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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

Recent Articles

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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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: 2 EV Stocks With Lavish Return Potential

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX EV stocks could deliver lavish returns because of their niches in an emerging market with a competitive landscape.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Commodities Stocks to Hold if Oil Prices Fall

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two stocks from the agriculture sector are suitable replacements for energy stocks if oil prices fall in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend-Paying ETFs for Inflation Protection

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors can buy three dividend-paying ETFs to spread the risks and obtain inflation protection.

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Investing

5 Situations the CRA Will Tax Crypto Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians should be aware of the tax implications when investing in cryptocurrencies.

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Dividend Stocks

Earn $125 Tax Free for Every $2,000 in Your TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Maximizing your 2022 TFSA limit and investing in high-yield royalty stocks to earn extra income can neutralize the impact of…

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Bank Stocks

1 Bank Stock to Own if Recession Follows the Rate Hike in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors may want to take a position in a top bank stock as soon as possible because a recession…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: Hold 3 Income Stocks, not Cash, in Rising Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users can cope with inflation better if they hold more income stocks than cash in their tax-advantaged accounts.

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Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Better Than an Energy ETF if Oil Prices Retreat?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A top-performing energy ETF can’t beat TSX’s pipeline giant in both capital growth and dividend earnings.

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Dividend Stocks

Be a Landlord in Different REITs With the 3rd Most Popular ETF

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Real estate investors who want exposure to the different types of REITs and earn passive income at the same time…

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Tech Stocks

Your $1,000 Today Could Grow to $3,573 in 1 Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can realize sizeable gains in the near term by taking positions in two undervalued tech stocks today.

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Investing

2 Cryptos Are Breaking Out, and Another Could Drop 22%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A pair of cryptocurrencies, but not the sector’s largest, are on the verge of a breakout and could deliver the…

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Bank Stocks

RRSP Users: 14 Days to Lower Tax Bill in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

RRSP users who make a contribution to their accounts on or before the deadline will surely reduce their tax bills…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cash Cows for Passive Income Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Passive income investors can consider taking positions in three high-yield cash cows from the real estate sector.

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Dividend Stocks

Get a Head Start With 7% Dividends From 2 Generous Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dividend beasts with yields of over 7% could give investors a head start with dividends in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Sources of Non-Stop Cash Flows Without Active Participation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two companies with outstanding dividend track records are reliable sources of non-stop passive income streams.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Gold Stocks Are Safety Nets in Runaway Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX gold stocks with strong upside momentum are safety nets and perfect hedges against rising inflation.

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Investing

Will Bill C-249 Boost Crypto Investments in Canada?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada could rake in billions of dollars with the approval of the bill encouraging the growth of the cryptocurrency industry.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Income Stocks With 6% Yield for Your $6,000 TFSA Limit

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can purchase two cheap but high-yield income stocks to maximize their $6,000 limits in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top-Tier Insurance Company Is a Source of Safe Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A top-tier Canadian insurer is ideal for dividend investors because the passive income streams should be safe for years.

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Dividend Stocks

Deal-Busters: 3 ETF Flaws Investors Must Know

| Christopher Liew, CFA

ETFs offer instant diversification to mitigate market risks but have characteristics that could turn investors away.

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Stocks for Beginners

Price Performer in ’22: 1 Auto Parts Stock With a 450% Upside

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A cheap and obscure auto parts stock could be a high-flyer in 2022 due to the alternative fuel auto industry…

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Bank Stocks

Rate-Hike Fallout? A Big 6 Bank Stock to Own Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s dividend pioneer will not disappoint income investors even if economic growth slows down as an offshoot of higher…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: TSX Operator Hikes Dividend by 8% After Profit Pops 22%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX operator is the top value stock today, given its favourable business outlook and visible growth potential.

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Investing

Can Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) Repeat Its 11,178% Gain from 2021?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A crypto not named Bitcoin could be the best digital currency investment in 2022 if the primary basis is the…

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Investing

3 Altcoins, not Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC), Have Triple-Digit Return Potential

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin is the crypto king but three altcoins are attractive options because of higher return potentials.

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exchange traded funds
Dividend Stocks

$323 Billion ETF Industry Gives Confidence to New Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

ETFs are excellent assets for new investors because the instant diversification limits the risk, while providing income and capital growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Boost Your TFSA Income With REITs, But Avoid 1 Sub-Sector for Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

REITs are excellent investments, although TFSA investors should avoid lessors of office properties in 2022 because of rising vacancies.

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Insurance Stocks Can Endure Tough Times

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two high-yield insurance stocks are excellent sources of passive income because both companies can endure tough times.

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Energy Stocks

3 Energy Stocks With 26% YTD Gains Are Still Soaring

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three constituents from the energy sector continue to surge year-to-date and could potentially be among the top growth stocks in…

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Dividend Stocks

Spread the Risk: 3 Income Stocks Paying +4% Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can diversify and spread the risks with only three income stocks paying dividends over 4%.

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Dividend Stocks

Portfolio Anchors: 3 ETFs With Strong Equity Market Returns

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Risk-averse investors can make three ETFs with strong equity market returns their anchor holdings in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Great Value Buys for Income and Growth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should get value-for-money from four stocks that can deliver both income and growth in 2022.

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