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Author: Kay Ng

Kay began investing in dividend stocks around 2008 via the concept of value investing. Since then, she has expanded into growth investing, including in small caps. Her passion for investing has only grown over the years! After graduating from UBC with a BSc in Computer Science, she took university courses in financial markets, finance, and financial accounting. She has contributed her works to Motley Fool, Sure Dividend, and Seeking Alpha.

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

These Tax-Loss Selling Targets Look Like Screaming Deals Today

| Kay Ng

Tax-loss selling is good for tax planning. However, investors should consider tax-loss selling throughout the year, not only in December.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? Buy These Up-and-Coming Stocks Before They Take Off

| Kay Ng

These growth stocks beat the long-term market returns and could continue delivering above-average growth in the coming years.

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Stocks for Beginners

Better Inflation Buy: Enbridge Stock or a GIC?

| Kay Ng

GIC rates have improved this year, but Enbridge stock is still a better inflation buy. However, understand that it's a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Better Buy: Newmont or Barrick Gold Stock?

| Kay Ng

If you think better days are ahead for gold miners, consider exploring gold stocks Newmont and Barrick Gold.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Consumer Staples Stocks That Can Give You Upside and Peace of Mind

| Kay Ng

Do you want peace of mind for your stock portfolio? Add some solid consumer staples stocks when they trade at…

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Energy Stocks

Sitting on Cash? These 2 TSX Stocks Are Great Buys Today But Won’t Be Forever

| Kay Ng

If you have the appetite for risk, you might consider investing in some great buys today, including a tech stock…

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Investing

3 Things to Know About Cineplex Stock in November 2022

| Kay Ng

Cineplex stock is, at best, a potential idea for high-risk investors. Most investors are better off avoiding the stock for…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Emera Stock vs. Hydro One

| Kay Ng

Higher-risk utility Emera should provide higher returns over the next five years, given the dip and its higher yield.

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Energy Stocks

Missed Out on Canadian Energy Stocks? My Best Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold

| Kay Ng

Renewable energy stocks could be a good area to shop for value. The sector also has long-term growth ahead.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 High-Potential Growth Stocks You Can Buy With $5,000

| Kay Ng

If you have an extra $5,000, a high-risk tolerance, and a long-term investment horizon, consider these growth stocks.

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Tech Stocks

Smart Investors Are Buying and Holding These 2 Supercharged Stocks

| Kay Ng

Smart investors should look more closely at these tech stocks as potential buy-and-hold ideas for supercharged growth.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks I’d Buy More of if They Took a Dip

| Kay Ng

Core dividend stocks should be easy to add to on dips. They provide dividends that can return your entire investment…

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Tech Stocks

Here’s the Next Canadian Stock I’m Going to Buy

| Kay Ng

Undervalued TELUS International stock is backed by parent company TELUS and has a robust financial position and solid growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Invest $100,000 and Get $559/Month in Passive Income

| Kay Ng

Thanks to rising interest rates that have depressed stock valuations, investors can now earn more tax-free passive income in their…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy and Then Never Sell

| Kay Ng

Conservative investors who seek capital protection and long-term price appreciation should dig deeper into CNR and IFC stocks.

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Stocks for Beginners

Safer Than Gold: 3 Ways to Protect the Downside of Your Portfolio

| Kay Ng

You can protect the downside of your portfolio by planning ahead with low-risk (potentially dividend) holdings.

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Dividend Stocks

How to: Defensive Stock Investing for Today’s Market

| Kay Ng

Don't like butterflies in your stomach? Then pick up some defensive dividend stocks on dips at good valuations.

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks I’m Watching in This Wild Market

| Kay Ng

You can ignore the volatility in the wild market by buying a certain group of TSX stocks -- ones that…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 of Investors’ Worst Fears (and How to Avoid Them)

| Kay Ng

Investors should invest by a set a carefully thought out rules so as to avoid losing money and experiencing income…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio in a Market Downturn

| Kay Ng

Market downturns are opportunities to add to solid dividend stocks for potentially higher long-term returns.

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Dividend Stocks

Algonquin: Should You Catch the Falling Knife?

| Kay Ng

Algonquin stock has been anything but a stable utility stock in the last couple of months. Should you catch the…

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Energy Stocks

Which Brookfield Utility Stock Is a Better Buy Today?

| Kay Ng

Both Brookfield utilities have beat the market in the long run. However, BIP has better price momentum. And BEP is…

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Investing

3 TSX Growth Stocks You Can Buy at a Screaming Discount

| Kay Ng

These undervalued growth stocks could drive massive upside for your investment portfolio for patient investors who can withstand volatility.

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Dividend Stocks

Down 18%, Is Fortis Stock a Buy?

| Kay Ng

Are you satisfied with a long-term return of about 9%? Then you should dig deeper into Fortis stock.

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Tech Stocks

Interest Rates Rising: Is it a Bad Idea to Buy Growth Stocks Today?

| Kay Ng

Growth stocks are still being whipsawed in the market right now. Capping your positions in growth stocks with earnings would…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Quality Dividend Stocks Yielding +4%

| Kay Ng

Better protect your principal and still get decent total returns in the long run with these quality dividend stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 3 Buy-and-Hold Dividend Stocks With Massive Long-Term Potential

| Kay Ng

Here are some awesome buy-and-hold dividend stocks that you can accumulate in your TFSA today and going into 2023!

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Stocks for Beginners

3 “Forever” Stocks That I Don’t Worry About Owning, No Matter What the Market Does

| Kay Ng

You can build durable wealth and receive decent dividend income while owning these "forever" stocks. Your downside is well looked…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Alert: It’d Be Silly Not to Buy These Dividend Stocks in November 2022

| Kay Ng

It's time to take partial positions in solid dividend stocks such as BNS and Fortis for high yields and earn…

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Dividend Stocks

Enjoy +7% More Passive Income Every Year: Here’s How

| Kay Ng

It's time to bring your income to the next level by turbocharging it with solid dividend stocks like TELUS and…

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Stocks for Beginners

With Interest Rates Rising, This Asset Management Stock Is a Smart Buy

| Kay Ng

Brookfield Asset Management stock is a smart buy in this correction for long-term investors who seek dependable price appreciation.

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Dividend Stocks

Buyer Beware: Why Cheap Stocks Aren’t Always Bargains Worth Buying

| Kay Ng

Don't jump into stocks because they're cheap. Sometimes, it's better to buy similar stocks that trade at a premium.

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Bank Stocks

Battle of the Bank Stocks: TD vs. BMO vs. BNS

| Kay Ng

Big Canadian bank stocks are suitable for most conservative stock portfolios. Which one is your favourite this month?

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Dividend Stocks

5 Investments You Can’t Go Wrong With

| Kay Ng

The bond and stock markets are providing some good investment opportunities right now. Here are some investments you should consider…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Reduce Your Risk in an Unstable Market

| Kay Ng

Reduce risk in your investment portfolio by buying assets whose prices move in negative correlation. Solid dividend stocks also help.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $25,000 Today to Reach a $1 Million

| Kay Ng

You can be a millionaire if you stick to diligently and regularly investing in quality dividend stocks at good valuations.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top TSX Financial Stocks to Buy in November 2022

| Kay Ng

New investors can accumulate these three quality financial stocks in November for solid dividends and total returns.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $50,000 in TSX Dividend Stocks for Retirement if I Had to Start From Scratch

| Kay Ng

Grow your hard-earned savings into a sizeable retirement fund. Here's how you can reach $620,530 in 20 years with dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Couche-Tard Stock vs. Canadian Tire

| Kay Ng

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock has outperformed over multiple periods. It's a better buy, unless your focus is on income.

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Bank Stocks

Top Canadian Bank Stocks to Buy in October 2022

| Kay Ng

The big Canadian bank stocks can be a core part of your dividend portfolio. Buy them while they're undervalued.

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