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Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Karen is a stock market enthusiast focused on uncovering those stocks that she believes the market has mispriced. She does this through fundamental and quantitative analysis of companies and their industries, as well as a study of future opportunities and trends. She holds a Masters degree in Finance, the CFA designation, and has over 20 years of experience in the investment management industry. Having worked at a major pension fund, as well as two leading mutual fund firms as an analyst and portfolio manager, she has solid investing expertise which she aims to share with her readers.

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Are Gold Stocks the Safe Haven You Are Looking for?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) and Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) are gold stocks that are outperforming the market big time…

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Energy Stocks

Investors: Avoid Making the 2 Most Common Investing Mistakes

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Learning from our mistakes and using technical analysis as well as fundamental analysis will help us to better handle stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Soaring Up to 38% in 2019, Here Are 2 Top Energy Stocks to Buy in March

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Precision Drilling Corp. (TSX:PD) (NYSE:PDS) and Pason Systems Inc. (TSX:PSI) (NYSE:PSI) are soaring this year as oil and gas companies…

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Dividend Stocks

Up 20% in 2019, Are These Energy Stocks Quietly Poised for Explosive Upside?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA) (NYSE:ECA) has rallied 20% year-to-date, as it benefits from its crude oil exposure and it maintains its…

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Investing

Up 30% in the Last Year, Bausch Health Companies (TSX:BHC) Shows Continued Progress

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bausch Health Companies Inc. (TSX:BHC) (NYSE:BHC) outperforms as the company continues to beat expectations and to slowly work down its…

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Investing

Millennial Investors: Is Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) or Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) the Better Marijuana Stock?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) (NYSE:ACB) are both leaders in the marijuana industry, but investors…

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Investing

Investors, Take Your Profits: Sell Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Before It’s Too Late!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS) (NYSE:GOOS) stock has rewarded shareholders handsomely as it has driven strong increases in revenue and…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: The Best Oil and Gas Stock Is Still Trading at Bargain Prices

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enerplus Inc. (TSX:ERF) (NYSE:ERF) offers investors a top oil and gas stock that has dividend growth and explosive capital appreciation…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Add If Markets Plunge in 2019

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A) (NYSE:GIB) and Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN) (NYSE:WCN) are top stocks that have seen explosive stock price…

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Investing

Why Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) Skyrocketed 35% in 2019

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) (NYSE:ACB) and marijuana stocks in general have seen rising valuations again in 2019, but going forward,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Defensive Stocks to Buy for Dividend Growth and Stability

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Boost your retirement income with TC Pipelines LP (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), which offers a reliable, growing dividend and a dividend yield of…

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Investing

Are Pot Stocks in a Bubble? Even Canopy Growth Corp’s (TSX:WEED) CEO Thinks So

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock has recovered much of its 2018 losses, but is 2019 the year that the pot…

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Investing

Could Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) Be a Millionaire Maker Stock?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) stock is trading below book value and has seen the beginning of a recovery of…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks to Buy in February

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) is one of two high-yielding dividend stocks that just keeps the money rolling in for…

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Investing

Is it Time to Take Your Profits on Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Run?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is vulnerable to rising oil prices and a weakening consumer, so investors would be wise to consider…

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Tech Stocks

Tuck This Tech Stock Away in Your RRSP Today for Explosive Growth Tomorrow

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) offers big potential upside for investors' RRSP portfolios, and you benefit from tax-sheltered capital gains.

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Dividend Stocks

Use Your TFSA to Gain Financial Freedom: Start Early, Invest Regularly

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Build your way to financial freedom by adding dividend stocks such as Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) to your TFSA.

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Tech Stocks

How Risky Is Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP) Stock?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP) (NYSE:SHOP) stock continues to be a high flyer, but is it too risky to own?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) provides shareholders with reliable and consistent dividend growth and a plethora of new projects in the next…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy These 3 Dividend-Growth Stocks for Your RRSP Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With a 22% compound annual growth rate in its dividend, Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is one of three dividend-growth stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

This Top High-Quality Oil and Gas Stock Belongs in Your Portfolio as Oil Prices Heat Up

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) is a top oil and gas stock that is trading at very depressed valuation, despite the fact…

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Dividend Stocks

Supercharge Your TFSA With This Undervalued 7% High-Yield Dividend Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is offering good value today, yielding 7%, as it continues to generate strong cash flows and as…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Oversold Dividend Stock and 1 Top Anchor Dividend Stock for Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With a 54% drop in three years, Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) is a top oversold dividend stock, while Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)…

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Dividend Stocks

This Forever Stock Is on Sale Today: Buy and Hold to Build Wealth for Tomorrow

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN) (NYSE:WCN) drives home value for shareholders. with a business that is rich in cash flows and…

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED): Soaring Revenue With Mounting Losses

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is a leading marijuana stock, but mounting losses and a highly volatile and expensive stock means…

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: Sell This Retail Stock Before it Plunges Further

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) plunged 13% yesterday, as its earnings report wasn't good enough for investors. See why it…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors, Do You Have Adequate Exposure to the Booming Healthcare Sector?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Increase your exposure to the healthcare sector with Bausch Health Companies Inc. (TSX:BHC) (NYSE:BHC) for big potential capital appreciation or…

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Tech Stocks

This Tech Stock Is Down Almost 30% Today After a Big Disappointment – Is There Value Here?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW) (NASDAQ:SWIR) is reeling from weakness in its end markets, but its strong balance sheet, with ample…

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Dividend Stocks

Tired of Missing Out on These 2 Stocks That Have Soared 250% and 100% in the Last 3 Years?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp. (TSX:LIF) can be expected to continue to provide shareholders with dividend income and Parex Resources…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG) Stock a Buy After Losing 80% of Its Value?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG) (NYSE:CPG) remains a highly risky proposition, with Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) being the better way…

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Dividend Stocks

In the Midst of a Housing Market Slowdown, Investors Should Watch Out for This

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) will feel the pinch of a slowing housing market, and although its diversified business model will ensure…

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Energy Stocks

2 Natural Gas Stocks That Surged up to 8% Yesterday

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Nuvista Energy Ltd. (TSX:NVA) and Storm Resources Ltd. (TSX:SRX) surged over 7% and over 3%, respectively, as investors look for…

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Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB): Quarterly Results Show Surging Revenue Growth With Many Opportunities and Challenges in the Background

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) sees strong sales momentum but mounting losses, as massive opportunities come with challenges.

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Investing

Should Investors Bet on These 2 Retail Stocks That Are Screaming Value?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) and Indigo Books and Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) are trading at very depressed valuations as…

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Dividend Stocks

Investor Alert: These Stocks Are Trading At 52-Week Highs: Should You Take Your Money and Run?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Despite an extremely lucrative dividend history, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp. (TSX:LIF) stock is a sell at 52-week highs.

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Investing

Big Reveal: A High-Growth, Explosive Opportunity That’s Trading at a Mere Fraction of Marijuana Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) is seeing explosive growth as it builds market share in the meal preparation business. Get in…

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Dividend Stocks

Building Canadian Wealth: Start Your Diversified TFSA Portfolio With These 5 Top Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) is one of five stocks to add to your TFSA to achieve portfolio diversification.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The S&P/TSX Composite Index Is Being Beaten by Gold Stocks: Why We Can Expect This to Continue

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

SSRM Mining Inc. (TSX:SSRM)(NASDAQ:SSRM) and OceanaGold Corp. (TSX:OGC) have explosive one-year return of 26% and 29% respectively, as they offer…

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Energy Stocks

Bullish on Canadian Oil Prices? Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) Has Explosive Upside if You’re Right

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) has strong exposure to recovering Canadian oil prices as well as renewed company-specific strengths.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s a Top Dividend Stock That You Can’t Afford Not to Own!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) offers investors a defensive stock with a 3.3% dividend yield and strong capital appreciation potential.

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