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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Get Rich by Investing in Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bank of Montreal’s (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) favourable business mix and growth play make it the ideal stock investment for people aspiring to…

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Dividend Stocks

Retire Wealthy by Taking Warren Buffett’s Advice

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett built his fortune by applying the value-investing strategy. You can be wealthy by investing in Suncor Energy Inc.…

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Energy Stocks

2 Tumbling Stocks to Stay Away From

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Cameco Corp (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Ensign Energy Services Inc. (TSX:ESI) are not the best investment choices right now. The stocks are…

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Bank Stocks

How to Weather a Recession in 3 Easy Steps

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A recession will one day come. View it as a buying opportunity. If you had invested in Brookfield Asset Management…

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Bank Stocks

The Magic Number for Your RESP Is 2,500

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The RESP is an amazing savings program. If you invest in a solid dividend stock like the Royal Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Is a Strong Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is having a fantastic year, as shown by the second-quarter results. The company will not be prevented…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investing 101: 3 Must-Know Features

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Knowing the fundamental features of the TFSA will help you gain optimum returns from your investment in a blue-chip stock…

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Tech Stocks

The Only Canadian Tech Stock You Need to Hold

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is the only Canadian tech stock worthy of consideration. The company can sustain its growth momentum in…

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Cannabis Stocks

CannTrust (TSX:TRST) Busted Again: Avoid it Like the Plague

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CannTrust Holdings Inc. (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) is in hot water again. You should avoid it like the plague.

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Tech Stocks

This Under-the-Radar Stock Had a Bigger IPO Than Shopify (TSX:SHOP)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD) is one of those companies you never hear about until it’s almost too late. The company…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Reasons to Invest in Stocks Over Real Estate

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You don't have to buy property to invest in real estate. Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CHP.UN) is an…

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Too Late to Invest in Fortis (TSX:FTS)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

It’s never too late to invest in Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), which is the leader in dividend growth in Canada. You…

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Cannabis Stocks

2 Marvelous Marijuana Stocks in the Making

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Alcanna Inc. (TSX:CLIQ) and The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc. (TSXV:FIRE) might be unheralded but both are absolutely marvelous marijuana stocks…

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Bank Stocks

32% of Canadians Are Making This RRSP and TFSA Mistake

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank’s (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) dividend won’t be taxed if it's held in your RRSP instead of your TFSA.

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Tech Stocks

How to Invest in Growth Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investing in growth stocks like Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR), goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY), and Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) offer weighty capital gains…

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Dividend Stocks

Avoid the Most Common Mistake With Your CPP

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirees should aim for a higher monthly pension and avoid the early collection of CPP payments. And investing in a…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Retire If You Can’t Answer 3 Simple Questions

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Before you finally decide to retire, assess your future expenses and find a suitable dwelling. But it would be helpful…

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Cannabis Stocks

Where Could Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Be in 3 Years?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The future of Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) has become more uncertain after losing $1 billion in three months. Investors would…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income Alert: This REIT Yields a Hefty 8% Dividend

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust’s (MRT-UN.TO), the expert in asset management and development, is one of the highest-paying dividend stocks…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 White-Hot Stocks to Buy This Instant

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Ero Copper Corp. (TSX:ERO), BELLUS Health Inc. (TSX:BLU), and WestJet Airlines Ltd, (TSX:WJA) have shown sterling performances in the first…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Stocks To Avoid Like The Plague

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors should pass up on Bonterra Energy Corp. (TSX:BNE), Canadian Banc Corp. (TSX:BK), and SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Aristocrats With Fantastic Yields

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend aristocrats Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU), Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB), and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) can boost any stock portfolio…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn Your Kid Into a Millionaire

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Financial discipline in children can start at an early age. When they reach the proper investing age, they can become…

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Cannabis Stocks

1 Incredibly Cheap Weed Stock You Can Buy Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX:TGOD) is making great strides to dominate the organic cannabis market. Investors should consider…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Absurdly Cheap Stocks to Boost Your Returns

| Christopher Liew, CFA

ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX:ARX), Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET), and Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CHP-UN.TO) are the easy-on-the-pocket stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians Are Awful at Saving Money: Here’s How You Can Improve

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Rogers Sugar Inc. (TSX:RSI) are great investments for people who want to improve their personal…

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Dividend Stocks

Double Your Investment in 7 Years Using the Rule of 72

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Rule of 72 can help you determine how long it would take your investment in a large Canadian renewable…

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Cannabis Stocks

A $10,000 Investment in Aphria (TSX:APHA) 4 Years Ago Is Worth a Fortune Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is the new darling in the cannabis space. It announced profit in the latest quarterly earnings report.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Explosive Growth Stocks to Ignite Your Portfolio

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should strike while the iron is hot. Alacer Gold Corp. (TSX:ASR), Village Farms International Inc. (TSX:VFF)(NASDAQ:VFF), and Badger Daylighting…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Tips and Tricks: 3 Ways to Max Out Your Account

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Any TFSA investor should follow the proper rules for managing the account. With Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) or Fortis…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Housing Stocks to Own Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN), True North Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:TNT.UN), and Northview Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:NVU.UN)…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Does Warren Buffett Own $307 Million of Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is Warren Buffett’s favorite energy stock. The integrated energy company has a long runway for growth…

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Cannabis Stocks

Has the Pot Stock Bubble Finally Burst?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

It’s beginning to dawn on us that people invested in CannTrust Holdings Inc. (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST), Cronos Group Inc. (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON), and Hexo…

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Dividend Stocks

Young Couples: Here’s How You Can Retire at 40

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Young couples can dream together and plan for retirement. Both can retire by 40 investing in dividend titans Chemtrade Logistics…

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Tech Stocks

2 Explosive Stocks You Need to Know About

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) and Village Farms International Inc. (TSX:VFF)(NASDAQ:VFF) are outperforming some of the better-known competitors in their respective…

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Energy Stocks

3 of the Most Surprising Stocks Halfway Through 2019

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B), Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), and TC Energy Corp (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are among the biggest surprises on the…

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Tech Stocks

Buying This Stock Could Be Like Buying Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) in 2014

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV:FLT) could match the impressive growth and popularity of Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC). The drone delivery…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Is Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Burning Through Cash?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Nearly all cannabis companies continue to burn cash to meet the fast-growing demand for recreational and medical marijuana. Aurora Cannabis…

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Bank Stocks

Ranking the Top 3 Bank Stocks at the 2019 Halfway Mark

| Christopher Liew, CFA

In order of performance, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are the top…

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Dividend Stocks

This Under-the-Radar REIT Yields a Massive 12.9% Dividend

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A 12.9% dividend yield seems unbelievable, but it’s true. Under-the-radar American Hotel Income Properties REIT (TSX:HOT.UN) can pay investors with…

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