Victoria Hetherington, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Is a Safer Play Than Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)

June 3, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Having suffered a hard final week of May, is Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) stock less stable than its peers?

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s Why Stocks Could Rocket — or Plunge At the End of June

June 2, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

China-partnered stocks like Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) along with the rest of the TSX could be moved by an upcoming…

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2 Recession-Proof Investment Ideas — and 1 That’s Out of This World

June 2, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Major utilities stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) remain some of the safest assets in a roiled market.

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Risk Round-Up: What Happened to Defensive Stocks This Week?

June 1, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a solid buy at the moment, providing what little else on the TSX index could this…

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Here’s Why Oil Investors Had a Hard Time Staying Bullish This Week

May 31, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Stocks like Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) have seen increased volatility this week thanks to fluctuating oil prices.

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Defensive Investors: Has Gold Finally Lost its Shine?

May 31, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

How do investments in stock like Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) hold up on wavering gold prices?

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2 Powerfully Defensive Dividend Stocks for the Careful Investor

May 31, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Utilities investment is one of the best areas for defensive income growth. Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and one competitor…

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Here’s 1 Reason Lifted Metal Tariffs Haven’t Boosted Stocks Yet

May 30, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) and two other stocks could benefit from the removal of tariffs – it just might take a…

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Aerospace Investors: NASA Just Sent This Tech Stock Rocketing

May 30, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Maxar Technologies Ltd. (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) is on the growth investment radar today as NASA announces a bold, new partnership.

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These Canadian Bank Stocks Are Tumbling Today, But Should You Buy?

May 29, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and one other Big Six financial stock are down, but are they worth buying?

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These Recession-Proof Dividend Studs Just Hit 52-Week Highs

May 29, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Selling at their highest prices in a year, Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and one other stock are defensive must-haves.

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2 “Safe” Investments to Consider Before Buying Those Cheap Oil Stocks

May 28, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

For dividend investors, Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) and one other defensive stock could be safer than oil producers at the…

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Upside Hunters: These 2 Stocks Are Hitting 52-Week Highs

May 28, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and one other rising stock may be worth buying for the upside.

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Super Defensive Consumer Staple Stocks That Pay Dividends

May 27, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Here's why stocks like Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) belong in the consumer staples section of a recession-ready portfolio.

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This Construction Star Is a Dividend Stock You Can Build With

May 27, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) is a smart investment idea for TSX index stockholders looking to cash in on big city…

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How to Recession-Proof Your RRSP With Just 3 Stocks

May 26, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

The Canadian National Railway Co. (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and two other stocks could bring long-term resilience to a retirement fund.

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2 Potential Black Swan Factors Canadian Investors Need to Know About

May 26, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Defensive stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) may have what it takes to weather a market downturn.

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Dividend Round-Up: Defensive Studs or Overhyped Duds?

May 25, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and two other defensive stocks might have what it takes to defend a portfolio against a market…

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2 Apartment REITs to Buy for a Defensive Stock Portfolio

May 25, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Should Canadian investors start looking to stocks like Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) to add defensiveness to their portfolios?

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Buy the Dip? These 2 Plummeting Oil Stocks Could Surge Later in 2019

May 25, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

As oil dives, should contrarian investors add Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) to an energy stock shopping list?

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Your Overvalued Stocks Are a Liability: Is It Time to Sell?

May 24, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Stocks such as Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) are starting to look like better investments than overvalued tech at…

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Recession Investors Would Hate to Miss These 2 Consumer Staples Stocks

May 24, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSE:MFI) and one other stock could be just the ticket for a recession-proof portfolio.

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Canadian Oil Investors Should Watch These Stocks Carefully This Summer

May 23, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

With the potential for oil supply shortages later in the year, how stable are investments such as Inter Pipeline Ltd.…

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Buy Alert! These 4 Canadian Stocks Are Getting Snapped Up by Insiders

May 23, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) and three other TSX index stocks have seen insider buying in the last three months.

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Best of the Banks: What’s the Top Stock for a Cautious Investor?

May 22, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Wary investors with little appetite for risk may want to consider buying stocks such as Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce…

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How to Pick the Best Green Energy Stocks for a Dividend Portfolio

May 22, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) and two other Canadian green energy stocks represent the best routes to alternative power exposure.

Stocks for Beginners

Weed Wars: 3 of the Best Canadian Cannabis Stocks Go Head-to-Head

May 21, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) competes with two other Canadian weed stocks. Which one is the better…

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Should You Buy Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock or This Green Alternative?

May 21, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) goes head-to-head with a renewable option for that buy-and-hold spot in your energy portfolio.

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Ranked: 4 Top Metal Stocks for New TSX Index Investors

May 20, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (TSX:WPM)(NYSE:WPM) and three other metal stocks belong on your metals and mining wish list.

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Paranoia in the Markets: 4 Hot Cannabis Stocks to Ponder

May 20, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) heads up a list of top Canadian legal marijuana stocks to snap up at the moment.

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Here’s Why You Don’t Need to Make That Extra Marijuana Investment

May 19, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Adding Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) to a marijuana portfolio may be unnecessary if you already own this one other weed…

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Which 1 Renewable Energy Stock Should You Add to a Power Portfolio?

May 19, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and two other stocks vie for a place in an energy investor's long-range portfolio.

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Gold, Weed, and Oil: A Mini-Portfolio for the New TSX Index Investor

May 18, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) joins a precious metals stock and a leading Canadian cannabis producer for a lucrative trio.

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Which of These Canadian Tech Stocks Is Worth the High Price Tag?

May 18, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) and one other Canadian tech stock have high value fundamentals – so which is the better…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is This the Best Stock to Buy for New Marijuana Investors?

May 17, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Let's take a look at why one of Aphria Inc.'s (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) main competitors could be a better buy for cannabis…

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New to Energy Investing? Try These 3 Wonderful Oil Stocks

May 17, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) heads up a trio of stocks for a first-time energy portfolio owner.

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Which Canadian Gold Stocks Are Best for Young Investors?

May 16, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

What can Canadian metals stocks like Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX:WDO) offer to the new gold investor?

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Don’t Miss Out on Serious Dividends by Overlooking These Financial Stocks

May 16, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Stocks like Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) might be getting overlooked in favour of bigger financial investments – but are they…

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Are These Canada’s 2 Best Mining Stocks for New Investors?

May 15, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN) and one other stock represent two of the best metals and mining investments for new investors…

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2 All-Weather Banking Stocks for the Cautious Dividend Investor

May 15, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and one other Big Six banking stock look like solid buys for assured passive income.

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