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Joey Frenette

Author Bio

Joey Frenette is a value investor, financial writer, and former software engineer who has spent more than 12 years navigating equity markets. Inspired by Warren Buffett and other proponents of value investing, he aims to help investors cut through market noise and focus on the fundamentals that drive long-term business value.

Before joining The Motley Fool, Joey worked as an analyst and developer at several Canadian technology companies, including Avigilon and Syscon. His background in software engineering informs his perspective on businesses, technology, and investment opportunities.

Education

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Computer Engineering, University of British Columbia
  • CFA Program Level I

Areas of Expertise

Technology stocks, machine learning, computer hardware, dividend investing, and investment strategy.

Social Media Profiles

Favorite Investment Quote

“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” — Mark Twain

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

Rate Hikes Are Back: What They Mean for REIT Investors

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) and its massive yield still look like a relative bargain as rates weigh on REITs.

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Tech Stocks

Why Celestica Stock Is Swinging This Week, and What Investors Should Watch Next

| Joey Frenette

Celestica (TSX:CLS) had an extremely volatile week and there might be more ahead.

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Investing

I Can’t Get Enough of Canada’s Biggest REIT (and Its 5.3% Yield)

| Joey Frenette

Choice Properties REIT (TSX:CHP.UN) shares stand out as a compelling high-yield pick-up after an 11% drop.

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Tech Stocks

Celestica Stock Dives 12% in a Day on AI Chip Jitters Then Soars 8%: Buy the Dip or Stay Away?

| Joey Frenette

Celestica (TSX:CLS) stock is getting too cheap as it continues smashing expectations.

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Investing

Waste Connections Just Raised Its Dividend: Is It Too Late to Buy In?

| Joey Frenette

Waste Connections (TSX:WCN) shares might be the defensive dividend grower to back up the truck on after a stellar earnings…

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Investing

This ETF Yields 7.5% and Pays You Monthly: Is it Worth a Look?

| Joey Frenette

There's more to like about the BMO Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWU) and its huge distribution yield this November.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Own Brookfield Infrastructure for its 36% Jump in Data-Segment Cash Flow

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN) looks like a terrific value play as the AI infrastructure boom moves ahead.

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Dividend Stocks

What Telus’s Dividend Cut Can Teach Us, and the Stock I’d Buy Instead

| Joey Frenette

There's no easy way to deliver a dividend cut, but Telus (TSX:T) seems to be getting on the right track,…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Income vs. Selling Shares: Which is Better for Cash Flow?

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) and other income players might make it all too easy to lean on dividends for cash flow.

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Investing

HISA or GIC: Which One Works Better for Emergency Savings?

| Joey Frenette

The Global X High Interest Savings ETF (TSX:CASH) and HISAs might have more to offer than GICs to average investors…

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Investing

Why Many Beginner Investors Start With ETFs Instead of Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (TSX:VFV) is a standout ETF to get started with.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: This Dividend Stock Pays a 4.5% Yield for Consistent Cash

| Joey Frenette

Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) stock has a juicy dividend and a dirt-cheap multiple this October.

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Investing

Worried About the Economy? Why Waiting to Invest Can Cost You

| Joey Frenette

Forget about trying to time the market or the Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF (TSX:VCN) via economic data…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Dividend Reliability: Is the Telecom Still Worth Holding?

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) stock might be a falling knife, but the shares still look like a dividend deal going into November…

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Investing

Living Paycheque to Paycheque? Start Your Emergency Fund This Way

| Joey Frenette

The Global X High Interest Savings ETF (TSX:CASH) and other intriguing cash ETFs worth considering for an emergency fund.

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Investing

Why I’m Sticking With This Dividend Stock Through Volatility

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) is a standout dividend grower still worth holding amid recent industry troubles.

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Giant Just Hiked Its Payout By 7%

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) just keeps rewarding shareholders with generous dividend hikes.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks I’d Hold for the Next 20 Years

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) and another dividend gem that stands out as extremely long-term holds!

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Energy Stocks

The Set-It-and-Forget-It Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) is a standout dividend pick to own for the long haul as its growth streak keeps going strong.

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Dividend Stocks

BCE: Buy, Sell, or Hold in Late 2026?

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) still looks like a great buy, even as shares continue to tumble endlessly lower.

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Investing

How to Avoid Overcontributing to Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Overcontributing to a TFSA can result in painful penalties, making fund flow tracking so important. Keeping things simple and investing…

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Energy Stocks

I Keep Coming Back to Canadian Natural After 26 Straight Years of Dividend Increases

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) stock is a dividend growth icon as it looks to break out while giving more back…

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Dividend Stocks

$14,000 in a TFSA: 2 Stocks I’d Buy for Meaningful Monthly Cash Flow

| Joey Frenette

Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) and another monthly income play that's fit for those seeking huge dividends and deeper value.

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Investing

A Tailor-Made TFSA Stock: A 5.7% Yield With Monthly Payouts

| Joey Frenette

CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN) is a stellar cash cow for passive income investors looking for deals amid the market carnage.

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Investing

A 7% Monthly Dividend Stock I’d Make a Core TFSA Holding

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) stands out as a fantastic passive income play fit for TFSA investors this October.

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Investing

Retirees! Don’t Want to Wait a Year for That GIC to Mature? This 9.8% Dividend Play Pays Monthly

| Joey Frenette

The Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Covered Call ETF (TSX:HDIV) looks like a stellar passive income booster for those who can handle…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Cut Its Dividend: Is the Stock Worth Buying Now?

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) is the deep-value stock that will keep paying dividends. Shares look way oversold.

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Dividend Stocks

Monthly Dividend Stocks vs. Quarterly: Does It Matter?

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (TSX:VFV) stands out as a quarterly payer that might actually top most monthly payers for those…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Don’t Overlook Peyto! Its Yield Is a Thing of Beauty

| Joey Frenette

Peyto Exploration & Development (TSX:PEY) is an underrated energy stock with a colossal yield and a dirt-cheap multiple.

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Dividend Stocks

High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Beginners: 1 Pick and How Much to Buy

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) might be the best new investor-friendly dividend stock to pick up on the latest correction.

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Energy Stocks

I’d Be Betting on Whitecap Resources After a Record Q2

| Joey Frenette

Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP) is an underrated energy performer that might have more to offer following a strong Q2 showing.

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Bank Stocks

I Found the Ideal Retirement TFSA Stock Paying 3.6%

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) might be worth a spot in your TFSA on the dip.

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Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge a Buy in October? The Yield, the Risk and the Price I’d Pay

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) might be a value buy this October now that much of the premium has been wiped out.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Hold Fortis for Its 4% to 6% Dividend Growth Target Through 2030

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS) looks like the ultimate dividend growth stock to hold through 2030 for its relative steadiness.

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Investing

A 10% Dividend Stock That Pays Out Monthly, Like a Pension You Build Yourself

| Joey Frenette

The Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Covered Call ETF (TSX:HDIV) looks like a tactile passive income play worth considering for risk-taking investors…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget GICs: This 5.8% Dividend Stock Pays You Monthly

| Joey Frenette

CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN) stands out as a terrific income play for investors looking for better than GICs.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Set Passive Income Goals You Can Actually Reach

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield ETF (TSX:VDY) and other dividend stocks to consider for big passive income.

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diversification is an important part of building a stable portfolio
Investing

ETFs or Individual Stocks? What a $1,000 Beginner Portfolio Might Look Like

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF (TSX:VCN) are a lower-cost way to diversify more quickly and efficient with that…

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Investing

Why Starting Small Can Make Investing Less Scary

| Joey Frenette

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (TSX:VFV) is a great investment for new investors. Even then, it can make sense to…

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Energy Stocks

This Undervalued Dividend Stock Yields 4.3% and Keeps Growing

| Joey Frenette

TC Energy (TSX:TRP) is an undervalued dividend titan to buy as shares come in further.

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