Christopher Liew, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Tech Stocks

The Smartest Tech Stocks to Buy With $200 Right Now

July 26, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put My Entire $7,000 TFSA Contribution Into This 7.9% Dividend Stock

July 21, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can consider maxing out their $7,000 TFSA contribution limit in this high-yield, top-performing, small-cap stock.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Maximize CPP Without Getting on the CRA’s Radar

July 21, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian retirees have ways to maximize their CPP benefits and boost retirement income while avoiding CRA scrutiny.

Tech Stocks

4 Reasons to Buy MDA Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

July 20, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The high-flying, top-performing MDA stock is among TSX’s hottest stocks to buy in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’d Put My Full 2025 TFSA Contribution Into This Beaten-Down Tech Dividend Titan

July 18, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A beaten-down tech dividend titan remains a top stock for income-focused TFSA investors.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Railway Stock That’s Built for the Long Haul

July 16, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian railway stock with solid growth fundamentals and a network that connects a continent is built for the long…

Energy Stocks

3 Red Flags That Could Cost You Thousands in Government Benefits

July 16, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers could lose thousands of government benefits and forfeit other tax advantages due to non-compliance to the CRA.

Dividend Stocks

The Smart Way to Retire: Choosing Where to Save and Invest

July 15, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can look forward to a financially comfortable retirement by preparing the smart way.

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Dividend Stocks

Top Buys: 2 TFSA Stocks Perfect for a $7,000 Investment

July 15, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A pair of high-yield TSX stocks is the perfect combination for TFSA investors planning to max out their 2025 contribution…

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Dividend Stocks

Top TFSA Dividend Picks: Secure Your Income Stream This Year

July 15, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX stocks are the top TFSA dividend picks if you need to secure your income stream in 2025 and…

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Investing

Opportunity Knocks: 2 TSX Stocks Ready to Surge

July 14, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Two undervalued TSX stocks are first-rate buying opportunities for investors before the impending price surges.

Dividend Stocks

Monthly Cash Flow: Discover This 9% Dividend Payer

July 14, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-yield stock paying monthly cash dividends is a great discovery for income-focused investors.

Dividend Stocks

Why I’d Load My TFSA With This 6% Dividend Giant

July 13, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-yield TSX stock with an impressive dividend history is an ideal holding in a TFSA.

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Investing

This Quality Stock Down 29.6% Is Being Given Away

July 11, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A quality stock in an underperforming sector in 2025 is a steal at its current share price.

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Bank Stocks

1 Canadian Bank Stock That Smart Money Is Buying

July 10, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A surging Big Bank stock is a smart buy for value and income investors in the second half of 2025.

Dividend Stocks

This Stock Is My Financial Life Insurance Policy

July 10, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A large-cap and well-established Canadian dividend stock can provide a lifetime of earnings.

Dividend Stocks

This 4.2% Monthly Payer Is the Perfect Inflation Hedge

July 9, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A top-performing TSX stock paying monthly dividends is the perfect inflation hedge in 2025 and beyond.

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Bank Stocks

National Bank of Canada: Buy, Sell, or Hold in July 2025?

July 9, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

This big bank stock is a sound option for income investors in July for its positive momentum and strong showing…

Dividend Stocks

The CRA Checklist Every Retiree Needs to Pass

July 8, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Passing the CRA checklist will largely determine every retiree’s readiness to say goodbye to working life.

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Energy Stocks

1 Energetic Canadian Stock Down 28.99% to Buy and Hold Now

July 8, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-energy Canadian stock is a buying opportunity following its recent price drop.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Way to Deploy $7,000 in Your TFSA This Month

June 30, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Two top-performing stocks are profitable options for TFSA investors who have yet to deploy their 2025 annual contribution limit.

Dividend Stocks

A $25,000 Portfolio Strategy for the Next 5 Years

June 30, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can build a $25,000 investment portfolio through a tax-advantaged account to achieve stable, long-term returns

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Dividend Stocks

Top 3 TSX30 Winners: Understanding the Recent Stock Drop

June 21, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX30 winners in 2024 have experienced price drops this year and continues to underperform due to massive headwinds.

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Dividend Stocks

The $10,000 Investment Strategy That Balances Risk and Opportunity

June 20, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A $10,000 investment portfolio must have a balance of risk and opportunity to maximize and deliver long-term returns.

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Industrial Stocks to Buy in June

June 19, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Two industrial stocks that have shown stability in the current economic landscape are strong buys in June.

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Dividend Stocks

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

June 18, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Tech Stocks

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

June 18, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Dividend Stocks

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

June 18, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Dividend Stocks

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

June 17, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Energy Stocks

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

June 16, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Investing

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

June 14, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Bank Stocks

Big Comeback: This Big Bank Stock is Outperforming Its Peers

June 13, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Dividend Stocks

Pension-Like Income: 2 Dividend Stocks Built to Last

June 13, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Metals and Mining Stocks

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

June 13, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Dividend Stocks

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

June 13, 2025 | 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

June 12, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Dividend Stocks

Why a $40,000 Portfolio Needs These Key Components

June 10, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Dividend Stocks

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

June 10, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Dividend Stocks

A $10,000 Strategy for the Next Market Cycle

June 9, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Dividend Stocks

How to Allocate $5,000 Across Different Market Opportunities

June 9, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

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

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