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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

Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Start Building TFSA Wealth With These 2 Dividend Stocks

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) are great picks to help young investors reach their…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Load Up on These Oversold Dividend Picks

| Andrew Walker

Here's why the selloff looks overdone on Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR).

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: These 2 Top Dividend Picks Are Oversold

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) should be on your buy list.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp. vs Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.: Which Stock Is Set to Soar?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) are both low-cost producers, but one is a safer bet.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend-Growth Stocks That Won’t Let You Down

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), and one other Canadian icon should be on your buy list.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: These 3 Stocks Benefit From a Low Loonie

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), and a famous ski resort aren't complaining about the weak Canadian dollar.

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Bank Stocks

4 Reasons to Put Toronto–Dominion Bank in Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) deserves to hold an anchor position in any RRSP portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 3 Oversold Stocks With Reliable Yields up to 10%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), and Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) should be on your…

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Investing

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: Is it Finally Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) looks attractive at the current price, but dividend investors should be careful.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: These 2 Dividend Stocks Belong in Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why the recent pullback in Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) could be a great…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 Reliable Stocks for Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) look like solid picks right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Will Patient Investors Be Rewarded?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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Bank Stocks

4 Reasons to Put Royal Bank of Canada in Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) remains a top pick to help investors build a retirement portfolio.

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: What Happened to the Rally?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why shares of Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) are losing altitude again.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 Oversold Stocks That Should Be on Your Radar

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) deserve a closer look.

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Bank Stocks

5 Reasons to Put Bank of Nova Scotia in Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) looks attractive right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Put These 3 Dividend Stocks in Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are great picks.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: These 3 Monthly Income Stocks Yield up to 7.5%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), and a popular burger joint look like solid…

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Energy Stocks

3 Big Risk/Big Reward Oil Stocks to Consider Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA), Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), and one other oil pick might be worth a shot.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Oversold Dividend-Growth Stars for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) should be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Has This Big-Yield Stock Finally Bottomed?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) and its 9.75% yield might be worth a shot.

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Bank Stocks

4 Reasons to Buy Bank of Montreal Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) looks like a solid pick right now.

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Investing

4 Reasons to Put Telus Corporation in Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) looks like a top pick right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Should You Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce or National Bank of Canada?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) both offer yields above 5%, but one might…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Should You Buy Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. for the 9% Payout?

| Andrew Walker

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) looks attractive, but investors should be careful right now. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Income Investors: 2 High-Yield Stocks for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) should be on your radar.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Barrick Gold Corp. or Kinross Gold Corporation a Better Gold Play Today?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) are both making progress on their turnaround efforts.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 3 Attractive Stocks for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF), and one other top dividend stock should be on your…

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Dividend Stocks

Inter Pipeline Ltd. Yields 7.5%: Should You Buy This Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before buying Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is 2016 the Year Cameco Corporation Will Finally Recover?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ).

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Dividend Stocks

Does the 14% Yield at Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst Signal a Nightmare?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why things could get scary at Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN).

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Investing

4 Reasons to Put Canadian National Railway Company in Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a solid RRSP pick.

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Energy Stocks

3 “Hail Mary” Stocks for 2016

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK), and one other beaten-up stock might be worth a…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $10,000

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) look attractive right now.

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Investing

2 Safe Stocks to Ride Out the Market Rout

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) are attractive picks right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Goldcorp Inc.: Should You Buy This Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) could generate strong free cash flow this year.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp.: Is it Finally Time to Buy This Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) looks attractive if you think gold has bottomed.

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Is it Time to Back Up the Truck?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) looks attractive, but risks remain.

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Is This Stock Preparing for Takeoff?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) survived 2015, and investors are wondering if better times are finally on the horizon.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Attractive Income Stocks for Investors to Hold in a TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and two other top picks should be on your radar.

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