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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

Recent Articles

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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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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Investing

The ETF I Keep Buying and Plan to Hold Forever – Here’s Why

| Joey Frenette

Keeping it simple with the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (TSX:VFV) could be the way to go.

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Dividend Stocks

This Top-Notch Dividend Stock Yields 2.7% – and I’d Buy as Much as I Could

| Joey Frenette

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) stock has a nice yield and its stock is on the value menu finally!

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Investing

Billionaires Appear to Be Unloading Nvidia and Loading Up on This TSX Stock

| Joey Frenette

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock is getting frothy, but this low-cost Canadian stock looks ripe for an upward move.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Dividend Stock Has Dropped 14% – Here’s Why I’d Still Buy It

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien (TSX:NTR) looks like a great buy after a 14% dip.

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Dividend Stocks

Beat the TSX With These Cash-Gushing Dividend Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) and TC Energy (TSX:TRP) are great value bets that could help lead the TSX Index for years.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold and Silver Mining Stock to Buy in May

| Joey Frenette

Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX:AEM) stock might be a great pick up while gold and silver are in a bit of…

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Dividend Stocks

A 5.3% Yield Pipeline Stock That Could Have a Breakout Year

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) might be one of the best deals in the high-yield scene after a great quarter.

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Dividend Stocks

A 3.2% Dividend Stock That Is Now a Standout Buy in 2026

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) stock stands out as a fantastic dividend stock that investors shouldn't sleep on.

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Dividend Stocks

A Reasonably Priced Safety Stock That Canadian Retirees Might Want to Know About

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) is starting to get too cheap to pass up for value investors.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Dividend Stock Is Down 13% and Still a Forever Buy

| Joey Frenette

Shares of Loblaw (TSX:L) might be a prime buy after the latest unwarranted correction as inflation remains an issue.

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Dividend Stocks

A Cheap Canadian Dividend Stock—Down 12%—Worth Buying Today

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) stock is under pressure, but for no real good reason, other than fear of lower oil.

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Investing

What the Average Canadian TFSA Looks Like at Age 50

| Joey Frenette

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) stock looks like a great addition for TFSA investors looking to kick growth into high gear.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

A High-Yield Income ETF Yielding 10% That Probably Belongs in Your Portfolio

| Joey Frenette

Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Covered Call ETF (TSX:HDIV) is a risk-on yield booster fit for investors willing to take on a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should TFSA Investors Buy Gold on a Dip?

| Joey Frenette

Sprott Physical Gold Trust (TSX:PHYS) stands out as a wise bet as gold limps back after a tough first quarter…

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Investing

1 Canadian Stock to Buy and Hold Forever in a TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) stock looks like one of the perfect foverer stocks for a TFSA.

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Investing

2 Canadian Dividend Stars That Are Still a Good Price

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) and another dividend star that looks like a good buy here.

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $2,000

| Joey Frenette

Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) and another financial stock worth buying up here.

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Investing

Grab These Dividend Stocks Now Before Their Prices Rise and Yields Drop

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) and another dividend stock are still worth grabbing before yields fall and shares rise.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Telus: A Cheaper Dividend Stock With More Growth Potential

| Joey Frenette

Quebecor (TSX:QBR.B) stands out as a great, cheaper-looking dividend stock with more growth.

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Tech Stocks

The Best TSX Stock to Buy Before it Recovers

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) looks like it could be oversold and overdue for more of a relief bounce.

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