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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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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why This Gold Producer’s Stock Price Is Set to Soar

| Chris MacDonald

Gold is seen as one of the better investments to make in our current financial market. Read on about my…

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Dividend Stocks

Go on the Defensive With These 3 Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

My top 3 defensive plays are Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD), Chorus Aviation (TSX:CHR) and Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B).

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Investing

Why Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Stock Price Will Continue its Descent

| Chris MacDonald

Read why I'm bearish in the short term on Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) due to recent events.

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Investing

3 Contrarian Ways to Play Trade Disruptions

| Chris MacDonald

Learn some tips on how to invest like Warren Buffett in supply chain companies such as Descartes Systems (TSX:DSG), Chemtrade…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Real Estate Winners for Your Portfolio

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for portfolio exposure to real estate? Consider REITs like Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN), H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) and Killam Apartment REIT…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest Like Warren Buffet: Avoid These 3 Falling Knives

| Chris MacDonald

Investing like Warren Buffet means knowing what to invest in and what not to invest in. Read about these "falling…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Solid Long-Term Dividend Winners

| Chris MacDonald

Income investors, look no further! Read about my top picks including Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), Telus (TSX:T) and Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Bank Stocks

Canada’s Bank Stocks Present an Interesting Dilemma

| Chris MacDonald

Should investors be bear or bull on Canada's bank stocks, including Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM)?

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Economic Turbulence
Energy Stocks

Income Investors: Avoid This Yield Trap

| Chris MacDonald

Educate yourself on how to avoid "yield traps" including Vermilion Energy (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET).

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Dividend Stocks

In a Battle of Infrastructure Companies, Who Comes Out on Top?

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for an infrastructure play? See who comes out on top: SNC Lavalin Inc. (TSX:SNC) or WSP Global (TSX:WSP).

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Investing

Is Now the Time to Bet on Timber Stocks?

| Chris MacDonald

Should you invest in timber stocks like Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP)? There are many factors to consider.

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FREIGHT TRAIN
Investing

Why CP Has Better Value Than CNR Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

What is the key differentiating factor when determining to invest in Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) or Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI)?

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Investing

Gold and Cannabis: Trading Strategies in the Coming Months

| Chris MacDonald

Learn trading strategies for gold and cannabis in the current market, including examples such as Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and Barrick…

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Investing

Attention Value Investors, Snap Up This Stock!

| Chris MacDonald

Value investors, read about this deep value play in the oil and gas sector: Precision Drilling (TSX:PD).

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Bank Stocks

Home Capital: What a Run — and Can It Continue?

| Chris MacDonald

What is on the horizon for Canada's alternative lender Home Capital Group (TSX:HCG)?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks To Hang Your Hat on in March

| Chris MacDonald

Long-term investors, look no further for your top three picks: Enbridge, Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Nutrien Inc. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and WPT Industrial REIT…

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Cannabis Stocks

Is HEXO “Too Quebec to Fail?”

| Chris MacDonald

Interested in investing in cannabis? Find out what makes Hexo Corp. (TSX:HEXO) stand out amongst its peers.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Time Your Investment in This Hot Sector

| Chris MacDonald

Want to invest in this hot sector? Find out when to invest in Chartwell REIT (TSX:CSH.UN).

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Energy Stocks

Successfully Invest in Oil With These Two Strategies

| Chris MacDonald

Learn how to successfully invest in oil in a bear market. Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) is used as a case study.

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Investing

If You’re Going to Buy Weed, Buy It in Aggregate

| Chris MacDonald

Interested in investing in cannabis but risk-adverse? Read here about a strategy to hedge your bets involving Horizons Marijuana Life…

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Energy Stocks

Looking for a High Risk, High Reward Play? Look No Further

| Chris MacDonald

Is Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) on the rebound? Read on to find out more to guide your decision on whether to…

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Investing

Will Bombardier Stock Soar on Business Jets Alone?

| Chris MacDonald

What may help Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) soar? Read on about the future of its CSeries, train and business jet divisions.

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Cannabis Stocks

We’re Months Away From Bankruptcies in the Cannabis Sector

| Chris MacDonald

Learn about risks in the cannabis sector by looking at Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) as a case study.

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Investing

Why Barrick Gold Remains a Top Long-Term Pick

| Chris MacDonald

How does Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) stand out among its peers? Read on about why it is my #1 gold pick.

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Energy Stocks

Buy Energy Stocks Now — But Wait on Commodities

| Chris MacDonald

How will coronavirus impact energy stocks such as Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG)?

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Canopy Growth Is Still the Best Pot Stock

| Chris MacDonald

How does Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) compare to its cannabis peers?

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Investing

Why These Protests Are Great for Canadian Rail Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Should you invest in rail lines owned by Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI)? Find out why…

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Investing

Cannabis: Put That in Your Beverage and Drink it?

| Chris MacDonald

Will cannabis beverages save the day for cannabis companies?

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Energy Stocks

This 3-Stock Portfolio Could Get You a 10% Yield!

| Chris MacDonald

Look no further for big yields of 10%+! Find out my top pick of three oil companies: Vermillion Energy (TSX:VET),…

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Investing

Fertilize Your Portfolio With This 1 Stock

| Chris MacDonald

How is the trade war and coronavirus impacting Canadian companies like Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR)? Find out more how this fertilizer company…

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Investing

Forget Canadian Tire — Buy This REIT Instead

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for growth during the pending recession? Look no further than CT Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRT.UN) which has thrived…

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Investing

Is Now the Time to Buy Magna Stock?

| Chris MacDonald

Is the automotive industry on the decline or on the rise? Read here to find out more about automotive companies,…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Staying Invested Is Important

| Chris MacDonald

Learn tips for how to invest in the current market- good for beginner investors and those who have more experience!…

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Investing

Can This Growth Company Acquire Its Way to New Highs?

| Chris MacDonald

Learn about the masterful acquisition strategy of the management team at Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B).

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Investing

This Company Is Pure Garbage — Buy It!

| Chris MacDonald

Is investing in a waste management company like Waste Connections (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) a dumpster dive that will yield a gem or…

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Where to Invest?
Investing

Here’s What to Do With Your 2020 Tax Refund

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for tips on where to invest your 2020 tax refund? Dividend investors should consider Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS). Investors looking…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Income Ideas for Your 2020 RRSP

| Chris MacDonald

Need income ideas for your 2020 RRSP? Look no further than Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN), Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), and TD…

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Cannabis Stocks

This Is the Most Important Driver for Cannabis Investors!

| Chris MacDonald

Interested in investing in a cannabis company such as Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC)? Learn about the key drivers as well…

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Energy Stocks

AltaGas (TSX:ALA) vs. Algonquin (TSX:AQN): A Tale of 2 Energy Plays

| Chris MacDonald

Learn how acquisition strategies by energy giants Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) impact their bottom…

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Clean energy
Energy Stocks

Sustainably Power Up Your Portfolio With This Renewables Gem

| Chris MacDonald

Interested in learning how to diversify your portfolio and invest in a Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) play? Look no…

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