Kris Knutson, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Tech Stocks

Is This Tech Stock a Golden Opportunity?

February 16, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Although it is a volatile stock with no dividend, Goldmoney Inc. (TSX:XAU) bridges the gap between financial technology and precious…

1 TFSA Growth Star to Buy and Forget

February 15, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) is one stock that you can put in your TFSA for a combination of steady capital…

1 High-Risk Tech Bet on IoT

February 14, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Even though Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) is focused on the high-growth IoT technology, low-risk investors should avoid this volatile stock…

The Stress-Free Way to Buy Bank Stocks

February 13, 2019 | Kris Knutson

If you don't like choosing stocks and want to take the stress out of investing choose an ETF like BMO…

3 Reasons to Fear High-Yield Stocks

February 13, 2019 | Kris Knutson

While high dividends can signal a value opportunity, they can also signal an impending cut to the dividend, as was…

The #1 Dividend-Growth Stock for 2019

February 11, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Even though its yield appears smaller than other dividend stocks, Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) has grown its payout at an…

Dividend Stocks

3 Great Investments With 6% Yields

February 10, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Investing in high dividend stocks can be risky, but the rewards can be great. Companies like Keyera Corp. (TSX:KEY) could…

Is Now the Time to Buy Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD)?

February 9, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Canadian banks have long been great investments. Banks like Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) pay excellent, growing dividends and are very…

Invest like Warren Buffett … or Not?

February 8, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Warren Buffett once famously remarked that buying airline stocks like WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) were the worst investments you could…

Dividend Stocks

Buy This Stock for Huge Income

February 7, 2019 | Kris Knutson

If you want to get huge, reliable income, look no further than the globally diversified utility company Brookfield Renewable Partners…

Caution: 3 Ways to Spot Stock Price Fragility

February 6, 2019 | Kris Knutson

High-flying growth stocks like Bausch Health Companies Inc. (TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC) can make and destroy wealth in an instant. Watch out for…

This 8%-Yielding Stock Is Worth the Risk

February 5, 2019 | Kris Knutson

High-yield stocks are sometimes in danger of a dividend cut. This is most likely not the case for Alaris Royalty…

This Is the Best Way to Invest in Real Estate

February 4, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Real estate has been a proven way to build wealth over time. Owning Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:GRT.UN) can…

Which Royalty Company Is the Best Income Stock?

February 3, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Get exposure to the commodity sector while minimizing operational and geopolitical risk by purchasing Franco-Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV).

1 Dividend Giant You’ve Never Considered

February 2, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) is one of the most stable and diversified dividend growth stocks within the otherwise volatile Canadian…

Here’s the Best Way to Invest in Gold

February 1, 2019 | Kris Knutson

If there’s anything good that has come from the uncertainty the market has been experiencing lately, it’s the fact that…

1 Defensive Growth Stock to Own Today

January 31, 2019 | Kris Knutson

If you are looking for a defensive growth stock for your dividend portfolio, Premium Brand Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) will give…

Dividend Stocks

Caution: This Stock May Be More at Risk From a Recession Than You Realize

January 30, 2019 | Kris Knutson

MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY) is a fast-growing, expensive stock that might be negatively impacted if a recession were to…

Dividend Stocks

3 Ways to Play a Natural Gas Recovery

January 29, 2019 | Kris Knutson

If the cold weather has you betting on a recovery in natural gas, look no further than the beaten-up, cheap…

3 Stable Dividend Growers for Hard Times

January 28, 2019 | Kris Knutson

In tough times, some stocks, like Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL), are more insulated from instability and are still positioned to grow…

Should You Buy Canadian or Diversify Internationally?

January 24, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Faced with the choice of buying a Canadian non-dividend stock like CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A) or an international one, investors…

Is Now the Time to Buy Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)?

January 23, 2019 | Kris Knutson

While cannabis investments are not cheap, the recent market downturn has reduced the frothy valuations of stocks like Canopy Growth…

Don’t Make This Huge Investing Mistake

January 22, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Don't make the mistake of missing out on huge growth from companies like Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) simply because they don't…

Dividend Stocks

Is This Growth Stock Perfect for Your 2019 Portfolio?

January 21, 2019 | Kris Knutson

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. (TSX:ATA) has a great balance sheet and a unique business model. But is this growth…

Is This Stock Worth Taking for a Ride?

January 20, 2019 | Kris Knutson

BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO) has a good balance sheet and a growing dividend. If you are willing to ride this company…

Dividend Stocks

3 Strong Companies With U.S. Cash Dividends to Buy Today

January 19, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Earn U.S. dollars or get a boost on your dividend through some great Canadian dividend stocks like Restaurant Brands International…

1 Sector That Belongs in Your TFSA

January 18, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Some assets are better suited to your TFSA than others. Real Estate Investment Trusts like Granite REIT (TSX:GRT.UN) are well-suited…

Sick of Your Oil Stocks Getting Slaughtered? Try This Instead

January 17, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Picking individual stocks in the oil sector has been devastating for many investors. Choose an ETF like BMO Equal Weight…

Stocks for Beginners

The #1 Way to Wreck Your Investments

January 16, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Buying a home with debt at high real estate prices is, at best, a terrible investment. Buy shares of Fortis…

Don’t Buy This Utility Yet

January 15, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Even though Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) is a solid company with a good dividend, its ties to the Ontario government…

1 Strategy to Prepare for the Next Recession

January 14, 2019 | Kris Knutson

A potential recession might be around the corner, so investors should strategize how to stabilize their portfolios by adding stocks…

Dividend Stocks

This Stock Could Soar in 2019

January 12, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Maxar Technologies Ltd. (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) might be a falling knife, but at a low valuation, this technology company might be worth…

3 Great Financials That Are Definitely NOT a Buy Today

January 11, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Financials like goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY) are good companies that seem like compelling buys, but the Canadian economy's fragility and consumer…

Double the Yield on Your Cash Today

January 10, 2019 | Kris Knutson

The stock market gives investors lots of ways to make money, such as using put options to buy stocks like…

3 Reasons Why Everyone Should Open a TFSA

January 9, 2019 | Kris Knutson

The TFSA is a remarkably powerful savings account that allows investors to compound dividends from companies like Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA)…

These 2 Banks Have Hit a Remarkable Buy Point

January 8, 2019 | Kris Knutson

It is nice to know with certainty when to enter a position in the Canadian banks. Bank of Nova Scotia…

Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yielding REITs for Your 2019 TFSA Contribution

January 7, 2019 | Kris Knutson

REITs like RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) that pay distributions instead of tax-advantaged dividends are perfect for your TFSA…

2 Cheap, High-Yielding Energy Stocks for a Cold January

January 7, 2019 | Kris Knutson

The one good thing about the energy sector is that it keeps getting cheaper, so getting a high yield from…

1 Growth Stock for Your 2019 TFSA Contribution

December 15, 2018 | Kris Knutson

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) makes an excellent long-term growth and dividend investment choice for your 2019 TFSA contribution.

Take Action: 1 Easy Strategy to Generate Yield From Non-Dividend Stocks

December 15, 2018 | Kris Knutson

With valuation much lower, use this simple strategy to mitigate risk and generate a yield from your non-dividend paying stocks…

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