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Chris MacDonald

Chris MacDonald

Chris MacDonald has had a love for finance his whole life, ultimately leading him to pursue an MBA in finance. He's worked as a financial analyst for a number of companies in the corporate finance and venture capital space during his 10-year investing career. He endeavors to follow in the footsteps of iconic investors like Warren Buffett in building a long-term defensive portfolio.

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oil and natural gas
Energy Stocks

Can Cenovus Stock Outperform in H2 2022?

| Chris MacDonald

Is now the time for investors in Cenovus (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) stock to buy more, or wait out this volatility right now?

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cryptocurrency, crypto, blockchain
Investing

Scale Your Portfolio With This Crypto-Scaling Solution

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Polkadot (CRYPTO:DOT) could be the scaling solution investors may not want to ignore in this bear market environment.

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Investing

This Global Energy ETF Could Be Ready to Take Off

| Chris MacDonald

Here's one energy ETF I think is worth looking at for investors looking for both yield and upside tied to…

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Investing

Crypto Crash: 2 Tokens to Consider Buying Amid the Carnage

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top tokens I think could be worth a look during this crypto crash.

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Investing

2 Top TSX REITs to Buy for Long-Term Stability

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Dream Industrial REIT (TSX:DIR.UN) and Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) are two top REITs investors should consider now.

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Investing

1 Top Cryptocurrency I’ve Got on My Radar Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's one top cryptocurrency many investors may not have heard of that could provide meaningful medium-term gains should the market…

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cryptocurrency, crypto, blockchain
Investing

2 High-Growth Cryptocurrencies to Buy on This Dip

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top high-growth cryptocurrencies investors looking to buy the dip may want to consider in this bear market…

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Target. Stand out from the crowd
Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top dividend stocks that investors taking the long-term view of the markets may want to consider in…

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cryptocurrency, crypto, blockchain
Investing

2 High-Growth Cryptocurrencies Trading at Incredible Discounts Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two high-growth cryptocurrencies long-term investors may want to take a look at considering the recent market dynamics.

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Investing

How Low Can Ethereum Go This Year?

| Chris MacDonald

Can Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) continue to head even lower, or is this top cryptocurrency starting to form a bottom right now?

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cryptocurrency, crypto, blockcahin
Investing

What’s the Bottom on Bitcoin?

| Chris MacDonald

Is the bottom in for Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC), or is the party completely over for the world's largest cryptocurrency?

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Path to retirement
Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy and Hold to Retirement

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) are two top TSX stocks to buy now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks Long-Term Investors Shouldn’t Sleep on

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top dividend stocks that not only have great yields right now, but are likely to continue to…

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Value for money
Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Value Stocks to Buy in June 2022

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are two top value stocks to consider right now.

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Tech Stocks

2 Growth Stocks to Buy During This Selloff

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) are two top growth stocks to buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Mining Stocks That Have Double-Up Potential

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and Agnico Eagle (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) are two mining stocks to consider right now.

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Bank Stocks

3 Canadian Bank Stocks That Could Outperform as Rates Rise

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three bank stocks that may be disproportionately affected by higher interest rates right now -- a positive for…

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crypto, chart, stocks
Investing

Where Is Polkadot Headed in 2022?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Polkadot (CRYPTO:DOT) may be headed higher during the latter half of this year, following a dismal start to…

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crypto blockchain
Investing

Is XRP the Large-Cap Crytpocurrency to Own Right Now?

| Chris MacDonald

Let's take a deeper look at whether XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) is a digital token worth investing in at this particular juncture…

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Investing

Can the Ethereum Merge Take This Token to New All-Time Highs?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's a dive into what the upcoming Ethereum merge is and why investors may want to pay attention to this…

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crypto, chart, stocks
Investing

2 Top Crytos to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top cryptos investors may want to consider right now, given the sharp selloff we've seen in this…

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Investing

Is Bitcoin the Store of Value Everyone Thought?

| Chris MacDonald

Is Bitcoin a true store of value or just another high-risk, high-upside asset class that's likely to remain volatile in…

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retirees and finances
Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Top Stocks that Shouldn’t Be Avoided Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top stocks I think retirees and folks nearing or thinking about retirement may want to consider for…

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Investing

2 Reasons Why Polkadot Is Looking Attractive Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Polkadot (CRYPTO:DOT) could be one of the top cryptocurrency projects investors may want to consider right now.

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Investing

2 Key Risks Investors in XRP Should Consider Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Is now the time for investors to buy the dip on high-profile cryptocurrency XRP (CRYPTO:XRP), or is the party officially…

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Investing

Can Avalanche Make a Big Comeback in May?

| Chris MacDonald

With the ongoing crypto crash today, investors may be rightly concerned about whether Avalanche (CRYPTO:AVAX) can make a comeback.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian REITs to Buy for Defensive Income Growth

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top REITs I think long-term investors may want to consider, despite this rather precarious rising interest rate…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top REITs Looking Attractive Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top REITs long-term investors looking for a defensive place to hide in this otherwise abysmal market right…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Stocks to Consider for Total Returns

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Algonquin Power (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) are two stocks built for retirees.

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crypto, chart, stocks
Investing

Better Bet: Solana vs. Avalanche

| Chris MacDonald

Here's my take on whether Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) or Avalanche (CRYPTO:AVAX) is the better bet in this environment right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Top Gold Miners to Focus On Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Agnico Eagle (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) and Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX)(NYSE:EQX) are two top gold miners to look at right now.

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Dividend Stocks

This REIT Looks Too Cheap to Ignore (With an Excellent Dividend to Boot)

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) may be a top real estate option investors should consider when looking for diversification.

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy in May

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) are two top growth stocks to watch right now.

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Investing

Could XRP Hit $1 by Q3?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) could be an interesting cryptocurrency to consider, whether it's able to hit the magical $1 level…

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Investing

2 Top Cryptocurrencies to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think these two tokens are starting to look attractive right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Forget for a Decade

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Suncor (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are two top dividend stocks to consider right now.

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Bank Stocks

2 Top TSX Bank Stocks to Buy for Total Returns

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top Canadian bank stocks that I think every long-term investor will want to consider in this current…

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Bank Stocks

3 Canadian Bank Stocks to Add for Stability Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top Canadian bank stocks I think investors with a long-term investing time horizon may want to consider…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Nutrien Stock Is the Mining Stock Investors Shouldn’t Ignore

| Chris MacDonald

Is now the time for investors to consider Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) stock as a defensive hedge today?

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cryptocurrency, crypto, blockchain
Investing

What Does the Ethereum Merge Mean for Crypto Investors?

| Chris MacDonald

Just what exactly is the Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) merge, and what does it mean for investors looking at this mega cap…

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