Christopher Liew, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Energy Stocks

3 Resilient Stocks That Could Recover Quickly From a Market Crash

March 28, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Emera, Kirkland Lake Gold, and Dollarama stock might take less time to recover than many other stocks following the current…

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Tech Stocks

1 Supply Chain Firm to Businesses: Prepare for the New Normal

March 28, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Kinaxis stock is likely to emerge as the top tech stock in 2020. More companies would be after the…

Energy Stocks

Warren Buffett Hasn’t Witnessed a 1-2 Punch Like This in 89 Years

March 28, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Can Suncor stock survive the recent market crash, a 1-2 punch onslaught as Warren Buffet calls it? Let’s try to…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Pension Plan: Should 20 Million Canadians Be Worried About CPP?

March 27, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

About 20 million Canadians will be affected if the CPP can’t live up to its obligation of securing its members’…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: The Sting of the 15% OAS Clawback Is Manageable

March 27, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Keep earning the tax-free from the Bank of Nova Scotia stock. The time will come to reckon with the 15%…

Dividend Stocks

Coronavirus vs. Oil Prices: Which 1 Hit the Stock Market Worse?

March 26, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s energy sector is the whipping boy, although the Canadian Natural Resources stock can probably survive a recession. However, the…

Dividend Stocks

3 Scary Reasons Why the Market Crash Could Get Much Worse

March 26, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Magna International stock is just one of the many companies under duress due to a market crash. However, the…

Dividend Stocks

These 2 Retailers Are Repelling the COVID-19 Assault

March 26, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Empire stock and Loblaw stock have not fallen sharply since the outbreak of the coronavirus. Both stocks are standing…

Dividend Stocks

Retiring Soon? Should You Take Your CPP Pension at 60 or 65?

March 26, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Taking the CPP early or late depends on one’s health and financial situation. However, having other income sources from high-quality…

Investing

Stock Market Crash 2020: Air Canada (TSX:AC) Is Totally Grounded

March 25, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Air Canada stock was the darling of the stock market in 2019. However, Canada’s flag carrier is incapacitated by…

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Dividend Stocks

This 1 Market Crash Mistake Can Cause You to Lose More Money

March 25, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Panic is the worst enemy of investors in a market crash. One big mistake is selling a blue-chip asset like…

Dividend Stocks

COVID-19 Fallout: Is Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock Buried Deep in the Oil Sands?

March 25, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The energy sector is reeling from the coronavirus and oil price war. Still, investors can’t write off the Suncor Energy…

Dividend Stocks

Here’s What to Do If the TSX Stock Market Recovers in 2020

March 24, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Historically, stock markets have bounced back after every recession. But in today’s declining market, low-priced and high-yield assets like the…

Dividend Stocks

CRA Emergency Measures: No Financial Hardship for Taxpayers in 2020

March 24, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canada Revenue Agency is also proactive in easing the concerns of taxpayers during the corona disease. Meanwhile, investors can…

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Dividend Stocks

Coronavirus Fallout 2020: Is Now the Time to Buy Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock?

March 24, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The business of an energy infrastructure company is low-risk compared with oil-producing companies. However, the Enbridge stock is a luckless…

Energy Stocks

COVID-19 Bear Market 2020: When Should You Start Buying?

March 24, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The bullish streak has finally ended. It was bound to happen, and experts predicted it long ago. Look into buying…

Dividend Stocks

TSX Stock Market Blood Bath: Biggest 1-Day TSX Drop Since 1940

March 23, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The bloodbath in the TSX caused by an epidemic and crash of oil prices is pointing towards a recession. Now…

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Bank Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Amid the Coronavirus Sell-off

March 23, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The fear that COVID-19 would become a tipping point for the market crash and the recession has eventually materialized. Buy…

Dividend Stocks

$82 Billion Rescue Package: Hope Is Around the Corner

March 23, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The federal government of Canada is rolling out a fiscal package to prop up the economy. In the banking sector,…

Dividend Stocks

Coronavirus and Oil Price 1-2 Punch Is Terrible for Canada Investors

March 23, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada is under intense pressure dealing with the coronavirus and the oil price war. Warren Buffett’s investment in the Restaurant…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Is He Thinking of Selling His 2 Canadian Stocks Over Virus Fallout?

March 21, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Suncor stock and Restaurant Brands stock are experiencing severe beating over the coronavirus crisis. But Warren Buffett is likely…

Dividend Stocks

Is Telus (TSX:T) Worth Holding as a Monopoly Break-Up Looms?

March 20, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Telus stock is under threat from a double-edged sword. Aside from the epidemic, there is a two-year deadline to…

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Dividend Stocks

The 15% OAS Clawback Is Easier to Dodge Than You Think

March 20, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The 15% OAS clawback is the thorn to qualified senior citizens. But it can be all roses if you can…

Dividend Stocks

CPP: Will the Coronavirus Crisis Impact Retirement Pensions?

March 20, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The CPPIB is confident that the CPP can live up to its obligation to Canadian retirees, despite the market turmoil.…

Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 Sad Way to Save on Taxes During a Stock Market Crash

March 19, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

There are no tax exemptions in a market crash but luckily saving taxes on capital losses is possible. Investing in…

Dividend Stocks

Massive Sale: 2 Stocks to Pay Attention to as the Market Tumbles

March 19, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

As the TSX reels from the coronavirus and oil price war, high dividend-payers AltaGas and H&R REIT are falling sharply.…

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Tech Stocks

This Tech Company Could See Ludicrous Growth After the Market Recovers

March 19, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Lightspeed POS stock could be the next tech darling on the TSX. With a strong organic growth foundation, the…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash Got You Worried? Buy These 2 Dividend Stocks

March 18, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canadian government is putting all stops to ease the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. It’s also encouraging its citizens…

Investing

2 Gaming Stocks to Avoid as the Industry Faces a Lockdown

March 18, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

What should’ve been a promising year for the Great Canadian Gaming stock and the Stars Group stock is turning out…

Energy Stocks

Sell or Hold Enbridge (TSX:ENB) as Energy Sector Gets Whipsawed?

March 18, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Holders of the Enbridge stock shouldn’t panic amid the severe beating of the energy sector. The leading energy infrastructure company…

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Dividend Stocks

How These 2 People Made Millions off Market Crashes

March 17, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Panic-stricken investors can find shelter in consumer defensive assets like the SmartCentres stock and Alimentation Couche-Tard stock. The founders of…

Dividend Stocks

These 2 Dividend Stocks Are Proven Safety Nets in a Panic-Stricken Market

March 17, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A fully balanced portfolio should include safety nets like the Fortis stock and Bank of Montreal stock. Both companies have…

Dividend Stocks

Use This 1 Effective Strategy to Counter the OAS Clawback

March 17, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The OAS clawback irritates retirees, but strategies like shrinking your RRSP to lower income can be your countermeasure.

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Dividend Stocks

Who Still Uses the RRSP? Why Younger People Are Choosing the TFSA in 2020

March 16, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

It’s sensible to see the older generation contributing more to the RRSP and the younger ones to the TFSA. But…

Dividend Stocks

How to Save on Taxes During a Market Crash

March 16, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Tax savings are possible in a market crash. But to get the most tax advantage, investments in the Royal Bank…

Dividend Stocks

TSX Plunges 688 Points — But the 20% Losses Are Even More Startling

March 16, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Nova Scotia stock is among the chosen few investments that can overcome market downturns. It’s also the…

Dividend Stocks

2 Well-Run Banks Are Your Insurance in a Long-Lasting Recession

March 14, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A global recession longer than the previous ones is possible, unless Governments find the cure to the coronavirus. Investors can…

Energy Stocks

This 1 Energy Stock Is Becoming More Valuable Over Time

March 13, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Enbridge stock is one of TSX’s biggest draws. Not only is the stock a dividend all-star but a value…

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Smart Ploys Won’t Land You in OAS Clawback Territory

March 13, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Maximize the tax-free benefits of your TFSA to keep earning tax-free income from the Crombie stock. More importantly, keep track…

Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension: You’re Not 100% Ready for Life After Work Because of 1 Flaw

March 13, 2020 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Relying on the OAS and CPP pensions is risky and a major flaw of would-be retirees. To ensure a comfortable…

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