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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

Market Watch: 3 TSX Stocks Showing Signs of a Major Breakout

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX stocks are well-positioned to sustain an upward trend and reach their highest levels.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank: Why I’d Hold This Stock for the Next 25 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TD Bank’s remarkable turnaround in 2025 shows that it is regaining investors’ trust.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks for Income and Growth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three outperforming Canadian stocks are suitable options if you’re investing for income and growth.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Gold Stocks That Have Been Dominating the TSX

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three gold stocks are likely to dominate the TSX longer due to strong investor demand for safe-haven assets.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Defensive Stocks for Risk-Averse Canadian Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three Canadian consumer-defensive stocks offer risk-averse investors a secure path to steady returns.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Could 10X Your $30,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two of the 30 top-performing TSX stocks in 2025 can help grow a $30,000 investment 10-fold over a shorter period.

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Investing

Massive Returns: 2 Small-Cap Stocks With Serious Potential

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A pair of small-cap stocks with substantial upside potential can improve diversification and boost your portfolio’s return.

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The RRSP (Canadian Registered Retirement Savings Plan) is a smart way to save and invest for the future
Dividend Stocks

The RRSP Can Put You on the Right Path to a Wealthy Future

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can realize significant tax savings and be on the right path to building retirement wealth using the RRSP.

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Dividend Stocks

The Only 2 Canadian Stocks I’d Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian stocks with positive business indicators are excellent holdings for long-term investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

4 Dirt-Cheap Stocks to Buy With $3,000 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A minimal investment in four price-friendly stocks can generate income or capital growth.

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Dividend Stocks

September: The Worst Month for Stocks? Or the Best Buying Opportunity?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX disproves the September Effect with its record-setting run and buying opportunities this month.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Growth Stock You Should Be Buying

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A growth-oriented utility stock is building a reputation as a dividend grower.

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Dividend Stocks

A Closer Look: 2 Top REITs for Monthly Dividend Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two top TSX REITs are profitable options for investors seeking monthly cash dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks That Could Turn $20,000 Into $200,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can turn $20,000 into $200,000 with two high-yield Canadian stocks nut in a longer time horizon.

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Bank Stocks

The Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Trust for the Next 20 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TSX’s largest company is the Canadian dividend stock you can trust for the next 20 years, or much longer.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dead-Easy Canadian Stocks to Buy With $7,000 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can expect sustained income from a $7,000 investment in two dead-easy stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best $21,000 TFSA Approach for Canadian Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The best approach to building a durable $21,000 TFSA is to hold stocks of companies with staying power.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income: Structuring $14,000 for Consistent Payouts

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The combination of a high-yield ETF and REIT when structuring $14,000 in a TFSA can generate consistent payouts.

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best Canadian Stocks for Dividends and Appreciation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian stocks for investors seeking both passive income and capital growth.

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Stocks for Beginners

TSX Stocks Under $20 That Are Incredible Bargains

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX is on a hot streak yet there are incredible bargains, including three stocks under $20.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Convert $10,000 Into a TFSA Money-Making Engine

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is not only for retirement savings but can be converted into a money-making engine.

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Stocks for Beginners

My Top 3 Canadian Stock Picks for New Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three top Canadian growth stocks are excellent opportunities for new investors starting their financial journey.

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Energy Stocks

The Only 2 Canadian Stocks I’d Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

This pair of Canadian stocks can mitigate market volatility and deliver healthy returns if you hold for the long term.

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect TFSA Stock: 7.7% Payout Each Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

This non-bank lender is the perfect TFSA stock for its high yield and monthly dividend payments.

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Energy Stocks

What You Should Know: TSX Sectors Holding Strong in 2025

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two out-of-favour primary TSX sectors last year are experiencing a resurgence in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Facing Sticky Inflation? This Stock Offers Crucial Protection

| Christopher Liew, CFA

This low-volatile dividend growth stock provides income stability and offers crucial protection against sticky inflation.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Miners’ Moments: Will Gold Stocks Hold Their Glow Into Year-End?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX gold stocks are shining bright and should sustain their unrestrained momentum through the remainder of 2025.

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Tech Stocks

History Repeats: Shopify Unseats RBC as TSX’s Most Valuable Company (Again)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Shopify became the TSX’s most valuable company for the second time, reinforcing its position as Canada’s tech powerhouse.

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Investing

MDA Space on the Move: Is Sky’s the Limit?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

This aerospace stock is poised could deliver massive returns as it capitalizes on the limitless opportunities in the global space…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX’s Long Game: Is It Positioned for Enduring Success?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX is firmly positioned for long-term success as it keeps powering through market headwinds.

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Dividend Stocks

Economic Uncertainty Ahead? Create Your Own Cash Machine

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can create cash machines and have a financial safety net during this period of economic uncertainty.

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Energy Stocks

Energy Stocks to Watch if Oil Prices Goes Ballistic

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX energy stocks remain viable options for income seekers even if oil prices plummet or go ballistic.

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Dividend Stocks

Prepare for Prosperity: This Fintech is a Gigantic Gains Opportunity

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian fintech is a compelling investment opportunity because of its potential to deliver sustainable and profitable growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Ignite Your TFSA Retirement Savings With This 7.9% Dividend Play

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-yield stock with a consistent dividend track record – plus special yearly payouts – could supercharge your TFSA retirement…

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Stock I’m Buying Now (It’s a Steal!)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

This Canadian stock is making the right moves to becoming the growth leader in the industry.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income: Structuring $14,000 for Consistent Payouts

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can receive consistent TFSA tax-free income with the proper structuring and right investment choices.

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Dividend Stocks

TSX’s Record Run: Why U.S. Tariffs (and War) Couldn’t Stop it

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The record run of the TSX in 2025 indicates that U.S. tariffs and war couldn’t stop the building momentum.

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Energy Stocks

The Unshaken Investment: This Pipeline Stock Withstands Mideast Turmoil

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian pipeline stock’s scale-changing mega deal during the Mideast turmoil is primed to accelerate business growth and enhance its…

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Dividend Stocks

Just 2: My Handpicked Canadian Stocks for the Long Term

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian stocks are ideal choices for investors seeking long-term income pillars and wealth growth.

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Tech Stocks

The Smartest Tech Stocks to Buy With $200 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two price-friendly tech stocks are the smartest buys in TSX's high-growth sector today.

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