Iain Butler, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

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What’s Hindering the Canadian Market?

March 15, 2013 | Iain Butler

After a decade of outperformance, the Canadian market has run out of breath. Find out why.

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The 3 Largest Short Positions on the TSX

March 15, 2013 | Iain Butler

Check in to see the top three companies that investors are betting against.

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Hop On the U.S. Housing Recovery Bandwagon With This Canadian Small Cap

March 14, 2013 | Iain Butler

This company has done a great job of implementing a U.S. single family home rental strategy. And the best part…

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Blackberry’s Shorts Keep Getting Shorter

March 14, 2013 | Iain Butler

Blackberry shareholders could be in for a windfall if the company demonstrates initial success with its new BB10 smartphone.

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Power Results Met With an Icy Reception

March 13, 2013 | Iain Butler

It’s a safe bet the Desmarais family isn’t losing sleep over weaker than expected results out of its two holding…

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Aecon is Helping to Build Canada – It Could Also Help Build Your Portfolio

March 13, 2013 | Iain Butler

This Canadian company may be in the early stages of constructing a road to riches for shareholders.

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Good Times on the Farm Means Good Times for These Three Companies

March 12, 2013 | Iain Butler

Farmers are lining their pockets as crop prices remain elevated. These three companies are riding the wave.

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Insiders Are Buying These Three Small Caps, Should You?

March 11, 2013 | Iain Butler

Insider activity can be a hint that good things are happening within a company. Find out which 3 Canadian companies…

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Atlantic Power Takes a 5 Minute Major for Slashing Its Dividend

March 11, 2013 | Iain Butler

Atlantic's management is in the penalty box. Until they are able to gain back the market's confidence, the stock is…

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Keep This Hybrid in Mind If You’re Seeking Income

March 8, 2013 | Iain Butler

An overlooked source of income in the Canadian market that you should stick in your tool kit.

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Two Convertible Debentures to Get You Started

March 8, 2013 | Iain Butler

Two examples of the features offered by convertible debentures.

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2013 Has Been Especially Good For These Three Companies

March 7, 2013 | Iain Butler

Shareholders of these three companies have something to cheer about thus far in 2013.

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Smoke Today, Fire Tomorrow?

March 7, 2013 | Iain Butler

One of the things that can ruin a company is financial risk. Valeant Pharmaceuticals is loaded with it and nobody…

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A Fool at PDAC – Two More Names for Review

March 6, 2013 | Iain Butler

Two more short-listers from the recently completed PDAC Convention in Toronto.

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A Fool at PDAC – Two Names That Warrant a Look

March 6, 2013 | Iain Butler

A big time mining convention is wrapping up in Toronto and investors are scurrying home with new ideas in hand.…

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Uranium Consolidation – More To Come?

March 5, 2013 | Iain Butler

With the commodity price bumping along the bottom, corporate players are beginning to make moves that will position them nicely…

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Magna Shares Are In Overdrive

March 1, 2013 | Iain Butler

Magna blew the doors off consensus expectations with its fourth quarter results. What's in store for shareholders of this auto…

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The Canadian Banks – Cheaper Than You Think

March 1, 2013 | Iain Butler

Prominent investors are advising to steer clear of this collection of money machines. Valuations indicate that this might be bad…

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A Systematic Approach to Reviewing a New Stock

February 28, 2013 | Iain Butler

We begin the process of systematically analyzing a previously unknown name.

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A Systematic Approach to Reviewing a New Stock – Part II

February 28, 2013 | Iain Butler

In Part 2 of our analysis we find out what the company actually does and arrive at a conclusion.

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What’s Worse, The Weather or Canada’s Economic Outlook?

February 27, 2013 | Iain Butler

The numbers look grim for Canada's housing market. Investors need to question whether Canadian bank stocks can continue to march…

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Canadian Stocks Poised For a U.S. Housing Recovery

February 26, 2013 | Iain Butler

We stray from the more traditional Canadian building product stocks as a way to play U.S. housing and introduce three…

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A Case For Casting Your Net Beyond the Canadian Market

February 26, 2013 | Iain Butler

Energy service firms are taking a bite out of today's S&P/TSX Composite. There are more diverse ways to invest in…

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Three 52 Week Lows to Consider

February 25, 2013 | Iain Butler

One way to find your next money maker - look for stocks that nobody else wants.

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Hey Barron’s, You Forgot One!

February 25, 2013 | Iain Butler

If you like free cash flow and a healthy dividend, consider this name.

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Like Mining But Hate Mining Companies? Here’s a Way To Play

February 23, 2013 | Iain Butler

This small cap offers big time returns. Put it on your radar.

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Bombardier Shareholders Got Bombed

February 21, 2013 | Iain Butler

Bombardier shares fell sharply on the back of a disappointing earnings release. Might this slide represent an opportunity?

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Coffee Time – Canadian Institution or International Juggernaut?

February 21, 2013 | Iain Butler

You rely on their product everyday for a jolt of energy. Find out which stock offers the best jolt for…

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The Family Wants Out – Should You?

February 20, 2013 | Iain Butler

Be wary of family controlled businesses. Conflicts may arise.

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A Sobering Outlook From Canada’s Buffett

February 15, 2013 | Iain Butler

Prem Watsa sees dark clouds on the economic horizon and it's costing him. For now.

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Dinner and a Movie? Oh My!

February 14, 2013 | Iain Butler

Take advantage of this day-of-love by tapping into the income stream provided by these date night destinations.

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Hooray! My Company Just Eviscerated Billions In Shareholder Capital!

February 14, 2013 | Iain Butler

How does $7 billion in combined write-downs translate into a $1.5 billion increase in market cap? Kinross and Barrick have…

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When It Rains It Pours

February 13, 2013 | Iain Butler

Barrick just can’t seem to catch a break. Bad news out of its African subsidiary sent shares spiralling lower today.…

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What You Need to Know About EnCana Before Thursday’s Release

February 13, 2013 | Iain Butler

Several developments in recent months are cause for concern about EnCana's future prospects.

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Two Companies Leading The Way on Tuesday And One Laggard

February 12, 2013 | Iain Butler

These energy related companies were having an impact on Tuesday's Canadian market action.

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Japanese Stocks Are Soaring – Want In?

February 12, 2013 | Iain Butler

The land of the rising sun has been the land of rising stocks in recent months. Should we expect more…

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Attention Bargain Hunters – The #1 Stock on My Radar

February 11, 2013 | Iain Butler

A high yielding small cap with growth potential - and nobody knows it!

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Cameco Is Not a One Quarter Story

February 11, 2013 | Iain Butler

Cameco shares dipped after announcing quarterly results. However, it's important to keep the big picture in mind when evaluating this…

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Tired Of Commodity Prices Wreaking Havoc With Your Portfolio?

February 8, 2013 | Iain Butler

Consider these options if you've had it with the volatility involved with this commodity producer.

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Can BCE Continue To Raise Its Already Sizeable Dividend?

February 7, 2013 | Iain Butler

With its fat yield and steadily rising share price, BCE has been an ideal stock in recent years. Does the…

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