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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.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

Create $200 in Passive Income Every Quarter From 1 Defensive Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Risk-averse investors can seek safety in a defensive stock and earn more in passive income in 2023 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

Money for Nothing: 2 High-Yield TSX Stocks That Pay You Dividends Every Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two resilient, high-yield TSX stocks in the quick-service restaurant industry are among the select few that pay monthly dividends.

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Energy Stocks

Here’s Why Imperial Oil Stock Is a “Strong Buy”

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A TSX energy stock is a strong buy in 2023 for three compelling reasons.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Earn Monthly Rental Income With Less Than $20 to Start

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors with limited capital can earn monthly passive income like real landlords through dividend-paying REITs.

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Energy Stocks

Better Energy Buy in 2023: Pipelines or Producers?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two powerhouses, a pipeline operator and an oil producer, are both excellent energy investments.

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Why Choose REITs Over Direct Ownership

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian REITs in distinct sub-sectors are the next-best alternatives to buying real estate for investment purposes.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks with Super-Safe Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The dividend yields of three TSX stocks in the industrial sector are modest, but payouts should be super-safe.

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Cannabis Stocks

Better Cannabis Buy: Canopy Growth Stock or Tilray?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Only two TSX weed stocks can deliver substantial returns in the highly anticipated growth of the global cannabis market.

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Dividend Stocks

Add a Margin of Safety With 2 Consumer Staples Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX consumer staples stocks can add stability, if not a margin of safety, to your investment portfolio during a…

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Bank Stocks

This Big Six Bank Is Actually a Growth Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s Big Six banks can overcome a potential downturn but the smallest in the group has plenty of upside and…

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Energy Stocks

The New Rules of Investing in 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Focusing more on the quality of stocks instead of broad sectors is the new rule of investing in 2023.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Healthcare Stocks With Long Growth Runways

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three healthcare stocks with long growth runways could lift the sector to greater heights in 2023 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

REIT Alert: The 2 Niche Markets Set to Rebound in 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The strong start of two Canadian REITs seems to validate real estate expert forecasts.

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Dividend Stocks

Use Your $6,500 TFSA Limit to Buy 2 Monthly Dividend-Payers

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users can realize the power of compounding in 2023 by using their expanded $6,500 limit to purchase monthly-dividend stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Sure-Footed Utility Stocks That Can Endure a Rocky Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Risk-averse investors can seek safety in two sure-footed utility stocks to endure another rocky market in 2023.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Hit a 9-Month High: 3 Mining Stocks That Could Soar

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With gold gaining momentum and expected to hit record highs in 2023, three TSX mining stocks could rise as well.

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Dividend Stocks

Recession Have You Cautious? Stay Safe With 2 Canadian Blue Chips

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors fear a recession but could stay safe with two Canadian blue-chip stocks in their portfolios.

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Investing

3 Growth Stocks That Could Succeed Beyond 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three growth stocks from various sectors have equal chances of succeeding in 2023 and beyond, minus the aggressive rate-hike cycles.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Defensive Stocks to Buy Now if You’re Worried About Recession

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors who worry about a recession in 2023 can prepare for it by owning two of TSX’s top defensive…

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Energy Stocks

3 Under-the-Radar Stocks to Buy in January 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three under-the-radar stocks from the red-hot energy sector are excellent buys this year for their high-growth potential.

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Bank Stocks

2 Cheap Canadian Stocks You Can Buy for Less Than $30

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can buy two high-yield Canadian stocks with dividend aristocrat status at bargain prices.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Best Growth Stocks to Buy Today for Medium-Risk Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two growth stocks are the best options today for investors with medium-risk appetites.

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Tech Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Hot Stocks That Could Continue to Rise in 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two hot stocks that could continue to rise and deliver outsized capital gains in 2023 are excellent options for RRSP…

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Energy Stocks

2 Cheap Stocks That Could Make You Rich in 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two cheap stocks, but winning investments in 2022, could handsomely reward investors this New Year.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $20

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three screaming buys for a diversified portfolio to reward investors with considerable earnings in 2023 and beyond.

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Tech Stocks

2 E-Commerce Stocks That Could Boost Your Wealth in 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two top TSX e-commerce stocks could stage a grand comeback this year.

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Dividend Stocks

Will Rogers Stock Soar if the Merger With Shaw Happens?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If the pending telco merger finally obtains approval soon, expect the stock of Canada’s new, second-largest telco to soar considerably…

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Investing

4 Growth Stocks You Can Buy Right Now With Less Than $100

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians with less than $100 to invest can buy growth stocks that could deliver enormous gains in 2023.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Entertainment Stocks to Watch in January 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dividend-paying entertainment stocks trading at bargain prices are among the exciting buys in January 2023.

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Dividend Stocks

Why You Should Really Own Canada’s Only ‘Dividend King’ Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors seeking capital protection and rock-steady dividend income in 2023 and beyond should own the TSX’s dividend aristocrat.

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Dividend Stocks

Is it a Trap?! 3 TSX Stocks With Ultra-High Dividend Yields

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX stocks with ultra-high dividend yields might be dividend traps and not safe investment choices in 2023.

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Energy Stocks

Hot Stocks in 2023: The Top Energy Investments for Total Returns

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three high-yield TSX stocks are the top energy investments in 2023 if total returns are the priority in a recessionary…

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Dividend Stocks

Soaring Interest Rates – 2 TSX Stocks That Can Play Along (and Even Win)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Banks usually do well in higher interest rate environments but two non-bank lenders are showing stability and even winning amidst…

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Energy Stocks

3 Domestic Stocks That Are Too Cheap to Ignore

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three domestic stocks with high-growth potential but that are trading at absurdly cheap prices are excellent investment options for Canadians.

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Energy Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks That Are Simply Too Cheap to Avoid

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can’t pass up on two cheap Canadian stocks because, at very little cost, the earning potential is so huge.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? Buy These Growth Stocks Before They Take Off

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors with $1,000 to invest right now can buy a pair of growth stocks before their potential breakouts.

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Energy Stocks

These 3 TSX Stocks Are Set to Soar in 2023 and Beyond

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX stocks – one each from the energy, financial, and industrial sectors – are set to soar in 2023…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Invest in Real Estate in 2023 (Even if Rates Keep Climbing)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The best way to invest in real estate in 2023 if interest rates will continue to climb is through established,…

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Tech Stocks

Enghouse Stock: A Diamond in the Rough Tech Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A diamond in the rough tech market is a “strong buy” for its impressive fiscal 2022 earnings and 14 consecutive…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 High-Growth Mining Stock Too Cheap to Ignore

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-growth stock in the mining sector is a strong buy following impressive 65% earnings growth in Q2 2023.

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