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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Recent Articles

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Investing

Ripple to SEC: XRP Is not a Speculative Investment

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Ripple continues to assert that XRP is a tool to transfer value across borders and not a speculative investment.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Aristocrats That Are Passive Income Machines

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Risk-averse investors can rely on two passive income machines for compounding dividend growth and a hedge against inflation.

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Investing

Greed Sentiment Could Bring Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) Down to US$45,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin’s mini bull run in late March 2022 wasn't sustained and crypto traders forecast the price to fall below the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks That Have Absurdly High Yields

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can boost household income to cope with rising inflation by taking positions in three dividend stocks with absurdly high…

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Bank Stocks

BMO (TSX:BMO): Why Is It Selling US$2.1 Billion of its Shares?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

BMO will use its excess capital to fund a strategic acquisition but it needs to sell a significant amount of…

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Investing

3 Undervalued TSX Stocks to Buy This Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three undervalued stocks are the top picks for investors looking for assets with strong growth and upside potential.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Captivating Stocks Could Outperform the TSX in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two stocks with long growth runways should captivate investors and outperform the TSX in 2022.

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Bank Stocks

7 Rate Hikes by Year End? Borrowers Beware

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If the Bank of Canada decides to be more aggressive to tame inflation, seven rate hikes by year end are…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Huge TFSA Mistake That Millions of Canadians Are Making

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA holders under-utilize their investment accounts if they don't hold any income-producing assets.

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Dividend Stocks

Rogers (TSX:RCI.B) Is on Track to Becoming 2nd-Largest Telco

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The proposed mega-merger in the telco space gained ground after the conditional approval of one of three agencies reviewing the…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Top Pick: 1 Gold Stock With Mind-Blowing 640% Profit Growth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One gold stock is a buying opportunity for investors looking for a high growth investment and safety net at the…

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Dividend Stocks

Property Investors: Pivot to 3 REITs for Rental-Like Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Real estate investors can turn to REITs to earn rental-like income if buying properties isn’t advisable due to overblown prices.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Cash Cows to Buy for Your TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can feast on the high dividends of three top cash cows on the TSX today.

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Dividend Stocks

$500/Month Passive TFSA Income: How to Achieve This

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users can determine how much investment is needed to produce $500 in passive income every month.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Passive-Income Stocks for a Lifetime of Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Earning passive income for life besides retirement pensions is not a myth.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 42% of You Are Making This 1 Giant Mistake

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA holders commit one giant mistake if they hold more cash than income-producing assets in their tax-advantaged account.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks That Will Pay You Cash Every Month

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three high-yield Canadian stocks are excellent picks for dividend investors, because they pay cash every month.

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Investing

TSX Stocks: 2 Canadian Giants to Buy at a Discount

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Not all Canadian stocks are faring well year to date, although two TSX giants are trading at a discount.

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crypto blockchain
Investing

Buy 1 Crypto Stock Now for Higher Returns Than BTC

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One crypto stock could deliver higher returns than Bitcoin in 2022, because it has visible growth catalysts.

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Bank Stocks

Buy or Sell Bank Stocks? Surtax Is Coming

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The drawing power of bank stocks could weaken if the government implements the 3% surtax that targets profits in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest for Stability: TSX Hits Record-High 22,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

As the TSX remains in record territory, Canadians can invest in the two strongest sectors for income stability.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks With Over 6% Yields

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Yield-thirsty investors can pick from among three TSX dividend stocks with yields of more than 6%.

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Bank Stocks

2 Big Banks With High Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two big banks offer attractive high yields in the sector that is known as the bedrock of stability.

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Tech Stocks

Sector Recovery: 50% Upsurge for 2 Tech Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The beaten technology sector might take a long time to recover, although two stocks could be exceptions given their favourable…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Useful Stocks to Combat Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Inflation causes financial strain, but passive income from these three dependable stocks can preserve your purchasing power.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Under-the-Radar Stocks That Could Have a Huge 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors looking for great buys can pick these under-the-radar stocks that could deliver huge returns in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Retire Wealthy? Follow These 3 Steps

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Prospective retirees can follow three steps to build retirement wealth and secure their financial futures, despite the perennial threat of…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Factors Will Bring the Housing Market to Breaking Point

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s housing market remains red-hot, although economists see things are developing and could lead to a breaking point.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $500? 3 Top TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Seed capital of $500 is enough to buy inexpensive but high-yield dividend stocks and make the money grow.

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Car, EV, electric vehicle
Tech Stocks

Transition to EVs: 2 TSX Stocks Are Dream Investments

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX growth stocks are must-buys today as Canada’s transition to electric vehicles accelerates.

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Investing

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) Rises Above US$42,500, But Don’t Get Excited

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin rose above US$42,500 without a specific catalyst, so the price could also drop sharply without warning.

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Tech Stocks

2 Tech-Heavy ETFs to Buy for Growth Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Attractive options for investors who want exposure to the technology sector despite its underperformance in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

Inflation Surge: 3 Blue-Chip Stocks Can Boost Household Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Boost your household income amid the inflationary period by investing in blue-chip stocks.

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Energy Stocks

Buffett Pumps US$1.5 Billion More in Oil

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The additional US$1.5 billion investment in an energy stock reveals Warren Buffett’s bullish sentiment on oil.

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Dividend Stocks

Collect Passive TFSA Income With These 4 Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users should be investing and collecting tax-free passive income in 2022 to cushion the impact of rising inflation.

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Investing

XRP Battle With the SEC: Who Could Win?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

XRP is in a controversial legal battle with the SEC, but most lawyers and crypto analysts think Ripple has good…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy if There’s a Global Market Pullback

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Economists don’t see a global contagion yet, although investors are advised to prepare for any eventuality, including a stock market…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Defensive Stocks if You Think a Crash Is Coming

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX posted a record high last week but it’s advisable to create a portfolio of three outstanding defensive stocks…

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Investing

XRP Lawsuit: What’s the Verdict?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The high-profile lawsuit against XRP has yet to be decided, but a verdict in the crypto’s favour could send the…

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Dividend Stocks

71% of Canadians Think Housing Is Too Expensive

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The continuing rise in home prices makes it financially difficult for Canadian families to purchase and own houses in 2022.

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