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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

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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Investing

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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Investing

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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Investing

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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Investing

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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Investing

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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Investing

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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Investing

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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Investing

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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Investing

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Now at Rock-Bottom Prices

| Joey Frenette

Why income investors would be wise to pick up battered dividend stocks like Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) after last week's steep pullback.

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Investing

A Top Stock to Buy Now Before the Market Corrects to the Upside

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) stock has yet to participate in the market's latest rally, making it a perfect catch-up…

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Investing

Want a Better Cost Basis Than Warren Buffett? Check Out This Dividend Growth King

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) provides investors with an opportunity to get a better price than Warren Buffett after the stock's…

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Investing

Investors: This TSX Stock Crashed 40% — Why Right Now Is the Time to Buy!

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master (TSX:TOY) stock crashed on Thursday over reasons that I think are overblown.

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus: 2 Canadian Stocks That Have Been Immune to COVID-19

| Joey Frenette

Cascades Inc. (TSX:CAS) is just one of few stocks that can help investors prepare their portfolios for the epidemic.

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Investing

How to Rise Out of a Market Crash Richer Than Before

| Joey Frenette

Market crashes are an opportunity for long-term investors with the discipline to buy stocks and be greedy while others are…

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Investing

Could the Canadian Banks Plunge Further Amid Interest Rates Cuts?

| Joey Frenette

Here's why troubled bank stocks like CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) could continue falling further as the Bank of Canada looks to cut…

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Investing

Here Are 2 Utility Stocks to Buy and Forget in a Stock Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) is one of many defensive dividend stocks that got unfairly battered during the coronavirus correction.

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Investing

ALERT: These Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks Now Have the Highest Yields They’ve Had in Recent Memory!

| Joey Frenette

Many stellar blue-chip stocks like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) now have dividend yields that are close to the highest they've…

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Investing

2 Dire TFSA Mistakes That Few Canadians Are Talking About

| Joey Frenette

If you want to optimize growth in your TFSA, you'll want to avoid making these lesser-known TFSA mistakes!

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Investing

3 Things to Do When the Market Crashes

| Joey Frenette

The markets may have bounced substantially on Monday, but investors should still be prepared for the worst as they hope…

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Investing

Retirees: Do This if Your Portfolio Took a Beating During Last Week’s Stock Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Why retirees should look to one-stop-shop ETFs like BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) to lower their correlation to…

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Investing

Revealed: Why I’ve Never Been More Bullish on This Canadian Bank Stock

| Joey Frenette

Toronto-Dominon Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a premium bank stock that no longer trades at a premium to its peer group.

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Investing

Invest With Warren Buffett With This Dirt-Cheap Dividend Heavyweight

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) provides a rare opportunity for value investors to get a better cost basis than the Oracle…

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Investing

2 TSX Stocks Poised to Outperform in a ZERO Earnings-Growth Environment

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is just one of many Canadian stocks that were knocked into the bargain bin after last week's…

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Investing

A Warren Buffett Dividend Stock I Just Bought for My TFSA on the Dip!

| Joey Frenette

Why I bought Restaraunt Brands International Inc.(TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) stock after last week's horrific market-wide sell-off and why you may want to…

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Investing

Canadians: This Top Stock Didn’t Deserve to Take a Beating Last Week

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is one of many stocks that got unjustly hit amid last week's brutal coronavirus correction.

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