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Author: Andrew Button

Andrew Button is a freelance financial writer with extensive experience writing about stocks, real estate and managed products. His portfolio consists mainly of blue chip dividend paying stocks and index funds. He has completed the Canadian Securities Course and passed the CFA Level 1 exam. Follow Andrew on Twitter: twitter.com/AJButton2

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Commodity Stock to Buy With $1,400 Right Now

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Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) stock is a top commodity player with diversified lines of business

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Investing

The TSX at All-Time Highs: How I Saw This Outperformance Coming

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Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) stock is still cheap despite the TSX's all-time high.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dirt-Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy on the Dip

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Beaten-down stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) can, at times, present opportunity.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Crushes Q2 Earnings and Rallies 3.5%!

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The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) just widely beat earnings.

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Energy Stocks

Here’s How Many Shares of Enbridge You Need to Get $5,000 in Annual Dividends

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If you invest $5,000 per year in Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock, here's how much you could earn in passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

TSX at All-Time Highs: Here’s What’s Cheap and Actually Worth Buying

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Despite the TSX's all-time high, energy stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) remain cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Exactly How I Use My TFSA and RRSP to Make $5,600 in Annual Passive Income

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Here's how much dividend income I get from Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock.

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Coronavirus

Why I’m Holding My Air Canada Stock Despite Recent Turbulence

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is down this year, but I'm holding the line.

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Bank Stocks

This Monthly Income Machine Yields 6.6% and Looks Like a Steal!

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Monthly pay dividend stocks like First National Financial (TSX:FN) often have high yields.

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Dividend Stocks

U.S. and China Cut Tariffs 115%: What Does it Mean for Canada?

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Canadian stocks like Brookfield (TSX:BN) will likely make big moves.

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Dividend Stocks

Transform Your Retirement With This 6.7% Monthly Dividend Stock

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If you want monthly dividend income, consider an investment in First National Financial (TSX:FN) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest REIT to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

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Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) is an intriguing REIT buy.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Canadian Stock to Buy With $3,000 Right Now

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) is a good TSX stock.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Invest $15,000 in These High-Yielding Dividend ETFs for Passive Income

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iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (TSX:XEI) has a very high yield.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Stock Down 18% to Buy and Hold Forever

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The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock is down 18% from all-time highs.

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Investing

Where I’d Allocate $10,000 in Canadian Value Stocks for Future Growth

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Here's where I'd allocate $10,000 in Canadian value stocks for future growth.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Bet on This TSX Stock That’s Attracting Attention From Major Investors

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Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) is attracting attention from major investors.

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Bank Stocks

Here’s Exactly How Many Shares of TD Bank You’d Need for $5,000 in Annual Dividends

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You needn't invest a whole lot to get $5,000 in dividend income from Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock.

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Tech Stocks

2 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Chip Revolution

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Canadian tech company OpenText Corp (TSX:OTEX) has connections to the semiconductor industry.

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Investing

Manulife vs Sun Life: Where I’d Invest $10,000 for Financial Sector Income Potential

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Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) and Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) are very similar. Which is the better buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Exactly How $20,000 in a TFSA Could Grow to $300,000

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Can you grow $20,000 into $300,000 by holding the iShares S&P/TSX Index Fund (TSX:XIC) in a TFSA?

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Hurry! The Tax-Filing Deadline Is Almost Here!

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You need to report income from Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock on your tax return.

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.18% Dividend Stock Pays Investors Every Month

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First National Financial (TSX:FN) is a high yield dividend stock that pays investors every month.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Market Leaders Where I’d Invest $10,000 for Sustained Performance

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Market leaders like Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) are worth an investment.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Allocate $12,000 Across Canadian Value Stocks for Retirement Planning

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Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) is a Canadian energy stock worth investigating.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons I’m Considering Brookfield Stock for a $10,000 Investment This April

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I'm considering Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) stock for a $10,000 investment this April.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Allocate $10,000 Across These 3 TSX Stocks for Growth and Income

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I'd allocate up to 40% of a $10,000 portfolio to the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

April’s Best Opportunities: Where I’d Invest $5,000 in 3 Canadian Stocks

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I'd be comfortable allocating money to Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock.

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Bank Stocks

Is TD Bank Stock a Buy for its Dividend Yield?

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The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) has a nearly 5% dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $5,000 to Invest? Why I’d Consider 3 Financial Stocks for My Permanent Portfolio

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Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) is a top tier financial stock.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $4,000 in Canadian Small-Cap Stocks to Potentially Double My Money

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This year I'm buying energy stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU).

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Dividend Stocks

Trump Crashed Your Stocks? Read This Before Selling

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When markets crash, dollar cost averaging into dividend funds like BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) often works.

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Dividend Stocks

Carney Cuts the Carbon Tax: What to Do With Your Savings

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You can invest in stocks like Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) with your carbon tax savings.

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Investing

AI Gains: Ignore These Overlooked Stocks at Your Peril

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Many overlook Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) stock at their peril.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Index Funds I’m Holding for Long-Term Dividends and Gains

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I'm currently holding iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) and two others.

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Retirement

How I’m Investing My $7,000 TFSA Contribution in 2025

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I've been buying Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Trump’s Tariff Relief: China Gains, But What About Canada?

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Trump Tariffs create uncertainty, but index funds like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) remain investable.

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Tech Stocks

How I’d Allocate $10,000 to AI Stocks in Today’s Market

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Shopify (TSX:SHOP) is one of Canada's most compelling AI stocks.

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Retirement

Where I’d Invest $10,000 in Canadian Value Stocks for Long-term Growth

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Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) is a quality Canadian value stock.

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Retirement

Here’s the Average Canadian TFSA and RRSP at Age 60

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Many Canadian retirees have tens of thousands invested in ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

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