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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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Cannabis Stocks

3 Fast-Growing Stocks You Need to Know About

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should start keeping a close watch on Alcanna Inc. (TSX:CLIQ), Martinrea International Inc. (TSX:MRE), and Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc.…

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Tech Stocks

Will Bitcoin Rise to $100,000? Anything Is Possible

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin remains an unpredictable and risky investment. Investing in Hut 8 Mining Corp. (TSXV:HUT), a blockchain technology company and a…

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Investing

Kevin O’ Leary Warning: By Age 45, Your Mortgage Should Be Paid Off

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Kevin O’ Leary is right about gaining financial freedom at age 45. You can save more and purchase residential investment…

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Tech Stocks

Analysis: The Market Is Looking Overvalued

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The high trading volume on the TSX belies the observation that the stock market is overvalued. However, The Descartes Systems…

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Cannabis Stocks

1 Weed Stock Is Rapidly Taking Over the Marijuana Industry

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX:TGOD) is a dark horse. But as the premium organic cannabis producer, the weed…

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Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett Has Never Invested in an IPO: Should You Do the Same?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett is not a fan of IPOs, but investors can pick between Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) and Lightspeed POS…

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Dividend Stocks

Collect $7,000/Year of Passive Income With This Rock-Steady Dividend Payer

| Christopher Liew, CFA

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is excellent in three aspects: growth opportunities, dividend track record, and passive income. This dividend-paying…

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Dividend Stocks

Did This Unknown Stock Just Become the Best Bang for Your Buck?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) carries a cheap valuation and an even cheaper share price. Investors should lock in…

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) CEO Ousted: Is the Stock Still a Buy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is reeling from the unexpected termination of Bruce Linton. The stock lost so much power, which…

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Dividend Stocks

Did This Banking Giant Just Become the Best Bang for Your Buck?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is the best stock to buy for investors seeking to have the advantages in…

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Tech Stocks

Blockchain Is Here to Stay So You Might as Well Embrace it

| Christopher Liew, CFA

HUT 8 Mining Corp. (TSXV:HUT) is the latest blockchain stock to hit the stock market. The entry of the HUT…

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Bank Stocks

Lazy Investors: Diversify With BMO Balanced ETF (TSX:ZBAL)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investing in BMO Balanced ETF (TSX:ZBAL) is made for laid-back investors. There is an earning opportunity without having to spend…

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Cannabis Stocks

Ranking the Top 3 Cannabis Companies Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If I were to rate the Top 3 cannabis companies today, Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) would rank no.1 and Aphria…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Unknown Stock I’d Invest in Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If your vested interest is to have workable funds for years, Pembina Pipeline Corporation (TSX:PPL) should be your overwhelming investment…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Has Been Flying High Since its IPO: Here’s Why You Should Avoid it

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should think hard before deciding to invest in Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP). The stock has gotten ahead of itself with…

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Hot Small-Cap Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you’re looking for the hottest small-cap stocks that can deliver massive gains in the near future, choose Aleafia Health…

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Energy Stocks

Thinking of Buying Penny Stocks? Look at These 3 Stocks First

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Don’t buy penny stocks unless you’ve reviewed the advantages of investing in low-priced but safer stocks like Crescent Point Energy…

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Energy Stocks

3 of the Highest Yielding Dividend Stocks on the TSX

| Christopher Liew, CFA

High-income seekers need not look further to fast track their wealth building activities. Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), Vermilion Energy Corp.…

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Dividend Stocks

Boost Your After-Tax Income With 2 Dividend Aristocrats

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Your after-tax income will continue to rise the longer you are invested in Canadian Utilities Ltd. (TSX:CU) and Fortis Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Underrated Stocks to Buy Dirt Cheap

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE), Hardwood Distribution Inc. (TSX:HDI), and Village Farms International Inc. (TSX:VFF) are currently trading at discounted prices.…

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Energy Stocks

2,200 Canadian Jobs Were Lost in June: These 3 Stocks Will Help Protect You

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE), Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB), and The North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC) pay dividends that can…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Profit on a Stronger Canadian Dollar

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can use a strong Canadian dollar to their advantage by investing stocks like Boralex Inc. (TSX:BLX), Capital Power Corp.…

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Energy Stocks

If You Like Growth, You Should Love These 3 Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth is in the horizon for Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA), Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF), and Maxar Technologies Inc. (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR). You don’t want…

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Dividend Stocks

3 REITs to Buy As Toronto Housing Market Heats Up

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Killam Apartment Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:KMP.UN) and Northview Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:NVU.UN) are the top investment…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ludicrously Cheap Stocks Under $10

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There are cheap stocks that are risky investments but CES Energy Solutions Corp. (TSX:CEU), Diversified Royalty Corp. (TSX:DIV), and American…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Bitcoin Is Too Volatile: I Prefer This Growth Stock Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A true mining stock like Teck Resources Limited (TSX:TECK.B) is the better investment than the world’s most popular cryptocurrency. You…

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Cannabis Stocks

Forget Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED): This Weed Upstart Has Insanely High Growth Potential

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Weed upstart The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX:FIRE) could very well outperform Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and deliver higher gains…

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Dividend Stocks

Where Have All the TSX Value Stocks Gone?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Are value stocks nowhere to be found on the TSX? Not true. If you’re looking for value stocks, Methanex Corporation…

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Weed Stocks That Increased 10-Fold Since Their IPOs

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The stock prices of Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC), Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB), and HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) have grown 10-fold since…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Is Primed for Shockingly High Returns by Year End

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is geared up to maintain the top position in Canada’s airline industry and be the stock with…

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Dividend Stocks

Collect $700/Month Passive Income With This Little-Known Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Chemical Logistics Income Fund (TSX:CHE.UN) is a dividend rock star that can help an investor collect $700 a month dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy if You Think the TSX Is Overvalued

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Even if it appears that the TSX is overvalued, Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) and Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) are trading below…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Stocks to Buy and Hold Until Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) and Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) are two undervalued stocks that are performing and delivering consistent high returns…

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Dividend Stocks

Is It Finally Time to Buy Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

As the release of the next quarterly report draws near, the buying call for Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is getting louder.…

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Tech Stocks

1 IPO Stock to Soar, 1 to Ignore

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Charlotte’s Web Holdings Inc. (TSE:CWEB) and Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) are the latest buzz in the IPO scene. The hemp…

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Investing

1 Stock That Is Poised to Double This Summer

| Christopher Liew, CFA

This summer could be the turning point for Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP). The growth prospects are all lined up to propel…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This, Not That: Energy vs. Marijuana

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The regulated utility giant Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a safer and profitable investment opportunity, as opposed to the faltering cannabis…

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Energy Stocks

Can You Retire With $1,000,000? According to 1 Rule, Not Likely

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investing in Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) can relieve would-be retirees of the pressure in raising $1,000,000 by retirement age. The high-dividend-paying…

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Overvalued As Stock Rockets Past $400?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The valuation of Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), the best e-commerce software provider, has gone over the top. It doesn’t make sense…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Small-Cap Stocks That Could Double by Year End

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors wanting to double their money by year-end can rely on the strong earning potentials of small-cap stocks like Stingray…

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