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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

Metals and Mining Stocks

Invest Like Warren Buffett With This Canadian Gem

| Chris MacDonald

Warren Buffett is one of the greatest investors of all time, and this is his most recent Canadian pick!

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Investing

Forget Bitcoin? Buy Now: The Sky Is the Limit!

| Chris MacDonald

High-risk, high-reward investors: cryptocurrencies are going parabolic. Here's how to trade these risky assets.

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Investing

MARKET CRASH 2021: Recession-Proof Your Portfolio Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Worried about a market crash? Here's one idea that can help make your portfolio recession-proof.

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Investing

Air Canada: 35% Downside on the Horizon, So Be Patient

| Chris MacDonald

Airline stocks have been hot rebound plays. Is the momentum due for a turnaround?

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Tech Stocks

Royal Bank Earns More Than Shopify’s Revenue But Is Worth Less: Why?

| Chris MacDonald

Shopify is a great company, but is the valuation simply too high?

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons Why Investors Should Buy BlackBerry Stock Before it Soars in 2021

| Chris MacDonald

Growth in the tech sector is huge right now, and BlackBerry is an undervalued name every growth investor should check…

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Investing

This 5G Stock Is Going to Soar in 2021

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for a stock that's ready to soar in 2021? Want one with exposure to the 5G revolution? This stock…

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Investing

Why More Downside Is on the Horizon for Great Canadian Gaming Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Speculative investing can be dangerous. Here's why Canadian Gaming Corp.'s stock price could come under pressure in the short term.

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Investing

SELL ALERT: Dump Your Cineplex Stock Now, if You Still Can

| Chris MacDonald

Cineplex stock has crashed already but will probably crash more. Here's why investors should stay as far away from this…

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Top TSX Stocks

2 Top Stocks for January 2021

| Chris MacDonald

For those looking to get 2021 started off right, these are two great picks to consider!

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Bank Stocks

The Santa Claus Rally Could Drive These 2 Stocks Higher!

| Chris MacDonald

The Santa Claus Rally is upon us! Here are two great options investors ought to consider to stuff their stockings…

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Investing

TFSA: Avoid This Critical Pitfall

| Chris MacDonald

How a TFSA is utilized is extremely important -- perhaps more important than just contributing every year. Here's the biggest…

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Investing

Bitcoin: Why $50,000 Is More Likely Than $5,000 Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for other high-quality, high-return investments? Check these out...

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Investing

3 Stocking Stuffers Warren Buffett Would Approve of

| Chris MacDonald

In this article, I've chosen three picks for Canadian investors to consider.

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crashing stocks
Investing

Stock Alert: Air Canada Stock Could Nosedive

| Chris MacDonald

Air Canada's stock has climbed more than 140% from its lows! Is now the time to buy, or wait for…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aphria and Tilray Stock: So Hot You’ll Get Burned?

| Chris MacDonald

Cannabis stocks are smoking hot right now. Investors everywhere are fascinated by the volatility in these names. Announcements continue to…

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Personal Finance

The Year-End To-Do List Every Investor Needs to See

| Chris MacDonald

Creating an investment portfolio is often one of many steps needed to ensure financial stability.

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Tech Stocks

Become a TFSA Millionaire With This Stock!

| Chris MacDonald

Exponential growth is hard to come by. This Canadian technology stock has all the growth your TFSA needs!

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Coronavirus

Can Air Canada Stock Fly High Again?

| Chris MacDonald

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a great rebound stock for investors to consider. Is the reward worth the risk?

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Dividend Stocks

The Top Stock Every Investor Should Own Heading Into 2021!

| Chris MacDonald

Great income, with great value, is hard to come by. This stock has everything investors could ever want!

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Tech Gem Is Taking the Sector by Storm!

| Chris MacDonald

Tech growth names like this stock will help take your portfolio to new levels!

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Investing

Top Stock Alert: The 1 Stock Long-Term Investors Should Own

| Chris MacDonald

This stock is one of the best long-term holdings for any investor, especially at these levels!

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Cannabis Stocks

Hexo Stock Will Go Parabolic! Here’s Why…

| Chris MacDonald

Alert: growth investors! Here's the stock you've been waiting for...

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Should Be the Cornerstone of Every Portfolio

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for a key cornerstone investment for your portfolio? You can't go wrong with Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB)

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Dividend Stocks

Shopify: Amazon 2.0 or Cult Stock?

| Chris MacDonald

Shopify's (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) valuation is a key thing to consider when determining if or when to invest in Canada's tech darling.

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Stocks for Beginners

Don’t Overlook Cineplex (Yes, You Read That Right)

| Chris MacDonald

This is the only article you need to read on Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX).

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Stocks for Beginners

Buy Alert: The Top TSX Stock You Should Buy in November

| Chris MacDonald

The time to buy is now for Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR).

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Would Love This Canadian Real Estate Pick

| Chris MacDonald

Invest like Warren Buffett with this real estate contrarian pick: Brookfield Property Partners (BPY.UN) backed by Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM).

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Tech Stocks

Get Insane Growth With This Tech Gem

| Chris MacDonald

Certainty in these uncertain times is difficult to come by. Is this company the next Shopify?

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 TSX Dividend Picks Will Armour Your Portfolio Against Market Uncertainty

| Chris MacDonald

Most investors agree there is uncertainty on where the market will go next. If you're looking for dividends and a…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020 Alert: 3 Top TSX Picks That Will Go Through the Roof

| Chris MacDonald

When will the next market crash occur and which stock picks should you keep an eye on? Here's my analysis…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Tech or ESG?

| Chris MacDonald

Tech and ESG are two of the most popular niches right now in the market. So where should you put…

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Dividend Stocks

Protect Your Portfolio With This Key Trend

| Chris MacDonald

All investor types should read this article! This key trend will help strengthen your portfolio. Includes my top 3 ETF…

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Dividend Stocks

This Company Is a Great Way to Bet on Interest Rates

| Chris MacDonald

Here are key strategies to leverage the low interest environment and maximize your portfolio gains and my analysis on Brookfield…

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Dividend Stocks

Smart Investing Tips: How To Handle Your FOMO

| Chris MacDonald

Here are some key strategies for smart investing, including how to choose quality, long term growth options such as Enbridge…

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Dividend Stocks

Investor Alert: Tips for Investing Your Cash This Summer

| Chris MacDonald

Here are my top tips for those looking to make moves over the summer. Companies discussed include BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO),…

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Dividend Stocks

The Surprising 2 Stocks You Should Avoid

| Chris MacDonald

Knowing which stocks to exclude is as important as knowing which stocks to include in your portfolio. My two picks…

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Stocks for Beginners

Will Air Canada Crash Land in 2020?

| Chris MacDonald

As one of the most popular stock picks on the TSX, will Air Canada (TSX:AC) sink or swim? Here's my…

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Dividend Stocks

Key Lessons From Previous Bubbles and How To Build Wealth Now

| Chris MacDonald

Sage advice from sage investor Warren Buffett and key lessons learned from previous stock market bubbles.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash Tips: How to Grow Your Tax Return by 10X

| Chris MacDonald

Three key tips for maximizing your return and lessening your tax burden.

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