Kris Knutson, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

This REIT Is an Ideal TFSA Investment

July 15, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Maximizing the use of your TFSA investment room is vital, so keep high-income investments like RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust…

Dividend Stocks

Is This Canadian Bank at Risk?

June 26, 2019 | Kris Knutson

With Canadian debt so high, there is a good chance that a recession will occur. Should you buy shares of…

Dividend Stocks

It’s Time to Buy Enbridge (TSX:ENB)

June 22, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) has retreated once again, giving income-focused investors the chance to buy this dividend-growth champion at a reduced…

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Stocks for Beginners

This Is The Hedge You Need Against Uncertainty

June 22, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Uncertainty is growing in global markets, so investors should protect their investments with a gold ETF like iShares S&P TSX…

Dividend Stocks

Is It Time to Catch This Falling Knife?

June 22, 2019 | Kris Knutson

SNC Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC)(NASDAQ:SNC) has been struggling for years. With its share price battered, is it time to invest…

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Banking Paradox: Buy or Sell?

June 22, 2019 | Kris Knutson

With all the contradicting opinions about the Canadian banking sector, should you buy or sell banks like Canadian Imperial Bank…

Dividend Stocks

Recession Risk: Hide in These 2 Stocks As Interest Rates Fall

June 19, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Trade wars and economic slowdowns are making governments nervous. Take shelter in recession-proof stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) if rates…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Energy Stock Is Best for Income?

May 25, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Of the two stocks, only one is a clear winner. Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX:TOU) is growing its gas production numbers…

Dividend Stocks

2 Ways to Earn Huge Income From Stocks

May 23, 2019 | Kris Knutson

If you want to generate income for your portfolio, buy high-dividend stocks like Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) or write covered…

Dividend Stocks

Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) for Income

May 22, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Weakness in the Canadian consumer has been weighing on bank stocks. Buy Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) to get excellent income…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Tech Stock a Buy Today?

May 21, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Even though Canada is not usually known for its tech stocks, Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) is one that investors can…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Buy This Turnaround Story for Passive Income

May 20, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Although Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) may be on the road to recovery, do not buy shares of this company if you…

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Dividend Stocks

This Core Holding Just Boosted its Dividend

May 17, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Holding on to solid, dividend-growing companies like Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is a great way to ride out market volatility and…

Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Jump Into Maxar Technologies (TSX:MAXR)?

May 17, 2019 | Kris Knutson

After a string of bad luck, the space technology company Maxar Technologies Ltd. (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) might finally be recovering. Is it…

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Is Your #1 Hedge Against Uncertainty

May 16, 2019 | Kris Knutson

If you are getting nervous about volatility, buy shares of Franco Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) to gain exposure to gold and…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why I Won’t Sell Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)

May 15, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) remains one of those high dividend-paying stalwarts that every Canadian should have in their passive income portfolio.

Dividend Stocks

Time to Load Up on These 2 Stocks

May 14, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MAG) has come down in price, so its time for long-term dividend investors to start to add…

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Dividend Stocks

The 7%-Yielding Passive-Income Portfolio

May 13, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Build a medium-risk, six-stock portfolio generating 7% a year with high-yield stocks like Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and Whitecap Resources Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

Volatilty Is Back: Here’s How to Stay Calm

May 13, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Tariffs and trade wars are putting the market into a tizzy once again, so include stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS)…

Dividend Stocks

This Is the Oil Stock to Own Today

May 4, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP) is one of the best companies to own if you are expecting a resurgence of Canadian…

Dividend Stocks

Invest in the Future With These 3 REITs

May 3, 2019 | Kris Knutson

With interest rates on hold, it looks like investing in real estate investment trusts like Canadian Apartment REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) will…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Avoid Before a Recession

May 1, 2019 | Kris Knutson

There are many headwinds facing the Canadian economy that could affect the earnings growth of companies like Leon’s Furniture Inc.…

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Markets Are at All-Time Highs: Time to Sell?

April 30, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Economies are slowing, interest rates are falling, and the market is higher. Is it time to exit positions like iShares…

Dividend Stocks

Lazy Investors: Which S&P 500 Index ETF Is Best for You?

April 29, 2019 | Kris Knutson

With the complexity of ETF products, like the Horizons 500 Index ETF (TSX:HXS), increasing daily, it pays to know which S&P…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Core Growth Stocks

April 26, 2019 | Kris Knutson

TFSA investments like Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) possess a combination of capital growth and dividend appreciation, growing wealth over time.

Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc.’s (TSX:SHOP) Shares Are at Risk of Falling

April 26, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Shares of Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are probably the most susceptible to a pullback on the TSX. Protect your shares with…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Get 5% From This Stock

April 25, 2019 | Kris Knutson

With rates remaining lower for longer, investors looking for yield are going to be driven to high-dividend stocks like Capital…

Dividend Stocks

Markets Are at New Highs: Time to Sell?

April 24, 2019 | Kris Knutson

When markets are hitting new highs, it can be tempting to sell shares of dividend companies like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB),…

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Tech Stocks

Is This Recovering Tech Stock a Buy?

April 23, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) has recovered significantly since its late 2018 lows and continues to grow. Unfortunately, the company lacks a…

Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Prepare for the Global Debt Meltdown

April 19, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Global debt is at ridiculous levels, so begin to invest in companies with predictable earnings and low debt like Franco…

Dividend Stocks

Is It Time to Sell My Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Shares?

April 18, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Regardless of a poor personal experience at Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), this Canadian institution remains an excellent business worth holding.

Dividend Stocks

This 8%-Yielding Stock Is on Sale Again

April 17, 2019 | Kris Knutson

After today's fall in the share price, Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) is looking attractive once again with its great business…

Tech Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy a Canadian Tech Legend

April 16, 2019 | Kris Knutson

BlackBerry Inc. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) has been on the ropes for a number of years, but it likes like the tech giant's…

Stocks for Beginners

Get a High Yield on Cannabis Stocks

April 15, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Cannabis stocks like Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH)(NYSE:APH) aren't known for their yields, but with this strategy you can get a high…

Dividend Stocks

This Is Canada’s #1 Never-Sell Stock

April 13, 2019 | Kris Knutson

There are very few stocks that you can be confident you can hold for decades. Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one…

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Dividend Stocks

Will These Frustrating Stocks Soar in 2019?

April 12, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Insurers like Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) have started to show some promise, but their share prices have been stagnant. Will…

Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Sell Canadian Banks?

April 11, 2019 | Kris Knutson

The Canadian banking sector, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) included, is facing scrutiny from American short-sellers. Is it time…