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Author: Chris MacDonald

Chris MacDonald has had a love for finance his whole life, ultimately leading him to pursue an MBA in finance. He's worked as a financial analyst for a number of companies in the corporate finance and venture capital space during his 10-year investing career. He endeavors to follow in the footsteps of iconic investors like Warren Buffett in building a long-term defensive portfolio.

Recent Articles

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Investing

The Best Stocks to Invest $25,000 in Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top Canadian stocks long-term investors may want to consider adding with their next $25,000 in 2025.

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Investing

2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Easy Passive Income

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top high-yield dividend ETFs long-term investors may want to consider to generate meaningful passive income.

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Investing

The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $5,000 Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) looks like a top growth stock investors may want to own in 2025 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Stocks for Canadian Value Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Finding value in any market is difficult, but these five Canadian stocks are certainly worth a look in this regard.

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Investing

The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) looks like one of the smartest picks for growth investors right now.

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Investing

3 Stocks That Could Deliver a Start-of-Year Pop

| Chris MacDonald

For investors looking for a pop to kick off 2025, here are three top Canadian stocks that may certainly be…

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Investing

Rate Cuts Could Mean Big Gains for These Canadian Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into two very different businesses and why interest rate cuts could have similar impacts on both moving forward.

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Tech Stocks

How to Strategically Invest Your TFSA in 2025

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) and Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) represent two of the best investments to put into a TFSA right…

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Investing

Dividend Champions: 3 Canadian Gems You’ll Want to Own in 2025

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into why these three dividend champions look like winners worth owning in 2025.

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Investing

2 Growth Stocks Set to Skyrocket in 2025 and Beyond

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top Canadian growth stocks investors will want to keep tabs on in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Utilities Stocks Poised to Win Big in 2025

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top Canadian utilities stocks long-term investors may want to consider as we kick off a new year.

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Dividend Stocks

Bill Ackman Is Betting On This TSX Stock –– And It’s a Deal Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) is a top holding of hedge fund manager Bill Ackman right now.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Here’s Where I’d Invest the Next $5,000 in 2025

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) and Fortis (TSX:FTS) are two top holdings RRSP investors may want to consider with their…

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Investing

Load Up on These Growth Stocks Today Before They Lead the Charge in 2025

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top TSX growth stocks that could be well-positioned for a big upcoming surge in 2025.

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Investing

The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top Canadian stocks to buy for long-term investors looking to kick off 2025 the right way.

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Investing

Got $500? Buy These Canadian Stocks to Kick Off 2025

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top Canadian stocks investors looking to kick off 2025 right may want to consider right now.

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Bank Stocks

2 No-Brainer TSX Bank Stocks to Buy With $200 Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top Canadian bank stocks long-term investors may certainly want to consider for growth and dividend income over…

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Investing

Why I’m Bullish on Restaurant Brands Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) is a top Canadian stock investors may be overlooking right now.

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Investing

Is Manulife Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025? 

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into whether Manulife (TSX:MFC) is a buy, sell or hold as we head into a new year.

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Investing

Here Are My Top 2 TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now 

| Chris MacDonald

Befuddled about which stocks to choose on the TSX? Here are two TSX stocks that hold the best future potential…

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Tech Stocks

The Ultimate Software Stock to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why OpenText (TSX:OTEX) looks like a top buying opportunity for growth investors looking to put their next $500 to…

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Investing

2 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) and Boyd Group Services (TSX:BYD) are top growth stocks to buy and hold right now.

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Investing

The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) remains a top Canadian growth stock investors may want to consider right now.

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Tech Stocks

The Bull Market Keeps Growing: 3 Reasons to Buy Shopify Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Chris MacDonald

Shopify Inc. (TSX: SHOP), a global e-commerce powerhouse, has established itself as a leader in the online retail revolution. The…

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Tech Stocks

Rebalancing Your Portfolio for 2025? 3 Growth Stocks to Consider

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of the best growth stocks Canada has to offer and why these gems may be worth buying…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold: Buy, Sell or Hold in 2025?

| Chris MacDonald

As global economic uncertainties support a positive gold outlook, analysts are bullish on this gold stock.

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Energy Stocks

A Canadian Energy Stock Poised for Big Growth in 2025

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) appears to be overlooked and under-valued relative to its peers right now.

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Investing

Santa Claus Rally Incoming: 3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy

| Chris MacDonald

You don't need to believe in Santa Claus to buy into the Santa Claus Rally narrative with these three Canadian…

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Asset Management
Tech Stocks

Emerging Canadian Tech Leaders to Invest in for Long-Term Gains

| Chris MacDonald

Investors may want to do some research on these two stocks for long-term gains.

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Investing

Gifting Stocks This Holiday? 3 Big Names to Consider

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top Canadian stocks long-term investors may want to consider this holiday season, before we turn the page…

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Investing

Canadian Stocks Just Might Beat U.S. Stocks in 2025: Here’s Why

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into the bull case behind why Canadian stocks may be poised for relative outperformance in 2025 and what…

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Dividend Stocks

Top 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Before the Year Runs Out

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into three of the top Canadian dividend stocks investors may want to consider during this point in the…

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Investing

With Rates Falling, Don’t Fight the Bank of Canada: Buy These Stocks Instead

| Chris MacDonald

Now may not be the time to fight the Bank of Canada in its rate-cutting trajectory. Here are two TSX…

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Investing

RRSP Investors: Incredible Growth and Yield Are Both Possible With These Picks

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Dream Industrial REIT (TSX:DIR.UN) and Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) are top picks for RRSP investors right now.

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Cannabis Stocks

Could the Cannabis Bubble Re-Inflate?

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into the question of whether the Canadian cannabis bubble can re-inflate from here.

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Energy Stocks

1 Canadian Utility Stock to Buy for Big Total Returns

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into why Fortis (TSX:FTS) remains a top utility stock long-term investors may want to consider right now.

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Tech Stocks

This E-Commerce Stock Could Be a Better Growth Play Than Amazon

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into a rather intriguing thesis that Shopify (TSX:SHOP) could be a better growth stock than Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) from…

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian AI Stocks Poised for Significant Gains

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top AI stocks long-term investors may want to consider before the end of the year.

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Investing

3 No Brainer Tech Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three no-brainer tech stocks long-term investors on a limited budget may want to consider right now.

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Investing

3 Tech Stocks I’m Looking to Buy in December

| Chris MacDonald

These three top tech stocks certainly look compelling at current levels, given their growth potential over the long term.

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