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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

Christopher is a CFA Charterholder and a former financial advisor at RBC.

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Energy Stocks

3 Resilient Stocks That Could Recover Quickly From a Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Emera, Kirkland Lake Gold, and Dollarama stock might take less time to recover than many other stocks following the current…

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Tech Stocks

1 Supply Chain Firm to Businesses: Prepare for the New Normal

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Kinaxis stock is likely to emerge as the top tech stock in 2020. More companies would be after the…

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Energy Stocks

Warren Buffett Hasn’t Witnessed a 1-2 Punch Like This in 89 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Can Suncor stock survive the recent market crash, a 1-2 punch onslaught as Warren Buffet calls it? Let’s try to…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Pension Plan: Should 20 Million Canadians Be Worried About CPP?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

About 20 million Canadians will be affected if the CPP can’t live up to its obligation of securing its members’…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: The Sting of the 15% OAS Clawback Is Manageable

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Keep earning the tax-free from the Bank of Nova Scotia stock. The time will come to reckon with the 15%…

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Dividend Stocks

Coronavirus vs. Oil Prices: Which 1 Hit the Stock Market Worse?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s energy sector is the whipping boy, although the Canadian Natural Resources stock can probably survive a recession. However, the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Scary Reasons Why the Market Crash Could Get Much Worse

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Magna International stock is just one of the many companies under duress due to a market crash. However, the…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Retailers Are Repelling the COVID-19 Assault

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Empire stock and Loblaw stock have not fallen sharply since the outbreak of the coronavirus. Both stocks are standing…

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Dividend Stocks

Retiring Soon? Should You Take Your CPP Pension at 60 or 65?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Taking the CPP early or late depends on one’s health and financial situation. However, having other income sources from high-quality…

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Investing

Stock Market Crash 2020: Air Canada (TSX:AC) Is Totally Grounded

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock was the darling of the stock market in 2019. However, Canada’s flag carrier is incapacitated by…

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Dividend Stocks

This 1 Market Crash Mistake Can Cause You to Lose More Money

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Panic is the worst enemy of investors in a market crash. One big mistake is selling a blue-chip asset like…

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19 Fallout: Is Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock Buried Deep in the Oil Sands?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The energy sector is reeling from the coronavirus and oil price war. Still, investors can’t write off the Suncor Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s What to Do If the TSX Stock Market Recovers in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Historically, stock markets have bounced back after every recession. But in today’s declining market, low-priced and high-yield assets like the…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Emergency Measures: No Financial Hardship for Taxpayers in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canada Revenue Agency is also proactive in easing the concerns of taxpayers during the corona disease. Meanwhile, investors can…

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Dividend Stocks

Coronavirus Fallout 2020: Is Now the Time to Buy Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The business of an energy infrastructure company is low-risk compared with oil-producing companies. However, the Enbridge stock is a luckless…

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Energy Stocks

COVID-19 Bear Market 2020: When Should You Start Buying?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The bullish streak has finally ended. It was bound to happen, and experts predicted it long ago. Look into buying…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stock Market Blood Bath: Biggest 1-Day TSX Drop Since 1940

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The bloodbath in the TSX caused by an epidemic and crash of oil prices is pointing towards a recession. Now…

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Bank Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Amid the Coronavirus Sell-off

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The fear that COVID-19 would become a tipping point for the market crash and the recession has eventually materialized. Buy…

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Dividend Stocks

$82 Billion Rescue Package: Hope Is Around the Corner

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The federal government of Canada is rolling out a fiscal package to prop up the economy. In the banking sector,…

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Dividend Stocks

Coronavirus and Oil Price 1-2 Punch Is Terrible for Canada Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada is under intense pressure dealing with the coronavirus and the oil price war. Warren Buffett’s investment in the Restaurant…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Is He Thinking of Selling His 2 Canadian Stocks Over Virus Fallout?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Suncor stock and Restaurant Brands stock are experiencing severe beating over the coronavirus crisis. But Warren Buffett is likely…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Telus (TSX:T) Worth Holding as a Monopoly Break-Up Looms?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Telus stock is under threat from a double-edged sword. Aside from the epidemic, there is a two-year deadline to…

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Dividend Stocks

The 15% OAS Clawback Is Easier to Dodge Than You Think

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 15% OAS clawback is the thorn to qualified senior citizens. But it can be all roses if you can…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP: Will the Coronavirus Crisis Impact Retirement Pensions?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPPIB is confident that the CPP can live up to its obligation to Canadian retirees, despite the market turmoil.…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 Sad Way to Save on Taxes During a Stock Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There are no tax exemptions in a market crash but luckily saving taxes on capital losses is possible. Investing in…

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Dividend Stocks

Massive Sale: 2 Stocks to Pay Attention to as the Market Tumbles

| Christopher Liew, CFA

As the TSX reels from the coronavirus and oil price war, high dividend-payers AltaGas and H&R REIT are falling sharply.…

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Tech Stocks

This Tech Company Could See Ludicrous Growth After the Market Recovers

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Lightspeed POS stock could be the next tech darling on the TSX. With a strong organic growth foundation, the…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash Got You Worried? Buy These 2 Dividend Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canadian government is putting all stops to ease the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. It’s also encouraging its citizens…

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Investing

2 Gaming Stocks to Avoid as the Industry Faces a Lockdown

| Christopher Liew, CFA

What should’ve been a promising year for the Great Canadian Gaming stock and the Stars Group stock is turning out…

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Energy Stocks

Sell or Hold Enbridge (TSX:ENB) as Energy Sector Gets Whipsawed?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Holders of the Enbridge stock shouldn’t panic amid the severe beating of the energy sector. The leading energy infrastructure company…

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Dividend Stocks

How These 2 People Made Millions off Market Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Panic-stricken investors can find shelter in consumer defensive assets like the SmartCentres stock and Alimentation Couche-Tard stock. The founders of…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Dividend Stocks Are Proven Safety Nets in a Panic-Stricken Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A fully balanced portfolio should include safety nets like the Fortis stock and Bank of Montreal stock. Both companies have…

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Dividend Stocks

Use This 1 Effective Strategy to Counter the OAS Clawback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The OAS clawback irritates retirees, but strategies like shrinking your RRSP to lower income can be your countermeasure.

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Dividend Stocks

Who Still Uses the RRSP? Why Younger People Are Choosing the TFSA in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

It’s sensible to see the older generation contributing more to the RRSP and the younger ones to the TFSA. But…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Save on Taxes During a Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Tax savings are possible in a market crash. But to get the most tax advantage, investments in the Royal Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Plunges 688 Points — But the 20% Losses Are Even More Startling

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Nova Scotia stock is among the chosen few investments that can overcome market downturns. It’s also the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Well-Run Banks Are Your Insurance in a Long-Lasting Recession

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A global recession longer than the previous ones is possible, unless Governments find the cure to the coronavirus. Investors can…

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Energy Stocks

This 1 Energy Stock Is Becoming More Valuable Over Time

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Enbridge stock is one of TSX’s biggest draws. Not only is the stock a dividend all-star but a value…

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Smart Ploys Won’t Land You in OAS Clawback Territory

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Maximize the tax-free benefits of your TFSA to keep earning tax-free income from the Crombie stock. More importantly, keep track…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension: You’re Not 100% Ready for Life After Work Because of 1 Flaw

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Relying on the OAS and CPP pensions is risky and a major flaw of would-be retirees. To ensure a comfortable…

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