Victoria Hetherington, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Investing

Ethical Investors: Investing in BRICS Nations May Help Reduce Inequality

September 27, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (TSX:XEC) offers Canadian investors a diversified play for growing foreign markets.

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Dividend Stocks

Discount Lumber or Auto Stocks? 1 of These Sectors Offers More Shelter

September 26, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

We put West Fraser Timber (TSX:WFT) head-to-head with an auto stock to see which one offers the best shelter for…

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Dividend Stocks

Can a Big Food and Drinks Name Beat CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock on Defensiveness?

September 26, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is one of the sturdiest stocks on the TSX index. Can it be dethroned…

Investing

Does This 1 Statistic Signal the End of the Great Canadian Bull Run?

September 26, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Foreign bonds have been a popular choice for Canadians this year. ETFs like the iShares Japan Fundamental Index (TSX:CJP) also…

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Dividend Stocks

Which of My 2 Favourite Undervalued Lumber Stocks Is a Better Buy?

September 25, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Canfor Corp. (TSX:CFP) is a strong buy today, with attractive valuation and some growth ahead. But how does it fare…

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Investing

Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) Stock Can’t Beat This Marijuana Big Boy on Book Value

September 25, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Tilray, Inc. (USA)(NASDAQ:TLRY) is an interesting play, but cannot match the cooler book value of this competitor with lower debt.

Investing

Canadian Investors: Are You Overexposed to American Stocks?

September 25, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) beats an American counterpart on defensiveness. Is it time to swap out more U.S. stocks for…

Dividend Stocks

The Top Stocks to Watch if Oil Falls Rather Than Rises in Late 2018

September 24, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Here's why Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) and two other oil-weighted stocks could suffer on the back of an ongoing trade…

Stocks for Beginners

Are Marijuana Mutual Funds the Future of Canadian Pot Stocks?

September 24, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

By spreading risk, funds such as Horizons Medical Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (TSX:HMMJ) could take over from individual pot…

Tech Stocks

Which of These 2 Canadian Telecoms Stocks Provides Better Shelter for Investors?

September 24, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

We put Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) head to head with a major competitor. Which stock gives more shelter to Canadian…

Dividend Stocks

Here Are My 3 Best Buys for Sturdy Balance Sheets

September 23, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and two other stocks have solid balance sheets. Find out which is the healthiest stock on the…

Dividend Stocks

Can You Guess Which 3 Canadian Stocks Have the Highest Inside Buying Right Now?

September 23, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Calian Group Ltd. (TSX:CGY) and three other Canadian stocks have seen high levels of inside buying in the last 12…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Green Energy Stocks for a Lucrative and Ethical Investment

September 22, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Polaris Infrastructure (TSX:PIF) and one other overlooked green energy stock offer investors an opportunity to build a lucrative ethical portfolio.

Stocks for Beginners

Today’s Top 3 Unloved High-Growth Canadian Stocks

September 22, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Alacer Gold Corp. (TSX:ASR) and two other stocks have great multiples, undervaluation, and yet all signal high growth. Which should…

Dividend Stocks

Are These Really the Top 3 Dividend Rock Stars of the TSX Index?

September 21, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and two other great Canadian stocks are among the best dividend payers today.

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 of the Top Diversified Metals and Mining Stocks on the TSX

September 21, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

If you like diversified miners, but also great value, Arizona Mining Inc. (TSX:AZ) and two other stocks are strong buys…

Dividend Stocks

Is Attractive Valuation Enough to Lure Investors Back to Auto Stocks?

September 20, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Is Uni-Select (TSX:UNS) too exposed to Brexit uncertainties, and would its competitor be a better buy all round?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Are These 2 Canadian Miners With Low P/E Ratios Worth Buying?

September 20, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Is attractive valuation enough to warrant buying Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) or one other Canadian miner?

Dividend Stocks

2 Renewables Stocks to Buy for a Long-Term Energy Portfolio

September 20, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) and one other popular Canadian green energy stock go head to head on value multiples. Which…

2 Discounted Furniture Retail Stocks to Buy for Their Dividends

September 19, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) and one other good quality dividend stock are among the top discounted retailers today.

Dividend Stocks

Which of These 3 Diversified REITs Will Help Canadian Investors Get Defensive?

September 19, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

So, you're looking for diversified REITs? Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) and two other Canadian real estate stocks have…

Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap Stocks for Value-Focused Investors to Buy and Hold

September 19, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Leon's Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) and one other stock offer value investors great quality at a discounted price. Here's why both…

Dividend Stocks

These Are My Top 3 Discounted Mining Stocks to Buy Right Now

September 18, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Trevali Mining Corp. (TSX:TV) and two other stocks are trading at deep discounts at the moment. See which has the…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Iconic Canadian Clothing Stocks for Millennial Investors

September 17, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) and one other iconic Canadian clothing stock are popular choices for millennial investors – but are they…

Dividend Stocks

There’s Only 1 Stock I’d Buy Right Now for Positive Momentum

September 17, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) has strong positive momentum, making it a good pick for capital gains investors. But is it…

Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: These Quality Stocks Are Trading at Deep Discounts

September 17, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A) and one other stock offer investors dividends while trading at discounted prices. Which one is the best…

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy REITs or Mining Stocks for Diversification?

September 16, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX:SMT) and two other stocks can offer investors ready diversification; but are REITs or miners the better…

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Stocks for Beginners

Cannabis or Cancer Treatment: 2 High-Growth Healthcare Stocks Compared

September 15, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Does CannTrust Holdings (TSX:TRST) beat a traditional healthcare competitor on value and growth today?

Metals and Mining Stocks

2 High-Growth Weed and Gold Stocks to Buy for Capital Gains

September 14, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Does Guyana Goldfields Inc. (TSX:GUY) beat a front-running weed stock on growth or value?

Are These the Only 3 Diversified REITs You Need to Know About?

September 14, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) and two other REITs can help real estate investors add easy diversification to a…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Mining Investors: 2 Metal and Mineral Stocks for Instant Diversification

September 11, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Largo Resources Ltd. (TSX:LGO) and one other metal and mining stock offer investors ready diversification, but which is the best?

Dividend Stocks

3 Quality High-Growth Stocks to Buy for Capital Gains

September 10, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Gluskin Sheff + Associates (TSX:GS) and two other stocks match high growth with quality to offer capital gains plus some…

Dividend Stocks

Stock Markets Stumble Worldwide: Time to Get Defensive?

September 10, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and one other Canadian energy stock with low exposure to oil prices may help you get…

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Canada’s Top 2 Green-Power Stocks?

September 6, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) is one of the best-known green-energy stocks on the TSX. But does it make sense to…

Dividend Stocks

Which Is Better for Top Dividends: Energy Stocks or REITs?

September 6, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) and a popular energy stock come under the microscope today: which is the better…

Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Economy May Be Overheating: How to Invest

September 5, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

An inflation rate of 3% may be a warning sign to start investing in recession-proof stocks such as Canadian Tire…

Dividend Stocks

2 Standout Stocks to Benefit From Bullishness in Banking and Oil

September 5, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and an energy favourite look set to rise on investor bullishness.

Dividend Stocks

2 Low-Risk Canadian Stocks for 1st-Time Growth Investors

September 4, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and one other growth stock offer wary investors capital gains potential as well as some dividends.

Dividend Stocks

Are These Canada’s Best Unsung High-Yield Dividend Stocks?

September 3, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Centamin PLC (TSX:CEE) is the high-yield gold stock you didn't know you needed. Are these other two dividend stocks must-buys…

Dividend Stocks

Ex-Dividend Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG) Stock Is a Strong Buy

September 3, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) looks like a better choice of stock ex-dividend than one of its famous competitors.

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