Victoria Hetherington, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

2 Low-Beta Canadian Stocks for the Risk-Averse Investor

October 31, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Magellan Aerospace (TSX:MAL) and one other Canadian stock have low betas, making them good choices for long-term positions.

Dividend Stocks

Sell All Your Stocks? Sure, but Keep This 1 Defensive Dividend Payer

October 30, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is one of a rare handful of stocks worth holding onto if the economy tanks.

Tech Stocks

Investors Should Swap Out Canadian Cannabis for Quality Growth Stocks

October 29, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN) and one other classic Canadian growth stock make better choices than legal cannabis today.

Energy Stocks

Warning: 4 Overheated Stocks to Sell Now Before the Market Worsens!

October 29, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

As global uncertainty weighs on the markets, Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and three other stocks look ripe for selling.

Here’s Why Expansion-Hungry BMO (TSX:BMO) Stock Is Only a Moderate Buy

October 29, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Customer-hungry Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) should be a strong buy – but here's why the data says it isn't.

Dividend Stocks

3 Low-Maintenance Dividend Stocks That Beat the TSX Index P/E Ratio

October 28, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) and two other Canadian stocks have low P/E ratios and high quality indicators right now.

Stocks for Beginners

An In-Depth Reading for HEXO (TSX:HEXO) Stock Indicates a Strong Sell Signal

October 27, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

I put HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) through a stock screening tool and got a sell signal. Have a look at the…

New Risk to International ETFs? The IMF Sounds the Alarm on Global Growth

October 26, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

As the IMF cuts its global outlook forecast, should Canadian investors still buy iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index…

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Dividend Stocks

I Tracked 3 Defensive REITs Over a Month: Here’s What I Found

October 25, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) heads up a list of deepening discounts among REITs -- but are they a…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Now for Retirement

October 24, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) and two more wonderful dividend payers make up today's suggestions for retirement investors.

Dividend Stocks

2 Classic Canadian Stocks for New Investors to Buy and Hold for the Long Term

October 23, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

New investors may want to look at Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and one mining stock when buying Canadian stocks for the…

Dividend Stocks

New Investors: Do You Own the Current Top 3 Canadian Energy Stocks?

October 23, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and two other stocks are the best in Canadian oil right now. Which should you own?

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Dividend Stocks

In-Depth Analysis: Is Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Really a Defensive Stock to Buy and Hold Forever?

October 23, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Analysing Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) using a home-made stock screener gives an interesting result.

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Energy Stocks

3 Scary Stocks to Exorcise Before Halloween!

October 23, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Do you own Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) or these two other frightening stocks? With the “October Curse” still upon us, it…

Energy Stocks

Drop This Overvalued Utilities Stock and Buy a Discounted Energy Producer Instead

October 22, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Capital Power Corp. (TSX:CPX) is looking overvalued today compared to one profitable competitor.

Stocks for Beginners

Danger in the Data: Sell This Canadian Cannabis Stock Now

October 22, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Instead of the wonderful growth stock it was hyped to be, overvalued Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) now seems a liability.

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Dividend Stocks

Avoid the “October Curse” and Sidestep Overvalued Stocks Like These

October 21, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and two other stocks are hiding overvaluation. Here's why now is a traditionally bad time to…

Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Pot Stocks Take a Big Hit As Legalization Harshes Their Buzz

October 20, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and one other legal marijuana stock look ripe for selling today, as pot shares continue to take…

Dividend Stocks

Methanex (TSX:MX) vs. Nutrien (TSX:NTR): 1 Materials Stock Wins After a Mad Summer

October 19, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Methanex Corp. (TSX:MX)(NASDAQ:MEOH) and its closest competitor have drifted apart after a tumultuous summer in the markets.

Tech Stocks

How Immune Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock to Market Turbulence?

October 17, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) looks sturdy enough to weather the current storm of uncertainty, but should growth investors buy?

Dividend Stocks

Can This Canadian Tech Stock Survive Last Week’s Market Bloodbath?

October 16, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

After a bad week for the markets, are Canadian tech stocks like Open Text Corp (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) faring better than U.S.…

Are You Overlooking These 2 Canadian Growth Stocks?

October 15, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

If you've never heard of Morneau Shepell Inc. (TSX:MSI), you may want to see the dividend it pays. Is it…

Dividend Stocks

Which of These 2 Discounted Dividend Payers Is Healthy Enough for Your TFSA?

October 15, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Magellan Aerospace Corp. (TSX:MAL) goes head to head with another undervalued Canadian stock.

Stocks for Beginners

Risky Market Round-Up: 3 Fun Ways to (Probably) Lose Money on the TSX Index

October 12, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) heads up a triple-layered “risk sandwich” of shaky Canadian industries. Find out which ones…

Dividend Stocks

Despite the Hype, Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) Stock Still Isn’t Worth Buying

October 10, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) still isn't good value, but should investors look past poor multiples?

Dividend Stocks

Could This Long-Discounted Dividend Payer Actually Be a Stock to Hold Forever?

October 9, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Let's look at the value of Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A) and see whether its dividend is worthwhile.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why You Might Want to Get Out of Stocks Like Saputo (TSX:SAP) Right Now

October 9, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Food stocks like Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) are not looking all that solid since USMCA. Could Canadian tech become the better…

Dividend Stocks

New Investors Still Think These 2 Dividend Stocks Are the Same Quality: They’re Not

October 8, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

It seems nothing touches Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock for defensiveness – but is another contender a buy?

Stocks for Beginners

Marijuanageddon: Here’s Why You Should Get Out of Pot Stocks This Week

October 8, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Can stocks like Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) outrun next week's potential pot stock bust?

Dividend Stocks

Is RioCan (TSX:REI.UN) Stock the Top REIT on the TSX Index?

October 5, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI:UN) is one of the most defensive REITs on the market. Let's see how it…

Investing

Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) Stock Has an Enormous P/B Ratio Right Now

October 2, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Already overvalued, boosted Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) is even further from one Canadian competitor's P/B ratio.

Hello USMCA! 1 Canadian Auto Stock to Buy and Hold Long Term

October 2, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) was already looking good; post-USMCA, it looks even better.

Dividend Stocks

You Probably Own 1 of These Top Canadian Stocks, But How Safe Is It?

September 30, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

We examine three classically defensive stocks and ask: are Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and two others stable enough to hold…

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Dividend Stocks

A 3-Stock Portfolio for New and Nervous Investors

September 29, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

One thing that nobody seems to want at the moment is more risk. While the marijuana stock phenomenon rattles along…

Dividend Stocks

This Overlooked and Attractively Valued Oil Stock Is a Strong Buy

September 29, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

We put Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX:TOU) through a home-made stock screening tool to see whether or not it's a buy…

Dividend Stocks

These 2 Solid Canadian Dividend Stocks Aren’t Getting Enough Airtime

September 29, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Hydro One Ltd (TSX:H) and one other Canadian dividend payer have decent multiples and positive outlooks, but they're getting overshadowed.

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy BMO (TSX:BMO) or CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock to Outride a Recession?

September 28, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) takes on one of its direct competitors on data, defensiveness, and outlook. Which will be the…

Dividend Stocks

So You Think You Know Canada’s Top 5 Defensive Stocks? Think Again!

September 28, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) and four other well-valued stocks with good past performance make the cut for this list of…

Dividend Stocks

What’s More Defensive: TD Bank (TSX:TD) or Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock?

September 27, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

We put Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) head to head with a Canadian energy favourite to see which stock offers greater defence.

Energy Stocks

Oil-Weighted Stocks Could React Negatively to a “Special-Purpose Vehicle”

September 27, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) could be in a good position to ride out lower oil. Meanwhile, a value opportunity…

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