Christopher Liew, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

3 REITs to Own as National Rental Prices Climb Higher

February 21, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The operating revenues and net operating incomes of three residential REITs could soar in 2022 if national rental prices continue…

Dividend Stocks

2 Ways to Lower Your Tax Payable in 2022 at the Last Minute

February 21, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

RRSP users still have time to make a one-time or additional contribution to the account to lower tax payables further…

Dividend Stocks

Real Deal to Manage Risk: A Basket of 27 Assets or 1 Big Bank Stock?

February 20, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A Big Bank stock with an outstanding dividend track record is the real deal compared with a cheaper, high-yield ETF.

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Dividend Stocks

6.2% Home Price Growth: Invest in REITs Rather Than Purchase Real Estate

February 20, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Real estate investors can invest in REITs to earn passive income instead of buying properties at inflated prices.

Dividend Stocks

Are 2 or 3 Rate Hikes Enough to Curb Inflation?

February 20, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

An economist believes the Bank of Canada will increase interest rate by three times at most to curb inflation.

Dividend Stocks

1 Fast-Food Chain Is a Better Dividend Growth Stock Than Suncor (TSX:SU)

February 19, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A fast-food chain with four iconic brands is a better dividend growth stock than an oil bellwether that lost its…

Bank Stocks

25% of Canadians Fear Outliving Their Savings in Retirement

February 19, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians who fear outliving their savings should start investing in dividend stocks as early as now to fight inflation and…

Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: 2 EV Stocks With Lavish Return Potential

February 19, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX EV stocks could deliver lavish returns because of their niches in an emerging market with a competitive landscape.

Dividend Stocks

2 Commodities Stocks to Hold if Oil Prices Fall

February 19, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Two stocks from the agriculture sector are suitable replacements for energy stocks if oil prices fall in 2022.

Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend-Paying ETFs for Inflation Protection

February 18, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors can buy three dividend-paying ETFs to spread the risks and obtain inflation protection.

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5 Situations the CRA Will Tax Crypto Investors

February 18, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians should be aware of the tax implications when investing in cryptocurrencies.

Dividend Stocks

Earn $125 Tax Free for Every $2,000 in Your TFSA

February 18, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Maximizing your 2022 TFSA limit and investing in high-yield royalty stocks to earn extra income can neutralize the impact of…

Bank Stocks

1 Bank Stock to Own if Recession Follows the Rate Hike in 2022

February 17, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors may want to take a position in a top bank stock as soon as possible because a recession…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: Hold 3 Income Stocks, not Cash, in Rising Inflation

February 17, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users can cope with inflation better if they hold more income stocks than cash in their tax-advantaged accounts.

Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Better Than an Energy ETF if Oil Prices Retreat?

February 17, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A top-performing energy ETF can’t beat TSX’s pipeline giant in both capital growth and dividend earnings.

Dividend Stocks

Be a Landlord in Different REITs With the 3rd Most Popular ETF

February 16, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Real estate investors who want exposure to the different types of REITs and earn passive income at the same time…

Tech Stocks

Your $1,000 Today Could Grow to $3,573 in 1 Year

February 16, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can realize sizeable gains in the near term by taking positions in two undervalued tech stocks today.

Investing

2 Cryptos Are Breaking Out, and Another Could Drop 22%

February 16, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A pair of cryptocurrencies, but not the sector’s largest, are on the verge of a breakout and could deliver the…

Bank Stocks

RRSP Users: 14 Days to Lower Tax Bill in 2022

February 15, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

RRSP users who make a contribution to their accounts on or before the deadline will surely reduce their tax bills…

Dividend Stocks

3 Cash Cows for Passive Income Investors

February 15, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Passive income investors can consider taking positions in three high-yield cash cows from the real estate sector.

Dividend Stocks

Get a Head Start With 7% Dividends From 2 Generous Stocks

February 15, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dividend beasts with yields of over 7% could give investors a head start with dividends in 2022.

Dividend Stocks

2 Sources of Non-Stop Cash Flows Without Active Participation

February 14, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Two companies with outstanding dividend track records are reliable sources of non-stop passive income streams.

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Gold Stocks Are Safety Nets in Runaway Inflation

February 14, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX gold stocks with strong upside momentum are safety nets and perfect hedges against rising inflation.

Investing

Will Bill C-249 Boost Crypto Investments in Canada?

February 14, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada could rake in billions of dollars with the approval of the bill encouraging the growth of the cryptocurrency industry.

Dividend Stocks

2 Income Stocks With 6% Yield for Your $6,000 TFSA Limit

February 13, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can purchase two cheap but high-yield income stocks to maximize their $6,000 limits in 2022.

Dividend Stocks

1 Top-Tier Insurance Company Is a Source of Safe Passive Income

February 13, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A top-tier Canadian insurer is ideal for dividend investors because the passive income streams should be safe for years.

Dividend Stocks

Deal-Busters: 3 ETF Flaws Investors Must Know

February 13, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

ETFs offer instant diversification to mitigate market risks but have characteristics that could turn investors away.

Stocks for Beginners

Price Performer in ’22: 1 Auto Parts Stock With a 450% Upside

February 12, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A cheap and obscure auto parts stock could be a high-flyer in 2022 due to the alternative fuel auto industry…

Bank Stocks

Rate-Hike Fallout? A Big 6 Bank Stock to Own Today

February 12, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s dividend pioneer will not disappoint income investors even if economic growth slows down as an offshoot of higher…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: TSX Operator Hikes Dividend by 8% After Profit Pops 22%

February 12, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX operator is the top value stock today, given its favourable business outlook and visible growth potential.

Investing

Can Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) Repeat Its 11,178% Gain from 2021?

February 11, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A crypto not named Bitcoin could be the best digital currency investment in 2022 if the primary basis is the…

Investing

3 Altcoins, not Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC), Have Triple-Digit Return Potential

February 11, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin is the crypto king but three altcoins are attractive options because of higher return potentials.

Dividend Stocks

$323 Billion ETF Industry Gives Confidence to New Investors

February 11, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

ETFs are excellent assets for new investors because the instant diversification limits the risk, while providing income and capital growth.

Dividend Stocks

Boost Your TFSA Income With REITs, But Avoid 1 Sub-Sector for Now

February 11, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

REITs are excellent investments, although TFSA investors should avoid lessors of office properties in 2022 because of rising vacancies.

Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Insurance Stocks Can Endure Tough Times

February 10, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Two high-yield insurance stocks are excellent sources of passive income because both companies can endure tough times.

Energy Stocks

3 Energy Stocks With 26% YTD Gains Are Still Soaring

February 10, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Three constituents from the energy sector continue to surge year-to-date and could potentially be among the top growth stocks in…

Dividend Stocks

Spread the Risk: 3 Income Stocks Paying +4% Dividends

February 10, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can diversify and spread the risks with only three income stocks paying dividends over 4%.

Dividend Stocks

Portfolio Anchors: 3 ETFs With Strong Equity Market Returns

February 9, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Risk-averse investors can make three ETFs with strong equity market returns their anchor holdings in 2022.

Dividend Stocks

4 Great Value Buys for Income and Growth

February 9, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should get value-for-money from four stocks that can deliver both income and growth in 2022.

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Investing

1 Stock Could Soar 120% if Oil-Rich Alberta Becomes a Global Crypto Hub

February 9, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s top crypto stock could soar more than 100% very soon if Alberta becomes the international destination for cryptocurrencies.

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