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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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Coronavirus

Warning: This 1 TSX Stock Will Kill Your Portfolio: Sell Today!

| Chris MacDonald

It there is one finance article you read today, it should be this one. Here is the one company you…

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Tech Stocks

Save Your Portfolio With These 3 Tips

| Chris MacDonald

Covid has changed the market which means you need to save your portfolio following these three key tips.

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Tech Stocks

Market Crash Prep Class: Should You Sell Your Stocks Now?

| Chris MacDonald

All (or most of us, at least) know that the next market crash is coming. How should you prepare for…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Rich and Retire Early With These TFSA Tips

| Chris MacDonald

Becoming a millionaire and retiring (very) early are possible with these tips and these dividend king picks: Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS),…

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Coronavirus

Sell Warning: This One Stock Will Kill Your Portfolio

| Chris MacDonald

Selling this stock is key to saving your portfolio. Here is my take on how Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) will…

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Dividend Stocks

WARNING: Don’t Miss This Key Advice From Banks in July

| Chris MacDonald

Here is the key advice and strategy from banks on how to get rich.

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Investing

CRA: 3 Tips To Maximize Your Refund and Avoid Paying More

| Chris MacDonald

There are 3 key tips to build wealth in a sound investment strategy, maximizing your refund and avoid paying more…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: The One TSX Tech Stock That Will Predict The Market

| Chris MacDonald

There is a "canary in the coal mine" amidst the market uncertainty. Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) is the company to watch…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Rich With These 2 Tips From Warren Buffett

| Chris MacDonald

Warren Buffett and his company Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) need no introduction. Here are his top two tips to get rich.

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Dividend Stocks

Save Your Portfolio and Create Wealth With This Golden Rule

| Chris MacDonald

Times are tricky for building a portfolio that will truly generate wealth. Here are my tips and why I chose…

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Coronavirus

Take Warren Buffett’s Advice and Soar Above Coronavirus/Market Fears

| Chris MacDonald

Are you interested in taking Warren Buffett's advice to develop a rich portfolio? Here's his (and my) take on the…

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Tech Stocks

Will This Canadian Telecommunications Giant Boom or Bust?

| Chris MacDonald

Investors are often looking for high growth plays during these tough times. Here's my take on BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE).

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Dividend Stocks

An +11% Dividend?! What You Need to Know About This Canadian Real Estate Juggernaut

| Chris MacDonald

A +11% dividend yield will cause most investors to do a double take. Here is my assessment of Brookfield Property…

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Dividend Stocks

10 Times Growth in 10 Years? Don’t Miss Out on This TSX Tech Stock Pick

| Chris MacDonald

Identifying growth players in these times is extra tough. One of my interesting picks- with upsides and downsides is Shaw…

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Investing

Buy Alert: The #1 Travel TSX Stock You Should Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

For those avoiding air travel, what is the next best thing? Road trips of course! Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) is my…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: 3 TSX Picks That Are Too Cheap to Ignore

| Chris MacDonald

My top three value picks are Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM), and CCL Industrial Inc. (TSX:CCL.B).

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: 3 Cash-Rich TSX Picks to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Investors are once again looking for high-risk, high-reward plays. Here are my top three picks: Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Inter Pipeline…

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Top TSX Stocks

Will This Popular Canadian Stock Boom or Bust?

| Chris MacDonald

While revenues have declined 90% on a year over year basis, I'll make my bull argument for why Canadian Tire…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? Here’s How to Turn it Into $30,000

| Chris MacDonald

Here are my top tips to growing your nest egg into one fit for a king.

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Tech Stocks

Is This Stock the Next Shopify? Don’t Miss Out on This Hot TSX Tech Stock

| Chris MacDonald

While Shopify gets a lot of attention, many investors do not know about another Canadian tech name: Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD).

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Tech Stocks

The Top Tech TSX Stock To Buy in July

| Chris MacDonald

Often overlooked, my top TSX tech pick is Telus Corp. (TSX:T) for long term growth.

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Dividend Stocks

In July, Don’t Miss Out on These Growth and Value Winners

| Chris MacDonald

Here is my take on growth and value investing styles and my top picks for July, including Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP),…

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Cannabis Stocks

Market Crash Alert: How the Cannabis Bubble Affects All Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Learn how the cannabis bubble tells us what is to come, using Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) as an example.

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Investing

Alert: Top 3 Stocks To Buy in the Next Market Crash

| Chris MacDonald

How should you handle the next market crash? Look at my analysis on the top three stocks to buy in…

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Bank Stocks

Market Crash Update: Brace for a Second Market Crash With These Top Tips

| Chris MacDonald

When will the next market crash hit? Brace yourself with key tips, including my analysis on the Canadian Imperial Bank…

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Investing

2 Stocks To Avoid Like the Plague During This Pandemic

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for stocks to avoid like the plague? My top two picks are Cineplex (TSX:CGX) and Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Got $2,000? Shove All Your Chips Into the Pot With These 2 Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

ETFs can be a great way to go; I recommendiShares Core MSCI All Country World Ex Canada Index ETF (TSX:XAW)…

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Dividend Stocks

$3,000 Invested in These 2 Stocks Could Make You Rich

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for a long term growth stock to make you rich? My two picks are ESG plays: Northland Power (TSX:NPI)…

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Tech Stocks

The Cocooning Effect: Netflix and This Canadian Stock Will Soar

| Chris MacDonald

The coronavirus has changed society in so many ways. Read about my top Canadian tech pick CGI Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB), which…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks to Own for the Next 10 Years

| Chris MacDonald

For those interested in an investing time frame of 10 years or more, my three picks are Enghouse Systems (TSX:ENGH),…

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: The Key to Getting Rich Slowly

| Chris MacDonald

Read about my strategy on value investing, how to choose companies, and three picks: Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Jamison Wellness (TSX:JWEL),…

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Investing

The Bull Case for Extendicare Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Long term care has long term potential. Read my take on the future and potential of Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks To Avoid for the Next 12 Months

| Chris MacDonald

Major tailwinds put these three companies on my list of stocks that I do not currently recommend: Air Canada (TSX:AC),…

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Dividend Stocks

This 100-Year Growth Trend Has Only Just Begun

| Chris MacDonald

Get into this trend early with ESG picks including Northland Power (TSX:NPI), Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and Borax…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Options for Income Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Investors looking for high-yield investments, look no further. My top three picks are Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP), Royal Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for a High-Risk, High-Reward Play?

| Chris MacDonald

Now may be the time to invest in pipelines, such as my long-time favourite Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA).

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Coronavirus

Here’s How I’d Play the Senior Living Space

| Chris MacDonald

Now is the time to invest in the senior living space. My top pick is Sienna Senior Living (TSX:SIA).

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Cannabis Stocks

My Top Cannabis Pick

| Chris MacDonald

Cannabis is beginning to look a little more tantalizing to me. Read about my top pick Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC).

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Bank Stocks

Canada’s Banks Made History: What’s Next?

| Chris MacDonald

What is the future of Canada's banks, including smaller banks like Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB) and National Bank (TSX:NA)?

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Investing

Real Estate Investing: Less Is More

| Chris MacDonald

Those interested in real estate should look no further than REITs.

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