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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.

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Investing

Barren Shelves and Panic Buying: Time to Invest in Grocery Retail?

| Chris MacDonald

Coronavirus has made grocery retail a promising investment. See my take on whether Loblaw Companies (TSX:L) or Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU)…

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Dividend Stocks

My 3 Top Picks During The Market Crash

| Chris MacDonald

There's always a deal to be made! My three top picks during the market crash are: Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), Tourmaline…

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Investing

Soar Above Coronavirus Fears With This Airline Stock Pick

| Chris MacDonald

Amid the coronavirus, investing in an airline stock may seem like a strange pick. Read why I think now is…

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Bank Stocks

How to Stay Invested During Coronavirus and the Market Crash

| Chris MacDonald

Coronavirus and the market crash have created investment opportunities. Read about my top strategies here!

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Investing

Value Investors: 2 Stocks to Invest in During the Downturn

| Chris MacDonald

Invest like Warren Buffett during this downturn. Here are two "cigarette butt" stocks: Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and WPT REIT…

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Energy Stocks

How to Invest in Oil During the Coronavirus

| Chris MacDonald

How should the coronavirus outbreak impact your investing strategy in oil companies such as Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Baytex…

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Investing

Is it Time to Buy Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Due to the Coronavirus?

| Chris MacDonald

Is now the time to buy Cineplex (TSX:CGX) due to the coronavirus?

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: These 3 Companies Are Cheap but Dangerous

| Chris MacDonald

Don't be tempted by these three companies that are cheap but dangerous: Western Forest Products (TSX:WEF), Air Canada (TSX:AC) and…

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Energy Stocks

These 2 Stocks Have Lost 3/4 of Their Value in a Month: Time To Buy?

| Chris MacDonald

Is now the time to buy these heavily discounted energy stocks- Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and Vermilion Energy (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET)?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Best Way To Own Gold Is Through This ETF

| Chris MacDonald

Gold is seen as one of the best defensive investments to make. See my gold investing recommendations, including iShares TSX…

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Tech Stocks

Growth Investors: 3 Gems for Your TFSA!

| Chris MacDonald

Wanting to beef up your TFSA? My three favourite picks are CGI Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB), Open Text (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX), and Fortis Inc.…

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Investing

Why This Stock Could See Massive Volatility in 2020

| Chris MacDonald

Due to the coronavirus and other factors, stay away from this sector for now: iron ore and Canadian iron ore…

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Bank Stocks

Why TD Stock Will Outperform Its Peers This Year

| Chris MacDonald

What makes Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stand out from its peers?

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Dividend Stocks

Take Emotion Out of Investing With These 2 Strategies

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for investment strategies in the current market? See my top two strategies, with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM)…

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Energy Stocks

RRSP Investors: Avoid These 3 Companies

| Chris MacDonald

Avoid these three value traps if you're looking to bolster your RRSP: Vermilion Energy (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET), Badger Daylighting (TSX:BAD), and Canadian…

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Bank Stocks

What Rock-Bottom Bond Yields Mean for Investors

| Chris MacDonald

How should low bond yields change your investing strategy, particularly in the banking sector, in companies like Royal Bank of…

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Investing

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Now Holds the “Bombardier Put”

| Chris MacDonald

How holding the "Bombardier put" Gives Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) an edge over other tech companies in Canada.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Get Defensive With These 3 “Unsexy” Canadian Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Interested in a defensive strategy? Look at these 3 unsexy Canadian stocks: NFI Group (TSX:NFI), iShares TSX Gold Index ETF…

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Energy Stocks

2 Heavily Indebted Sectors That Will Be Okay in a Recession

| Chris MacDonald

Consider a new factor when looking for new investment opportunities. Examples discussed include BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Algonquin Power and…

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Investing

Investor Alert: These 3 Senior Care Companies Are in for a Rough Ride

| Chris MacDonald

Theme-based investors, read on about factors impacting the senior care market, including companies such as Sienna Senior Living (TSX:SIA), Chartwell…

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Investing

This Is the Only Airline Stock I’d Own Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for a safe airline-related bet in this current market? Read my analysis on an under-the-radar Canadian company: CAE Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Companies Will Treat Your Portfolio Like Royalty

| Chris MacDonald

Learn the benefits of companies with a royalty structure, such as Alaris Royalty (TSX:AD) and A&W Revenue Royalties (TSX:AW.UN).

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Tech Stocks

Tech Investors: Be Careful With This Canadian Tech Darling

| Chris MacDonald

Beware of this Canadian tech darling, which is a newcomer to the TSX: Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD).

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Bank Stocks

Looking for Value and Income? These 3 Stocks Have You Covered

| Chris MacDonald

Investors looking for value and income, look no further. Discussion includes Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR), and TC Energy (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP).

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Investing

3 Companies That Are Too Cheap to Ignore

| Chris MacDonald

Value investors! Read about these companies that are too cheap to ignore: CCL Industries (TSX:CCL.B), Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) and BlackBerry…

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Investing

Flee to Safety With These 3 Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Value investors, consider these 3 stocks: Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR), Gildan Activewear (TSX:GIL) and Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI).

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Energy Stocks

Income Investors: 3 High Single Digit-Yielding Stocks to Consider

| Chris MacDonald

Income investors looking for high yield, safe stocks, read on about Freehold Royalties (TSX:FRU), Chorus Aviation (TSX:CHR) and Interpipeline (TSX:IPL).

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Investing

3 Safe, Steady Dividend Beauties for Your Portfolio

| Chris MacDonald

Stay invested with three dividend winners: Brookfield Property Partners (TSX:BPY), Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) and Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A).

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Investing

Contraction Is the New Trend for Cannabis Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

What is the trend for cannabis stocks in 2020? How do cannabis stocks such as Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(TSX:CGC) compare…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why This Gold Producer’s Stock Price Is Set to Soar

| Chris MacDonald

Gold is seen as one of the better investments to make in our current financial market. Read on about my…

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Dividend Stocks

Go on the Defensive With These 3 Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

My top 3 defensive plays are Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD), Chorus Aviation (TSX:CHR) and Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B).

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Investing

Why Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Stock Price Will Continue its Descent

| Chris MacDonald

Read why I'm bearish in the short term on Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) due to recent events.

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Investing

3 Contrarian Ways to Play Trade Disruptions

| Chris MacDonald

Learn some tips on how to invest like Warren Buffett in supply chain companies such as Descartes Systems (TSX:DSG), Chemtrade…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Real Estate Winners for Your Portfolio

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for portfolio exposure to real estate? Consider REITs like Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN), H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) and Killam Apartment REIT…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest Like Warren Buffet: Avoid These 3 Falling Knives

| Chris MacDonald

Investing like Warren Buffet means knowing what to invest in and what not to invest in. Read about these "falling…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Solid Long-Term Dividend Winners

| Chris MacDonald

Income investors, look no further! Read about my top picks including Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), Telus (TSX:T) and Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Bank Stocks

Canada’s Bank Stocks Present an Interesting Dilemma

| Chris MacDonald

Should investors be bear or bull on Canada's bank stocks, including Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM)?

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Energy Stocks

Income Investors: Avoid This Yield Trap

| Chris MacDonald

Educate yourself on how to avoid "yield traps" including Vermilion Energy (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET).

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Dividend Stocks

In a Battle of Infrastructure Companies, Who Comes Out on Top?

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for an infrastructure play? See who comes out on top: SNC Lavalin Inc. (TSX:SNC) or WSP Global (TSX:WSP).

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Investing

Is Now the Time to Bet on Timber Stocks?

| Chris MacDonald

Should you invest in timber stocks like Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP)? There are many factors to consider.

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