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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.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian National Railway Company Just Became Safer

| Chris MacDonald

One more reason why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) remains on the top of my list as one of the…

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Investing

Why Profitability Matters: Canopy Growth Corp.

| Chris MacDonald

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) just turned in its fiscal year results, and investors aren't pleased. Long-term investors should take note…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Looking for 3 Gems With Yields Higher Than 4.5%?

| Chris MacDonald

Here are my top three picks for yield-focused investors looking for companies with yields in excess of 4.5%: Algonquin Power…

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office building
Dividend Stocks

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst Just Signaled to Investors Now Is the Time to Sell

| Chris MacDonald

Why is Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) choosing to accelerate its share-buyback program instead of reinvesting the proceeds…

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Investing

1 Options Strategy to Consider With Canfor Corporation

| Chris MacDonald

Here's my take on a potentially highly lucrative options trade for Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP).

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Safest Yields Over 3.5% for Every RRSP Investor

| Chris MacDonald

Drum roll please ... My top three picks for RRSP Investors today are Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN), Fortis…

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Energy Stocks

Is the Potash Industry Set for a Rebound?

| Chris MacDonald

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) is one of the most powerful voices among its global peers in terms of…

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Investing

Fundamentals, Valuation Show Badger Daylighting Ltd. Remains Overvalued

| Chris MacDonald

The numbers speak for themselves: why Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) remains overvalued despite a 35% drop in its stock price…

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Energy Stocks

Is it Time to Oil Up Your Portfolio?

| Chris MacDonald

Companies such as Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) have been big winners, seeing stock gains on hopes of a continued rebound…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

The Battle Continues: Bombardier, Inc. vs. Boeing Co.

| Chris MacDonald

The Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) saga continues. The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that a probe into…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Inflate Your Portfolio With Canadian Tire Corporation Limited

| Chris MacDonald

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is oversold at current levels.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Looking for A 5% Yield With Significant Upside?

| Chris MacDonald

Bird Construction Inc. (TSX:BDT) is an interesting name in the Canadian construction space to consider for an income-focused portfolio.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

How Much Credence Should Investors Give Price Targets?

| Chris MacDonald

Adjusting target prices (discounting or ascribing a premium) is a safer way to view target prices. I use Algonquin Power…

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The Motley Fool
Tech Stocks

Scarcity vs. Value: Shopify Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has been on an incredible run of late as investors look for a solid tech and growth…

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Investing

When Will Canadian Cannabis Stocks Rebound?

| Chris MacDonald

Canadian marijuana companies such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) have felt the exuberance of the marijuana momentum trade, but they're…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Time to Load Up on Gold Is During a Bull Market

| Chris MacDonald

Buying shares of Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is just one way of creating some portfolio insurance at a time when…

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The Motley Fool
Bank Stocks

How Home Capital Group Inc. Differs From the Big Banks

| Chris MacDonald

The stability of funding sources for embattled alternative lender Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) was highlighted in a Bank of…

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Investing

Losses Piling Up, Layoffs Continue for Hudson’s Bay Co.

| Chris MacDonald

The retail segment has been one of Mr. Market's victims this year, and Canada's oldest retailer Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC)…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Get ‘Em While They’re Hot: Shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Climb

| Chris MacDonald

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has continued to make headway towards its proposed $5 billion debt-repayment schedule set for February…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Softwood Lumber, Dairy, Airplanes: Can Canada’s Export Party Continue?

| Chris MacDonald

Can companies such as Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP) continue to rise following high-profile trade spats between Canada and the U.S.?

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Investing

Can Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Continue to Fly Higher?

| Chris MacDonald

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) has posted impressive results. Can this company keep the party going?

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Canada’s Biggest Banks?

| Chris MacDonald

Canada's banks are likely to diverge in performance over the coming quarters as certain risks and opportunities begin to play…

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Dropped 9% Yesterday: Time to Buy?

| Chris MacDonald

Baytex Energy Corp.'s (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) share price continues to drop. Has the bleeding stopped, or will it continue?

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Investing

How High Can Dollarama Inc. Go?

| Chris MacDonald

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) just beat earnings estimates due to strong performance this past quarter.

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Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Potential Value With Continued Risk

| Chris MacDonald

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is a very interesting name to consider in the current environment, considering the massive drop…

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Tech Stocks

Investor Beware: BlackBerry Ltd. Loses QNX Vehicle Contract

| Chris MacDonald

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) recently lost a large contract with Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM), the world's largest automotive manufacturer. Competitive risks…

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Dividend Stocks

My Take on Altagas Ltd.: Why Downside Risk Remains

| Chris MacDonald

How Altagas Ltd.'s (TSX:ALA) dividend yield and proposed acquisition of WGL Holdings Inc. (NYSE:WGL) will be the catalysts that will…

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Investing

Aritzia Inc. vs. Canada Goose Holdings Inc.: Which Will Win?

| Chris MacDonald

Comparing companies such as Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) and Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) can be difficult, but it's a worthwhile…

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Energy Stocks

How Long Can Baytex Energy Corp. Survive?

| Chris MacDonald

The debt levels of Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) may not be sustainable long term. With more than three times net…

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Why the “Snowball” Has Melted

| Chris MacDonald

Sometimes it's important to go against the grain, as with the "darling" growth companies that invite hysteria. Here's my take…

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Western Bank: Higher Risk, Lower Reward

| Chris MacDonald

The outlook for Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) from a risk/reward standpoint doesn't look good. In this article, I compare Canadian…

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The Motley Fool
Tech Stocks

Debt vs. Dilution: Should Shopify Inc. Take On Debt?

| Chris MacDonald

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is in no rush to issue debt, choosing instead to issue additional shares at ever-increasing stock price…

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car repair, auto repair
Dividend Stocks

Why AutoCanada Inc. May Be a Clunker

| Chris MacDonald

My take on why AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) is a long-term value trap.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Western Bank a Home Capital Group Inc. 2.0?

| Chris MacDonald

Here are a few reasons I remain very bearish on Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB), suggesting caution as I did with…

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Dividend Stocks

Cineplex Inc. Needs to Adapt or Risk Becoming Stale

| Chris MacDonald

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is a cyclical business that's reliant on discretionary spending and that may see its rich valuation hit…

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office building
Dividend Stocks

Why I Would Avoid Office REITs Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Based on traditional fundamentals, Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) appears to be cheap. Do the long-term risks justify…

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Investing

Empire Company Limited: Patience May Be Key

| Chris MacDonald

Empire Company Limited's (TSX:EMP.A) stock price has come down significantly, but value investors may have to wait some time for…

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electricity transmission
Dividend Stocks

Is Hydro One Ltd. a Good Long-Term Play?

| Chris MacDonald

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) operates primarily in Ontario, a market which may be less favourable for long-term investors interested in…

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Investing

Equitable Group Inc. Isn’t Home Capital Group Inc., But it Remains Risky

| Chris MacDonald

Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) is not the same as Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG), yet it remains a significantly riskier…

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grocery store
Investing

Is Loblaw Companies Ltd. Speculative or Safe at Current Levels?

| Chris MacDonald

The jury is still out on Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) with respect to how the company is expected to perform…

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