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Iain Butler

Chief Investment Advisor, Motley Fool Canada Fool since November 2012 Iain Butler, CFA, is Lead Advisor on Discovery Canada 2017. He is also the Chief Investment Advisor for Motley Fool Canada and is the lead advisor on its flagship Stock Advisor Canada product. Before joining the Fool, Iain was a “buy-side” analyst and through this experience is well-versed in the idiosyncratic ways of the Canadian market. His investing interests are centred on scouring the market for interesting businesses that trade at reasonable prices and offer an appealing risk/reward relationship. Since joining the Fool in 2012, Iain dedicates each day to spreading Foolishness throughout this great country!

Recent Articles

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Top TSX Stocks

5 Top Stocks to Buy in October [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Here are five hand-picked stocks the team at Motley Fool Canada thinks are particularly smart investments this month.

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in September [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Here are five hand-picked stocks the team at Motley Fool Canada thinks are a good value this month.

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in August 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Movements in the market create a lot of opportunity. Even if you’re not ready to act now, here are five…

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in July 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Five companies that the market is ignoring -- and that we think are good stocks to buy right now.

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in June 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

This month’s collection of our five favourite stocks leans hard on the energy sector.

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Investing

Finally an Interest Rate Cut! What It Means for Investors

| Iain Butler

Why now, and what should investors do about it?

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank in Hot Water: An ‘Exceptional’ Opportunity

| Iain Butler

Is TD Bank stock a buy after its money-laundering regulatory problems?

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BCE dividend
Investing

It’s Currently 8.7%, but Is BCE’s Dividend Safe?

| Iain Butler

BCE stock recently dipped, and it pays an ultra high dividend. But investors might want to think twice before jumping…

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in March 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Forget the hype. The best opportunity is in a sector the market is ignoring.

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Canadian Natural Resources 2023 earnings
Energy Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources Stock Hits a New High. So Is CNQ a Best Stock to Buy Now?

| Iain Butler

It's Canada's biggest energy company. We could argue it's Canada's best energy company.

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Is Nvidia stock a buy?
Tech Stocks

Is Nvidia Stock a Buy After Its Huge Post-Earnings Surge?

| Iain Butler

Nvidia (Nasdaq:NVDA) stock jumped after the company’s phenomenal fourth-quarter earnings report, and everyone’s talking about a booming future for AI.…

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Investing

Is Brookfield Stock a Buy After Its 2023 Earnings?

| Iain Butler

An overview of the companies in the Brookfield family, plus an analysis of full-year 2023 earnings. Motley Fool Canada analyst…

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Investing

3 Big Questions About the Canadian Stock Market in 2024 [PREMIUM ANALYSIS]

| Iain Butler

Motley Fool analysts discuss the housing market, commodities, and the U.S. stock market, along with the top types of stocks…

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Stocks for Beginners

Can You Guess the 10 Most Popular Canadian Stocks? (If You Own Them, You Might Be Losing Out.)

| Iain Butler

The list is woefully predictable.

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

The Motley Fool's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go…

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in November 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

North American markets remain mired in a funk, and many investors are wondering if the end is in sight.

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10 stocks for the next 10 years
Top TSX Stocks

The Top 10 Stocks to Own for the Next 10 Years [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

These are the kinds of businesses that dominate their markets and end up rewarding investors time and again.

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in September 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

The hype has left the building on our featured stock -- and that makes it an incredible deal today.

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Top TSX stocks to buy august 2023
Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in August 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Don't miss out on our featured stock, which looks cheap today on at least two levels.

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Investing

Afraid You Missed Another Market Bottom? Fear Not. [PREMIUM COMMENTARY]

| Iain Butler

The market has been picking up serious steam. If you think you've missed out, I come bearing good news.

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Stocks to buy in Canada in July 2023
Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in July 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

You can put your portfolio into summer mode (for the next decade) with the help of these five companies.

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Dividend Stocks

JUST RELEASED: 3 TSX Dividend Stocks on Sale Now [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

These stocks have been knocked down by a mix of short-term economic factors -- despite their long-term promise and potential.

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: The 5 Top Stocks to Buy in June 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

We're not the only investors who like these companies today. Even a CEO has been actively buying shares of one…

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Energy Stocks

Better Buy: Suncor Stock vs. Canadian Natural Resources [PREMIUM ANALYSIS]

| Iain Butler

They're not only two of the biggest companies in the Canadian energy sector, but they’re also two of the biggest…

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Dividend Stocks

JUST RELEASED: 4 Dividend Stocks on Sale Now [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

It’s a great time to be a value-driven investor focused on income generation.

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Beware of bad investing advice.
Investing

A Real Human Investor Says: ChatGPT Is Wrong About Buying Bombardier Stock [PREMIUM ANALYSIS]

| Iain Butler

In the spirit of investigation, I decided to ask the chatbot about Bombardier’s suitability as a five-year investment.

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Top TSX Stocks

New: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in April 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Inventory management is still dogging some companies -- and investors could profit as everything sorts out.

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Bank Stocks

Buy This ‘Big 5’ Canadian Bank to Sidestep the U.S. Banking Mess [PREMIUM PICK]

| Iain Butler

We've been given a moment to take a deep breath, puff out our chests, and take pride to be Canadian.

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in March 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

When we look back five years from now, our bet is that this current $4 annual dividend payout will be…

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Investing

So, This Is What a Recession Looks Like [PREMIUM ANALYSIS]

| Iain Butler

(And why I'm not worried.)

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in February 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Making money investing in stocks is not hard -- often, all you need is patience.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Motley Fool Stock Advisor's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I…

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Investing

Advisor Commentary: What’s Ahead for the Market in 2023? [PREMIUM]

| Iain Butler

Welcome to 2023! My colleagues at Motley Fool Stock Advisor Canada and I are perhaps more optimistic about the year…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in January 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Let’s cut to the chase: It’s absolutely true that shares of Redfin, an online real estate platform, have fallen 93%…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Our yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go first?”

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Top TSX Stocks

Just Released: The 3 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy in December 2022 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Premium content from Motley Fool Dividend Investor Dividend Investor “Best Buys Now” Pick #1: Westshore Terminals (TSX:WTE) Part of what The…

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Dividend Stocks

Advisor Commentary: Should You Buy Algonquin Power Stock? [PREMIUM]

| Iain Butler

Declines of this magnitude aren’t generally found in utility-land, and it behooves us to have a peek.

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Investing

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in August 2022 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Premium content from Motley Fool Stock Advisor Canada “Best Buys Now” Pick #1: Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) It’s been an interesting month or…

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Investing

Breaking: We’re ‘Buying the Dip’ as the TSX Hits 16-Month Lows

| Iain Butler

A special message from Motley Fool Canada’s Chief Investment Adviser, Iain Butler.

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Investing

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in July 2022 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Premium content from Motley Fool Stock Advisor Canada “Best Buys Now” Pick #1: MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) Pull up a live satellite image…

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