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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

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Dividend Stocks

Upset Over Losing Money? Buy These 2 Safe Stocks for Your TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Losing money is upsetting to people with long-term financial goals. In the 2020 pandemic, the BCE stock and Fortis stock…

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Tech Stocks

$2,000/Month Emergency CRA Payments: Are You Eligible?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CERB has a broader scope with enhancements to include previously ineligible workers. But there are no massive layoffs happening…

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Could Be Doomed in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock is receiving brutal beating in the 2020 pandemic. It could be doomed unless the company primes…

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You Should Know This
Investing

CRA Tax Deductions: 2 Crafty Ways to Reduce Your 2020 Tax Bill

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Know the deductions and tax credits available to lighten your financial burden in 2020. Saving on taxes is crucial now…

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Energy Stocks

3 Factors Preventing the Market’s Return to a Pre-Coronavirus Normal

| Christopher Liew, CFA

It would take a coronavirus vaccine, a rise in oil prices, and investment confidence for the market to return to…

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Investing

Why Is Warren Buffett Selling His Airline Stocks?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

For the first time in decades, Warren Buffett has a fear of investing. Another stock market crash is the reason…

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Coronavirus

Is Bankruptcy Next for Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock is one of the riskiest investments in the 2020 market crash. Nothing can save the company…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Crisis Announcement: 2 Must-Know Tax Changes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian taxpayers need to mark their calendars for the tax date changes announced by the CRA. RRSP users with assets…

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Energy Stocks

3 Startling Stats That Show the Market Crash Won’t End Soon

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The market outlook is not bright with record GDP contraction, a weak oil price environment, and rising coronavirus cases. The…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $6,000 TFSA Cash to Spend? Buy These 2 Beaten-Down Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Capital Power stock and Canadian Western Bank stock are beaten-down stocks in the 2020 market crash. For TFSA users…

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You Should Know This
Coronavirus

Historic Wage Bill Passed: 75% CRA Wage Subsidy for Businesses

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The historic wage bill will support employers that badly need to prevent employee layoffs. The Air Canada stock is among…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash Recovery: Did You Miss Your Chance to Buy Stocks Cheap?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The market is not showing signs of a rebound anytime soon. However, the Bank of Montreal stock and Enbridge stock…

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Coronavirus

75% Emergency CRA Wage Subsidy Approved: How it Can Help You

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bombardier stock has been badly hit by the coronavirus outbreak. About 70% of its workforce has been displaced. The…

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Dividend Stocks

What Market Crash? 2 Dividend Kings That Will Still Pay You

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Royal Bank of Canada stock and Toronto Dominion Bank stock will not waver and suspend dividends because of COVID-19.…

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Price War Ends: Suncor (TSX:SU) Could See Explosive Growth in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The ending of the oil price war would help energy companies recover from an oil glut. But the Suncor Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top REITs Reach a Critical Point as a Rent Strike Looms in May

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A rent strike triggered by the coronavirus outbreak could bring disorder in the real estate sector. Top REITs like RioCan…

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You Should Know This
Investing

CRA Extends Tax Deadline: Get This 1 Little-Known Tax Deduction Counted

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Knowing the tax credits and deductions is helpful to minimize the financial hardships during the pandemic. The Air Canada stock…

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Investing

CRA $2,000/Month Emergency Benefit: Can You Get It?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Business stoppage and mass employee layoffs are hurting the Cineplex stock. But the affected workers, part-time and full-time, are now…

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Energy Stocks

CPP Market Crash 2020: Are Your CPP Pension Payments Safe?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPP can absorb losses from stock investments like the TORC stock because of its widely diversified portfolio. Canadians shouldn’t…

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Energy Stocks

3 Fragile Stocks at High Risk of Going Bankrupt

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock, Aurora Cannabis stock, and Baytex Energy stock are in technical bankruptcies already. The companies might declare…

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Canadian Dollars
Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 2 Big COVID-19 Tax Changes to Be Aware of

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can now file and pay their taxes by June 1 and September 1, respectively. Exercise caution while adding Enbridge’s…

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Dividend Stocks

Stuck at Home? 2 Super Stocks to Buy During This Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Brookfield Asset Management stock and TD Bank stock can be excellent options to buy and hold for the long term…

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Dividend Stocks

Anxious Over Losing Money? Buy These 2 Dependable Dividend Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dollarama and Fortis stocks have held up well in the market crash, because their operations are centered on consumer staples.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Under-the-Radar Stock That’s a Market Crash Hero

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Algonquin Power stock in the low-risk utility sector is the alternative investment option during this 2020 market crash. This…

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Dividend Stocks

A TSX Dividend Beast Slashes Its Payout by 70%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The situation in the stock market is getting to be alarming. Many companies in the energy stock, including dividend all-star…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Drop to $0?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged Air Canada stock, which may drop to $0 in the coming weeks.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Market Crash Mistakes That Can Cause Financial Ruin

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors that allow emotions like fear and greed to rule investing decisions could be making a big mistake.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Can You Survive on Your CPP and OAS Pension Alone?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirees might have a hard time living on only the CPP and OAS pension. A longer retirement period and news…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension Users: Your CPP Payments Are Still Safe in 2020

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPPIB wants CPP pensioners to be worry-free despite the frightening impact of COVID-19 on investments. Through sustainable investing and…

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Investing

Market Bottom or Tough Road Ahead? A 37.43% TSX Drop That Reveals More

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The market is far from bottoming out. Big casualties like the Teck Resources stock might take longer to recover as…

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Investing

The $128 Billion Question: What Will Warren Buffett Buy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett is on the hunt for cheap opportunities. But the 2020 market crash is unprecedented. His stock losses are…

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Dividend Stocks

BMO (TSX:BMO) Has Survived Over 200 Years of Market Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Montreal stock is caught in a two-fold crisis that has been causing economic dislocation. However, the oldest…

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Dividend Stocks

OAS Clawback: 1 Crafty Way to Avoid the 15% OAS Tax

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The OAS clawback is nothing compared to the impact of COVID-19 to the lives of taxpayers. But it’s worth noting…

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Economic Turbulence
Dividend Stocks

Is Canada Falling Into a Recession or Depression? Learn the 1 Difference

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada is on the verge of a recession, which is another test for the Royal Bank of Canada stock. However,…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: 3 Well-Known Dividend-Payers Suspend Payouts

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The 2020 market crash has brought grim developments to income investors. The Boston Pizza stock, Chorus Aviation stock, and A&W…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: 2 Excellent Stocks You Can Invest in With $10,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Dollarama stock and Telus stock are excellent value buys regardless of market environment. But in today’s irrational market behaviour,…

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Dividend Stocks

CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock Could Plunge in 2020 if the Housing Market Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock could plunge in case a housing market crash happens in 2020. Despite its…

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Coronavirus

CRA Emergency Benefit: Are You Eligible for $500/Week?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The applications for emergency benefits are swelling, as unemployment begins to surge in Canada. Aside from the sharp decline of…

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Investing

Warren Buffett Sold His Airline Stocks: Should You Avoid Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Value investor Warren Buffett sold his airline stocks because he can no longer bear the massive losses. Investors are similarly…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: Buy Stocks Now — or Wait Until the Market Plummets Even More?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The investing world is witnessing the worst market crash courtesy of the coronavirus. Even blue-chip assets like the Bank of…

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