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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Recent Articles

Stocks for Beginners

3 TSX ETFs That Can Give You Monthly Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Beginners can reduce overall market income and earn generous passive income every month from 3 dividend-paying ETFs.

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Dividend Stocks

Higher Passive Income From 2 Dividend Titans Could Neutralize 8% Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can earn higher passive income from two dividend titans to neutralize the anticipated persistent inflation for the rest of…

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Tech Stocks

3 Growth Stocks That Soared 17% or More in 30 Days

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The rallies of three growth stocks in 30 days indicate building momentum that could lead to a breakout.

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Investing

Which Will Bounce Back Faster: Cryptos or Stocks?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Inflation should be tamed in 2023 when rate hikes start to work, although cryptocurrencies could take longer to recover than…

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Dividend Stocks

Surprise 100 Basis Point Rate Hike: Where Should You Invest Now?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Besides being dividend value investments, two top TSX utility stocks could display resiliency amid runaway inflation and multiple rate hikes.

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Energy Stocks

3 Oil Stocks That Have Plunged at Least 5.55% in 1 Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three top oil stocks have plunged by at least 5.55% in the last five days but remain in positive territory…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Standard Lithium (TSXV:SLI): A Potential Climb of 180% in 1 Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One of Canada’s lithium stocks has a long growth runway ahead and promising future due to the increasing dependence of…

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Dividend Stocks

Retire Early: 4 Steps to Take

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Early retirement is a dream to many, but achievable to a few who are taking steps to make it happen.

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Tech Stocks

None of the 3 Rising Growth Stocks Are Tech Giants 

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three dividend-paying growth stocks are rising and showing more resiliency than the acknowledged giants in the slumping technology sector.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Stocks to Buy and Hold for 50 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two blue-chip stocks are excellent for beginners who want to secure their financial futures or receive quarterly income streams to…

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Energy Stocks

2 Energy Stocks That Could Rise Further in Q3 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Energy stocks are losing steam lately amid recession fears, although two price performers could still rise in Q3 2022 due…

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Dividend Stocks

Will the New Era of High Rates Affect Retirement Planning?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The new era of high interest rates appears daunting, but it shouldn’t disrupt retirement planning.

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Energy Stocks

2 Uncelebrated Growth Stocks That Could Buck the Downtrend

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX appears headed towards a bear market, although two uncelebrated growth stocks could buck the downtrend.

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Dividend Stocks

BOC: 100-BPS Rate Hike Is Necessary to Lessen Economic Pain

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Canada took a more aggressive action to fight inflation by raising its benchmark rate by a full…

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Tech Stocks

Can Shopify (TSX:SHOP) and the Tech Sector Fly High Again?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TSX’s tech sector and its superstar delivered superior returns until 2021 but have underperformed terribly in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Value Stocks With Huge and Visible Growth Potential

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two value stocks are buying opportunities because of the huge and visible growth opportunities in their respective businesses, despite rising…

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Dividend Stocks

Economist: A Small Window to Ease Rate Hikes Is Open

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An economist believes the Bank of Canada has a small window to ease rate hikes before pushing Canada to a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Undervalued REITs Yielding Over 5%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three undervalued REITs paying dividends of more than 5% are buying opportunities if you’re a yield-based securities investor.

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Energy Stocks

Energy Squeeze Widens the TSX’s YTD Loss to 11.99%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The downtrend of the energy sector could continue, as the worst-ever energy crisis looms due to crippling shortages and weaker…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Nutrien (TSX:NTR) a Strong Buy After Promising to Step Up?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A large-cap stock and prominent crop nutrient producer is a strong buy following its promise to step up and ensure…

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Dividend Stocks

Wait-and-See for Homebuyers: GTA Home Sales Fall 41.4%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s housing market is starting to cool, because increasing borrowing costs are forcing homebuyers and sellers to play a waiting…

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Dividend Stocks

No-Sweat Option: Earn Passive Income to Deal With 7.7% Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can prevent the value of their money from eroding due to rising inflation by creating passive income from their…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) Stock Down 50%: Buy it Now?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A tech giant is trading at a deep discount but could deliver an enormous windfall because of improving business trends…

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Dividend Stocks

Why the Record-Low 4.9% Unemployment Rate Isn’t Good News

| Christopher Liew, CFA

According to economists and bankers, the record-low unemployment rate in June 2022 only shows a tight labour market and easing…

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Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Stocks Now or Wait for a Bigger Drop?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should wait for the next rate hike before buying stocks because a market sell-off or correction is possible after…

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Investing

1 Value Stock Down Over 49% to Buy Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One iconic Canadian value stock could have a breakout year in 2022, because of a resilient business model and strong…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Growth ETFs That Could Double in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The prices of two energy-heavy index funds, the top-performing growth ETFs today, could double in 2022.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Stocks That Are Absurdly Cheap Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors, even beginners, have buying opportunities in three cheap dividend-paying stocks from different sectors.

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Investing

3 Beaten-Down Growth Stocks to Buy Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three beaten-down growth stocks are buying opportunities, as all of them could deliver explosive returns from the eventual turnaround.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Newbie investors should have the confidence to invest in two top-tier dividend stocks for their reliability in providing consistent income…

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Energy Stocks

3 Value Stocks That Are Greatly Undervalued

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three greatly undervalued value stocks should deliver massive returns soon, given their visible growth potential.

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Investing

2 Stocks You Might Regret Not Buying the Dip

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two high-growth stocks trading at shockingly cheap prices are worth buying because of the potential enormous returns when the turnaround…

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Investing

2 Distressed Stocks That Are Cheap Buys Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Some stocks are more distressed than others because of the recent market selloff, although two names are the cheapest and…

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Dividend Stocks

No More Emotional Investing: 2 ETFs to Own in a Market Selloff

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two prominent, dividend-paying ETFs are excellent to own in a market selloff, as investors can refrain from emotional investing.

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Dividend Stocks

Pad Your Passive Income With 3 Low-Priced, High-Yield Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three low-priced, high-yield small-cap stocks can pad your passive income and help you cope better with rising inflation.

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Investing

Will Bitcoin Bottom at US$10,000 or US$5,000?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The world’s largest crypto is struggling to stay above a critical support level. Critics predict the price to bottom at…

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Dividend Stocks

Real Estate Shock: How Far Can Prices Fall?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Economists and industry experts say home prices in Canada could fall by up to 25%, although it won’t happen in…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Gold Stocks That Could Be Inflation Busters

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With the expected increased demand for the yellow metal in 2022, three TSX gold stocks could be your top inflation…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Housing Market: Is the Pain Just Beginning?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The pain of higher interest to homebuyers and homeowners have begun, but more rate hikes will cause heavier financial burdens.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $10,000? How to Turn it Into $20,000 in Your TFSA (in 5 Years)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Users can capitalize on the tax-free money growth of their TFSAs and benefit from the power of compounding by holding…

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