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Author: 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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Tech Stocks

1 Canadian Stock Ready to Surge Into 2026

| Chris MacDonald

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) is truly one world-class Canadian growth stock. Here's why 2026 could be a great year for investors in…

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Investing

3 Reasons Why I’m Pounding the Table on This Under-the Radar Growth Stock Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

This company looks poised to surge from here, after recently being cut in half from its peak. Here's why I…

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Investing

1 Canadian Stock You’ll Probably Kick Yourself for Not Owning a Decade From Now

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into why Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) could be one of the best long-term holdings for investors looking to put…

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Investing

If This AI Crash Continues, You’ll Probably Kick Yourself for Not Owning These 3 Canadian Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into three top Canadian stocks that may be able to help investors avoid a broad-based sell-off in high-growth…

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Dividend Stocks

5.6% Dividend Yield! I’m Buying This TSX Stock and Holding for Decades!

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Enbridge (TSX:ENB) looks like one of the most overlooked energy plays in the Canadian market, and why investors…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

These two stocks look like world-class winners but are being overlooked by dividend investors who may be focused on other…

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Investing

My No. 1 Stock for Canadian Investors in 2026 and Beyond

| Chris MacDonald

Fortis (TSX:FTS) is, hands-down, the best opportunity in the market right now for long-term investors, in my humble opinion.

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Bank Stocks

TD vs. Scotiabank: Which Is the Better Dividend Stock to Buy Now?

| Chris MacDonald

Let's compare and contrast Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) and see which comes out the winner…

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Investing

Think Interest Rates Will Head Lower? Now’s the Time to Buy These 2 Canadian Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into two unique interest rate sensitive stocks, and why both could have big upside if central banks continue…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Restaurant Brands Looks Like a Screaming Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) is quietly becoming a top stock institutional and retail investors are jumping on. Here are three reasons…

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Best TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy in November

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top dividend stock ideas for investors with short, medium and long-term investing time horizons in November.

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Investing

2 Defensive Canadian Stocks Ready to Rock Higher Into Year End

| Chris MacDonald

These two defensive dividend stocks could be good buys for a possible recession.

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Investing

It’s Time to Buy: 1 Canadian Stock That Hasn’t Been This Cheap in Years

| Chris MacDonald

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has continued to be one of the most undervalued stocks in the TSX. Is Canada's largest airline…

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Energy Stocks

2 Domestic Stocks the Rest of the World Hasn’t Caught Onto – Yet

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into two of the best Canadian stocks global investors are clearly overlooking right now, why that's the case,…

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Dividend Stocks

3 World-Class Canadian Dividend Stocks Poised to Rocket Higher in 2026

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into three of the best dividend stocks Canada has to offer, and why these companies look like rock-solid…

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Tech Stocks

Top 3 Canadian AI Stocks to Watch Next Year

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Kinaxis (TSX:KXS), Docebo (TSX:DCBO), and Shopify (TSX:SHOP) are three top Canadian AI stocks investors ought to consider right…

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Energy Stocks

Why Fortis Could Be the Best Canadian Stock in the Market Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think that even after a decade of being bullish on Fortis (TSX:FTS), this is a stock that's…

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Investing

This Overlooked Stock Is Truly the TSX’s Big Cheese

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into why Saputo (TSX:SAP) is a top Canadian dairy company investors looking for strong total returns may want…

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Investing

Why This Canadian REIT Could Be a Buy-and-Hold-Forever Stock

| Chris MacDonald

This one REIT in the industrial sector could be a winner.

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Energy Stocks

Warren Buffett Liked This Canadian Stock, and I Still Do

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into one of Buffett's past Canadian stock picks, and why Suncor (TSX:SU) still looks like a solid pick…

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Tech Stocks

TSX on Fire: 2 Momentum Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into two of the best Canadian growth stocks the TSX has to offer, and why these momentum plays…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Canadian Dividend Stocks Delivering Huge Profits

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into two of the best dividend stocks Canada has to offer, and why investors would do well to…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dead-Easy Canadian Stocks to Buy with $1,000 Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) and Fortis (TSX:FTS) are two Canadian stocks that could be the easiest long-term…

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Investing

2 High-Growth Canadian Stocks to Watch Next Year

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into two of the top Canadian growth stocks trading on the TSX, and why these companies look poised…

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Investing

2 Top Value Stocks I’d Happily Scoop Up in November

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into two top Canadian dividend stocks that are trading at valuations which resemble little of these companies' long-term…

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Investing

3 of the Most Undervalued Stocks on the TSX Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into three of the most overlooked and undervalued Canadian stocks in the market, and why these names appear…

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Investing

The Canadian Stock That Hedge Fund Managers Can’t Get Enough of

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into why Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) remains a top pick of hedge fund managers in this uncertain market…

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Investing

These Pot Stocks Might Actually Be Worth Buying Now

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into two top Canadian pot stocks, and why these companies could have more upside than the market is…

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Dividend Stocks

My Blueprint for Monthly Income Starting With $30,000

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two key investing strategies for those thinking for the long term that could provide the kind of monthly…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks for Worry-Free Income

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of the top Canadian dividend stocks long-term investors would do well to at least consider at this…

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Dividend Stocks

Lazy Investor: This Dividend Growth Stock Deserves a Permanent Place in Your TSFA

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into why Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) could be the dividend-paying growth stock investors are missing in their TFSA.

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Investing

Forget Tesla: This Canadian Stock Is My Favourite Way to Play the EV Trend

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into one under-the-radar EV stock with the potential to outperform other major players in this space, including Tesla…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Yes, You Should Probably Own Some Gold: Start With These 3 Canadian Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into three of the top ideas in the TSX for investors looking to gain exposure to gold and…

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Investing

These Overlooked Canadian Stocks Demand Your Attention

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into two overlooked Canadian stocks, and why there's a real value argument to be made in picking up…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Top Defensive Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into three of the top defensive dividend stocks investors would do well to consider in November and beyond…

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Dividend Stocks

The Incredible Thing Most Investors Don’t Realize About Canadian Bank Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Canadian bank stocks continue to be among the top companies in the market long-term investors can rely on…

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Investing

2 Defensive Stocks That Are Worlds Away From an AI Bubble

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into why Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) and Manulife (TSX:MFC) are two top defensive stocks investors should watch right now.

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Investing

Billionaire Investors Keep Buying These 3 Canadian Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three Canadian names billionaires seem to love.

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Investing

The Best Stocks to Invest $7,000 in Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two very unique, but very relevant options for long-term stock pickers looking for a mix of growth and…

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Investing

2 Screaming Buy TSX Stocks I’d Hold for the Next 20 Years

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into why Fortis (TSX:FTS) and Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) are two top TSX stocks I'd put in the "screaming…

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