Kris Knutson, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Tech Stocks

Double Your Money in 2020 With This Bitcoin-Mining Stock

June 26, 2020 | Kris Knutson

If you don't want to buy cryptocurrencies for yourself, consider purchasing shares of one of the miners in the space.…

Dividend Stocks

Recession Warning: Earn $324 a Year in Passive Income Today

June 25, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Central banks are printing money at an incredible pace to keep interest rates artificially low. Right now, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB)…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Is This Utility Stock Too Expensive?

June 24, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Interest rates look to be lower for longer. Income investors are once again flocking in droves to stocks like Fortis…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Trashed Stocks for Tax-Free, 100% Returns

June 24, 2020 | Kris Knutson

If you look at the American markets, it seems like you missed the boat on stocks. But here are two…

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Tech Stocks

Should You Buy Bitcoin to Hedge Against Inflation?

June 23, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Central banks are printing money and issuing debt at an incredible rate. Thanks to the wonders of technology, cryptocurrencies are…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Recession 2020: 2 Gold Stocks to Grow Your Wealth

June 22, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Massive amounts of money printing and a move away from globalization might create an inflation issue in the coming years.…

Dividend Stocks

Oil Rush! 2 Energy Stocks for the Coming Recovery

June 20, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Oil is a volatile space, so it might be better for more risk-averse investors to take advantage of the oil…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investor: Buy These 3 Dividend Stocks for Long-Term Wealth!

June 19, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Growth stocks seem like a great deal today, but you would be better off putting your money into Canada's cheap…

Energy Stocks

Value Investors: 2 Oil Stocks That Are Set to Soar

June 18, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Oil stocks have been terrible investments for years. The good news is that even a small investment in a stock…

Bank Stocks

Buy Alert: 2 Canadian Bank Stocks With 6% Yields

June 17, 2020 | Kris Knutson

It is an amazing time to be a Canadian bank investor. In spite of the short-term pain, investors in stocks…

Investing

If You’re Worried About Shopify’s (TSX:SHOP) Valuation, Buy This

June 16, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Choosing individual stocks can be intimidating, especially when they are expensive, like Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP). If you want to mitigate…

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Bank Stocks

Is the Window to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Closing?

June 14, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Canadian banks have been low for months, but they are beginning to move higher. Is there still time to add…

Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Gold Stocks I’d Consider Adding Today

June 13, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Gold stocks have had an incredible run over the past year. At these levels, should you buy shares of great…

Investing

Is the Former High-Flying Stock Set to Soar?

June 12, 2020 | Kris Knutson

A lot of stocks got crushed in the recent market rout. Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY), a Canadian toymaker, was hammered…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Great Stocks for Long-Term Wealth

June 11, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Owning solid stocks with great dividends and sustainable, growing businesses will be key in the recovery years ahead. Brookfield Renewable…

Investing

Buy This Cheap Dividend Stock for the 5% Yield Today

June 10, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Don't be fooled by rising markets that are going up on the backs of expensive technology stocks. If you are…

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Stocks for Beginners

Hate Choosing Stocks? 3 ETFs for Beginner Investors

June 9, 2020 | Kris Knutson

If you are just starting out, building a core portfolio with an index fund like Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF…

Dividend Stocks

FOMO Investing: Is it Too Late to Buy These 2 Stocks?

June 8, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Stocks are going crazy, moving upwards at an alarming rate. With the fear of missing out hitting investors in droves,…

Dividend Stocks

2 Low-Volatility ETFs for a High-Volatility World

June 7, 2020 | Kris Knutson

The volatility over the past few months shook many investors to the core. If you want to smooth out the…

Dividend Stocks

You Can’t Own Everything: Should You Buy This Income Stock?

June 6, 2020 | Kris Knutson

With the stock market shooting up over the past couple of months, it is imperative to take an income-generating stance.…

Dividend Stocks

Act Fast: This Great Contrarian Value Opportunity Won’t Last Long

June 5, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) is sitting at a very attractive level at the moment. This stock trades well below…

Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock Is a Core Long-Term Hold

June 4, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Finding great stocks at a reasonable price is getting harder every day as the market shoots up. Brookfield Asset Management…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is the Gold Rush Over for Precious Metals Stocks?

June 3, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Precious metals stocks like Franco Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) were huge winners this year. However, with the market taking off these…

Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Canadian Bank Stocks for Dividends?

June 2, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Investing in Canadian banks was a great strategy for decades. A small bank has cut its dividend, so will a…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Isn’t Buying Many Stocks: Should You?

June 1, 2020 | Kris Knutson

The stock market is a confusing place. Even during the crash, Warren Buffett did not buy stocks. With companies like…

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Cannabis Stocks

A Medical Cannabis Stock for Millennial Investors

May 31, 2020 | Kris Knutson

The cannabis sector is still very young with enormous risks. There are great ideas in the space, especially when it…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investing: Get a More Than 5% Yield From 2 Strong REITs

May 30, 2020 | Kris Knutson

REITs have largely been decimated over the past few months. There are a few gems, however, that have tenants that…

Energy Stocks

This Stock Has the Best 6% Yield in the Oil Sector

May 29, 2020 | Kris Knutson

The oil sector is littered with fallen dividends, but one all-star remains. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is your best…

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Bank Stocks

Recession Risk: Is TD Bank (TSX:TD) Still a Great Buy?

May 28, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Canadian banks are fantastic long-term investments. Even with the great run in the stock price and the grim economic future…

Stocks for Beginners

Is This Stock a Contrarian Dream?

May 27, 2020 | Kris Knutson

The terrible and unusual situation of the global pandemic lockdown killed many companies. First among those have been retail and…

Tech Stocks

1 Growth Stock I Wish I’d Bought a Year Ago

May 26, 2020 | Kris Knutson

I clearly remember looking at Calian Group Ltd. (TSX:CGY) a year ago, thinking it was a great buy. The stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy This Stock After the Dividend Cut?

May 25, 2020 | Kris Knutson

High-dividend stocks are always risky. The income can be tempting when looking at double-digit yields from stocks like Alaris Royalty…

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Tech Stocks

Market Recovery: 1 Tech Growth Stock for the Modern Age

May 24, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Tech stocks certainly aren't cheap, but there is a reason for that. The world is rapidly switching to e-commerce, so…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Cheap Pipelines Yielding 7.5%

May 23, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Although pipelines like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) have increased in value, they are still great buys today. Locking in a growing…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Recession-Proof Stocks to Own During Economic Weakness

May 23, 2020 | Kris Knutson

There is likely to be a period of economic weakness for a prolonged period of time. Owning stocks with stable…

Dividend Stocks

3 REITs for Millennials to Buy and Retirees to Avoid

May 22, 2020 | Kris Knutson

REITs have been crushed. For investors with a long time horizon, buying shares of REITs like Brookfield Property Partners LP…

Dividend Stocks

3 Powerful Renewable Energy Stocks for a Rocky 2020

May 21, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Renewable energy companies such as Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) have held up quite well over this very volatile period.…

Energy Stocks

Is Oil Set to Spike? Buy This Stock and You Could Double Your Money in 2020

May 19, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Oil stocks have been soul-crushing investments over the past several years. That does not change the fact that stocks like…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Income REITs That Are Too Cheap to Ignore

May 18, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Real estate is at risk due to the impact of the global pandemic on economies. Luckily for investors, much of…

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Coronavirus

Is it Time to Bet Big on Cannabis Stocks?

May 17, 2020 | Kris Knutson

Cannabis stocks have had a rough ride over the past year. If there is a bright future ahead as the…

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