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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

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Dividend Stocks

Smart Money Moves: 3 Less-Than $10 TSX Stocks to Consider Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three price-friendly TSX stocks are lucrative prospects if you have limited capital to invest.

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Tech Stocks

The $28,000 TFSA Strategy That Balances Growth and Security

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A $28,000 TFSA strategy must have stock holdings that balance growth and security.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Smart Ways to Invest $5,000 for the Long Haul

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors have three smart ways to substantially grow $5,000 in capital over a longer holding period.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Way to Make $7,000 Work Harder in Your TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Regular contributions, along with low-volatility dividend stocks, is the best way to make your TFSA work harder.

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Energy Stocks

How to Allocate $14,000 Between Two TFSAs for Maximum Diversification

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two people working together through the TFSA can achieve maximum diversification and build wealth faster.

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Investing

Why Investing $5,000 in These Growth Areas Makes Sense Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investing in growth areas least impacted by U.S. tariffs can deliver substantial financial windfall.

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Bank Stocks

Big Comeback: This Big Bank Stock is Outperforming Its Peers

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian Big Bank stock has staged a big comeback and is back on investors’ radars.

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Asset Management
Dividend Stocks

Pension-Like Income: 2 Dividend Stocks Built to Last

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX dividend stocks are ideal options for Canadians looking for pension-like income.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Tariff Shockwave 2025: US Stocks Crater While Canada Rides the Wave

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian stocks have collectively displayed resiliency against the US tariff shockwave in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Things You Need to Know if You Buy CTC.A Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An iconic Canadian retail giant is among the surging TSX stocks you can buy today.

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Dividend Stocks

How I Would Invest $14,000 Across TFSA Accounts for a Married Couple

| Christopher Liew, CFA

By saving and investing together using their TFSA, married couples can build wealth faster because of the double yearly contribution…

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Dividend Stocks

Why a $40,000 Portfolio Needs These Key Components

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A stock portfolio must have key components to maximize returns and accumulate significant wealth.

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Dividend Stocks

The $21,000 TFSA Portfolio Building Method for Long-Term Success

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is a tax-advantaged account and was built for long-term financial success.

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Dividend Stocks

A $10,000 Strategy for the Next Market Cycle

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX stocks are safe investment options in the next market cycle, which could potentially include a recession.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Allocate $5,000 Across Different Market Opportunities

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Different market opportunities emerge when there are headwinds or new disruptions such as tariffs.

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Energy Stocks

High Dividend, Monthly Payouts: An 8.7% Opportunity

| Christopher Liew, CFA

This royalty stock is suitable for income-focused investors seeking high yield and monthly dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

Double Your Money? Top 2 Canadian Stocks in a Tariff-Sensitive Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian stocks with outsized gains amid trade tensions are ideal options for tariff-weary investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This the One? An Undervalued Canadian Stock With Massive Upside

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An undervalued Canadian stock, a likely growth powerhouse, is a screaming buy in June 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Your TFSA’s Anchor: A Canadian Stock for the Very Long Run

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s dividend pioneer is the perfect anchor stock in a TFSA investment portfolio.

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Asset Management
Dividend Stocks

Capitalize on the Comeback: Top 2 TSX Stocks to Buy Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX stocks are “strong buys” today following their stellar first-quarter financial results and positive growth outlook.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put $7,000 in This Monthly Income Legend Before It Recovers

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A monthly income legend is a screaming buy and well-positioned for a strong recovery.

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Dividend Stocks

Where I’d Invest $6,800 in the TSX Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An industrial stock with a bright growth outlook is a top value pick in the TSX today.

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Dividend Stocks

Wealth Protection: Navigating Trade War Risks With 3 TSX Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors seeking wealth protection against trade war risks should consider these three TSX stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Algonquin Power Stock Under $10: A Buy or Pass Decision?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-yield and newly-transformed pure-play utility stock trading under $10 is a strong buy.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Food Stock to Buy With $3,100 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A surging food stock that benefits from the “Buy Local” movement is the smartest buy for Canadian investors today.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Invest $7,900 in This Single Stock for the Next 25 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A large-cap energy player is the single stock you can hold for the next 25 years, if not forever.

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Dividend Stocks

Best Dividend Buy: 2 Canadian Stocks for May 2025

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian stocks are the best dividend buys in May 2025 for their low-risk profiles and payout stability.

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Energy Stocks

Generate Passive Income: A $7,000 Dividend Stock Investment

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An energy major is the ideal $7,000 dividend stock investment in 2025 to generate passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

Where I’d Invest $4,700 in the TSX Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An outperforming hidden gem is a safe and financially rewarding investment option in the TSX today.

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Dividend Stocks

Tariff Turmoil: This Canadian Stock Is a Buying Opportunity

| Christopher Liew, CFA

This Canadian stock is a buying opportunity because of the long-term viability of the business, notwithstanding the tariff turmoil.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Knight to Buy With $800 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One of the TSX’s dividend knights is a smart buy today, even with a less than $1,000 investment.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Smartest Materials Stock to Buy With $3,700 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A top-tier gold miner with a strong foundation for growth is the smartest materials stock to buy today.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Bet My Entire TFSA on This 3.5% Monthly Dividend Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An outperforming monthly dividend stock is a good prospect for TFSA investors in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Generate $350 Monthly Income With a $20,000 Investment

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend investing is a time-tested strategy if you need to generate a desired monthly income amount.

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Bank Stocks

This Canadian Bank Pays 4.75% and Could Double Your Money by 2030

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian bank is a top pick for its lucrative dividend and potential to double your money in five years.

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Energy Stocks

The Smartest Oil Stock to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An oil stock that reported strong Q1 2025 financial results is a screaming buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put My Entire $7,000 TFSA Into This Single Dividend Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can consider putting their $7,000 limit into a top-performing TSX stock in 2025.

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Investing

1 Magnificent Canadian Stock Down 12.3% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A magnificent Canadian stock with solid fundamentals and a long growth runway is a screaming buy in May.

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.6% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-yield renewable energy stock paying monthly dividends is a brilliant choice for income-focused investors.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Canadian Stock to Buy With $7,000 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The financial services company operating the TSX is the smartest Canadian stock to buy with $7,000 right now.

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