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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

Recent Articles

ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Buying This ETF Like There’s No Tomorrow and Never Selling

| Andrew Button

I'm bullish on Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (TSX:VEE) this year.

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Energy Stocks

Renewable Energy in Canada: Hype or Historic Opportunity?

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN) is doing big things in renewable energy. But is it just hype?

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Dividend Stocks

The Unexpected Benefit of Canada’s Lower Interest Rates

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS), which has a lot of debt, benefits from low interest rates.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Stock Down 3% That’s Pure Long-term Perfection

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche Tard (TSX:ATD) is down 3% and poised to recover.

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Not Worried About Donald Trump’s Detroit River Bridge Threats

| Andrew Button

Aecon Group (TSX:ARE) could miss out on expected earnings if Donald Trump delays the opening of the Gordie Howe International…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Here’s the TFSA Contribution Room for 2026, and Why Now is the Best Time to Use it

| Andrew Button

If you had deposited $7,000 in your TFSA in 2006 and invested in the iShares of the S&P/TSX 60 Index…

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Dividend Stocks

What’s Coming Down the Line for Canadian National Railway in 2026

| Andrew Button

The Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) has interesting things in store for 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

Power Up Your TFSA: This TSX-Listed ETF Delivers Tax-Free Monthly Cash Flow

| Andrew Button

Hamilton Enhanced Multi-Sector Covered Call ETF (TSX:HDIV) pays high dividends monthly.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada: Why I Sold My Shares

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is incurring a lot of capital expenditure.

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Dividend Stocks

If I Could Only Buy and Hold One Stock, This Would Be It

| Andrew Button

If I had to put all my money in one stock, I'd pick Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN).

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Companies Thriving Despite (or Because of) Trade Tensions

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) is thriving despite trade tensions.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Structure a $50,000 TFSA for Practically Constant Income

| Andrew Button

The BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) provides monthly income.

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Dividend Stocks

Your TFSA Should Be Your Income Engine, Not Your RRSP

| Andrew Button

When you receive Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) dividends in a TFSA, they are tax-free.

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Bank Stocks

Why Canada’s “Boring” Industries Are Outperforming Tech

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) outperformed U.S. tech last year.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: Here’s the One Time Using a Taxable Account Is a Better Choice

| Andrew Button

If you hold bonds alongside non-dividend stocks like Shopify (TSX:SHOP), you might prioritize bonds for TFSA inclusion.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Beat the Market Last Year: Could it Repeat the Feat This Year?

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) handily outperformed the market last year.

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Investing

Get Ready: Up to $109,000 Worth of TFSA Room is Available in 2026!

| Andrew Button

You can invest up to $7,000 more in ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) this year.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Buy Telus Stock Until This Happens

| Andrew Button

Telus (TSX:T) urgently needs to do this one thing to save its investors.

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Dividend Stocks

It’s Time to Buy: 1 Oversold TSX Stock Poised for a Comeback

| Andrew Button

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock is looking oversold.

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Cannabis Stocks

2 Popular Stocks That Could Wipe Out a $100,000 Nest Egg

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) is one stock that could wipe out your nest egg.

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Dividend Stocks

Where Will Suncor Stock Be in 5 Years?

| Andrew Button

Suncor's stellar results were an exception rather than the rule. Can it keep the good results coming?

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Never Selling This ETF in My Retirement Account

| Andrew Button

I'll probably never sell the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

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Tech Stocks

Missed Out on NVIDIA? My Best AI Stocks to Buy and Hold

| Andrew Button

Here are three top AI stocks to buy and hold -- not one of which is NVIDIA.

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Dividend Stocks

Energy Sector Strength: A Canadian Producer That Can Thrive in Any Market

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) can thrive in any market.

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Investing

3 Risky Stocks That Could Send Your $100,000 Investment to $0

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) proves that cheap can get cheaper.

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc: Buy, Sell or Hold in 2026

| Andrew Button

BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) has a lot to prove before investors will be comfortable owning it.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Smart Money is Piling Into This TSX Leader

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) has a lot of smart money backing.

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Letting This Unstoppable Stock Ride for Decades

| Andrew Button

Brookfield (TSX:BN) is a stock worth owning for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How Much a 40-Year-Old Canadian Needs Now to Retire at 65

| Andrew Button

If you invest in iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU), you'll likely be able to retire at 65.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Must-Own Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks for Canadians

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) is one must-own TSX dividend stock.

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Cannabis Stocks

Will Canopy Growth Keep the Losing Streak Going in 2026?

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) was one of the market's biggest losers in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: Here’s How Much You Need in Your TFSA to Retire

| Andrew Button

If you hold Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) stock in a TFSA, you might earn enough dividends to cover part of your…

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Tech Stocks

Quantum Computer Company Xanadu Is Set to Go Public: Should Investors Buy the ‘IPO’?

| Andrew Button

Canada's very Xanadu is going public. Will it go parabolic like IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) did?

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Bank Stocks

Yield vs Returns: Why You Shouldn’t Prioritize Dividends That Much

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) has a high yield, but most of its return has come from capital gains.

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Tech Stocks

The Chinese AI Takeover Is Here, But This Canadian Stock Still Looks Safe

| Andrew Button

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) is not threatened by Chinese AI.

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Dividend Stocks

This Cheap REIT Pays Dividends Monthly

| Andrew Button

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) pays dividends monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top-Performing U.S. Stock for Canadian Investors to Buy and Hold

| Andrew Button

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) is a top U.s. stock for canadians to hold.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Keeps Roaring Higher… Here’s 1 Quality Gold Stock to Buy

| Andrew Button

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) is Canada's best large cap gold miner.

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Dividend Stocks

Seize These TSX Stocks Before the Holiday Surge

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) could benefit from Holiday shopping.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons to Buy and Hold This Canadian Stock Forever

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) is a Canadian stock that merits a long holding period.

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