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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

Recent Articles

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Energy Stocks

Why This Overlooked Stock Might Be the Best Dividend Play in Canada

| Joey Frenette

TC Energy (TSX:TRP) may very well be one of the better dividend growth heroes on the entire TSX these days…

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Dividend Stocks

The Dividend Stock You’ve Been Meaning to Buy for Years

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) might be the high-value dividend stock TSX investors have been watching closely of late.

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Energy Stocks

The Dividend Stock That Could Buy You Back a Few Hours of Peace of Mind

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One (TSX:H) stock looks like a decent deal for income investors after a huge slump.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Stock Nearly Tenfolds — What’s Behind the Rally?

| Joey Frenette

Avino Silver & Gold Mines (TSX:ASM) has been an explosive gainer, thanks to the precious metal run.

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Investing

Tariff Trouble: 2 Canadian Stocks to Maybe Avoid Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Magna International (TSX:MG) and another stock that's fallen under pressure amid the trade war.

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Investing

Why This Canadian Stock Could Be the Best-Kept Secret on Wall Street

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could be a mid-cap growth star that's hiding in plain sight on the TSX.

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Dividend Stocks

Which Canadian Dividend ETFs Pay the Most Right Now?

| Joey Frenette

Hamilton Utilities Yield Maximizer ETF (TSX:UMAX) could be the ultimate passive-income play to outpace inflation and a lower-yield world.

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock Is One I’ll Never Sell — Here’s Why

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS) stock stands out as a dividend-paying, sleep-easy kind of name to buy and never sell.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Is My Top Canadian Dividend Stock and I’m Never Selling

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) stock is a dividend hero that I wouldn't sell after the recent run.

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Tech Stocks

Here’s a TFSA Stock Yielding 0.4% With Reliable Quarterly Payments

| Joey Frenette

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has a small dividend, but it's growing steadily. After a strong device showcase, perhaps the best spot for…

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Investing

This 5.8% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month (and There Are Other Reasons You Might Want to Own It)

| Joey Frenette

CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN) might be the retail REIT to buy as shares plunge and yields swell.

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Dividend Stocks

This Isn’t a “Quick Win” Stock: It’s a “Steady Builder” One

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) may be the steadiest compounder on the entire Canadian stock market.

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Tech Stocks

1 Decision Today Could Change Your Financial Story

| Joey Frenette

Contributing to and investing with your TFSA in names like Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) could change your long-term financial trajectory.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the 6.8% Dividend Stock I Keep Coming Back To

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) stands out as a near-7% yield dividend play that's worth coming back to for yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Want to Wait a Year for a GIC Payout? This 11.7% Dividend Stock Pays You Monthly

| Joey Frenette

Hamilton Canadian Financials Yield Maximizer ETF (TSX:HMAX) stands out as the ultimate passive-income booster, but it's far different than GICs.

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Dividend Stocks

What Every Investor Should Know Before Buying BCE for its Dividend

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) stock looks like an untimely trap, but there's a strong case for buying as the firm looks to…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Stock Down 8% From Its High to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) stock is back on track, but shares are slipping again going into late-summer.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top 5.6% Dividend Stock for Passive-Income Seekers

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock might be a perfect pick on weakness for long-term income investors.

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock Beats Telus and BCE for Income Investors

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) and BCE (TSX:BCE) are great turnaround plays, but don't expect results to happen anytime soon. For timelier opportunities,…

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Dividend Stocks

A 4.1% Dividend Stock to Buy for $50 Every Month

| Joey Frenette

TC Energy (TSX:TRP) stock stands out as a great TFSA income bet this September.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend-Growth Stock Built to Deliver in Any Market Condition

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock looks like a dividend-growth play that can do well in most climates.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks, From Safest to Highest-Yielding

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) stock is starting to get way too cheap after a brief August spill.

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Bank Stocks

Is Royal Bank a Good Stock to Buy After Its Q3 Earnings?

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) stock might be a worthy pick-up after a decent Q3 was punished by investors.

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Bank Stocks

BMO’s Q3 Results Are Out: What Investors Need to Know

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) stock looks like a great value after a muted post-earnings reaction.

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Bank Stocks

1 Canadian Stock Down 8% to Buy Now for Lifelong Income

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) looks tempting after sliding amid a late-summer industry dip.

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Bank Stocks

The Best Canadian Bank Stocks for Dividends in 2026

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) is a higher-yielding bank stock that's worth buying amid earnings season.

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Energy Stocks

Why This Dividend Giant’s 14% Drop Is Worth Investor Attention

| Joey Frenette

TC Energy (TSX:TRP) stock has taken a big hit and might be worth checking out despite the recent plunge into…

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Tech Stocks

Many AI Stocks Are Burning Cash: Canada’s Celestica Is Printing Real Earnings

| Joey Frenette

Celestica (TSX:CLS) stock stands out as a great AI earner that's not done yet, even as shares sink.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Buy This 1 Dividend Stock Before the Market Dips Again

| Joey Frenette

Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) stands out as a great dividend play to buy before markets move into a volatile period.

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Bank Stocks

Don’t Miss This Stock if the TSX Rally Continues

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) is looking too cheap to ignore, especially if the TSX rally moves through August and September.

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Dividend Stocks

BCE or Telus? Here’s the Better Dividend Stock Right Now

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) and Telus (TSX:T) looks like stellar dividend value plays, but only one can be the better bet.

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Dividend Stocks

What’s Actually Going on With Telus’s Dividend?

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) shares got crushed after the dividend was cut, but it might be too late to give up on…

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Investing

MDA vs. SpaceX: How This Canadian Space Stock Can Still Compete

| Joey Frenette

MDA Space (TSX:MDA) stock looks like a great supplement to Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ:SPCX).

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Investing

Here Are 2 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Before the Next Dip

| Joey Frenette

Consider buying Enbridge (TSX:ENB) and another dividend stock in August.

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Investing

How Much Do You Actually Need in Your TFSA to Retire Comfortably?

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard FTSE Canada Index ETF (TSX:VCE) and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (TSX:VFV) are a core foundation for any long-term…

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Investing

1 Stellar Canadian Stock Down 42% From its High to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could continue to rise as catalysts come into play.

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Tech Stocks

Celestica by the Numbers: 62% Revenue Growth and Real Strong Margins

| Joey Frenette

Celestica (TSX:CLS) is growing fast and its recent dip might not signal the end.

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Bank Stocks

If I Had to Choose Between TD and BMO, Here’s My Pick

| Joey Frenette

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) are my favourite bank stocks, but only one is the better value…

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Bank Stocks

Here’s What You Should Know About Bank Stocks Before Earnings

| Joey Frenette

BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (TSX:ZEB) and the big banks are running hot, perhaps too hot to warrant backing…

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Dividend Stocks

This Is the Dividend Stock I’d Choose Over Enbridge Every Time

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) could prove a timelier, cheaper dividend play to bet on this August.

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