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Joey Frenette

Joey Frenette is a journalist, University of British Columbia graduate, ex-engineer, Warren Buffett fanatic, and Fool who's completed CFA Level 1. He’s been investing since 2014 and is always on the hunt for value, regardless of the market "weather." Before writing at The Motley Fool, Joey worked as an analyst/developer at several Canadian small- and mid-cap software firms, including Syscon and Avigilon. Beyond Motley Fool, Joey’s work can be found at TipRanks and InvestorPlace. Follow or send him a message on X (or Twitter) @realJoeFrenette

Recent Articles

Tech Stocks

3 Stocks Growing Rapidly in This Pandemic

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and two other TSX tech stocks growing quickly in the middle of this COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus

CERB: 2 Massive Mistakes Investors Ought to Avoid

| Joey Frenette

Amid the rise in speculative buying in names like Air Canada (TSX:AC), CERB investors should ensure that they're not in…

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Stocks for Beginners

Undervalued: These 2 TSX Stocks Are the Cheapest They’ve Been in Over 8 Years

| Joey Frenette

Investors should buy BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and a heavily discounted stock while they're historically undervalued.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A): Next Stop $180 or $80?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) has been on a huge run of late, but can shares continue to all-time highs or…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: $10,000 in This 10.3% Dividend Stock Pays $1,030/Year

| Joey Frenette

TFSA users looking to give themselves a big raise should consider looking to Inovalis REIT (TSX:INO.UN) and its safe, but…

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Extension: 2 More Months of CRA Payments Are Coming, But What About After?

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is a terrific low-beta, high-yield dividend stock that income-strapped investors should buy before the CERB extension.

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Stocks for Beginners

Millennials: A High-Upside Stock That Could Double

| Joey Frenette

Millennials with the appetite for high risk should consider cheap high-upside bets like Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) that won't become…

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Stocks for Beginners

COVID-19: How Likely Are Further Lockdowns in 2020?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) may not be a wisest bet for Canadian retail investors if more COVID-19 lockdowns are in the…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Warren Buffett Stocks Are Seriously Attractive Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and another TSX-traded Warren Buffett stock look like screaming buys today.

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Dividend Stocks

CERB: How TFSA Investors Can Supplement Their Income as CRA Benefits Expire

| Joey Frenette

The Canada Emergency Relief Benefit (CERB) won't last forever, but income from your TFSA can have the potential to last…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Warren Buffett Is Right to Be Cautious Amid the Pandemic

| Joey Frenette

TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is one of many TSX stocks that investors should buy if they want to be cautious…

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Dividend Stocks

11% Yield: My Top REIT to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Inovalis REIT (TSX:INO.UN) is just one of many 11% yield REITs that income investors shouldn't fear buying amid the coronavirus…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: A TFSA Investor’s Time to Shine!

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is just one of many deep-value bets that TFSA investors should buy on this TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Market Crash: 1 Heavyweight Dividend Champ I’m Buying on the Next Dip

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is one dividend-growth stock to buy in the next TSX index market crash.

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Stocks for Beginners

COVID-19: How TFSA Investors Should Invest in Times of Great Uncertainty

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is one of many COVID-19 stocks that TFSA investors should consider for the risk-on portion of a…

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) or Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ): Better Buy for Dividend Investors?

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) are intriguing contrarian dividend bets, but which is better?

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Investing

Undervalued: 2 TSX Stocks That Unjustly Got Hit Last Week

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and another stock got unfairly hit last week and are worthy of buying now.

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Coronavirus

COVID-19 Crisis: Was Warren Buffett Right to Sit on His Hands?

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one of many TSX stocks that defensive investors should buy, regardless of what you think will…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): Here’s a Better Way to Bet on an Air Travel Rebound

| Joey Frenette

CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) looks safer than Air Canada (TSX:AC) for those looking to bet on a recovery in the air…

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Coronavirus

Deep Value Alert: 2 Stocks I’m Buying If the Market Rolls Over Again

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) and another dirt-cheap stock that have fallen into deep value territory amid the coronavirus crash.

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Coronavirus

Market Crash: Is Your Portfolio Ready for a 2nd Meltdown?

| Joey Frenette

If you're bullish on Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock, consider balancing it with risk-off stocks in a barbell portfolio, so your…

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Users: Changes Likely Coming as the CRA Payment Expires for Many

| Joey Frenette

The CERB is changing, and Canadians need to be aware of new rules, as they come to be to avoid…

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Stocks for Beginners

BUY ALERT: Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Could Skyrocket Amid This Recession

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) had a stellar quarter and is begging to be bought after a modest but still impressive first-quarter…

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Know When Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Has Bottomed

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has been ridiculously volatile of late, but here is when investors should be comfortable calling a…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB): Should You Buy Before It’s Acquired?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) popped over acquisition rumours, but should investors chase the deep-value tech stock here?

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Coronavirus

CERB Recipients: Looking to Invest Your $2,000 CRA Payment? Avoid These Pitfalls

| Joey Frenette

If you have leftover CRA payments like the CERB, it may be unwise to invest it in your TFSA until…

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Coronavirus

TFSA Investors: 2 Must-Buy Stocks for the Perfect “Barbell” TFSA

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should look to buy MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY) and a complement stock for their barbell portfolios today.

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Amid the Airline Rally?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a high-upside spec bet that may prove to be undervalued beyond proportion if another coronavirus outbreak…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 TSX Breakout Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) and another momentum stock could blast off much higher, as they look to make new all-time highs!

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Due for a Bigger Plunge?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock looks to be running out of steam, but should long-term investors prep for a big plunge?

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Dividend Heavyweights That Could Rocket Higher by 2021

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and two other TSX dividend stocks to consider scooping up while they're still discounted relative to the…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks I’d Trim Before a Market Correction

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) is one of many TSX stocks that have gotten a bit too frothy amid the…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: Invest $2,000 in This TSX Small-Cap Stock While it’s Cheap

| Joey Frenette

StorageVault Canada Inc. (TSXV:SVI) is just one of many cheap stocks that TFSA investors should buy today, rather than waiting…

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO): A Top “Catch-Up” Buy for Canadians

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) looks like it could pop, as the Canadian banks look to follow in the footsteps of…

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Dividend Stocks

This 8% Yield REIT Just Surged 53% — and It’s Just Getting Started

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is an 8%-yielding REIT that's too cheap for its own good after the COVID-19 sell-off in retail…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Cineplex (TSX:CGX): Here’s a Better Battered Bargain to Bet On!

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stock has taken a beating on the COVID-19 crisis, but there's another deep-value TSX play that has…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Supplement Your CPP Pension With This Top High-Income REIT

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) is a compelling bargain that retirees should consider buying on the dip if they seek income to…

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Dividend Stocks

As COVID-19 Lockdowns Loosen, These 2 Stocks Will Soar

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) and another severely undervalued stock that could soar as the COVID-19 lockdowns loosen in summer.

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Investing

2 Resilient Dividend Stocks to Own for Decades in Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and another modestly discounted dividend stock that I'd buy to form a resilient TFSA foundation.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income for Life: 2 Secure Income Stocks to Buy This June

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are two dividend rockstars that can provide stable TFSA income for life.

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