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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

The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock looks like a steal of a deal while it's still in a bear market.

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Investing

A Growth Stock to Buy for a Smoother Ride Higher in 2026

| Joey Frenette

Waste Connections (TSX:WCN) stock might be the best smart beta stock to buy on weakness right now.

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Tech Stocks

What’s a Great Tech Stock to Buy Right Now?

| Joey Frenette

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) looks like a cheap tech giant worth picking up amid the tech wobbles.

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Bank Stocks

Rates Are Stuck: 1 Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Buy Today

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) stock stands out as a great buy as the Bank of Canada holds off for…

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

A Magnificent ETF I’d Buy for Relative Safety

| Joey Frenette

The Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility ETF (TSX:VVO) stands out as a steady, winning ETF to stash away in a TFSA.

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Investing

2 TSX Champions Poised for Exceptional Long-Term Returns

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) and another gainer worth watching closely this year.

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Investing

2 Canadian Stocks Primed to Break Out in 2026

| Joey Frenette

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) and another value play could have a moment this year.

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Investing

Bay Street Is Overlooking These Companies Whose Products Main Street Uses Every Day

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) and another overlooked value stock behind products or services you may already know and love.

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Investing

Up 16% in a Year and Paying 5.6%: A Canadian Income Play the Market Forgot

| Joey Frenette

CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN) is a great source of passive income for value investors today.

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Investing

Is It Finally Time to Sell Shopify?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock is under pressure, but it might be too late to hit the sell button.

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Tech Stocks

The Canadian AI Stock That Could Soon Go Public

| Joey Frenette

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Copilot and other AI innovators could make for a huge Cohere IPO in 2026 or 2027.

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Investing

You Could Pay Some of That Grocery Bill With Gains From These 2 Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) and another great stock that could be the king of value this year.

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Investing

Wake Up, Canadian Investors! If You’re Not Doing This, You’re Probably Using Your TFSA All Wrong

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF (TSX:VCN) is a great investment to stash in a TFSA for the long…

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Investing

Building a “Paycheck Portfolio”: 2 Stocks That Pay Every 30 Days or So

| Joey Frenette

Stash away Choice Properties REIT (TSX:CHP.UN) and another passive-income star.

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Investing

Where I’d Seek Income as Bonds Finally Pay Again

| Joey Frenette

The Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF (TSX:VAB) is a cheap bond ETF to hold away in the safe part…

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Investing

Passive-Income Seekers: This Dividend Stock Just Became a Value Play

| Joey Frenette

Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI) looks like a great dividend bet after recent selling.

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Dividend Stocks

Check Out This Under-the-Radar Dividend Stock for 2026

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) is a retail heavyweight that's breaking out in recent weeks.

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Dividend Stocks

What’s the Deal With Telus’s Dividend?

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) stock looks like a great bargain, even as the dividend growth pause sticks around for longer.

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Bank Stocks

Aiming to Beat the Market in 2026? I’d Lean Hard on This Undervalued Stock

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) looks like a deep-value dividend play after earnings.

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Bank Stocks

Is Scotiabank a Buy Now?

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) stock looks like a solid buy for dividend hunters, but shares do currently trade at…

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Dividend Stocks

A Stunning Stock With a 5.5% Dividend

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock has a powerful, growing 5.5%-yield dividend that's worth buying right here.

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Investing

This Practically Perfect 6.7% REIT Pays Monthly

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) shares look like a bargain in the REIT space as super-high, super-safe yields become harder to find.

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Investing

Government Bonds Are Getting Interesting Again

| Joey Frenette

iShares Core Canadian Government Bond Index ETF (TSX:XGB) looks interesting for conservative investors looking for a bit of safe yield.

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Dividend Stocks

1 High-Yield Dividend Stock You Can Buy and Hold for a Decade

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) stock might be worth buying and holding for its huge dividend yield and recovery prospects.

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Investing

Top TSX Opportunities for Canadian Investors in 2026

| Joey Frenette

Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI) and another great AI innovator going for cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Soaring Small-Cap TSX Stocks to Watch in Early 2026

| Joey Frenette

Badger Infrastructure Solutions (TSX:BDGI) and another smaller-cap stock worth watching closely this year.

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Investing

2 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Pick Up Now

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien (TSX:NTR) and another dividend payer are worth buying while they're still cheap.

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Investing

The Problem With Investing Like Everyone Else on Social Media

| Joey Frenette

The Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield ETF (TSX:VDY) stands out as a great pick for investors who don't want…

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Investing

Shopify Stock Is Tumbling: Is This a Chance to Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) just tumbled again amid software fears, but investors shouldn't panic just yet.

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Dividend Stocks

The $109,000 TFSA Milestone: How Do You Stack Up?

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (TSX:VFV) is a great TFSA pick for long-term investors.

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ETF is short for exchange traded fund, a popular investment choice for Canadians
Energy Stocks

This Very Special Income ETFs Has a 13% Yield

| Joey Frenette

Global X Canadian Oil and Gas Equity Covered Call ETF (TSX:ENCC) is a covered call ETF income investors should know…

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Moving on From GICs to Dividend Stocks in 2026

| Joey Frenette

iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (TSX:XEI) stands out as more rewarding than any GIC today.

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Investing

2 U.S.-Traded ETFs That Can Help Save Canadians Big Money!

| Joey Frenette

SPDR Gold MiniShares (NYSEMKT:GLDM) and another U.S.-traded ETF that can save Canadians quite a lot in fees.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Make Money in a TFSA With Dividend Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) and other income plays to turn your TFSA into a passive income cash cow!

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Investing

The Canadian Blue-Chip Stocks Trading at Bargain Prices Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Loblaw (TSX:L) stock looks like a bargain-basement momentum stock amid industry tailwinds.

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Investing

A Scorching Hot ETF Worth the Growth Jolt

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard Mega Cap Growth Index Fund (NYSEMKT:MGK) is a popular ETF among Canadian growth investors.

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Tech Stocks

The AI Investment Boom: Hype or the Real Deal?

| Joey Frenette

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock stands out as a huge AI winner despite the bubble fears.

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Tech Stocks

That Canadian Tech Stock up 689% in 2 Years—Is it Still a Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Celestica (TSX:CLS) is a huge AI winner in Canada, but the shares are stretched and choppier.

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Investing

How Much Canadians Typically Have in a TFSA by Age 55

| Joey Frenette

Consider CN Rail (TSX:CNR) and other great stocks for your TFSA fund.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Buy Gold Stocks Yet – Not Before You Read This Warning!

| Joey Frenette

SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEMKT:GLD) and other gold stocks are great assets to pursue cautiously on weakness.

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