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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

Dividend Stocks

Post-Election Buy Alert: 2 Excellent Recovery Plays

| Christopher Liew, CFA

With the elections over, economic recovery could proceed without delay. For growth investors, it’s time to take positions in the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Smartest Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The rising market volatility could lead to a stock market correction in Q4 2021. If you want to stay invested,…

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Dividend Stocks

4 TFSA Mistakes to Avoid That Could Cost You a Fortune

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users pay taxes due to four costly mistakes. Likewise, it would be best to hold only Canadian assets like…

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Value for money
Metals and Mining Stocks

Value for Money: 2 TSX30 Winners to Own for Less Than $7

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors can take advantage of the low prices of two 2021 TSX30 members. Capstone Mining stock and EcoSynthetix stock…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold & Silver: 4 Mining Stocks With Returns of More Than 250%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors should seriously consider four mining stocks that made it to the 2021 TSX30 List. Orla Mining stock, Wesdome…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Will Help You Avoid the 15% OAS Clawback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian retirees can avoid or be free of the 15% OAS clawback every tax season. Invest in the Diversified Royalty…

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Dividend Stocks

No Savings? 2 Stocks That Will Get You Started

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians with no savings have a way to catch up. The key is to save consistently regardless of the amount.…

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Path to retirement
Dividend Stocks

Is it Wise to Retire With $0 Savings and Only Your CPP Pension?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPPIB wants CPP users to realize that the pension is not a retirement plan. You can’t retire with zero…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians looking for great long-term investments should consider the Alimentation Couche-Tard stock and WELL Health Technologies stock. Both are undervalued…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP)! 2 TSX Tech Stocks to Buy Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Absolute Software stock and Sylogist stock should be on growth investors’ radars. While both aren’t as sensational as the TSX’s…

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Best TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A correction could happen soon, as more factors threaten to rock the market. However, investors can counter the headwinds. Buy…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Companies That Are Loaded With Cash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend investors would do well to invest in the Toronto-Dominion Bank stock and Suncor Energy stock. Besides the extraordinary business…

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Dividend Stocks

Hate Taxes? Develop a Tax-Efficient Portfolio

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Whether you invest in dividend payer Emera stock or high-growth AcuityAds stock, there are tax considerations. The remedy to lower…

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Investing

3 Reasons to Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Air Canada stock carries a buy rating from market analysts, because things are looking up. Investors have three reasons to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

A Mining Stock, Not Shopify (TSX:SHOP), Is #1 on the 2021 TSX30 List

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors should include Aura Minerals stock on their buy lists. The mining stock, not Canada’s largest publicly listed company,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Best TSX Stocks Under $20 to Buy Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians with limited capital can create additional income streams from high-yield dividend stocks. Besides the easy-to-understand business models, the Alaris…

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Tech Stocks

This 1 Canadian Reddit Stock Has Been on a Wild Ride in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The BlackBerry Ltd. stock benefited somehow from the meme mania, although it was a wild ride overall in 2021. While…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks: Still the Best Way to Earn $330 Per Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The combination of Enbridge stock and Rogers Sugar in your dividend portfolio could produce up to $330 per month. Both…

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Energy Stocks

Developing Drama: BCE (TSX:BCE) Opposes $26 Billion Telco Deal

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s largest telco raised opposition to the $26 billion blockbuster merger in the telecom sector. If you were to invest…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Stability: 2 Top-Ranked REITs for Real Estate Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The True North Commercial stock and H&R stock are among Canada’s top-ranked REITs. Invest in one or both if you…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Brookfield Infrastructure and CP Rail Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors love winners, and if you do too, don’t pass up on the Brookfield Infrastructure stock and Canadian Pacific Railway…

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Dividend Stocks

You Only Need 3 Dividend Stocks to Earn Lifetime Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can create CPP-like pension by investing in the Bank of Nova Scotia stock, Imperial Oil stock, and North West…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: 1 Non-Bank Lender With a 117% Return

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Big bank stocks are blue-chip investments, although a non-bank lender delivers far more superior returns. goeasy stock carries a strong…

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Energy Stocks

Forget Bitcoin! 2 Growth Stocks Are Safer and Profitable

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Crypto fans, beware, because Bitcoin crashed again in September 2021. Instead, consider NuVista Energy stock and Converge Technology Solutions stock.…

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Energy Stocks

2 Canadian Energy Stocks That Could Mount a Comeback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors looking for superior returns must consider the comeback stocks in Canada’s energy sector. The Cenovus Energy stock and Birchcliff…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy or Sell? 2 Top TSX Stocks That Lost Monster Deals in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Pembina Pipeline stock appears to be a better choice than the Canadian National Railway stock. Both companies failed in…

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Dividend Stocks

Long Overdue: Is a TSX Correction Coming in 2021?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A long-overdue stock market correction could come anytime soon. Calm your fears and take defensive positions. Choose between the Fortis…

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Cannabis Stocks

2 Weed Stocks With Shocking Declines of Up to 40%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Cannabis industry leaders are underperformers and losing investments in 2021. The Canopy Growth stock and Tilray stock are nowhere near…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora (TSX:ACB) Stock: A Stunning Fall From Grace

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors expected the Aurora Cannabis stock to rebound in 2020 and deliver massive gains. Because of mounting losses and…

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Tech Stocks That Could Challenge Silicon Valley

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Silicon Valley isn’t the only place with high-growth companies. The TSX boasts of tech firms that could deliver superior returns.…

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Investing

2 Reasons to Buy (and 1 to Avoid) Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s airline industry is experiencing a travel surge in the Summer of 2021. Investors could pick up the Air Canada…

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Dividend Stocks

2 REIT Stocks to Ride the Real Estate Bull

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Industrial REITs are the hottest investments in 2021 if you want to earn rental-income without owning physical properties. Nexus stock…

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Bank Stocks

3 Big Bank Stocks That Are Having an Extraordinary 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three big bank stocks are must-buys in September 2021. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock, Royal Bank of Canada stock,…

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Investing

Uncertain Recovery: Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Are in a Bind

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians should think twice before investing in the Air Canada stock and Cineplex stock. The companies have the same predicament…

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

Which Sector Is the Best Investment in Q4 2021: Tech, Cannabis, or Crypto?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The technology, cannabis, and cryptocurrency markets are projected to grow rapidly in the coming years. Growth investors can consider investing…

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Dividend Stocks

For Capital Protection: 1 Legacy Stock Is Better Than Fortis (TSX:FTS)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Prepare to protect your capital against a potential market correction in September 2021. Fortis stock is the favourite of risk-averse…

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Dividend Stocks

The 2 Best Stocks for Canadian Retirees

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirees and soon-to-be retirees can fill the shortfall of their pensions. Invest in Royal Bank of Canada stock and Enbridge…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Invest $500 in Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

$500 in seed money is enough to start a wealth-building journey. Invest it in top TSX stocks and let it…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Users: 3 Ways to End Your Retirement Blues

| Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users have three proven ways to give them the confidence to retire. Also, investing in income-producing assets like the…

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Tech Stocks

Prediction: 3 TSX Growth Stocks That Could Surge in 2021

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The MOGO stock, Village Farms stock, and Hut 8 Mining stock promises ultra-high returns to would-be investors. Growth investors could…

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