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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Recent Articles

Energy Stocks

Will the Energy Bull Run End? OPEC+ to Raise Daily Output by 400,000 Barrels

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A potential end to the energy bull run looms as OPEC+ ratifies an increase in production output by 400,000 barrels…

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Tech Stocks

2 Under-$10 Stocks to Buy From the Worst-Performing Sector

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Technology may be the worst-performing sector, but these two stocks should outperform because their businesses should flourish in the current…

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Investing

Value Is Tanking: Crypto ETFs Could Lose 50% Like Bitcoin

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Crypto-focused ETFs rose to their peaks when Bitcoin hit its all-time high, but their values could also drop if the…

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Dividend Stocks

2022 Crisis: Time to Hold Basic Needs Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors can overcome or lessen inflationary pressures in 2022 by moving to basic needs stocks.

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Technology
Dividend Stocks

Mega-Merger: Is Rogers (TSX:RCI.B) 1 Condition Away from Winning?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A committee at the House of Commons recommends one condition before the government grants approval to the proposed mega-merger in…

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Bank Stocks

56% of Canadians to Push Back Retirement Dates

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A recent survey shows that inflation will weaken the ability of Canadians to save enough and retire by their scheduled…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest Smart Like the GOAT: 4 Drawbacks of Buying Rental Properties

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The “GOAT" of investing picks REITs over rental properties, because the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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Energy Stocks

2 Energy ETFs Are Vulnerable to Dividend Cuts in case of Demand Shocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dividend-paying energy ETFs outperform in 2022, although both are vulnerable to dividend cuts if OPEC lifts production cuts to…

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Big Bank Stocks to Own Before the Peak of Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two big bank stocks with killer earnings in Q1 fiscal 2022 are must-own assets for TFSA investors right now.

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Investing

1 Auto Stock Could Fly Higher Than Air Canada (TSX:AC) in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s top airline stock has been outperforming in 2022, but an auto stock that has recovered from the pandemic…

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Caution, careful
Investing

3 Reasons the Crypto Leader Is Riskier Than Ever

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The crypto sector, led by the largest cryptocurrency, is riskier than ever after a very shaky start in 2022.

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Bank Stocks

TSX Rallies 1.7% for its 2nd-Best Day in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TSX’s late-month rally showed once more that its heavyweight sectors can overcome massive headwinds.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Go for Gold, Not Oil, for Safe-Haven Buying and High Growth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Gold stocks could perform better and soar higher than oil stocks in 2022, as inflation outpaces interest rates.

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Dividend Stocks

Raging War: Will Corporate Earnings Drop in Q1 2022?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If the war in Eastern Europe rages for weeks or months, the impact on corporate earnings in some industries could…

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Tech Stocks

Drop Shopify (TSX:SHOP) but Pick Up 1 Cybersecurity Stock

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A dividend-paying cybersecurity stock is the better investment option in the tech sector today than the reigning superstar.

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Energy Stocks

$64 Question: Get Out or Stay Invested?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Because of the war, income investors are torn between getting out of the market or staying on to keep receiving…

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Dividend Stocks

A Different Headwind: A 3-Letter Word Most Feared by Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The war in Eastern Europe is a different kind of headwind, and it heightens market volatility even more in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

Safe Payout or a Dividend Trap? 1 Royalty Stock With a 10.72% Yield

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One high-yield royalty stock can be considered a dividend trap, because the payouts can spike or dip every quarter.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Under-the-Radar Stocks to Buy as Oil Tops US$100 and Gold Prices Rise

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An energy high-flyer and a miner with significant reserves will deliver higher returns to growth investors as oil and gold…

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Dividend Stocks

2 ETFs to Invest in Other Than a Portfolio of Metaverse Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada has added a metaverse option to its growing ETF sector, although two established ETFs are profitable, less-risky options for…

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Investing

4 Crypto Stocks Could Free Fall: Wait for It Before Buying

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TSX’s top crypto stocks are falling like Bitcoin but should be excellent buying opportunities when their prices hit rock-bottom.

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Energy Stocks

Bear Scenario: A Super Spike Above US$100 Before the Next Oil Slump

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Oil prices could rise above US$100 at any time, although a slump could follow a super spike when producers pump…

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Investing

Bull Rally? Ripple (CRYPTO:XRP) Could Climb 42.2% to US$1 Soon

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Ripple could be the hottest crypto and reach new record highs if it wins the lawsuit filed by the U.S.…

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Energy Stocks

Will Energy Stocks Tank if War Pushes Oil Prices to US$100 or Higher?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Red-hot energy stocks are also vulnerable to sharp declines if war, not demand, pushes oil prices higher.

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Tech Stocks

Tech Alert: 3 Excellent Buying Opportunities at Deep Discounts

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Tech investors should find three stocks trading at deep discounts as excellent buying opportunities.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap High-Yield Stocks for Hardcore TFSA Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Yield-thirsty TFSA investors can equally allocate their 2022 contribution limits to three cheap, high-yield dividend stocks to generate higher tax-free…

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Bank Stocks

Rate Hikes Could Stall Dividend Growth of Big Banks in Fiscal 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

High interest rates are tailwinds for the Big Banks, although dividend growth could stall in fiscal 2022 if loan growth…

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Stocks for Beginners

No Take-Off Yet: Air Canada (TSX:AC) Posts 8 Consecutive Quarterly Losses

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s top airline stock is on the road to recovery, but don’t expect it to turn the corner and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Food Stocks Are “Strong Buys” Amid Rising Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two undervalued food stocks have resilient business models that could deliver decent shareholder returns, despite the rising inflation.

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Energy Stocks

Top Picks: 3 Growth Stocks Under $6 Could Deliver up to 70% ROI

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A pair of energy names and a TSX30 winner from the mining sector are the growth stocks that could deliver…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Fortis’ (TSX:FTS) 6% Annual Dividend Growth Through 2025 in Peril?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Analysts say the utility sector isn’t the best shelter from inflation, although TSX’s top defensive stock is an exception.

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Investing

New Crypto Bull? Warren Buffett Invests US$1 Billion in Pro-Bitcoin Bank

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The news that the GOAT of investing raised his bet on a crypto-friendly bank did little to arrest the slide…

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Bank Stocks

TSX to Enter Bear Market if Index Drops 20% or More

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX could drop by 20% or more and enter a bear market if the ongoing geopolitical crisis leads to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 REITs to Own as National Rental Prices Climb Higher

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The operating revenues and net operating incomes of three residential REITs could soar in 2022 if national rental prices continue…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Ways to Lower Your Tax Payable in 2022 at the Last Minute

| Christopher Liew, CFA

RRSP users still have time to make a one-time or additional contribution to the account to lower tax payables further…

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Dividend Stocks

Real Deal to Manage Risk: A Basket of 27 Assets or 1 Big Bank Stock?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Big Bank stock with an outstanding dividend track record is the real deal compared with a cheaper, high-yield ETF.

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Dividend Stocks

6.2% Home Price Growth: Invest in REITs Rather Than Purchase Real Estate

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Real estate investors can invest in REITs to earn passive income instead of buying properties at inflated prices.

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Dividend Stocks

Are 2 or 3 Rate Hikes Enough to Curb Inflation?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An economist believes the Bank of Canada will increase interest rate by three times at most to curb inflation.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Fast-Food Chain Is a Better Dividend Growth Stock Than Suncor (TSX:SU)

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A fast-food chain with four iconic brands is a better dividend growth stock than an oil bellwether that lost its…

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Bank Stocks

25% of Canadians Fear Outliving Their Savings in Retirement

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians who fear outliving their savings should start investing in dividend stocks as early as now to fight inflation and…

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