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Joey Frenette

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 MoneyWise Canada. Follow him on Twitter @realJoeFrenette

Recent Articles

Index funds
Investing

Buy This Dividend Heavyweight and Never, Ever Sell!

| Joey Frenette

TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is a dividend king among men in the Canadian midstream space.

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Investing

This TSX Dog Could Howl in 2020

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) could go from underdog to top dog as soon as 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pensioners: How to Boost Your Passive Income by 100% With Dividend Stocks and Your TFSA!

| Joey Frenette

Here's how BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) can help you double your monthly passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Transform $6,000 Into $470 a Year, Tax-Free!

| Joey Frenette

Why you may want to transform your next TFSA contribution into a tax-free income stream with a safe high yielder…

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Dividend Stocks

A High-Yield Dividend Stock That Can Give You a 10% Raise Every Year!

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) offers a massive 6.4% dividend yield alongside 10% in dividend growth!

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Tech Stocks

How to Grow Your TFSA to $500,000 in 15 Years

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) can help turn the goal of a $500,000 TFSA from a pipe dream to a reality.

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Could Be the Best Canadian Bank for Your Buck in 2020

| Joey Frenette

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) might pull apart from its peers in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top Buy-the-Dip Opportunity Heading Into the New Decade

| Joey Frenette

NFI Group Inc. (TSX:NFI) is a turnaround play that could pay big dividends in the 20s.

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Economic Turbulence
Stocks for Beginners

A Stock to Outperform in a Recession

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is the perfect all-weather holding that could give investors an edge with the high recession…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Banks I Wouldn’t Touch in 2020

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and another Canadian bank I wouldn't advise touching with a barge pole going into 2020.

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Investing

A Stock Warren Buffett Fans Should Buy for 2020

| Joey Frenette

Leon's Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) is an underrated stock that could make you rich.

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Tech Stocks

A Top Value Stock to Double Your Money Without Doubling Your Risk

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is a high-beta stock that could make patient investors very rich.

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Investing

A Ridiculously Cheap Growth Stock to Buy in January With Your $6,000 TFSA Contribution

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is too cheap to ignore for contrarian value investors.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks Yielding 6% That Dividend Investors Won’t Want to Miss This January

| Joey Frenette

Buy Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and another dirt-cheap income stock this January.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: 2 Little-Known Value Stocks That Could Make You Filthy Rich

| Joey Frenette

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) and another relatively unknown smart-beta growth stock that could make you rich over the long run.

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Investing

Fasten Your Seatbelt: Air Canada (TSX:AC) Investors Are in for a Turbulent Ride!

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) looks absurdly overvalued and ready to take a spill!

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Dividend Stocks

Retiring TFSA Investors: Boost Your CPP With This Passive Income Portfolio!

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and another dividend king to give your retirement a jolt.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: This REIT Can Turn $69,500 Into $8,600 a Year

| Joey Frenette

American Hotel Properties REIT (TSX:HOT.UN) could make you rich with dividends and gains. But who is the super-high yielder right…

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Stocks for Beginners

Prep Your TFSA for a 2020 Stock Market Crash Before it’s Too Late!

| Joey Frenette

Why overweighting cyclicals like Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) could cause your TFSA to lose big money in a recession.

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Investing

ALERT: This Stock Could Break Out in January

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) could skyrocket into the atmosphere as soon as January. Here's why I'd buy the stock now.

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Investing

A Top Canadian Bank to Hold Through a Credit Downturn

| Joey Frenette

Why National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) may still be underrated by Canadian bank investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Disappoints Again… Time to Sell?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) fell short of expectations, with surging provisions. As the stock continues to tread water,…

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Dividend Stocks

Cheap Passive Income: 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy and Forget

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and another dirt-cheap dividend stock that are ripe for picking.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy TD Bank (TSX:TD) Today Because It Won’t Stay This Cheap Forever!

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is trading at a discount, but don't expect it to last through 2020!

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Pay Zero Taxes on Your Passive Income Stream

| Joey Frenette

Avoid this common mistake that many Canadian income investors may be making with their TFSAs to avoid being having your…

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Dividend Stocks

Alert: This Canadian Bank Killed It in 2019!

| Joey Frenette

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is a king among men in the fourth quarter. Here's why investors should take notice.

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Stocks for Beginners

Dollarama (TSX:DOL): Is the Discount Retailer’s Stock Discounted?

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) has its fair share of baggage, but is it enough to stop you from buying the dip?

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: A Top Stock I’m Buying More of in 2020

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a wonderful business at a wonderful valuation. Why it's time to back up the truck!

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Use Options to Supercharge Your Passive Income

| Joey Frenette

Why the BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (TSX:ZWB) can help retirees boost their income through the sale of call…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: How to Earn $8,700/Year in Passive Income That CRA Can’t Tax!

| Joey Frenette

American Hotel Properties REIT (TSX:HOT.UN) is a high-yield REIT that could allow many Canadians to add $8,700 to their annual…

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Dividend Stocks

Top 3 TFSA-Growth Stocks to Own for the Next 15 Years

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and two other stocks to buy for their super-wide moats!

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Investing

Top Stocks I’d Sell in December

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and another stock to take profits from before year-end.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Retire on $300,000

| Joey Frenette

TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) is a stock that could help young investors retire early without compromising on long-term growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Buy Telus (TSX:T) or Shaw (TSX:SJR.B) Stock in 2020?

| Joey Frenette

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) looks like a cheap dividend bet, but should you buy it or its disruptor?

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Investing

WARNING: A Renowned Short-Seller Sees This TSX Index Stock Crashing 50%

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd. (TSX:CTC.A) is under the cross-hairs of another short-seller. Could the stock price be cut in half?

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Could Soar to $600 by Year End!

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) could surge past $500 over the near term, but should you buy the white-hot growth king?

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: A 2020 Bear Market Could Hurt the Unprepared

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Utilities Ltd. (TSX:CU) is the perfect defensive Dividend Aristocrat to weatherproof your portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This 7.8%-Yielding Dividend King in December and Never Sell!

| Joey Frenette

Inovalis REIT (TSX:INO.UN) is a high-yield security that keeps getting better.

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Dividend Stocks

Why You’d Be Smart to Buy Shaw (TSX:SJR.B) Stock for Your TFSA in 2020

| Joey Frenette

Here's why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) could be ready to soar high in the year ahead.

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Economic Turbulence
Stocks for Beginners

DANGER: 1 Mistake That Can Get Your TFSA Taxed by the Canada Revenue Agency!

| Joey Frenette

Why doing this common activity in your TFSA could result in a lose-lose proposition that could get you taxed by…

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