Christopher Liew, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Absurdly Cheap Stocks to Boost Your Returns

August 14, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX:ARX), Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET), and Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CHP-UN.TO) are the easy-on-the-pocket stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians Are Awful at Saving Money: Here’s How You Can Improve

August 14, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Rogers Sugar Inc. (TSX:RSI) are great investments for people who want to improve their personal…

Dividend Stocks

Double Your Investment in 7 Years Using the Rule of 72

August 13, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Rule of 72 can help you determine how long it would take your investment in a large Canadian renewable…

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Cannabis Stocks

A $10,000 Investment in Aphria (TSX:APHA) 4 Years Ago Is Worth a Fortune Today

August 13, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is the new darling in the cannabis space. It announced profit in the latest quarterly earnings report.…

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Explosive Growth Stocks to Ignite Your Portfolio

August 13, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should strike while the iron is hot. Alacer Gold Corp. (TSX:ASR), Village Farms International Inc. (TSX:VFF)(NASDAQ:VFF), and Badger Daylighting…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Tips and Tricks: 3 Ways to Max Out Your Account

August 13, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Any TFSA investor should follow the proper rules for managing the account. With Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) or Fortis…

Dividend Stocks

The Best Housing Stocks to Own Right Now

August 12, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN), True North Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:TNT.UN), and Northview Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:NVU.UN)…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Does Warren Buffett Own $307 Million of Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock?

August 12, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is Warren Buffett’s favorite energy stock. The integrated energy company has a long runway for growth…

Cannabis Stocks

Has the Pot Stock Bubble Finally Burst?

August 12, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

It’s beginning to dawn on us that people invested in CannTrust Holdings Inc. (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST), Cronos Group Inc. (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON), and Hexo…

Dividend Stocks

Young Couples: Here’s How You Can Retire at 40

August 12, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Young couples can dream together and plan for retirement. Both can retire by 40 investing in dividend titans Chemtrade Logistics…

Tech Stocks

2 Explosive Stocks You Need to Know About

August 11, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) and Village Farms International Inc. (TSX:VFF)(NASDAQ:VFF) are outperforming some of the better-known competitors in their respective…

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Energy Stocks

3 of the Most Surprising Stocks Halfway Through 2019

August 10, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B), Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), and TC Energy Corp (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are among the biggest surprises on the…

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Tech Stocks

Buying This Stock Could Be Like Buying Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) in 2014

August 9, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV:FLT) could match the impressive growth and popularity of Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC). The drone delivery…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Is Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Burning Through Cash?

August 9, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Nearly all cannabis companies continue to burn cash to meet the fast-growing demand for recreational and medical marijuana. Aurora Cannabis…

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Bank Stocks

Ranking the Top 3 Bank Stocks at the 2019 Halfway Mark

August 9, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

In order of performance, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are the top…

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Dividend Stocks

This Under-the-Radar REIT Yields a Massive 12.9% Dividend

August 9, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A 12.9% dividend yield seems unbelievable, but it’s true. Under-the-radar American Hotel Income Properties REIT (TSX:HOT.UN) can pay investors with…

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Marijuana Stocks Primed to Go From Zero to Hero

August 8, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Small-cap weed companies The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc. (TSX:FIRE), Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (TSX:NEPT)(NASDAQ:NEPT), and The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Simple Way to Earn $600/Month in Passive Income

August 8, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

True North Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:TNT.UN) is among the highest-paying dividend stocks that can be the source of…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Boost Your CPP Payments the Easy Way

August 7, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirees who are uncertain of receiving the maximum CPP benefits can invest in BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), Canadian Imperial Bank of…

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Energy Stocks

3 Under-the-Radar Stocks to Buy Immediately

August 7, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors are failing to notice the earning potentials from Ceridian HCM Holding Inc. (TSX:CDAY)(NYSE:CDAY), Savaria Corp. (TSX:SIS), and Whitecap Resources…

Dividend Stocks

Baby Boomers: Build Your Nest Egg With 2 Titans

August 7, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and TELUS Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are growth stocks that are aligned with the investing objectives of…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Growth Stocks With Tremendous Upside

August 7, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY), Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS), and Keyera Corp. (TSX:KEY) are the top growth stocks today for investors looking for…

Dividend Stocks

Millionaire Wannabes: Turn Your TFSA Into $1,000,000

August 6, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) is a high-dividend-paying bank stock that can help investors grow their $63,500 TFSA into a…

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Cannabis Stocks

Is Battered CannTrust (TSX:TRST) Stock a Buy or Sell?

August 6, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The shameful incident involving the former top executives is causing a lot of headaches for CannTrust Holdings Inc. (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST). Investors…

Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Earnings Reveals It’s Time to Cash Out

August 6, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors with Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) holdings can sell the stocks to maximize returns. The company’s business outlook is bright but…

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Cannabis Stocks

Grading the Top 5 Marijuana Stocks

August 6, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

At the halfway mark of 2019, Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) is breaking away from industry rivals. Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC),…

Dividend Stocks

1 Stock Is All You Need to Retire Wealthy

August 4, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is the choice of TFSA and RRSP investors who want a head start in…

Energy Stocks

$7-and-Under Bargain Stocks to Buy Today

August 3, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

If you’re shopping for stocks at bargain prices, include BELLUS Health Inc. (TSX:BLU), Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA), and International Petroleum Corp…

Cannabis Stocks

3 Beaten-Down Marijuana Stocks to Steer Clear of

August 2, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Cannabis producers are experiencing a storm from controversies and scandals. Weed stocks Hexo Corp. (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO), CannTrust Holdings Inc. (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST), and…

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Tech Stocks

Bargain Hunters: 3 Stocks Nearing 52-Week Lows to Buy Cheap

August 2, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Bargain hunters can choose to purchase Absolute Software Corporation (TSX:ABT), BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB), or B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO). The shine of…

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Energy Stocks

Having Trouble Saving Money? Here’s How to Invest

August 2, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investing in high-paying dividend stocks like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) can help you overcome…

Cannabis Stocks

3 Scenarios Where Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Dethrones Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)

August 1, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Only one cannabis company can assume market leadership. Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) could dethrone Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and wear…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Doesn’t Invest in Canadian IPOs: Here’s Why

August 1, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett has valid reasons for not investing in IPOs. But investors can include Canadian stocks Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU)…

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Tech Stocks

Investing in IPOs Can Make You Broke

August 1, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The IPOs of Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ), Real Matters Inc. (TSX:REAL), and Roots Corporation (TSX:ROOT) are forgettable TSX IPOs. The stocks…

Dividend Stocks

4 Stocks to Target for Monster Dividends

July 31, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors who like dividends will invest in companies known for paying juicy dividends. Names like Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD), Inter…

Investing

Now’s the Time to Buy These 3 Cheap Stocks

July 31, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Cervus Equipment Corp. (TSX:CERV), Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR), and Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ) are for investors looking for stocks on sale but…

Investing

TFSA Investors: Avoid Penalties With 2 Simple Rules

July 31, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA can penalize TFSA investors who over-contribute and do excessive stock trading. You can invest in high-paying dividend stocks…

Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Is Extremely Volatile: Should You Invest?

July 30, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin is displaying increased volatility with the wild price movements every week. Investments are better protected in Bitcoin mining company…

Cannabis Stocks

3 Marijuana IPOs That Could Make You Rich

July 30, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The industry will be sizzling again with the marijuana IPOs coming up. Investors can win big through the IPOs of…

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Cannabis Stocks

This Obscure Cannabis Company Could Rival Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)

July 30, 2019 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Charlotte’s Web Holdings Inc. (TSX:CWEB) is inching closer to the top of the cannabis industry and posing a serious challenge…

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