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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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Investing

Investors Looking for Extreme Growth May Find Extreme Danger with BRP Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Investors holding BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO) may want to think about looking elsewhere for value, given long-term cyclical headwinds affecting super-cyclical stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Growth Investors: This Utilities Company Boasts the Most Growth

| Chris MacDonald

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) just made another excellent bolt-on acquisition, keeping the pedal to the metal.

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Investing

Cautious Investors: Avoid the Steep Slide of Empire Company Limited

| Chris MacDonald

Why Friday's 5% move to the downside may only be the beginning for Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A), a company which, thus…

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Dividend Stocks

Another Reason Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Could See Increased Investor Demand

| Chris MacDonald

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) just extended its dividend-reinvestment plan to U.S. investors. Here's why that matters for investors on…

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Tech Stocks

The Growth Path to $250 Per Share in 2017 for Shopify Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has quite the list of targets to hit to make a $250 share price happen by the end…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Time to Be Ramping Up Mortgage Growth? Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Thinks So

| Chris MacDonald

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) has seen robust growth in its residential mortgage book. Is this a good thing or…

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank Is Simply the Best — Better Than All the Rest

| Chris MacDonald

The recent earnings beat by Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) highlights why TD remains the best pick in the Canadian financials space.

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Bribery, Deception, Trial — Hollywood or Reality?

| Chris MacDonald

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) looks to be in some deep trouble with the World Bank and Swedish law enforcement following investigations…

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Tech Stocks

How Long Is the Slide for Loblaw Companies Ltd.?

| Chris MacDonald

With newfound headwinds stemming from the rise of e-commerce in grocery retail, how will Canadian retailers such as Loblaw Companies…

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Bank Stocks

In the Wake of the Home Capital Group Inc. Crisis, Will Investors Give Goeasy Ltd. a Chance?

| Chris MacDonald

Can companies like Goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY) continue to benefit from increasing Canadian discretionary spending, or will the company be derailed by…

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Bank Stocks

Why Air Canada Could Be Warren Buffett’s Next Investment Target

| Chris MacDonald

Here's one company Warren Buffett may be considering right now: Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B).

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Investing

Are Rising Interest Rates the Pin That Could Prick the Housing Bubble?

| Chris MacDonald

Will rising interest rates cause turmoil in Canada's housing/REIT market and in companies such as Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN) and…

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Dividend Stocks

This Company Is Your Best Defence Against Rising Interest Rates

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why every income-focused investor worried about rising interest rates should consider Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Dividend Stocks

Disruptive Investors: Shaw Communications Inc. Reeks of Innovation

| Chris MacDonald

Can Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) grow fast enough to challenge its Canadian telecom rivals? Here's my take.

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Top TSX Stocks

Where Are Canadian Marijuana Stocks Headed From Here?

| Chris MacDonald

Will companies such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH), and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) outperform in the long-run or be left behind?…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Is Now Approaching a Price Where It May Make Sense to Take Another Look

| Chris MacDonald

With BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BBRY) finally turning a profit, and the autonomous driving boom set to kick off, it this company finally…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Turn Your TFSA Into an ATM By Using These 3 Guidelines

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for substantial dividend income in retirement? Here are three categories of stocks to choose from, which include Canadian National…

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Dividend Stocks

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.: Dividend Hikes? Yes Please!

| Chris MacDonald

In the wake of uncertainty in the Canadian retail market, here's why I believe investors interested in buying into some…

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Bank Stocks

What Will Rising Interest Rates Mean for the S&P/TSX Composite Index?

| Chris MacDonald

A look at how interest rates affect individual companies such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), and the S&P/TSX Composite…

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Investing

Amid IPO Flops, How Will Roots Canada Fare?

| Chris MacDonald

Will Roots be the next Canadian fashion company to go public, following in the footsteps of Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS)…

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Bank Stocks

How Should Home Capital Group Inc. Proceed With its Upcoming Vote?

| Chris MacDonald

Will Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) shareholders vote in favour of giving Mr. Buffett another 20% of the company? Or will…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Nutrien Make a Bid for BHP Billiton Limited’s Jansen Potash Mine?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why the combined Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) entity's potential bid for BHP Billiton Limited's (NYSE:BHP) Jansen…

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Montreal’s Earnings Beat Highlights Importance of Dividend Increases

| Chris MacDonald

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) beat analyst expectations, reporting solid earnings, but it dropped more than 2% Tuesday after failing to report…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Profitable Ways to Invest Globally

| Chris MacDonald

For investors looking to spice up their portfolios with global equities, I recommend checking out Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) and…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Relatively Unheard of Company With Explosive Long-Term Potential

| Chris MacDonald

Boralex Inc. (TSX:BLX) is a relatively unknown gem available on the TSX. Here's what the company does and why it matters.

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Investing

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc. Jumps More Than 21% on FDA Designation

| Chris MacDonald

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc.'s (TSX:PLI) plasminogen drug Ryplazimä has been granted a "Rare Pediatric Disease" designation by the U.S. Food and…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Pending Default or Deep Value? Investors Assess Tahoe Resources Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Tahoe Resources Inc. (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO) appears to be in trouble after a Guatemalan court upheld a ruling halting production at one of…

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Investing

How Well Are Canadian Cannabis Companies Managing Recall Risks?

| Chris MacDonald

What do recent marijuana recalls mean for Canada's largest cannabis producers, such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)?

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Dividend Stocks

4 Dividend Gems Every Investor Should Consider

| Chris MacDonald

Long-term income-focused investors need to consider Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR).

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Investing

Year In Review: Aritzia Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Let's take a longer-term look at how Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) has fared, shall we?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Worried About Nuclear Conflict? Avoid This 1 Stock

| Chris MacDonald

The potential for nuclear conflict could indeed affect this Canadian iron ore producer, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF).

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Investing

Is Uni Select Inc. a Buy After Dropping 25%?

| Chris MacDonald

Shares of Uni Select Inc. (TSX:UNS) have dropped 25% from their 52-week high recently. Is it time to back up the…

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Dividend Stocks

Like Trudeau’s $120 Billion Infrastructure Plan? Consider This 1 Company

| Chris MacDonald

Trudeau's plan to spend $120 billion on infrastructure may be just the boost SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) needs.

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Energy Stocks

Why OPEC May Not Matter In the Long-Term

| Chris MacDonald

Will OPEC production cuts continue to provide support for the price of oil and thereby large Canadian producers such as…

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Tech Stocks

Why Now May Be the Time to Take Profits Off the Table with Shopify Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

What does volatility have to do with shares of Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP)? Here's what.

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Investing

You Have to Know When to Hold’em: Great Canadian Gaming Corp.

| Chris MacDonald

Just how good is the deal Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) made with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation really?

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Dividend Stocks

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. Remains a Buy, Despite Recent Sell Off

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) remains a solid long-term play, despite the stock's recent sell-off.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Cineplex Inc. Altogether… It’s Just Not Worth It

| Chris MacDonald

Investors, please stay far, far, far away from Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX).

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Dividend Stocks

Magna International Inc.: An Interesting Growth Story, But Not Worth the Risk

| Chris MacDonald

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) has been touted as a potential value play at current levels - here's why I'm not…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Consider This 1 Logistics Company Today?

| Chris MacDonald

Let's take a look at a company which has been on a major roller coaster ride of late: TFI International (TSX:TFII).

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