Victoria Hetherington, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

Steal This Brexit Investment Idea: It Might Make You Rich

April 17, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

A resurgent Britain might see an increase in gold sales; here’s why Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) may be a compelling buy.

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Dividend Stocks

50 Shades of Green: Marijuana and Renewables Will Dominate the TSX Index

April 16, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

The future of the TSX will likely see stocks like Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX:TGOD) joining renewables for centre…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Big Oil Stocks: 1 Aggressive Strategy for Young Investors

April 16, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

A new generation of investors may soon favour stocks like Boralex Inc. (TSX:BLX) over Big Oil.

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Dividend Stocks

Banking Investors: Swap These Financial Stocks to Reduce Risk

April 15, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why Canadian investors may want to cool off on Big Six bankers like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

Dividend Stocks

1 Very Good Reason to Sell These REITs Right Now

April 15, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why REITs like Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:MRT.UN) may not suit a low-risk investment style.

Energy Stocks

Forget Oil! 2 Uranium Stocks for a Master Investor

April 14, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) joins another major player in the uranium space, offering a bold alternative to oil.

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Dividend Stocks

This High-Growth Tech Sector Will Make You Stinking Rich

April 13, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Let’s take a look at the stats for North American Palladium Ltd. (TSX:PDL) and see why it’s a solid buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Avoid This 1 Rookie Mistake With Your TFSA

April 12, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why long-term investors should hold onto stocks like Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) in their tax-free savings accounts.

Dividend Stocks

Planes, Trains and Automobiles: These Transport Stocks Could Make You Rich

April 12, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

For reasonable long-term returns, climb aboard stocks like Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP).

Dividend Stocks

Recession Investors: 2 Stocks to Buy and 2 to Drop

April 11, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) and one other related stock are buys at the moment, while investors may want to ease…

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Dividend Stocks

Marijuana’s Next Ally? Look No Further Than the Big Six

April 11, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) may have unlikely allies in some of Canada’s biggest Bay Street bankers.

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Stocks for Beginners

Avoid, Watch, or Buy? 3 Top Stocks in the Electric Vehicle Space

April 10, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Is Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) a better investment than Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) in the electric vehicle space?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should You Ditch Oil for Marijuana Stocks and Renewables?

April 10, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Investments like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are going to nosedive if climate change continues to put pressure on the fossil…

Dividend Stocks

How to Invest Like an Emerging Economy: Buy Gold

April 10, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Stacking shares in gold miners like Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is the best way to replicate an emerging economy’s drive…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Metal Investors Should Buy This Silver Stock Before It Pops

April 9, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Let’s take a look at the stats for one of Fortuna Silver Mines’ (TSX:FVI)(NYSE:FSM) competitors.

Dividend Stocks

Retirement Investors Should Avoid These Aerospace Stocks Like the Plague

April 8, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

While favourites for aerospace investors, stocks like Maxar Technologies Ltd. (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) might not be best suited for an RRSP.

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Tech Stocks

Is This the Secret “Wonderful Stock” Insiders Have Been Talking About?

April 8, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

There’s one “secret” tech stock everyone’s talking about – but can a Canadian favourite like Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX)…

Dividend Stocks

Danger! Some Nasty Secrets Are Hiding in This Popular Dividend Stock

April 7, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) might seem like the perfect stock, but a deep dive into its data paints a different…

Dividend Stocks

Recession Investors: Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Is Your Frontline Defence

April 7, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

A look at the stats for Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) shows that this oil and gas stock has what it takes…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Hefty Portfolio Builders for Construction Bulls

April 6, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

From global consultants to excavators such as Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD), there are some attractive construction stocks on the TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

Bullish on International Trade? Try These 3 Smart Investments

April 6, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Stocks like Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) are tailor-made for global economy bulls.

Metals and Mining Stocks

These Precious Metal Stocks Are Hitting 52-Week Lows Right Now

April 5, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Value opportunities abound, with stocks like Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI)(NYSE:FSM) trading at their 52-week lows.

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Dividend Stocks

This Weekend’s Food Stock Shopping List for Hungry Investors

April 5, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Canadian food stocks such as SunOpta Inc. (TSX:SOY) can help recession-proof a portfolio, while satisfying the high-growth investor.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How Gen Z Will Reshape the TSX Index

April 4, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

How will a new cohort of consumers and investors affect the bottom line for stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS)?

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Dividend Stocks

Silver Stocks Are Dipping: Is It Time to Buy?

April 4, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Four big Canadian silver stocks like Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI)(NYSE:FSM) are currently good value for money.

Dividend Stocks

3 Overvalued Stocks That Are Worth the Investment

April 3, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) joins two other overvalued stocks that might be worth the outlay.

Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Canadian Energy Stocks With Questionable Value

April 3, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Energy stocks like Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) may not be the best value for money, but there are a few other…

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Dividend Stocks

Aggressive Investors: 2 Bold Ways to Fight International Trade Risks

April 2, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Investors looking for exposure to international trade may want to focus on gold stocks such as Goldcorp (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG), as trade…

Dividend Stocks

Is There Sudden Danger Lurking in Canada’s “Safest” Stocks?

April 2, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Are stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) really immune from a widespread downturn? Let’s review the data.

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Energy Stocks

Are These the Safest 4 Stocks for a High-Growth Strategy?

April 1, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Questor Technology Inc. (TSX:QST) and three other Canadian stocks could provide high growth in areas sheltered from a potential recession.

Dividend Stocks

3 Smart Ways for Canadian Investors to Combat Lower Oil

April 1, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Here are three ways investors in stocks such as Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NSE:SU) can counter lower oil prices.

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Tech Stocks

Investing in Data? Consider These Top Tech Stocks

March 31, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Aimia Inc. (TSX:AIM) and two other stocks involved with data make interesting investment ideas for anyone looking for exposure to…

Dividend Stocks

4 Unlikely Places to Hide If the Economy Tanks

March 31, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Investors seeking recession-proof stocks may have overlooked Viemed Healthcare (TSX:VMD) and three other defensive options.

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Dividend Stocks

3 “Rocket Fuel” Stocks for High-Growth Investors

March 30, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) joins two other stocks on the TSX index to make for a high-growth trio of outperforming investments.

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Dividend Stocks

Get Defensive: 3 Lesser-Known Banks for a Dividend Investor

March 30, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Holding shares in regional banks such as Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) may prove to be a safer strategy than investing…

Dividend Stocks

Danger in the Vaults? The Canadian Banking Landscape Could Change Quickly

March 29, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

They’re held up as all-weather investments, battle-ready and immune to recession, but could it be that some of Canada’s biggest…

Dividend Stocks

TSX Sale! 4 Cheap Stocks to Ponder This Weekend

March 29, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) joins a list of desirable stocks on the TSX index, all of them potentially undervalued.

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Dividend Stocks

Which Consumer Staples Are Good Value Right Now?

March 28, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Can Canadian food stocks like Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) deliver amid “big food” concerns?

Dividend Stocks

3 Direct Routes to Immediate Electric Vehicle Exposure

March 28, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

How does Canadian auto stock Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) compare with the American electric vehicle front-runners?

Dividend Stocks

Should Canadian Investors Hold These 5 Stocks for 5 Years?

March 27, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Should Canadian investors hold Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and five other stocks for five years, and what would their returns be?

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