Chris MacDonald, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: Consider Interest Rates With REIT Purchases

February 28, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

When considering a REIT, such a Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN), as a long-term position, make sure to assess these three things…

Stocks for Beginners

Home Capital Group Inc.: Just Because it’s Cheaper Doesn’t Mean it’s a Value Play

February 24, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

You can't have an increased return without more risk. Buying a broken-down lemon of a vehicle for half the price…

Energy Stocks

How Oil Derivatives Have Crushed Crescent Point Energy Corp.

February 23, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has had a massive unrealized loss from its hedging portfolio, amounting to more than its…

Investing

Aggressive Value Investors: Beware of Home Capital Group Inc.

February 23, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Here's why the underlying fundamentals for Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) have worsened and may continue to worsen, signalling caution…

Energy Stocks

Power Up Your Portfolio With Fortis Inc.

February 22, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) may be one of the best picks for 2017 and beyond.

Investing

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Provides Real Value to Investors With Acquisition

February 22, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) is acquiring Lightlife Foods Inc. from Brynwood Partners VI L.P. for US$140 million in cash.…

Tech Stocks

Time to Shop for Shopify Inc.?

February 21, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has seen a dramatic increase in its stock price over the past year. Here's why this may…

Why Warren Buffett May Be Eyeing Air Canada

February 21, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Warren Buffett has invested over $2 billion in American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL), Delta Airlines Inc. (NYSE:DAL), Southwest Airlines Co.…

Investing

Prem Watsa Is Bullish

February 21, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Often referred to as "Canada's Warren Buffett," Prem Watsa of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) has completely reversed his trading…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Barrick Gold Corp. Is a Better Long-Term Play Than Goldcorp Inc.

February 20, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

I'll take a look at why Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) may turn out to be a better long-term bet than…

Investing

Why Aphria Inc. Is a Much Better Long-Term Play Than Canopy Growth Corp.

February 18, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Why Aphria Inc. (TSXV:APH) may be a better long-term play for a marijuana investor than Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED).

Bank Stocks

How Low Can Home Capital Group Inc. Go?

February 17, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) is facing an Ontario Securities Commission enforcement action following allegations it had improperly disclosed a…

Investing

Killam Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust Releases Solid 2016 Financials

February 16, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

REITs such as Killam Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:KMP.UN) are often ignored in favour of larger "household" names in…

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Just Destroyed Over $1 Million of Weed: Time to Sell?

February 16, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) has destroyed over $1 million of medical marijuana produced by the company's subsidiary Mettrum Ltd., which…

How to Apply the Buffett Model With This 1 Stock

February 14, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) encompasses all of the traits that Warren Buffett looks for in great long-term plays.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Nexgen Energy Ltd.: Excellent Management Will Translate to Big Payout for Investors

February 14, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Nexgen Energy Ltd. (TSX:NXE) continues to be one of Canada's best-managed companies, and the recent announcement of management additions have…

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Why Industrial REITs Are Largely Misunderstood

February 9, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Many investors buy and hold REITs for the long-term upside and income elements, often considering names such as Dream Industrial…

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Crushed by Citron Research: Find Out Who’s Next

February 9, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Andrew Left of Citron Research has another top pick for short-sellers looking for another opportunity to capitalize on accounting manipulations…

Investing

1 Underperforming Gem to Consider in the Construction Space

February 9, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Bird Construction Inc. (TSX:BDT) underperformed in 2016, but investors can expect good things in 2017 should management's expectations pan out,…

Tech Stocks

Why 2016 Was the “1999” for Marijuana Stocks: When News Trumps Fundamentals

February 7, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

I'll look at how last year's hyper-growth environment for marijuana stocks such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) compares to the…

A Decent Dividend Decision: Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

February 6, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CHP.UN) is a bond substitute or income-producing vehicle for yield-conscious investors.

Dividend Stocks

Now May Be the Time to Buy BCE Inc. After its Earnings Release

February 6, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) has released some interesting earnings results. I'll take a deeper look.

Metals and Mining Stocks

How to Buy Gold: Bouillon vs. Companies

February 1, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Investing in gold comes in many forms from owning companies such as Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) outright to buying a gold…

Dividend Stocks

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.: A Name Warren Buffett Would Love

January 31, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Investors taking a long-term view of the market and expecting low to moderate interest rates for the next two to…

Dividend Stocks

Why Toronto-Dominion Bank Will Outperform the Big 5 in 2017

January 30, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is widely considered to be one of the best Canadian banks to own out of the Big…

Dividend Stocks

Looking for a Juicy Yield? Check Out Corus Entertainment Inc.

January 30, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

With a yield at almost 9%, Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) is a fantastic choice for a yield-focused investor looking for…

Investing

A Wake-Up Call for Canadian Investors: The Housing Market Can Crash

January 30, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

The market will correct itself, and when it does, make sure you're insured. Take a look at Home Capital Group…

Energy Stocks

Parex Resources Inc.: The Winner You Haven’t Heard of

January 27, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) is a Canadian oil exploration and development company few investors have heard of, but it's one…

Investing

Why United Rentals, Inc. Is a Buy Though it Is up 11% Since Wednesday Close

January 27, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Investors in United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:URI) have cheered a recent announcement that it will acquire competitor NES Rental Holdings Inc.…

Ready for a Long-Term Short Play? Consider Home Capital Group Inc.

January 27, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

For investors wanting to make the next "big short," consider a short bet on Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG).

Energy Stocks

Why Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Can Double its 52-Week Low in 2017

January 26, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) will need to exhibit strength on a number of fronts, but a doubling of…

Metals and Mining Stocks

2017 Will Be a Rebound Year for Uranium Stocks in Canada

January 26, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Canadian uranium companies, such as Nexgen Energy Ltd. (TSX:NXE), may have the largest growth potential in 2017 for a number…

Energy Stocks

Why Cenovus Energy Inc. May Finally Turn a Profit in 2017

January 25, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) has significant exposure to global oil prices. Here's what hypothetical price increases would mean for Cenovus…

Energy Stocks

2017 May Finally Be the Year Oil Investors Have Been Waiting for

January 24, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Oil investors in large Canadian oil companies, such as Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE), stand to…

Investing

Growth vs. Dividend Stocks: How to Choose Using This 1 Metric

January 23, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Investors often have a hard time deciding whether to invest in dividend companies (think Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU)) or growth companies…

3 Reasons Canopy Growth Corp. May Outperform in 2017

January 20, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) had a bumpy ride in 2016. I'll look ahead to 2017 and at a few things…

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Now May Be the Time to Avoid Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

January 20, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

The dichotomy of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is clear. Do investors want to hold the safe…

Investing

Why Canadian Airlines May Face a Hard Landing in 2017

January 20, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Labour and fuel costs may be on the rise in 2017 -- a fact that has Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and…

Dividend Stocks

2 Reasons Why Right Now May Not Be the Right Time to Be a Passive Landlord

December 23, 2016 | Chris MacDonald

Investing in REITs such as Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) as a primary source of income can prove to be risky…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Trump Will Make Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. Great Again

December 23, 2016 | Chris MacDonald

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (TSX:NDM) is a speculative stock with massive potential upside if its proposed mining projects in Alaska…

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