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Demetris Afxentiou

Author Bio

Demetris has a professional background in business and technology and has been writing about Canadian markets and personal finance for The Motley Fool Canada for more than a decade. His investing journey has evolved from mutual funds and precious metals to individual stocks, cryptocurrency, and long-term wealth-building strategies.

Over the years, his interest in the market led him to discover what he calls “everyday stocks”: quality businesses that people interact with regularly but may not realize they can invest in and potentially earn income from.

Demetris focuses on helping investors understand the businesses behind the stocks they own and build practical portfolios aligned with their financial goals. His approach to investing centres on making thoughtful choices today to create greater financial freedom in the future.

Areas of Expertise

  • Canadian stocks
  • Dividend investing
  • TFSAs
  • RRSPs
  • Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
  • Personal finance
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Long-term wealth building

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

How to Structure a $50,000 TFSA for Consistent Monthly Income

| Demetris Afxentiou

Structure a $50,000 TFSA for consistent monthly income with Scotiabank, RioCan and ZWC. Explore an allocation targeting about $200 a…

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some investments are riskier than others
Dividend Stocks

Annual Dividends: BCE Pays $1.75 a Share and Telus pays $0.75. Which Is the Safer Income Stock?

| Demetris Afxentiou

BCE and Telus offer similar yields after dividend cuts. Compare their annual dividends, cash flow and debt to assess the…

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Stocks for Beginners

The TFSA Investment Strategy I’d Use to Build a Retirement Paycheque

| Demetris Afxentiou

This TFSA investment strategy combines global growth, bonds, and dividend income to help build a reliable retirement paycheque.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much to Invest in RioCan for $300 a Month in Dividends

| Demetris Afxentiou

How much should you invest in RioCan for $300 a month in dividends? Explore its retail business, monthly payout and…

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Dividend Stocks

5 of the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold in Your TFSA

| Demetris Afxentiou

Here's a look at five top Canadian dividend stocks for any income-focused TFSA investor with picks spanning multiple sectors.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use a TFSA to Generate $200 in Monthly Tax-Free Income

| Demetris Afxentiou

Use a TFSA to build $200 in monthly tax-free income with XEI and ZRE. See how these ETFs work and…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn Your TFSA Into $1,000 a Month in Tax-Free Income

| Demetris Afxentiou

Build toward $1,000 a month in tax-free income with a TFSA. See how Enbridge, Scotiabank and ZWC could help, and…

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Stocks for Beginners

Ivanhoe Sits on 43,000 Tonnes of Unsold Copper as Prices Stay High: Is the Stock a Buy?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Ivanhoe holds 43,000 tonnes of unsold copper at Kamoa-Kakula. Does this make the miner a buy for your portfolio right…

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Tech Stocks

Holiday Test Ahead: Shopify Forecasts Another 30%-Plus Quarter as Shoppers Gear Up

| Demetris Afxentiou

Shopify forecasts another quarter of 30%-plus revenue growth. Here’s what its holiday outlook means for investors, and which results to…

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Energy Stocks

Fortis Raises Its Dividend 4% and Pledges More Growth Through 2031

| Demetris Afxentiou

Fortis raised its dividend by 4% and extends its growth outlook through 2031. Here's what investors need to watch.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock Tumbles Despite 32% Sales Growth: Buy Now, or Buyer Beware?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Shopify stock fell despite 32% sales growth. Explore what drove the selloff and whether stronger cash flow makes the shares…

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Dividend Stocks

Can a $200-a-Month Investment Grow Into Real Income? I Ran the Numbers

| Demetris Afxentiou

Can investing $200 a month build into a real dividend income stream? Here’s a look at how it can happen…

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Dividend Stocks

4 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold in a TFSA

| Demetris Afxentiou

Explore the four Canadian stocks to buy and hold in a TFSA that can offer investors recurring dividend income and…

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Tech Stocks

That $115.6 Billion Quarter is Why I’m Still Holding Shopify

| Demetris Afxentiou

Holding Shopify after its US$115.6 billion quarter? Here’s why growing merchant sales, payments adoption and cash flow support staying invested.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Refund Strategy: What to Do With the Money You Get Back

| Demetris Afxentiou

An RRSP refund strategy can help turn your tax refund into long-term savings. Here are three options to consider today.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Data Centre Stocks I’d Buy Now, Ranked

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian data centre stocks offer different ways to invest in AI infrastructure. Here’s how Celestica, Hammond Power and Brookfield compare.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Telecom Stocks: Which of the Big 3 Is Your Best Buy Now?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Compare Canadian telecom stocks TELUS, BCE, and Rogers on dividends, cash flow, and debt reduction to see which looks like…

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Dividend Stocks

Tax-Loss Selling Season Is Coming: What Canadian Investors Should Know

| Demetris Afxentiou

Tax-loss selling season gives Canadian investors a chance to review losing stocks. Learn the key tax rules and what to…

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diversification is an important part of building a stable portfolio
Dividend Stocks

This Monthly Income ETF Yields 11%, and It Deserves a Closer Look

| Demetris Afxentiou

This monthly income ETF offers U.S. stock exposure and a double-digit yield. Take a closer look at HYLD’s strategy, income…

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Stocks for Beginners

The 2-ETF Portfolio I’d Buy Today: Which Ones and How Much to Invest

| Demetris Afxentiou

The 2-ETF portfolio I'd buy pairs VCN with XAW. See how I'd split the money, build global stock exposure and…

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Stocks for Beginners

I’d Buy Dollarama for Its 414-Store Bet on Australia

| Demetris Afxentiou

I’d buy Dollarama for its 414-store Australian business, with room to expand and a Latin American track record that supports…

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Dividend Stocks

Holding U.S. Stocks in a TFSA? What the Fine Print Means and the Canadian Alternatives I’d Buy

| Demetris Afxentiou

Holding U.S. stocks in a TFSA? Learn how dividend withholding works and why CN and Fortis offer Canadian alternatives for…

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Calculate Your Emergency Fund in 5 Minutes

| Demetris Afxentiou

Learn how to calculate your emergency fund in five minutes, set a realistic savings target and keep emergency cash separate…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Utility Stocks Report Soon: Should You Buy Before or After Earnings?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian utility stocks report soon. See what Fortis, Emera and Canadian Utilities investors should consider before buying ahead of earnings.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Bank Stocks in Late 2026: Which Ones I’d Buy and Which I’d Skip

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian bank stocks offer different buying cases in late 2026. Compare Scotiabank, TD and Royal Bank on income, earnings and…

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Dividend Stocks

A 5% Dividend Stock to Buy for $100 Every Month

| Demetris Afxentiou

Here’s a 5% dividend stock that can generate $100 every month from a large portfolio of real estate properties spread…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: 3 Moves to Make Before the Year Ends

| Demetris Afxentiou

TFSA users can prepare for year-end by checking contribution room, putting long-term cash to work and reviewing diversification with three…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE vs. Telus vs. Rogers: Which Is the Best Stock to Buy Today?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Which is the best stock to buy today: BCE, Telus or Rogers? Compare their dividends and cash flow to see…

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Dividend Stocks

CN Stock Looks Like a Buy After Raising Its 2026 Outlook

| Demetris Afxentiou

CN stock has a stronger 2026 outlook and a 2.2% dividend yield. Here’s what supports the buying case and what…

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Canada’s Rate Decision Is Less Than 2 Weeks Away: 3 TSX Stocks to Watch

| Demetris Afxentiou

The Bank of Canada's rate decision is approaching. Here is what investors should watch at Scotiabank, RioCan and Fortis before…

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Dividend Stocks

Building a $500-a-Month Dividend Income Stream: What It Actually Takes

| Demetris Afxentiou

Building a $500-a-month dividend income stream takes capital and patience. See how SmartCentres, Granite REIT and Scotiabank fit the goal.

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Dividend Stocks

A High Dividend Yield Can Be a Warning Sign: Here’s Why

| Demetris Afxentiou

A high dividend yield can signal trouble. TELUS and Slate Grocery REIT show why investors should examine what supports their…

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ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Energy Stocks

Dividend Stocks or Dividend ETFs: Which Is Better for Beginners?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Compare dividend stocks or dividend ETFs using CNQ and XEI, and see which approach offers beginners a simpler way to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Dividend Stock

| Demetris Afxentiou

Buying a dividend stock? Here are three questions to help you look beyond the yield, with examples from Enbridge, Fortis…

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Really Live Off Dividends? A Realistic Look at the Numbers

| Demetris Afxentiou

Can you live off dividends? See how much you would need to invest, what BNS, CU, and ZWC could pay,…

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Rather Own SmartCentres at 98.1% Occupancy Than Chase a Bigger Yield

| Demetris Afxentiou

Before you chase a bigger yield, consider SmartCentres’ 98.1% occupancy, 6.9% yield, and the cash flow supporting its monthly distribution.

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Dividend Stocks

Behind on Retirement in Your 40s? 3 Moves That Can Help

| Demetris Afxentiou

Behind on retirement in your 40s? These three investing moves can help Canadians rebuild momentum through diversification, income, and growth.

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Tech Stocks

A Quantum Computing Stock Canadian Investors Can Buy Now

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for a quantum computing stock? D-Wave offers exposure to an emerging industry, with paying customers and plenty still to…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Dividend Cuts Happen and How to Spot the Warning Signs

| Demetris Afxentiou

Learn why dividend cuts happen and how to spot warning signs, using BCE and TELUS to examine cash flow, debt,…

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Dividend Stocks

Can Dividends Replace a Paycheque in Retirement?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Can dividends in retirement replace your paycheque? Explore how Scotiabank, RioCan REIT, and Fortis can help build a steady retirement…

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