Christopher Liew, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Forget YOLO Stocks. Buy These Instead

April 5, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A new breed of small investors is snapping up YOLO stocks without understanding the risks. TELUS stock is a better…

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Could it Still Plummet to $0?

April 5, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Air Canada stock is still in state of limbo after the first quarter of 2021. Investors hope recovery could come…

The Primary Residence Tax Exemption Could Be Cancelled

April 5, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Home sellers will lose a tax-free benefit if the government removes the primary residence tax exemption. For buyers of investment…

CRA: 4 Tax Breaks Most People Miss

April 5, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers would have lower tax payables in 2021 if they won’t miss claiming four important tax breaks. For TFSA…

3 TSX Stocks That Have Increased Over 70% This Year

April 5, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s performance in Q1 2021 is steady, although three unlikely names have outperformed the broader market year to date.…

Many Investors Sold Their Airlines Shares at the Worst Possible Time

April 3, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The hasty sale of airline stocks in 2020 could be a miscalculation by Warren Buffett. In Canada, the Cargojet stock…

3 Top TSX Value Stocks to Buy Now

April 3, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Value investors are sure to scout for the best buys in the second quarter of 2021. Inter Pipeline stock, Empire…

CRA: 1 Little-Known Way Your RRSP Is Taxed Less Than Your TFSA

April 2, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians who invest in foreign equities must hold them in an RRSP, because of a special tax treaty with the…

Tech Stocks

This 1 Indicator Shows the Stock Market Could Be Overvalued

April 2, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The stock market is overvalued if the gauge is the Buffett Indicator. Real Matters stock, however, is an attractive bargain…

3 Dividend Stocks That Are Passive-Income Warriors

April 2, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX has passive-income warriors that are also the top performers in 2021. If you need more financial cushion during…

3 Things You Should NOT Do With Your TFSA

April 2, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Users can derive the full benefits of their TFSAs provided they utilize the account for its intended purpose. For lasting…

$4,000 in This Stock Pays More Than $300 Dividends per Year

April 2, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors with limited funds to invest should find the Labrador Iron Ore Royalty stock very attractive. The royalty stock pays…

Stock Alert: Stash Your Cash Out of Harm’s Way

April 1, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Cash is king, but not necessarily the best for the long-term. If you need capital protection and still earn consistent…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Live Below Your Means like Warren Buffett

April 1, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Not all wealthy people live a lavish lifestyle. If you lIve below your means, you can save money to invest…

3 Reasons NOT to Invest in the Housing Market

April 1, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s housing market remains hot in 2021, although there are reasons investors should avoid it for now. REITs are alternative…

U.S. Inflation Could Be the Next Big Risk to Stock Markets

April 1, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A rising inflation in the U.S. could spook stock markets. However, Canadians can take a defensive position. Invest in the…

TSX Stocks: 2 Canadian Giants That Have Risen 15% This Year

March 31, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX remains steady amid the resurgence of COVID-19 infections. However, Toronto-Dominion Bank stock and Nutrien stock are outperforming Canada’s…

Warren Buffett’s Annual Salary Is Shockingly Low

March 31, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett’s salary is only 0.7% of the average annual pay of top-rated CEOs. If his focus in 2021 is…

3 Amazingly Undervalued TSX Stocks to Buy in 2021

March 31, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Value investors have plenty of opportunities to scoop undervalued TSX stocks in 2021. The high-quality choices include the Tourmaline Oil…

3 Unstoppable Stocks to Buy With $3,000

March 31, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Three unlikely names are the unstoppable TSX stocks in 2021. Crescent Point Energy stock, HIVE Blockchain stock, and Corus Entertainment…

1 Passive Income Stream the CRA Can’t Tax!

March 30, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is the investment vehicle in Canada that generally produces tax-free passive income streams. For TFSA investors, the Bank…

Canada Revenue Agency: Make Sure to Include These 3 Tax Deductions!

March 30, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Tax preparations in 2021 are more cumbersome, although the effort of taxpayers should be worth it due to numerous CRA…

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy on Sale

March 30, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

There are bargain deals you can find on the TSX in April 2021. Among the screaming buys are dividend payers…

CPP Pension User: 3 Reasons to NOT Take Your CPP at Age 65

March 29, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

There are drawbacks to claim the CPP before 65, but three reasons make the early option more practical to some…

Canadian Couples: Here’s How to Make $1 Million by Age 40

March 29, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian couples can explore various possibilities to make $1 million by age 40. Also, a combination of Enbridge stock and…

CRA: 3 Ways to Avoid the 15% OAS Clawback Taxes Legally

March 29, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian retirees can take legitimate steps to avoid the 15% OAS clawback. For TFSA investors, a dividend aristocrat like the…

Want to Retire Rich? These 2 Stocks Might Get You There

March 29, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Realizing the dream to retire rich in Canada is not far-fetched. The Royal Bank of Canada stock and BCE stock…

Retire by 50: 5 Steps You Can Take for Early Retirement

March 27, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Retiring at 50 is an ambitious goal but not entirely improbable. Five steps can set you on track to early…

Forget Crypto: These 2 TSX Growth Stocks Can Make You Richer

March 27, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The parabolic rise of Bitcoin in 2021 isn’t a sign of resiliency and stability. Investors are safer investing in Cargojet…

CPP Pension Users: Start CPP Payments and Work at the Same Time!

March 27, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

CPP users who fear shrinking their nest eggs can start pension payments and work at the same time. They can…

Bitcoin Cracked US$60,000: What Does Warren Buffett Think of Cryptocurrency?

March 26, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors who want a simple but safe access to the crypto space, Hut 8 Mining stock is the alternative option.

2 Short-Sellers Who Lost Money Betting Against the Housing Market

March 26, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Two prominent short-sellers are hoping against hope that Canada’s housing market will crash. The Toronto Dominion Bank stock is a…

3 Deep Value Stocks to Buy at a Bargain

March 26, 2021 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Shaw Communications stock, Cenovus Energy stock, and Mullen stock aren’t losing year-to-date, but the share prices don’t indicate their…