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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.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

Manulife Stock: It’s Cheap, and it Just Got a Dividend Boost

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term dividend investors may want to consider Manulife (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) stock right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Telus Stock Is a No-Brainer Addition in Q4

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term income investors may want to consider Telus (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) stock in the wake of its recent earnings.

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Dividend Stocks

This Energy Stock Looks like a Screaming Buy Following Earnings

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors would do well to consider Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) as a top energy stock right now.

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Tech Stocks

Looking for Parabolic Growth in the Crypto Space? Check Out Tokens.com

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why aggressive growth investors seeking a company with parabolic growth potential may want to consider Tokens.com.

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Dividend Stocks

1 High-Risk, High-Reward, Speculative Stock for Aggressive Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors looking for a speculative stock may do well to consider Corus Entertainment (TSX:CJR.B) right now.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Key Reason Why the REIT Sector Could Have Room to Run

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors, young or old, should take a look at the REIT sector as a way to generate…

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Investing

BREAKING: First Firearms NFT Developed Via Digital Arms & Barrett Licensing Partnership

| Chris MacDonald

Here's what investors may want to know about the just-announced Barrett-Digital Arms NFT licensing partnership deal.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in November 2021

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top dividend stocks all long-term investors seeking dividend growth may want to consider right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Top Gold Stocks I’m Looking at Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top Canadian gold stocks that are on my radar as potential additions right now, as value plays…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Stock: A Long-Term Holding to Never Sell

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors may want to consider Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock in this current environment.

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Investing

Is Sleep Country Canada the Growth Stock You’ve Been Sleeping On?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors looking for a top-notch growth stock may want to consider Sleep Country Canada (TSX:ZZZ).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Load Up on for Diversification This Fall

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top TSX stocks that may be perfect for long-term investors seeking portfolio diversification right now.

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 10 Years

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term growth investors should consider these two Canadian growth stocks in this current hyper bull market.

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Tech Stocks

November Buys: 3 Top Canadian Growth Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

These three top TSX growth stocks are among my top picks for long-term investors seeking consistent and high quality growth.

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Investing

2 Incredible Value Stocks to Buy at Bargain Levels

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top Canadian value stocks every long-term investor looking to diversify their holdings may want to consider right…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Top Canadian Mining Stock to Keep an Eye on Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors looking for a top mining stock to add may want to consider Turquoise Hill Resources (TSX:TRQ)(NYSE:TRQ).

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Canadian Tech Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors may want to consider these two top Canadian tech stocks in this current market environment.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Nutrien Stock Remains a Top Buy This Fall

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors would be remiss to ignore Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) stock in this current market environment.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify’s Earnings Streak Is Over: Time to Pack up or Buy the Dip?

| Chris MacDonald

Is now the time to let go of Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), or think about the company's recent earnings as a buying…

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Bank Stocks

November’s Top Value Stocks: 3 Great Options

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top Canadian value stocks I think are incredible opportunities in this relatively overvalued market today.

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Cannabis Stocks

Can Canopy Growth Stock Outperform its Cannabis Peers This Fall?

| Chris MacDonald

Is Canopy Growth stock a buy right now, despite the company's massive decline today and recent woes of late?

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Investing

1 Top Retail Stock Retail Investors Shouldn’t Sleep On

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors may want to consider Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) as a top retail stock to buy now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Value Stocks to Buy in November

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top value stocks investors should consider when looking at the best of what Canada has to offer…

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Investing

1 Top Canadian Tech Stock to Buy Now and Forget About Long Term

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors looking for a top-notch Canadian tech stock may want to consider Open Text (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX).

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Investing

Could Bombardier Stock Be the Meme/Rally Play for 2022?

| Chris MacDonald

Is now the time for investors to jump into Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) stock or wait on the sidelines?

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Investing

Where Is SNC Stock Headed From Here?

| Chris MacDonald

Is now the time to buy into SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) stock, or should investors wait patiently on the sidelines right now?

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Investing

Could Headwinds Be on the Horizon for Boyd Stock?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors may want to stay the path with high-performing growth play Boyd Group (TSX:BYD) stock.

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Energy Stocks

Why This Could Be the Top Energy Stock in Canada Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors looking for a top energy stock to buy right now should consider Methanex (TSX:MX)(NASDAQ:MEOH).

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Investing

2 Top Total-Return Stocks to Buy in November

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors looking for total-return stocks may want to consider these two top Canadian gems right now.

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Tech Stocks

1 Top Canadian Software Stock to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why growth investors looking for a top-notch software stock may want to consider Enghouse Systems (TSX:ENGH) right now.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Invest in the Market as Inflation Soars

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors concerned about inflation may want to consider Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) stock right now.

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Energy Stocks

1 Sneaky Canadian EV Stock to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors looking for a top Canadian EV stock may want to look at overlooked Martinrea (TSX:MRE) right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Enbridge Stock Is a Great Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors may want to consider Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock right now.

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Energy Stocks

Make Your Portfolio Greener With This Top TSX Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors looking for a top TSX stock should consider NFI Group (TSX:NFI) and NFI stock in this current…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top TSX Growth Stocks to Buy in November

| Chris MacDonald

These three top Canadian growth stocks are among the best companies in the world for providing investors with long-term growth.

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Investing

1 Top Canadian Commodities Stock Providing Portfolio Diversification

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into why Nutrien may be a commodities stock investors should consider right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in November

| Chris MacDonald

These three top Canadian dividend stocks are among the best the market has to offer right now for long-term investors…

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Tech Stocks

1 Top Canadian IPO Investors Should Be Watching Next Week

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term growth investors may want to consider the upcoming D2L IPO as a potential catalyst for impressive growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Cash Cow Running Dry?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why truly long-term investors may not want to ignore the defensiveness and dividend of Saputo (TSX:SAP) stock right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Income Stocks to Buy in November

| Chris MacDonald

These three top income stocks are among the best in Canada, and potentially the world, for long-term investors.

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