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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

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $400 Right Now

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

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Dividend Stocks

Billionaires Are Selling NVIDIA and Picking Up Brookfield

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Superinvestors who bought NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) are now buying Brookfield (TSX:BN)

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Dividend Stocks

3 Emerging Canadian AI Companies With Big Potential

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Kraken Robotics (TSXV:PNG) is an under-the-radar AI play.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 64 in Canada

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Holding the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) can increase your TFSA balance.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank: Buy, Sell, or Hold Now

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock rallied hard this year. Is it still a buy?

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Retirement

Want a $1 Million Retirement? 2 Simple Index Funds to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Andrew Button

iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) is a great fund to buy and hold for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: TD Bank vs Bank of Nova Scotia

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Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) and TD Bank (TSX:TD) are similar banks. Which one is better?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Fortis Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is one of Canada's best utility stocks, with a 52-year dividend growth track record.

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Energy Stocks

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: TC Energy vs Enbridge

| Andrew Button

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) and TC Energy (TSX:TRP) are two similar energy companies... which is the better buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Better to Take CPP at Age 60, 65, or 70?

| Andrew Button

You can supplement CPP income by holding the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) in a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safer Canadian Stocks to Buy Now With $7,000

| Andrew Button

Fortis (TSX:FTS) is a relatively safe stock with a good dividend growth track record.

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Tech Stocks

How AI Infrastructure Could Be Canada’s Hidden Asset Boom

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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN) is betting big on AI infrastructure.

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Investing

The Only TSX60 Stock I’d Buy If I Had to Hold One for Life

| Andrew Button

Brookfield (TSX:BN) has all the makings of a "buy and hold forever" stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Who Knew? Bill Ackman Quietly Owns These 2 Canadian Stocks

| Andrew Button

Bill Ackman owns Brookfield (TSX:BN) and one other quality Canadian stock.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Undervalued Canadian Stocks Primed for Big Returns

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goeasy (TSX:GSY) looks cheap today.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a $100,000 Portfolio That Pays You Monthly

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

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Dividend Stocks

Why BCE Stock Slumped 2.3% Tuesday

| Andrew Button

BCE Inc (BCE) slumped 2.3% on Tuesday. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

4.1% Annual Cash Flow: This Dividend Stock Is My ATM Machine

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Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) pays a $0.57 quarterly dividend, and has a 4.1% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Discounted Stocks on the TSX to Snap Up Now

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) is a discounted stock worth owning.

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Is Reaching New All-Time Highs and it’s Not Slowing Down Anytime Soon

| Andrew Button

Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) is setting new all-time highs.

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Dividend Stocks

This Overlooked Stock Could Jumpstart Your Family’s Generational Wealth

| Andrew Button

EQB (TSX:EQB) is an overlooked bank with a lot of potential.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Canadian Stocks That Are Waiting for Their Starting Gun

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a cheap stock that has not yet heard the starting gun.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Fast-Rising TSX Stocks That Are Still Good Buys Today

| Andrew Button

Brookfield (TSX:BN) is a fast-rising TSX stock that still looks like a good buy today.

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Dividend Stocks

This 4.1% Monthly Dividend Stock Is a TFSA Investor’s Dream

| Andrew Button

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) pays cash every month.

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Tech Stocks

3 Canadian Growth Stocks That Could Be the Next Big Winners

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) could be one of the next big growth stories.

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Investing

The 3 Most Promising Canadian Stocks Everyone’s Talking About on Reddit

| Andrew Button

If you're interested in speculating, rather than investing, Reddit signals could be one source of information you choose to base…

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Dividend Stocks

Prediction: This Canadian Private Equity Stock Will Help Secure Your Future

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) is Canada's biggest player in private equity.

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian AI Stock Could Be the Next Big AI Winner

| Andrew Button

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock is a top AI performer.

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Bank Business Is Booming! Should You Buy?

| Andrew Button

The Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) has grown its business in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian Bank Stocks Are Beating the Market This Year

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) is beating the market this year.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank: Why It Could Still Go Higher

| Andrew Button

After a mighty impressive run this year, let's explore whether TD can keep up the momentum.

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Smashes All-Time High: Is it Still a Buy?

| Andrew Button

After reaching an all-time high, this historical TSX beater likely still has some life in it.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Economy Shrinks 1.6%: Your Money’s Safer Here

| Andrew Button

Utilities like Fortis (TSX:FTS) are thriving despite a contracting economy.

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Dividend Stocks

U.S. Court Tells Trump His Tariffs Are Illegal: Is Canada Finally Safe?

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is not strongly affected by Trump tariffs.

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Dividend Stocks

Yield a-Plenty: 5 Canadian Stocks With Yields Over 5%

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Enbridge (TSX:ENB) has a 5.5% dividend yield.

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Investing

What the New Trade Pact With Mexico Means for Canadian Investors

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The Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) could benefit from the Canada-Mexico trade pact.

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rates: Why Stocks Still Beat Real Estate

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If you want to ride the wave of lower interest rates on the stock market, here is one option.

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Investing

Vanguard Thinks Canada Will Outperform the U.S: Here’s How to Invest in the TSX

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Invest in Canada with the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC).

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Energy Stocks

This Small Energy Company Set Off a Bidding War: Should You Buy Before a Buyout?

| Andrew Button

MEG Energy (TSX:MEG) has two larger oil companies courting it.

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Tech Stocks

Canadian AI Player OpenText Climbed 16% in August: Is the Stock a Buy Now?

| Andrew Button

Open Text Corp (TSX:OTEX) rallied 16% last month.

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