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Christopher Liew, CFA

Christopher Liew, CFA

Christopher became a CFA Charterholder in 2016. He has worked at some of the largest companies in Canada, working as an Energy Trader at Enmax, a Financial Advisor at RBC, and was a Wholesaler for CI Investments and Sentry Investments. He is a staff writer at Motley Fool with hundreds of articles contributed.

Recent Articles

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Investing

3 REITS to Buy if You Think Housing Is in a Bubble

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Smart real estate investors would rather invest in REITs than buy properties when the housing market is in a bubble.

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

Stats Canada: 3 Million Jobs Lost to the Pandemic Recovered

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s unemployment rate fell to 6.9% in September 2021 and the labour market has recovered the three million jobs lost…

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Dividend Stocks

Collect $250/Month in Passive Income With These 3 Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three dividend stocks from an invigorated sector are excellent recovery plays and could deliver $250 in passive income every month.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Build a Strong 2nd Pension With These 2 Dividend Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Would-be retirees can fatten their nest eggs and build a strong second pension by investing in two top-notch retirement stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Boring Dividend Stocks That Work

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dividend stocks are boring investments to many, but they are the best assets to own for capital protection and…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Insurance Stock Is a Better Buy Than Manulife (TSX:MFC) and Sun Life (TSX:SLF)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A relatively new but high-growth insurance stock is a better buy than two iconic Canadian brands in the same industry.

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Dividend Stocks

Need Cash Flows? Earn Royalty Income From 3 High-Yield Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three high-yield royalty stocks are attractive options for Canadian investors needing more cash flows.

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Dividend Stocks

Top Picks: 2 Low-Key, High-Growth Stocks Over Lightspeed Commerce

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two low-key names are the top high-growth prospects while a high-profile tech stock remains under fire in 2021.

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Where Will it Be in 1 Year?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Many investors view Canada’s flag carrier as a top growth stock, although it might not yet deliver superior returns in…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Stocks Is All You’ll Need to Retire Wealthy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians saving for the future need only four dividend stocks to build a nest egg and have ample wealth in…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Best TSX Stocks to Buy As 2021 Winds Down

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With 2021 winding down, investors seeking income and capital gains can buy two TSX30 winners and a high-flying energy stock.

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Dividend Stocks

TELUS Is the Better 5G Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s second-largest telco appears to be the better 5G stock, as the approval of the proposed mega-merger in the sector…

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Energy Stocks

+430% YTD Return: 2 Energy Stocks You Can’t Afford to Miss

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors can’t miss out on two energy stocks that have delivered returns of more than 430% thus far in…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Retire Faster? These 2 Stocks Could Get You There

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can retire faster by investing in two ever-reliable dividend stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Headwinds: Time to Brace Yourself?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An economist warns of a period of recession soon due to five headwinds affecting the Canadian economy.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: Earn 5.79% Per Year the Easy Way

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Creating passive income and earning 5.79% annually is possible if you invest in a Big Bank stock and a real…

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The environment is conducive to investing. You can use your $1,000 to buy the top-performing dividend stocks in the energy,…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 High-Growth Stocks to Pour Money Into

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors can seriously consider buying more shares of two high-growth stocks that are well positioned to deliver outsized gains…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in Q4 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can buy three top TSX stocks in Q4 2021 to form a diversified portfolio that can deliver income and…

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

1 TSX Stock Warren Buffet Sold That You Should Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An iconic TSX stock that Warren Buffett sold in 2020 is a buying opportunity and excellent recovery play today.

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) vs. Suncor (TSX:SU): Which Stock Should You Buy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s energy sector is red hot. Investors have excellent buying opportunities in a steady pipeline operator or a resurging…

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Dividend Stocks

50/50: Chances the TSX Will Pull Back in Q4 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX is nearing its record high in September, although the chances of a market pullback in Q4 2021 could…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Brilliant Dividend Stocks to Buy Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors can buy two brilliant dividend stocks this month for their high yields and solid performances in 2021.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Value Stocks to Bulk up Your Investment Gains

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can bulk up their investment gains by adding more shares of or taking positions in two value stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

47% of Canadians Made This Huge TFSA Mistake

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can correct their huge TFSA mistake by holding a greater proportion of income-producing assets in the account rather than…

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Dividend Stocks

Pick 1: REIT or Royalty Stock Paying Over 7% Dividends?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A REIT and royalty stock pays more than 7% dividends, but income investors should choose carefully.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Overhyped Strategy Isn’t the Way to Retirement Happiness

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The FIRE movement and its “retire early” concept is a daunting task and not the only way to retirement happiness.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Retirement Stocks to Fatten Up Your Nest Egg

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians who want to fatten their nest eggs for the sunset years should start investing in three retirement stocks as…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Costly Mistakes That Lead to Financial Dislocation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Financial dislocation in the sunset years won’t happen if soon-to-be retirees can avoid three costly mistakes.

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Dividend Stocks

Middle-Aged Canadians: 3 Steps to Retiring Early

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Middle-aged Canadians can still succeed and realize their early retirement dreams by taking three concrete steps, including stock investing.

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Dividend Stocks

Elderly Couples: Should You Start the CPP Benefit Early?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Elderly couples can start collecting their CPP benefit early but must have other income sources to avoid financial dislocation.

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Energy Stocks

Forget NFTs! 2 Stocks That Won’t Waste Your Money

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors are better off investing in two growth stocks than waste their money on a hype like NFTs.

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Dividend Stocks

Recovery Plays: A Pair of Industrial Stocks Are TSX30 Winners

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX30 winners from the industrial sector are top options for investors looking for excellent recovery plays.

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Dividend Stocks

Frugal Investors: Earn Modest Dividends for Less Than $3

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two budget-friendly dividend stocks are the best buys for frugal investors in Q4 2021.

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Tech Stocks

Under Fire: 2 High-Profile TSX Stocks to Avoid in Q4 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors are better off avoiding two high-profile TSX stocks in Q4 2021 due to issues concerning revenue and profitability.

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Bank Stocks

The Top-Performing Bank Stock in 2021 Is Not 1 of the Big 5

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian bank stocks are solid investment choices, although the sixth-largest bank, not one of the Big Five, is the best…

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Energy Stocks

2 Stocks That Returned an Average of 99.5% in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two high-growth stocks that have returned an average of 99.5% in 2021 carry strong buy ratings from market analysts.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $5,000? 3 Dividend Stocks to Stash Your Cash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Instead of spending your $5,000, stash the cash in dividend stocks that could generate recurring cash flows or compound over…

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You Should Know This
Tech Stocks

2 High-Growth Canadian Stocks for Oversized Returns

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Younger investors or millennials can realize oversized returns from two high-growth Canadian stocks.

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Tech Stocks

3 Beaten-Down Stocks That Could Rally This Week

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors can buy on weakness before three beaten-down stocks mount a rally this week.

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