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Author: Joey Frenette

Joey Frenette is a journalist, University of British Columbia graduate, ex-engineer, Warren Buffett fanatic, and Fool who's completed CFA Level 1. He’s been investing since 2014 and is always on the hunt for value, regardless of the market "weather." Before writing at The Motley Fool, Joey worked as an analyst/developer at several Canadian small- and mid-cap software firms, including Syscon and Avigilon. Beyond Motley Fool, Joey’s work can be found at TipRanks and InvestorPlace. Follow or send him a message on X (or Twitter) @realJoeFrenette

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Investing

The Bank of Canada Just Weighed In — Here’s What Belongs in Your TFSA Now

| Joey Frenette

The BMO Equal Weight Banks Index (TSX:ZEB) stands out as a terrific bet as the Bank of Canada holds off…

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Stock Down 50% That’s Worth Holding Indefinitely

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) is starting to get too cheap after a 50% fall.

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Bank Stocks

The Canadian Stocks I’d Consider If I Had $2,000 to Invest Today

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) stands out as a stellar dividend stock as AI tailwinds pick up.

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Bank Stocks

1 Reliable Dividend Stock Worth Buying Even If You Only Have $400 to Invest

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM) shares are still cheap and could be a great buy to pull ahead of inflation.

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Dividend Stocks

1 High-Yield Dividend Stock You Can Buy and Hold for a Decade of Income

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) looks like a great income stock you won't want to ever sell, given the gains and dividend appreciation.

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Dividend Stocks

This Beaten-Down Dividend Stock Is Off 10% and Still Worth Owning

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) dipped suddenly and could be a worthy pick-up for the summer.

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources vs. Enbridge: Which Dividend Stocks Looks Better Today?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) and another dividend star that's worth consideration here.

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Investing

2 Canadian Stocks That Look Ready to Break Out This Year

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stands out as a timely, cheap stock worth watching in June and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Stock Dropped 16% – Here’s Why I’d Buy It Anyway

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) corrected, but remains a cheap stock worth buying.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks I’d Buy for Stability and Growth

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) and another dividend growth stock that's worth buying for the long haul.

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Investing

Small Print TFSA Rules Affecting U.S. Stocks

| Joey Frenette

The Vanguard S&P 500 (NYSEMKT:VOO) stands tall for Canadian investors looking to be tax efficient with an RRSP over a…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE vs Telus: Which Telecom Belongs in Your TFSA?

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) and Telus (TSX:T) stand out as great additions to a TFSA fund.

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Dividend Stocks

This Monthly Dividend Stock Could Make it Feel Like Payday Season

| Joey Frenette

Exchange Income Corp. (TSX:EIF) and another monthly dividend payer worth exploring.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Buy BCE Stock Until This Happens

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) stock could be a great dividend comeback play, but here's what I'm waiting to see first.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Ideal TSX Dividend-Growth Stock Down 19% to Buy and Hold for a Lifetime

| Joey Frenette

Cameco (TSX:CCO) stock looks like a great dividend grower to buy while it's down.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dynamic Dividend Stock Down 15% to Buy Now and Hold for Decades

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien (TSX:NTR) stock looks like a great deal at these depths.

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Bank Stocks

Too Much U.S. Tech? Here’s the TSX Stock I’d Add Now

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) looks like a timely dividend buy for investors.

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Investing

How to Turn a $14,000 TFSA Into a Cash-Generating Machine

| Joey Frenette

The BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) and another yield-heavy name worth watching if you seek TFSA income.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 1 Canadian Stock That is Perfection With a $7,000 TFSA Investment

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) stock is way too cheap, but it's still worth a bet as banks soar.

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Dividend Stocks

A Canadian ETF I’d Seriously Consider Adding to My Portfolio in 2026

| Joey Frenette

The Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (TSX:VDY) looks like an attractive ETF to consider picking up here.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Utility Stock Poised to Win Big in 2026

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One (TSX:H) stock looks like a great deal, even if shares are frothier than a year ago.

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Investing

It’s Time to Buy 1 Oversold TSX Stock Poised for a Comeback

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master (TSX:TOY) might be way too cheap to ignore after its latest slide.

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Investing

A Perfect TFSA Pair for 2026: 2 Stocks I’d Buy Now

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) and another great pick for a TFSA fund.

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Investing

1 Canadian Stock Ready to Rise in 2026

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) is cheap and might do better in the second half of 2026.

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Investing

1 Incredibly Cheap Canadian Dividend Growth Stock to Buy Now and Hold for Decades

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) is a dividend growth stock that's starting to heat up after a lengthy bear market slump.

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Investing

How Big Should Your TFSA Be Before You Can Retire?

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock looks like a fantastic way to compound TFSA wealth over time.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Great I’d Buy Over Telus or BCE Stock Today

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) might be the better dividend yield to own in 2026 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks Yielding Around 4% That Still Have Growth Potential

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) and another stock that looks like a great bet for its higher yield versus that…

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Dividend Stocks

What’s Going On With BCE’s Dividend?

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) looks like a buy for the dividend and value.

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Investing

1 Canadian REIT for an Income Portfolio That Holds Up in Any Market

| Joey Frenette

CT REIT (TSX:REI.UN) is a stunning buy for the yield and momentum.

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Investing

A Value Stock With a Dividend Yield Over 9% to Buy Near 52-Week Lows

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) stock looks like a great high-yield value right here as shares sag again.

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Energy Stocks

2 Bruised Dividend Titans Worth Buying on the Cheap

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) and another dividend titan worth buying and holding.

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Energy Stocks

A Year Later: The Dividend Stock That Still Pays Like Clockwork

| Joey Frenette

TC Energy (TSX:TRP) looks like a relative bargain this May.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Invest When the TSX Refuses to Slow Down

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) and another value gem to buy in a hot TSX Index.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks Perfect for Retirees

| Joey Frenette

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) and another stock that stands out as a great retiree-friendly bet this summer.

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Energy Stocks

The Utilities Play: Boring, Reliable, and Suddenly Profitable

| Joey Frenette

It's hard to be a contrarian nowadays with the boring but profitable utility plays. Here's one yawn-worthy stock worth putting…

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Investing

2 Canadian ETFs to Consider Buying and Holding Now in Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) and another great ETF worth watching now.

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Investing

2 Canadian Stocks With the Potential to Build Generational Wealth

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) and another great growth stock to buy and hold.

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Investing

This Mid-Cap Stock Surged Nearly 88% Last Year — It’s Still Dirt Cheap

| Joey Frenette

Badger Infrastructure Solutions (TSX:BDGI) is a standout mid-cap that might be ready to keep marching higher.

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Investing

What Canadian Investors Should Understand About Value Stocks Heading Into 2026

| Joey Frenette

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock might be a great value and growth play that Canadians might wish to consider as well.

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