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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

A Pair of Iconic Retail Stocks Deserve a 2nd Look

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two iconic retail stocks deserve a second look for their favourable business outlooks and visible growth potentials.

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Dividend Stocks

2 BMO ETFs Are Less Volatile Than BMO Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two ETFs of a big bank are more suitable for risk-averse or ultra-conservative investors than its stock.

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Dividend Stocks

2 REITs to Own as Rental Housing Demand Rise

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two prominent residential REITs should be on your buy list, as the rental housing market picks up due to rising…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Under-the-Radar Commodity Stocks to Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three commodity stocks are likely to break out soon if inventories in metals markets continue to decline or demand outpaces…

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Energy Stocks

Great Value: 3 Energy Stocks With Monster Gains of Over 75%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX energy stocks are great value buys today for their pricing powers due to the elevated commodity prices.

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Investing

2 Crypto Stocks to Buy Despite Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO:BTC) Slump

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX crypto stocks are interesting buys, despite the slump of cryptocurrencies and the support of a top U.S. investment…

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Dividend Stocks

Real Estate Prices Finally Soften: Buy These 2 REITs?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two recovering REITs should attract investors if real estate prices continue to soften and the central bank raises interest rate…

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Bank Stocks

Which Is the Better Pick: Suncor (TSX:SU) or 1 Big Bank?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Choosing between a resurgent oil bellwether and a big bank stock isn’t easy, because both are solid and profitable investments.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Stocks to Stash for Your Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian can ensure financial stability in the sunset years by forming a formidable portfolio of retirement wealth builders.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Pick From 2 Lithium Stocks for Your Next Big Investment

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX lithium stocks are the next high-growth stocks as the electric revolution intensifies.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Chasers: 3 Stocks With Yields of 8% or More

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX stocks are appetizing for investors whose strategy is to chase after dividend beasts.

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Investing

Struggling Cryptos: Market Cap Falls 3.37% Overnight  

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The global crypto market lost a significant amount of its market cap overnight, as the selling pressure on cryptocurrencies continue.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Safe TSX Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Newbie investors with low-risk tolerance can buy two safe TSX stocks anytime and keep them for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

Tradeoff: Lower Home Prices for Higher Debt Burden

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Buyers welcome lower home prices but more rate hikes will increase their financial burdens.

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Tech Stocks

1 IoT Solutions Provider Could Outperform BlackBerry (TSX:BB)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Technology stocks underperform in 2022, although one IoT solutions provider is a screaming buy compared to a former smartphone maker.

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Bank Stocks

Annoyed With Inflation? Then Buy These 2 Bank Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Rising inflation is annoying, but if you want to counter it, choose quality assets like the two biggest bank stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Will the TSX Enter a Bear Market Like the S&P 500?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX maintains resiliency in May 2022 but could follow its U.S. counterparts and fall into bear market territory, too.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Energy ETF With an Unbelievable 55% Gain

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An energy ETF with proven resiliency continues to outperform and has gained more than 50% thus far in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

$26 Billion Merger: Can Rogers (TSX:RCI.B) Clear the Roadblocks?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The proposed $26 billion merger in the telco industry hangs in the balance after the Competition Bureau blocked the transaction.

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Investing

XRP vs. SEC Lawsuit: Some Interesting Developments

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The summary judgment in the ongoing legal battle in the cryptocurrency market might come in 2023, not this year.

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Technology
Dividend Stocks

Dividend Earners: Stay Invested in 2 Low-Volatility Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend earners can stay invested, despite the extreme market volatility provided they shift to two low-volatility stocks.

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Energy Stocks

Scared of a Market Rout? Buy These 2 Value Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors fearing a market rout can take positions in two value stocks from the top-performing energy sector.

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Market in May 2022: Buyers and Sellers Are in a Bind

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Many homebuyers are re-evaluating their options due to rising inflation and mortgage rates, but sellers hope they would change their…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Has Been a Bloodbath

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The share price of the TSX’s tech phenomenon could still plunge if the bloodbath continues due to the slowdown of…

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Tech Stocks

Buy the Dip: 3 ETFs That Have Taken a Beating in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three prominent TSX ETFs trades at bargain prices in 2022 because of their significant exposure to the slumping technology sector.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 4 Safe Stocks to Buy for Decent Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirees can offset the impact of runaway inflation by buying safe dividend stocks to create more cash flows.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Keep Your Retirement a Reality

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian seniors can still retire on schedule and have financial stability in the sunset years by owning shares of three…

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Energy Stocks

1 Oil Company Just Increased Dividends by 12%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend chasers should include an oil bellwether on their buy lists after the company declared the highest dividend increase in…

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Stocks for Beginners

Newbie Stock Investors: 3 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Newbie investors can ensure financial success in a today’s complex environment by avoiding three rookie mistakes.

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Investing

3 Quality Growth Stocks Could Neutralize Spiking Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three quality growth stocks, including one from the technology sector, could neutralize spiking inflation and deliver superior returns in 2022.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

K92 Mining (TSX:KNT) Earnings Report: A Solid Pick

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian-based mining firm operating in the Elephant Country is a solid pick for investors looking for a commodity stock…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is it Dangerous for First-Timers to Invest in May 2022?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

First-time investors can still invest in 2022 and have peace of mind, provided the positions are in two blue-chip stocks.

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Investing

Bitcoin Dropped Below US$30,000: Good Time to Buy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The world’s most popular cryptocurrency dropped below its psychological level, but it isn’t a buy, as analysts predict a further…

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Bank Stocks

2 TSX Bank Stocks That Weathered the Market Storms

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Market storms come and go, but two TSX big bank stocks have endured them through the years regardless of the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Idle Cash Earns $0 Until You Start Investing

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can prevent inflation from depleting the value of their idle cash by putting the money to work.

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Energy Stocks

Energize Your Portfolio With 2 Value Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two energy stocks are great value buys if you’re looking to energize your portfolio with high dividend or enormous capital…

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Sales Get Hammered: Should You Still Buy REITs?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Home sales in Canada are declining, but it shouldn’t affect the attractiveness of REITs as inflation-beating assets.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Push the Panic Button: Move to 2 ETFs Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Market volatility is rising in May 2022. Investors can move to two ETFs instead of pushing the panic button.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income the Easy Way: Buy These 3 Dividend Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can buy three dividend stocks to create passive income with minimal effort and beat rising inflation at the same…

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Dividend Stocks

Primo Water (TSX:PMRW): Liquidity to Rise in 2022 From Recurring Revenues

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A pure-play water company with a recurring razor and razorblade revenue model is one of TSX’s top consumer staple stocks.

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