Alexander John Tun, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

One Standout Dividend Grower to Supplement Your Income

September 4, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) has grown its dividend at an 8% CAGR, and with strong earnings growth to back it up,…

Income Investors: Don’t Miss Out on This Hidden Gem

April 20, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

What could be more certain than death or taxes? For income investors, Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) presents an opportunity.

Investing

Should You Invest With a Robo-Advisor?

March 20, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

Robo-advisors offer a cost-effective solution for passive investors, but you can forget about buying individual stocks such as Canopy Growth…

Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Using the Oil Sell-Off to Buy This High-Yielding Stock

March 14, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

The recent oil sell-off means you can pick up shares of Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) at a sizable discount.

Dividend Stocks

Oil Has Broken $50/bbl: What This Means for Crescent Point Energy Corp.

March 14, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

With oil once again below $50/bbl, will we see another dividend cut from Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG)?

Dividend Stocks

Does Crescent Point Energy Corp. Belong in Your RRSP?

March 6, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

According to Barclays, Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is trading at a deep discount to peers. But does the stock…

Investing

What Canopy Growth Corp. Investors Can Take Away From Warren Buffett’s Annual Letter

March 2, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

Of all the valuable insights from Warren Buffett's shareholder letter, this point should resonate with Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) investors.

Investing

Is Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. “Investable?”

February 20, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

Debt and scandal aside, Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) might very well be a very good contrarian investment thanks to…

Want to Collect Dividends From Legalized Marijuana? Here’s How

February 14, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

One way for income investors to bet on legalized cannabis is through industrial landlords such as Pure Real Estate Investment…

Tech Stocks

Before You Buy BlackBerry Ltd., Check Out These Pros and Cons

February 10, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

Here's a brief look at the pros and cons of BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) as it transforms into a software company.

Energy Stocks

3 Possible Reasons Why Crescent Point Energy Corp. Is Selling Off

February 9, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

Here are three theories as to why Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) shares are down almost 25% since the start…

Dividend Stocks

How to Benefit From the U.S. and Mexico Turmoil

February 3, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

Be greedy when others are fearful: how to invest in Mexico through Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

Investing

Will Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Survive the Trump Presidency?

January 28, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

With President Trump openly critical of price-hiking pharmaceutical companies, can Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) survive the next four years?

How to Use Options to Generate Massive Yields on Your Stocks

January 16, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

The covered call is a popular way to generate additional income on top of your stock's dividends. Using this strategy,…

Dividend Stocks

Manulife Financial Corp.: What to Expect in 2017

January 13, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

A look ahead at what's in store for Canada's largest lifeco, Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC).

Why Every Dividend Investor Must Know the Free Cash Flow Payout Ratio

January 13, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

Using Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), I demonstrate how the free cash flow payout ratio is the most important gauge of dividend…

Dividend Stocks

2 Big Yields for Socially Responsible Investors

January 11, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

Save the planet while collecting a big dividend with Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN).

Millennials: Who Said Generating Income Has to Be Boring?

January 6, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

This ain't your grandma's portfolio. Generate yield with some exciting names such as Callidus Capital Corp. (TSX:CBL).

Stocks for Beginners

How to Use Comparable Company Analysis to Derive the Value of Any Stock

January 5, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

Here's how you can find the value of any stock, including Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC).

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: H&R REIT Offers a Deeply Discounted 6% Yield

January 3, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

Start off the new year with a 6% yield from H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN).

Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada’s Top Portfolio Picks for 2017

January 3, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

Here's a look inside Royal Bank of Canada's (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) top Canadian picks for 2017.

Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Royal Bank of Canada or Toronto-Dominion Bank?

December 30, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) go head to head.

Dividend Stocks

Manulife Financial Corp.: A Year in Review

December 22, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

Here's a brief look back at Manulife Financial Corp.'s (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) eventful year.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Goldcorp Inc.: A Year in Review

December 21, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

After a less than stellar FY 2015 earnings report, Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG), is on the mend. Could Goldcorp be your…

Investing

Thanks Christy Clark: You’ve Just Worsened Vancouver’s Housing Crisis

December 19, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

The B.C. Home Partnership will hurt those it's trying to help the most. Buy Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) instead…

Energy Stocks

Credit Suisse’s Top Picks for 2017

December 16, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) are just some of the investment firm's top picks for…

Dividend Stocks

Betting on a Hard Correction in the Vancouver Real Estate Market? Don’t Hold Your Breath

December 16, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

Subdued supply means a soft pullback rather than a hard correction. Buy Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) instead of a…

Investing

Will the TSX Overtake the S&P 500 in 2017?

December 13, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

According to a recent report by Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), the TSX will continue to rally in 2017.

Dividend Stocks

Sorry Oil Shorts: Non-OPEC Countries Have Just Agreed to Output Cuts

December 13, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

The short's loss is your gain. Saturday's surprising announcement bodes well for Canadian names such as Crescent Point Energy Corp.…

Dividend Stocks

RESP Investors: Send Your Kids to College With These 2 Stocks

December 9, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

College is expensive, but with Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET), you won't have to worry…

Investing

Clearing the Air: The Biggest Misconception About Canopy Growth Corp.

December 8, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

To truly understand Canopy Growth Corp.'s (TSX:CGC) profitability, you will have to go beyond the hazy accounting.

Dividend Stocks

Income and Oil Investors: This Is 1 Yield You Can’t Afford to Miss Out on

December 5, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

If you're an income investor looking to play an oil rebound, then Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) should definitely be on…

Dividend Stocks

OPEC Agrees to a Production Cut: Now What?

December 1, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

The production cut is a tremendous buying opportunity for Canadian names such as Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

Dividend Stocks

Just in Time for Christmas: 3 Stocks Under $10 That Make for Great Stocking Stuffers

November 30, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

Don't bother braving the lines this Christmas; give yourself the gift that keeps on giving: shares of Pure Industrial Real…

Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. Is Impossible to Ignore at These Prices

November 28, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

Crescent Point Energy Corp.'s (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) current valuation doesn't justify its industry-leading metrics.

Energy Stocks

Is Suncor Energy Inc. Going to Hit $50 Before the Year Ends?

November 24, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

There is no better way to play the impending oil rebound than with Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Buy Gold Under a Trump Presidency?

November 21, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

Interest rates and inflation are going to go up under a Trump presidency, but that doesn't mean gold and miners…

Avoid This 10%-Yielding REIT

November 18, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust's (TSX:CUF.UN) 10% yield is attractive at first glance, but the big payout comes with too…

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Is Going to $20 Before Imploding Spectacularly

November 17, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

There is absolutely no way to justify Canopy Growth Corp.'s (TSX:CGC) market cap. But market euphoria doesn't have to make…

Dividend Stocks

Boardwalk REIT Is the Cheapest it Has Been in the Last 2 Years: Should You Buy?

November 14, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

After an ugly Q3, Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) has never been cheaper and pays a 5.2% yield, but is this popular…

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