one more attractive right now?

Read more »

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Is it Wise to Buy This Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is the leader in a rapidly expanding market. Should you own this stock?

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. Surges: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is attracting attention. Should you own this stock?

Read more »

Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Investors: Is it Time to Own Barrick Gold Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) reported some impressive numbers for 2016. Could 2017 be even better?

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: An Unloved High-Yield Income Stock for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) should be on your radar.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Bank Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should You Buy Telus Corporation or Royal Bank of Canada Today?

| Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one more attractive today?

Read more »

Energy Stocks

Does Crescent Point Energy Corp. Deserve to Be a Top Contrarian Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) trades exactly where it did a year ago, yet the price of oil is 25%…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Is the Party Over?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) just reported stellar results, but the stock is getting hammered. Here's why.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Help You Save Some Serious Cash

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) deserve a closer look.

Read more »

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Is This WEED About to Bloom?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is growing at a rapid rate. Is it time to buy?

Read more »

Metals and Mining Stocks

Goldcorp Inc.: Is it Time to Own This Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Turnaround efforts are starting to pay off at Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG).

Read more »

a pile of gold bars
Metals and Mining Stocks

Billionaire Soros Dumps Barrick Gold Corp.: Good Move or Big Mistake?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is trading above the Q4 2016 highs.

Read more »

real estate building
Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Is This High-Yield REIT Right for Your Retirement Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) is down from its 12-month high. Is it finally time to buy?

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: Does This Stock Deserve to Be in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) continues to battle weak market conditions, but better days might be on the way.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Should You Buy the Latest Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has pulled back in recent weeks. Should you buy before tomorrow's earnings report?

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Investing

RRSP Investors: Should You Buy Fortis Inc. or Telus Corporation?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one more attractive today?

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 High-Yield Picks for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) are worth a closer look today.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Own for 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) should be on your radar.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Is it Time to Buy This Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is down significantly in the past two months. What's going on?

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Should You Put TransCanada Corporation or Fortis Inc. in Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are popular picks among dividend investors. Is one more attractive today?

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Consider Today

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one more attractive today?

Read more »

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Can Investors Rely on Ottawa to Deliver?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is flying high as investors bet on the arrival of a recreational marijuana market. Are the…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Investing

Bombardier, Inc. Secures More Government Cash: Is This Good News?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) just announced a funding deal with Ottawa. How should investors react?

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: How High Could it Go in 2017?

| Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is up 30% since the middle of December. Is the rally just beginning?

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Investors: What’s Driving the Yellow Metal Higher?

| Andrew Walker

Gold is getting pressure from all sides right now. If you think the bulls are going to win, Barrick Gold…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Monthly Income Picks to Earn 6%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) are attractive today.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Be in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) is battling through some tough market conditions, but better days might be on the…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Here’s How Dividend-Growth Stocks Can Help You Save a Bundle for Retirement

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a great example of a dividend-growth stock that has made long-term shareholders rich.

Read more »

oil, petroleum, refinery
Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Crescent Point Energy Corp. vs. Baytex Energy Corp.

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are on the slide again. Is one looking oversold?

Read more »

a pile of gold bars
Metals and Mining Stocks

Kinross Gold Corporation: Is it Finally Time to Buy This Beleaguered Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) is surging again. Should you buy today?

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons to Consider Goldcorp Inc.

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is at a three-month high. Here's why the latest rally might have legs.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Top Stocks That Yield 5%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) might be worth a look today.

Read more »