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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Recent Articles

Bank Stocks

The Next Canadian Stock I’m Going to Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Want to close out the year with a big bang? A Big Bank is highly recommended if you’re looking for…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Expensive TSX Stocks I’d Buy if They Took a Dip

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three relatively expensive large-cap stocks are on my buy list if their prices dip in the next market correction.

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Dividend Stocks

Want Real Value for Money (+ Growth)? Buy These 2 TSX Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential are strong buys if you want real value for money in…

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Stocks for Beginners

For New (and Old) Investors: 3 Dividend-Paying ETFs With Lower-Risk Profiles

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three dividend-paying ETFs with lower-risk profiles are suitable for new and old investors alike.

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Dividend Stocks

Property Investors: Re-Enter the Market Through 3 REITs for Durable Cash Flows

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Despite the unstable conditions today, property investors can re-enter the real estate market through REITs to receive recurring, durable cash…

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Investing

1 Digital Token Could Take Over the Top Cryptos

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One digital token could see an explosive breakout with a legal victory and concrete use case.

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Dividend Stocks

Retiring Canadians: How is Your Readiness in 2022?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Even in a volatile market environment, Canadians can improve retirement readiness in 2022 or beyond by sacrificing some of their…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Passive-Income Stocks for Beginners: Earn $100/Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three high-yield, passive-income stocks under $10 are ideal options and earning opportunities for beginners, notwithstanding the falling market.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safe Stocks to Own and Keep Receiving Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors will likely keep receiving rock-steady passive income from two Dividend Aristocrats, notwithstanding the intensifying market pressure.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Strong Buys Right Now With Growth Prospects Intact

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX stocks are strong buys right now because the companies' growth prospects are intact despite the shaky market environment.

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Energy Stocks to Own if an Oil Slump Comes Next

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two top energy stocks are worth buying on weakness as both could endure a potential oil slump.

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Tech Stocks

Sinking Crypto Stock: Is Hut 8 (TSX:HUT) Worth Buying at $2.30?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A prominent crypto stock trading at an absurdly cheap price, but you must have a high-risk appetite to consider buying…

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Energy Stocks

3 Energy Stocks Fell More Than 10% But Are Still Beating the Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three energy stocks continue to beat the market, despite dropping more than 10% during the sector’s pullback last week due…

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Tech Stocks

2 Tech Stocks That Could Rise Faster With Easing Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX tech stocks survived the market rout last week and could rise faster than their sector peers, as inflation…

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Investing

Risk-Off Trades: Is the Sky Falling on Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and Company?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The risk-off trade on cryptocurrencies continues in September 2022, and more interest rate hikes could lower the chances of a…

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Bank Stocks

Why You Can’t Rely on the Common Sources of Retirement Income  

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Future Canadian retirees can’t rely solely on the common sources of retirement income. However, there are ways to convert savings…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Steady Utility Stocks to Buy Now and Cash In for Life

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian utility stocks are ideal cornerstones in a TFSA, because of their recession-resistant nature and impressive dividend-growth streaks.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend-Paying ETFs from TSX’s Top Sectors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three sector-specific, dividend-paying ETFs are ideal options for risk-averse, price-conscious newbie investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Real Estate Investing 2022: Earn Cash With Little Capital From REITs    

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Purchasing investment properties isn’t advisable today, although earning cash or passive income in the real estate sector is still possible…

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Dividend Stocks

Beat 7% Inflation With 2 High-Yield REITs

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Real estate investors can beat the 7% inflation with two high-yield REITs.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: Where to Put $100 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians with $100 to invest can put their money to work in three low-priced, dividend-paying TSX stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Want Easy Passive Income? Go with These 2 Canadian Dividend Aristocrats

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian dividend aristocrats remain the top sources of easy passive income despite the uncertain market conditions in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

Beginners: 2 Heavyweight Stocks to Buy and Outrun Inflation   

| Christopher Liew, CFA

New and old investors alike can outrun inflation and achieve long-term financial goals by choosing heavyweight stocks as the anchors…

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Bank Stocks

Want Enduring Value-for-Money? Pick 1 of 2 Big Bank Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian Big Bank stocks are not only trusted brands, but also offer enduring value-for-money to stock investors.

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Tech Stocks

2 Fallen Tech Stocks That Could See a Resurgence Very Soon

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The struggle of the tech sector continues in September 2022, although two fallen tech stocks could see a resurgence in…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Top-Growing Stocks on Earth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The ideal strategy to build a portfolio in the present environment is to own the fastest-growing stocks on Earth for…

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Investing

Got $300? 2 Simple TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A $300 investment can grow 10-fold if used to purchase two simple, yet profitable TSX stocks right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Where to Invest $1,000 for the Next 5 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians with $1,000 to invest in 2022 can park their money in two resilient and growing TSX stocks for the…

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Tech Stocks That Could Soar

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Information technology firms are in a slump in 2022, but three TSX tech stocks could still soar and reward investors…

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Investing

Landmark Event: Will the “Merge” End Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO:BTC) Dominance?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The landmark event in the crypto space in September 2022 could see the end of Bitcoin’s dominance over other digital…

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Energy Stocks

Strong Buys Under $10: 3 Energy Stocks With More Upside Ahead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With the oil price level expected to remain at $100 per barrel, more upside is ahead for three top-performing energy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend ETFs that Are Well Suited for Beginners

| Christopher Liew, CFA

New and old investors have opportunities to earn passive income in a volatile market from three dividend ETFs.

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Housing-Induced Recession? Buy These 2 TSX REITs

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two monthly dividend-paying REITs are solid alternatives to buying investment properties if rising interest rates lead to a housing-induced recession.

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Dividend Stocks

Policy Rate Hike of 75 Basis Points: What Will it Do to Real Estate?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The most recent 75 basis points rate hike will have four serious repercussions for Canada’s real estate market.

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Energy Stocks

Should You Drop Energy Stocks Before the Recession Kicks in?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian energy stocks with overflowing cash flows are worth holding despite a looming recession.

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Dividend Stocks

Retire Early: How to Turn Your $50,000 TFSA Into $500,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Turning a $50,000 TFSA into $500,000 in the hope of retiring early is doable but a very arduous task.

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Energy Stocks

Want Easy Passive Income? Go With These 2 Canadian Dividend Aristocrats

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Conservative investors can earn easy passive income despite the heightened market volatility in 2022 by simply owning two Canadian dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Beasts with Over 7% Yields

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors can earn generous passive income every month from three dividend beasts whose yields are over 7%.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Must-Buy Value Stocks Amid High Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

These three TSX value stocks are excellent buying opportunities despite the persistently high inflation in 2022.

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Tech Stocks

TSX Tech Giants Rise More Than 7%: Start of an Epic Comeback?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Despite recent gains, growth investors should manage their expectations about Canadian tech giants making an epic comeback, because challenging macroeconomic…

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