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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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Investing

2 Spectacular Monthly Income ETFs With Yields Up to 7%

| Joey Frenette

CI Energy Giants Covered Call ETF (TSX:NXF) and another ETF fit for passive-income investors seeking yield and less choppiness.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy and Never Sell in an RRSP

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock and other proven dividend heavyweights to keep holding as a part of a top-notch RRSP income portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) and another fast grower that might be worth holding for decades.

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Energy Stocks

1 Unstoppable Canadian Energy Stock to Buy Right Here, Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) stock looks like a great long-term play, even after going parabolic.

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Investing

This Growth Stock Continues to Crush the Market

| Joey Frenette

Cameco (TSX:CCO) stock might be the best on-sale stock you pick up this spring season.

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Investing

Got $1,000? A Stock to Buy Now While It’s on Sale

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) stock is a prime growth play to buy after a post-earnings plunge.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) and other dividend growers worth owning for decades and decades.

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Investing

If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) seems like one of the timlier bets on the market these days.

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Tech Stocks

The Only Stocks You Need to Capitalize on AI Spending

| Joey Frenette

Invesco Nasdaq 100 Index ETF (TSX:QQC) and the Mag Seven seem like wise bets to win while the AI trade…

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Investing

How to Budget for 30 Years of Retirement Without Running Out

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (TSX:VDY) stands out as a great income ETF for retirees.

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Investing

A Safe 7% Yield: Here’s What I’d Look for

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) stands tall as a 7% yielder with a dependable payout.

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Investing

The Best TSX Stocks to Buy Now if You Want Both Income and Growth

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) stock looks like a passive-income powerplay that can gain as well!

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Undervalued Canadian Stocks That Deserve a Closer Look Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX:AEM) is in a bear market, but it's not time to panic quite yet.

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Dividend Stocks

High Oil Prices Are Coming for Canadians: Here’s How Your Portfolio Can Fight Back

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) stock and another energy name worth buying if you seek yield to ready for inflation.

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Investing

This TFSA Stock Offers a Rock-Solid 5% Yield

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) stock looks like a great dividend bargain to pursue as things turn around.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Safe Quarterly Dividend Stock to Hold Through Every Market

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One (TSX:H) stock could hold steady, even in a stormier market.

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Tech Stocks

1 Practically Perfect Canadian Stock Down 56% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Joey Frenette

Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI) stock has a nice dividend yield close to 3% after its 56% haircut.

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Bank Stocks

A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Buy on a Pullback

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) just corrected, but it could be more of a buying opportunity amid volatility.

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Tech Stocks

Too Exposed to U.S. Tech? Here’s the TSX Stock I’d Add Today

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) and the big banks could be great bets to diversify a tech-heavy portfolio this March.

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Investing

A Perfect TFSA Stock for a Choppy 2026

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) looks like a prime low-beta buy after its post-earnings slide.

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Investing

Billionaires Sold Nvidia Stock and Bought This Canadian Stock in Bulk Last Quarter

| Joey Frenette

CP Rail (TSX:CP) stock experienced some notable buying from billionaire hedge funds in Q4 of 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

If You Love Income, Consider This High-Yield Stock as a Telus Alternative

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) stock might have more to offer on the growth front than other ultra-high-yielders.

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Tech Stocks

Is This a Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunity?

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) stock might be a worthy buy after the worst crash in more than a decade.

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Investing

My Two Favourite ETFs for Generating Returns in 2026

| Joey Frenette

The BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) and another ETF that could shine bright this year.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Undervalued Dividend Stock Canadians Can Buy for 2026

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS) stock stands out as a great pick-up on the way up, mostly for the safe dividend growth.

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Investing

These Stocks Won Big Last Month and Are Still Excellent Buys for 2026

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) and another timely winner that can win again in Q2.

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

The Canadian Stocks I’d Keep in a TFSA Indefinitely

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) and another stock worth stashing in the TFSA long haul and forgetting about.

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Energy Stocks

The Canadian Energy Stock I’d Buy Right Now — and It’s a Bargain

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) still looks like a bargain, even at new highs.

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Retirement

How to Build Your Own Pension Using Canadian Dividend Stocks

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) and a strong 9%-yield dividend play to help build a pension-like income stream.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Mining Stock to Buy in March

| Joey Frenette

Kinross Gold (TSX:K) looks like the gold mining stock to own right here.

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Dividend Stocks

The 1 Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Hold Through Any Storm

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS) is a fantastic low-beta dividend payer with rock-solid growth prospects over the next few years.

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Investing

This Canadian Dividend Stock Could Calm Your Portfolio

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock could be the sleep-easy play that pays you handsomely to wait.

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Dividend Stocks

Down 10% From Its High, Could Now Be an Opportune Time to Buy Restaurant Brands Stock?

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) might be the perfect breakout play for 2026.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Only Stock I’d Consider Buying in March 2026

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX) still looks like a great bet, even if the trade is a bit overextended in March.

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Investing

1 Oversold TSX Stock That Looks Ready to Bounce Back

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master (TSX:TOY) stock looks like a great buy now that most have given up after a tough quarter.

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Tech Stocks

A Leading Tech Stock to Buy in 2026

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock stands out as a tech titan that's shaping up to be a big bargain buy in tech.

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Companies Driving the AI Infrastructure Buildout — and Why It Matters

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Corp. (TSX:BN) looks too good to ignore as its $100 billion spend seeks to unlock serious long-term value.

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Tech Stocks

Nvidia Stock Is Interesting, But Here’s What I’d Buy Instead

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) stock looks like a bigger bargain in early March.

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Tech Stocks

What Canadians Need to Know About Holding U.S. Stocks in a TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) is a great U.S. stock and one that's the right fit for a TFSA, especially compared to more…

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Energy Stocks

What Is One of the Best Energy Stocks to Own for the Next 10 Years?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) is a dividend knight worth holding for more than 10 years.

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