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Christopher Liew, CFA

Christopher Liew, CFA

Christopher became a CFA Charterholder in 2016. He has worked at some of the largest companies in Canada, working as an Energy Trader at Enmax, a Financial Advisor at RBC, and was a Wholesaler for CI Investments and Sentry Investments. He is a staff writer at Motley Fool with hundreds of articles contributed.

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Dividend Stocks

Zero to Hero: Transform $20,000 Into Over $1,200 in Annual Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Savings, income from side hustles, and even tax refunds can be the seed capital to purchase dividend stocks and create…

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Dividend Stocks

Smart TFSA Contributions: Where to Invest $7,000 Wisely

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can play smart and get the most from their new $7,000 contribution from two high-yield dividend payers.

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Tech Stocks

Invest in Tomorrow: Why This Tech Stock Could Be the Next Big Thing

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A pure player in Canada’s tech sector, minus the AI hype, could be the “next big thing.”

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Dividend Stocks

My Top Dividend Pick for 2024 Is a Passive-Income Powerhouse

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Energy is back as TSX’s top-performing sector and one passive-income powerhouse is a top pick for dividend investors.

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Insights: The Average Benefit at Age 60 in 2024

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The average CPP benefit at age 60 in average is low, but claiming early has many advantages with the right…

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Dividend Stocks

High Yield = High Risk? 3 TSX Stocks With 8.8%+ Dividends Explained

| Christopher Liew, CFA

High yield equals high risk also applies to dividend investing and three TSX stocks offering generous dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Maximize CPP Benefits at Age 70

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users who can wait to collect benefits have ways to retire with ample retirement income at age 70.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Hall of Fame: 2 Canadian Stocks to Own Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian stocks with more than 100-year dividend track records and fantastic dividend yields are worth owning forever.

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Dividend Stocks

The CRA Benefits Every Canadian Will Want to Maximize in 2024

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers can lighten their tax burdens in 2024 through three CRA benefits and the prompt filing of tax returns.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Alert: These Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three established dividend-payers from different sectors are compelling investment opportunities for income-focused investors.

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Investing

Don’t Look Now, But These 3 TSX Stocks Look Poised for a Nice Rally

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX stocks are rising amid the elevated market volatility due to rate-cut uncertainties and geopolitical risks.

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Energy Stocks

If You Like Cenovus Energy, Then You’ll Love These High-Yield Oil Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Cenovus Energy is a standout performer in 2024, but two high-yield oil stocks could attract more income-focused investors.

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Energy Stocks

1 Growth Stock Down 17.1% to Buy Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An underperforming growth stock is a buy right now following its latest business wins and new growth catalysts.

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Healthcare in April 2024: The Best Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TSX’s healthcare sector is not as popular as the heavyweight sectors, but it has three of the best stocks you…

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Investing

3 Growth Stocks That Could More Than Double Their Revenue by 2025

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three outperforming stocks with rising revenues are profitable options for growth investors.

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Tech Stocks

2 Best “Magnificent Seven” Stocks to Buy in April

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two surging mega-cap tech stocks are the best buys among the “Magnificent Seven” this April.

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Dividend Stocks

Meta Is Now a Dividend Stock, but This TSX Stock Is a Better Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Social media giant Meta is now a dividend payer but a TSX stock is a better buy for its 156-year…

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Dividend Stocks

If I Were You, I’d Buy These 2 Stocks Before They Skyrocket

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two outperforming stocks are buying opportunities for their explosive growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Changing My Mind About Flagship Communities Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The real estate sector lags the broader market in 2023 but one defensive REIT delivered impressive financial results amid massive…

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Energy Stocks

3 Energy Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in April

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three outperforming energy stocks belonging to different market-cap segments are top buys in April 2024.

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Tech Stocks

Missed Out on NVIDIA? My Best Chip Stock to Buy and Hold

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors who missed out on the king of AI chips can buy and hold a TSX chip stock to…

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Dividend Stocks

Monthly Income Mastery: How to Build a $37,300 Portfolio for Endless Cash Flow

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dividend stocks with impressive dividend track records can provide endless monthly cash flows.

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Investing

The Bullish Market Left These 3 Stocks Behind, but They’re Buys Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three stocks that underperformed during the bullish market could break out next following their impressive financial results in 2023.

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Dividend Stocks

Future Legends: 2 Stocks You’ll Want to Keep for Decades

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two outperforming stocks are potential multi-baggers in 2024 and future legends for their visible, long-growth runways.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Monthly Dividend Champions

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Most dividend-paying TSX companies offer quarterly payouts, but two high-yield stocks are monthly dividend champions.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock Down 7.7% You Can’t Afford to Miss

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A powerhouse dividend stock in the real estate sector with a stable and resilient asset class is a buying opportunity.

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Tech Stocks

Tech Treasures: 2 Undervalued Software Stocks to Watch in 2024

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two undervalued software stocks and tech treasures are good buys in 2024 for their business innovations and long growth runways.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Secure $150 Per Month in Growing Passive Wealth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investing through a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is one of the best options for faster money growth. All interest, capital…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Claiming CPP at 65 Could Be a Mistake

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPP pegs the start retirement age at 65, but it's not necessarily the ideal option to start pension payments.

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Dividend Stocks

Tax Time: How to Keep More of Your Money

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Nearly everyone hates paying taxes, although Canadians can lessen the financial pain with the right tax strategies.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Earn $1,332.50 a Year With Dividend Aristocrats

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income-focused investors can earn their desired passive income streams through dividend aristocrats.

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Dividend Stocks

Master Your Taxes: Get More Back from the CRA This Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Mastering your taxes by knowing old and new tax deductions can lighten your tax burden in 2024.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Magic: The Best $7,000 Investment Moves for 2024

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is more potent in 2024, and users can weave magic with the $7,000 limit and right investment moves.

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Dividend Stocks

Tax Refund: How to Get More Money Back This Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Resourceful taxpayers will try to find out available tax credits and tax refunds to get their money back in this…

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Energy Stocks

Avoid at All Costs: This Stock Is Portfolio Poison

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A mid-cap stock commits to return more to shareholders, but some investors remember the suspension of dividends a few years…

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Dividend Stocks

Monthly Money-Makers: 3 Dividend Stocks Paying Cash Regularly

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Most TSX stocks pay quarterly dividends but three are money-makers for their regular monthly cash dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Growth Stock Down 15.8% to Buy Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A growth stock is well-positioned to resume its upward momentum in 2024 following its strong financial results and business momentum.

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Dividend Stocks

Down But Not Out: A Charming Dividend Stock Going for 22.5% Off

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income-focused investors can take advantage of this buying opportunity.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Stocks You’ll Want to Retire With

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can form a diversified portfolio with the top Canadian stocks and retire with them.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap Stocks to Add to Your TFSA Before They Get Expensive

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A pair of cheap but outperforming dividend stocks are excellent buys for TFSA investors before rate cuts begin and share…

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