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Author: Iain Butler

Chief Investment Advisor, Motley Fool Canada Fool since November 2012 Iain Butler, CFA, is Lead Advisor on Discovery Canada 2017. He is also the Chief Investment Advisor for Motley Fool Canada and is the lead advisor on its flagship Stock Advisor Canada product. Before joining the Fool, Iain was a “buy-side” analyst and through this experience is well-versed in the idiosyncratic ways of the Canadian market. His investing interests are centred on scouring the market for interesting businesses that trade at reasonable prices and offer an appealing risk/reward relationship. Since joining the Fool in 2012, Iain dedicates each day to spreading Foolishness throughout this great country!

Recent Articles

Top TSX stocks to buy august 2023
Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in August 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Don't miss out on our featured stock, which looks cheap today on at least two levels.

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Investing

Afraid You Missed Another Market Bottom? Fear Not. [PREMIUM COMMENTARY]

| Iain Butler

The market has been picking up serious steam. If you think you've missed out, I come bearing good news.

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Stocks to buy in Canada in July 2023
Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in July 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

You can put your portfolio into summer mode (for the next decade) with the help of these five companies.

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Dividend Stocks

JUST RELEASED: 3 TSX Dividend Stocks on Sale Now [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

These stocks have been knocked down by a mix of short-term economic factors -- despite their long-term promise and potential.

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: The 5 Top Stocks to Buy in June 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

We're not the only investors who like these companies today. Even a CEO has been actively buying shares of one…

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Energy Stocks

Better Buy: Suncor Stock vs. Canadian Natural Resources [PREMIUM ANALYSIS]

| Iain Butler

They're not only two of the biggest companies in the Canadian energy sector, but they’re also two of the biggest…

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Dividend Stocks

JUST RELEASED: 4 Dividend Stocks on Sale Now [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

It’s a great time to be a value-driven investor focused on income generation.

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Beware of bad investing advice.
Investing

A Real Human Investor Says: ChatGPT Is Wrong About Buying Bombardier Stock [PREMIUM ANALYSIS]

| Iain Butler

In the spirit of investigation, I decided to ask the chatbot about Bombardier’s suitability as a five-year investment.

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Top TSX Stocks

New: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in April 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Inventory management is still dogging some companies -- and investors could profit as everything sorts out.

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Bank Stocks

Buy This ‘Big 5’ Canadian Bank to Sidestep the U.S. Banking Mess [PREMIUM PICK]

| Iain Butler

We've been given a moment to take a deep breath, puff out our chests, and take pride to be Canadian.

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in March 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

When we look back five years from now, our bet is that this current $4 annual dividend payout will be…

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Investing

So, This Is What a Recession Looks Like [PREMIUM ANALYSIS]

| Iain Butler

(And why I'm not worried.)

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top TSX stocks to buy
Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in February 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Making money investing in stocks is not hard -- often, all you need is patience.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Motley Fool Stock Advisor's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I…

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Investing

Advisor Commentary: What’s Ahead for the Market in 2023? [PREMIUM]

| Iain Butler

Welcome to 2023! My colleagues at Motley Fool Stock Advisor Canada and I are perhaps more optimistic about the year…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in January 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Let’s cut to the chase: It’s absolutely true that shares of Redfin, an online real estate platform, have fallen 93%…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Our yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go first?”

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: The 3 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy in December 2022 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Premium content from Motley Fool Dividend Investor Dividend Investor “Best Buys Now” Pick #1: Westshore Terminals (TSX:WTE) Part of what The…

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Dividend Stocks

Advisor Commentary: Should You Buy Algonquin Power Stock? [PREMIUM]

| Iain Butler

Declines of this magnitude aren’t generally found in utility-land, and it behooves us to have a peek.

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Investing

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in August 2022 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Premium content from Motley Fool Stock Advisor Canada “Best Buys Now” Pick #1: Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) It’s been an interesting month or…

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Investing

Breaking: We’re ‘Buying the Dip’ as the TSX Hits 16-Month Lows

| Iain Butler

A special message from Motley Fool Canada’s Chief Investment Adviser, Iain Butler.

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Investing

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in July 2022 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Premium content from Motley Fool Stock Advisor Canada “Best Buys Now” Pick #1: MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) Pull up a live satellite image…

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Investing

1 Easy Action for Investors in a Falling Market

| Iain Butler

A special message from Motley Fool Canada's Chief Investment Adviser, Iain Butler.

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Energy Stocks

Why Canadian Stocks Are So Hot in 7 Charts

| Iain Butler

A special message from Motley Fool Canada's Chief Investment Advisor, Iain Butler.

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Investing

Special Update: Stock Market Sell Off is No Time To Panic

| Iain Butler

A special message from Motley Fool Canada's Chief Investment Advisor, Iain Butler.

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How my marijuana skepticism was finally broken — Chief Investment Advisor Iain Butler

| Iain Butler

Fellow Fools, I’ve known many of you for some time now. For our newer Fools, I wear a few hats…

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Investing

Will This Canada Goose Honk for Investors?

| Iain Butler

Dear Fellow Fools, Ah, the “IPO”. I wonder how many of us had even heard of such a thing prior…

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Dividend Stocks

Sick of Paying Your Rogers Communications Inc. and BCE Inc. Bills? Here’s a Solution

| Iain Butler

Pick up shares of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and have them pay you to own them.

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Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp and the Inevitable Dividend Cut

| Iain Butler

Our latest edition of Take Stock is here!

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Investing

Where to Dig for Bargains in the S&P/TSX Composite

| Iain Butler

Stormy seas might be on the horizon – where to hunker down in today’s market.

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Tech Stocks

532 Million Reasons Why I’ve Changed My Tune on BlackBerry Ltd

| Iain Butler

Looking for a speculative bet? BlackBerry could be your ticket.

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Energy Stocks

3 of the Energy Sector’s Safest Dividends: PrairieSky Royalty Ltd, Bonterra Energy Corp, ARC Resources Ltd

| Iain Butler

Dividends are melting in the energy sector, but these 3 payouts appear solid.

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Investing

A Little Perspective Goes Along Way

| Iain Butler

How not to be led astray in a world so full of uncertainty.

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Investing

Fairfax’s Prem Watsa Continues to Bet on a Coming Crash

| Iain Butler

Is a crash really imminent?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Look Now But Gold Is Back!

| Iain Butler

Get the goods on what's been going on in gold land.

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Energy Stocks

One Energy Company on the Brink of a Massive Secular Wave

| Iain Butler

Check out our most recent edition of Take Stock!

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Investing

Should You Worry About Our Canadian Dollar Weakening?

| Iain Butler

Find out why currency moves should be the least of your worries.

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If Oil Stocks Are Killing Your Portfolio, Here’s an Idea…

| Iain Butler

This week's edition of Take Stock is here....check it out!

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Investing

Catch This Secular Wave Before it Really Gathers Speed

| Iain Butler

This week's edition of Take Stock is here....check it out! A special offer awaits!

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Investing

Psst! Wanna Be a Billionaire? Read On

| Iain Butler

2 investing legends spill their secrets to greatness.

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