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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

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Investing

Retirees: 2 REITs to Buy Amid the Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Retirees ought to consider buying RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) and another high-yield investment amid the coronavirus crash.

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TFSA Investors Beware: 3 Stocks That Could Have Further to Fall

| Joey Frenette

TFSA Investors should look to re-balance their portfolios and avoid overly cyclical stocks, including Linamar Corp. (TSX:LNR).

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Coronavirus Stock Market Crash: A Warren Buffett Stock I’ve Been Buying Aggressively on the Way Down

| Joey Frenette

Why I'm going to keep buying Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) on this panic-inducing coronavirus stock market crash.

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Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC) Tanks 70%: Here’s the Perfect Time to Buy

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock looks to offer deep value for investors who are willing to go against the grain and…

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Coronavirus Correction: Could This Stock Market Crash Be Worse Than the 2008 Crash?

| Joey Frenette

As the coronavirus correction continues, here are reasons why you shouldn't treat this meltdown as a repeat of the financial…

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COVID-19 Crash: 2 Dividend Aristocrats I’d Buy Now

| Joey Frenette

If you're looking for bargains amid the COVID-19 crash, look to Dividend Aristocrats like Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO).

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Loonie Plunges: 2 Stocks to Buy As the Canadian Dollar Falls Below US$0.70

| Joey Frenette

Here is how Canadian investors can protect their portfolios with stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) as the loonie plunges…

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Coronavirus

TFSA Investors: 3 Stocks That Could Double in a Market Comeback

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should look to buy stocks like Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) amid the market meltdown.

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Investing

Oil Crash: The 2 Safest Canadian Energy Stocks Now Have Yields up to 13%

| Joey Frenette

Should Canadian investors look to the beaten-up energy plays like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) amid the oil crash and coronavirus…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Why a Market Rebound Could Be as Sharp as the Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should consider adopting a more active approach if they wish to rise out of this market crash richer…

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus Crash: It’s Time to Buy Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks

| Joey Frenette

The coronavirus crash wiped out a tonne of wealth but brought with it plentiful opportunities for dividend investors seeking to…

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Investing

Buy TD Bank (TSX:TD) Now or You’ll Be Kicking Yourself Later

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is trading at crisis-level lows, making them top income bets for those looking to buy the crash.

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Retirees: How to Invest in This Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

The market crash of 2020 was a devastating blow to retirees, but there are important lessons and moves to be…

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2020 Stock Market Crash: Your Opportunity to Buy Stocks at Rock-Bottom Prices

| Joey Frenette

Why you shouldn't look to catch a bottom in the most affected stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) amid the 2020…

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2020 Market Crash: How Much Further Could Stocks Fall?

| Joey Frenette

The market crash is testing the threshold of pain of many investors, but here is why it's still worth it…

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Negative Interest Rates: 3 Stocks to Buy in a ZERO or Negative Rate Environment

| Joey Frenette

We could be on the cusp of negative rates, so here is how you should position your portfolio.

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Investing

Warren Buffett May Be Interested in Buying Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) just became a heck of a lot cheaper after Warren Buffett's last airline bet.

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TFSA Investors: A 10% Yielder That’s Safe Enough to Buy on the Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) sports a colossal distribution that's actually pretty safe.

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus Market Crash: 2 Safe-Haven Stocks to Buy as Recession Looms

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) and another dirt-cheap bargain did not deserve to be punished this week.

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Investing

TSX Index Crashes 30%: Here’s What to Buy and Avoid

| Joey Frenette

The TSX Index is down over 30%, so here's what to buy and avoid as volatility skyrockets.

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus Crash: A Top Stock to Buy Amid the Vicious Sell-Off

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is the perfect cure to an undiversified portfolio that's getting crushed right now.

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Investing

3 Things to Do After the Worst Day for the TSX in 80 Years

| Joey Frenette

If you're not sure what to do after the worst crash in over a decade, here are a list of…

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Investing

TSX Index Enters Bear Market: Don’t Panic — Do This Instead

| Joey Frenette

The TSX Index just fell into a bear market, but that doesn't mean it's time to sell all your equities.

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Is Stupidly Cheap, But Is it in the No-Fly Zone?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) looks like a big bargain after getting cut in half on the coronavirus.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend Heavyweights That Won’t Stay This Cheap Forever!

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another dividend stock whose dividends are too bountiful to ignore after the latest market-wide…

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Danger: Are Canadian Banks Buyable If the Bank of Canada Cuts Rates to 0%?

| Joey Frenette

The Canadian banks have dire headwinds ahead of them, but they're still attractive to extremely long-term thinkers after the latest…

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Investing

Can You Retire Comfortably on OAS and CPP Pension Payments Alone?

| Joey Frenette

BMO High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) could be the answer to many retirees who consider themselves late to the…

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Market Pullback: How Warren Buffett Buys Stocks When the Market Tanks

| Joey Frenette

Take a page out of Warren Buffett's dip-buying playbook as the markets continue to crash.

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Canadian Bank Stocks Crash: Should You Buy This Dip?

| Joey Frenette

The Canadian banks just crumbled like a paper bag amid mounting pressures, causing many to question if they're still buyable…

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Investing

Opportunity of a Lifetime to Buy Canadian Banks

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is one of my top picks after the brutal sell-off in Canadian bank stocks.

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Investing

2 Stocks I’m Not Afraid of Buying in This Market Crash!

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is one of many stocks that could be immune from a coronavirus-driven recession.

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Oil Crash: Was Warren Buffett Wrong About Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)?

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock has soured of late, but here's what Warren Buffett is likely doing about it.

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TFSA Investors: Here’s What to Do Before the Stock Market Crashes Further

| Joey Frenette

Why income investors should look to TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) over high-yield energy names amid the violent market meltdown.

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Investing

Market Selloff: 2 Dividend Stocks That Just Became Insanely Cheap

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is one of many ridiculously cheap stocks that are oversold.

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Warren Buffett’s Recent Investments Are Getting Crushed!

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett's recent investments appeared to have soured immediately, with airlines and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock likely losing him…

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Investing

3 Steps to Surviving Your First Bear Market

| Joey Frenette

A coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic is getting uglier by the day, but that doesn't mean you should give into emotion as…

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Investing

Canadian Banks in Turmoil: Will the Bank of Canada Spark a Banking Meltdown?

| Joey Frenette

Things just went from bad to worse for the Canadian banks as the Bank of Canada cut rates, with potentially…

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Investing

How Low Can Air Canada (TSX:AC) Go?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is a fast-falling knife, but should you try to catch it or wait until it bounces off…

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Savers Beware: Why Hoarding Cash Can Be Harmful to Your Wealth as Interest Rates Fall

| Joey Frenette

Savers and risk-free investors won't be able to grow their wealth at the same rate as prior generations. Here is…

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This Canadian Growth Stock Could Double by Year’s End

| Joey Frenette

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) is an underrated stock with unfathomable growth potential, and it's on sale.

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