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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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Bank Stocks

Investing in 2 Regional Banks Just Got a Lot More Lucrative

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two regional banks became more enticing investments for 2023, like the Big Banks, for their juicy and higher dividends.

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Investing

Does Air Canada Stock Have What it Takes to Double to $40?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Air Canada appears to be on the verge of a rebound after reporting a positive operating income for the first…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Consumer Stocks to Own, Especially if There’s a Recession

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can seek safety first and own two Canadian consumer stocks, especially during a recession.

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Dividend Stocks

2 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less Than $30

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dividend stocks with solid business fundamentals are no-brainer buys at their current share prices.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 3 Cheap Dividend Stocks With 7.8% Yields

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three cheap dividend stocks with yields of nearly 8% are attractive options for income investors looking for moneymakers in 2023.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Retail Stocks to Buy in December 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three top TSX retail stocks are “strong buys” in December 2022 for their resiliency and impressive financial results in a…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Growth Stocks to Buy With $20 Right Now and Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians looking for long-term investments in robust markets can make a savvy move by taking positions in two growth stocks.

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Energy Stocks

3 Top TSX Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX energy stocks that continue to beat the broader market in 2022 are excellent year-end buys.

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Energy Stocks

Oilsands Producers: Up to 100% of Free Cash Flow Will Go to Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Oilsands producers, including two founding members of the Pathways Alliance, will allocate up to 100% of their free cash flow…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Solid TSX Stocks That Are Practically Immune to Competition

| Christopher Liew, CFA

These two TSX stocks are solid investments because of their economic moats and competitive advantages.

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Bank Stocks

These 2 Canadian Banks Just Raised Their Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two big banks capped fiscal 2022 with dividend increases, despite rate-hike cycles and a possible recession in 2023.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Market-Beating Stocks Trading for Less Than $3

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Newbies or Canadian investors with limited capital have profitable options this year-end in two price-friendly but market-beating stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Growth Stocks to Buy With Just $500

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dividend-paying growth stocks are strong buys this year-end for their business growth potential in 2023, notwithstanding the threat of…

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Dividend Stocks

How a $6,500 TFSA Annual Limit Can Produce $470 Every Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two royalty stocks paying over-the-top dividends are profitable options for TFSA investors in 2023.

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Energy Stocks

The Best Energy Dividend Stock for a Decade of Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can create decades-long passive income or build retirement wealth by investing in the TSX’s top energy dividend stock.

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Tech Stocks

The Safest and Riskiest FAANG Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors taking positions in FAANG stocks this December should pick the e-commerce giant and avoid the top social media platform.

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Energy Stocks

Retiree Passive Income: Which of These 2 Energy Stocks is a Better Buy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two energy stocks with long-life energy infrastructure assets are excellent sources of passive income in retirement.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Top Mining Stocks in Canada to Buy in December 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three mining stocks are top picks this December for growth investors searching for potential winners and multi-baggers in 2023.

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Investing

3 Growth Stocks I’d Buy if They Took a Dip

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three top-ranked growth stocks are exciting investment prospects, especially if you can buy them on the dip this year-end.

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Dividend Stocks

Rogers Sugar: A Must-Own Consumer Staples Stock in 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Risk-averse investors expecting a recession in 2023 have a safety net and passive income in TSX's top consumer staples stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Hardly Anyone Knows About This Stock, Whose Dividend Just Jumped 29%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One obscure industrial stock that raised dividends by 29% recently wants to keep returning a significant portion of its resilient…

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Dividend Stocks

Spinoff Success: 2 REITs That Are Actually Beating the Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two formerly intertwined REITs have performed better and are beating the market in 2022 as standalone landlords.

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Energy Stocks Getting into the EV Boom

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX energy stocks with a head start look to have a clear competitive advantage in the anticipated EV boom.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Biotech Stocks to Buy Before the Down Market Is Over

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Biotech stocks are high-risk, high-reward investments, although three names are buying opportunities in the current down market.

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Bank Stocks

2 Big Bank Stocks With Unused Pandemic Reserves I’d Buy This Year-End

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two big bank stocks with unused pandemic reserves are excellent buys this year-end if you anticipate a recession in 2023…

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’d Buy These 2 Healthcare Stocks Today (Besides the Cheap $10 Price)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two small-cap stocks trading under $10 worth buying right now as promising healthcare plays in 2023.

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Tech Stocks

This 1 Tech Stock Is My Hands-Down Choice Over Shopify

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A small-cap tech stock with consistent revenue growth and nearly 300% profit growth is a better option over the TSX's…

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Energy Stocks

Whatever You Do, Don’t Sell Suncor Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada's oil sands king believes it can generate the highest long-term value for shareholders by keeping its retail business.

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Energy Stocks

I’m Buzzing on These 3 Energy Stocks for 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three energy stocks remain attractive buys for 2023 due to stronger balance sheets from continuous debt reductions and growing free…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Streaming Stocks to Buy and 1 to Avoid Like the Plague

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two streaming stocks are good investment options, although the cheaper, high-yield Canadian dividend stock is a better buy than its…

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Tech Stocks

1 Growth Stock to Buy Ahead of the Trillion-Dollar Metaverse Opportunity

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One TSX growth stock is an exciting prospect and strong buy as the full development of the Metaverse unfolds.

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Dividend Stocks

A TFSA Contribution Room of $88,000 and 1 Dividend Aristocrat Can Make You $172,330 Richer

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-yield Dividend Aristocrat in the energy sector is a suitable holding for Canadians with $88,000 available contribution rooms in…

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Tech Stocks

3 Best Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in December 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors anticipating a strong comeback by the tech sector in 2023 should take positions in three of the best AI…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Loblaw Stock or Metro?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Risk-averse investors can seek safety in two prominent consumer staples stocks in a defensive sector in this inflationary, volatile market.

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Energy Stocks

Buy These 2 Energy Stocks Together for Bigger Monthly Dividends in 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two energy stocks, a large-cap and small-cap, make the perfect combination for investors looking for monthly passive income in 2023.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Anchor Stocks for Steady Stability if There Is a Recession

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you consider dividends an important part of your total return, three industry leaders should be your anchor stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend-Paying Mortgage Stocks to Boost Your Income in 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can allocate their new $6,500 contribution limits to two high-yield mortgage stocks to boost their tax-free incomes in…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend-Growth Stock You Won’t Want to Miss in the Real Estate Sector

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A growth-oriented REIT is a strong buy today after raising its dividend by more than 5% in each of the…

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Energy Stocks

This Small-Cap Energy Stock Has Risen 773% in 3 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A small-cap energy stock is a profitable investment option given its prolific performance and superior returns in the last three…

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Investing

Why a Canadian Agriculture Stock You’ve Never Heard of Could More Than Double in a Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A small-cap agri stock that has delivered massive gains in the last two years could repeat the feat and could…

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