Andrew Button

Newfoundland and Labrador

Contributing Writer at Seeking Alpha

Contributing Writer at The Motley Fool (Canada)

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U.S. and China Cut Tariffs 115%: What Does it Mean for Canada?

2 days ago | fool.ca | Andrew Button

Earlier today, the U.S. and China made a joint statement in which they announced that they would be lowering tariffs on one another by 115%. The U.S. tariff rate on China will decline from 145% to 30%, while the Chinese tariff rate on the U.S. will go down from 125% to 10%. The biggest tariff move since Trump initiated his April 2nd duties has U.S., Chinese, and Canadian markets ablaze.
Transform Your Retirement With This 6.7% Monthly Dividend Stock

1 week ago | fool.ca | Andrew Button

Do you dream of retiring with large amounts of passive income coming in each and every month? If so, it pays to look into monthly pay dividend stocks. Such stocks pay their dividends more frequently than other stocks, most of which pay quarterly. The monthly payout schedule does not make such stocks’ returns any higher than those of quarterly pay dividend stocks, but is convenient for those who live on dividend income.
The Smartest REIT to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

1 week ago | fool.ca | Andrew Button

Are you looking for quality real estate investment trusts (REITs) to buy with $1,000? If so, the Canadian markets have a lot of what you’re looking for. Canada is well known for its hot real estate market, which features some of the highest prices and rents in the developed world. Although this fact forms the basis of many complaints about housing affordability, it is also a positive for investors. It’s not just housing that commands a premium price tag in Canadian real estate.
The Smartest Canadian Stock to Buy With $3,000 Right Now

1 week ago | fool.ca | Andrew Button

If you’re looking to invest a relatively small sum of money like $3,000, you need to make sure you get the most for your dollars. A $3,000 investment could grow into something substantial if allowed to compound over the long term. On the other hand, such a sum will turn into next to nothing if invested poorly. It’s always a good idea to start with index funds, because they offer both low risk and decent returns.
I'd Invest $15,000 in These High-Yielding Dividend ETFs for Passive Income

1 week ago | fool.ca | Andrew Button

Are you looking to invest $15,000 or something close to that into dividend stocks? If so, you’re making a wise choice. Dividend stocks, when held in Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs), often deliver excellent performance. Canadian dividend stocks, in particular, tend to be among the nation’s best performers (in the U.S. and some other markets, low/no-dividend tech stocks are more dominant). But should you try your hand at picking individual dividend stocks that you like?
1 Magnificent Canadian Stock Down 18% to Buy and Hold Forever

1 week ago | fool.ca | Andrew Button

Buying quality stocks on the dip is one of the most profitable investment strategies out there. It’s one of the main ways Warren Buffett made his wealth, and it tends to work for small-time investors as well. Of course, determining what is really “quality” is the tricky part of this strategy. Sometimes, companies simply fail, and their shares go all the way to $0. But other times, you find true quality on sale.
Where I'd Allocate $10,000 in Canadian Value Stocks for Future Growth

1 week ago | fool.ca | Andrew Button

Investing in Canadian value stocks for growth might sound like a contradiction in terms. Isn’t value investing the opposite of growth investing? According to conventional categorizations, it is, but the distinction is illusory. All investing is value investing. In classic value investing, you seek a low price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio using next year’s earnings in the denominator. In disciplined growth investing, you seek a low P/E ratio with earnings a few years out in the denominator.
I'd Bet on This TSX Stock That's Attracting Attention From Major Investors

2 weeks ago | fool.ca | Andrew Button

When you’re looking for investments, it pays to seek out stocks that are attracting attention from major investors. When smart money buys stock, it bodes well for its prospects. It doesn’t mean the stock can’t lose — sometimes, even “in the know” people get things wrong. However, the attention of major investors is positive. In this article, I will explore one TSX stock I would bet on — one I am, in fact, betting on — that’s attracting attention from major investors.
Here's Exactly How Many Shares of TD Bank You'd Need for $5,000 in Annual Dividends

2 weeks ago | fool.ca | Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) is among Canada’s highest yielding Canadian bank stocks. With a 4.9% yield, it has far more income potential than its peer group. The stock has long been a high yielder, as have Canadian financials as a whole. However, the rest of the banking sector has seen yields decline due to capital gains over the last few years. TD largely didn’t join the gains party, which is why its stock has a higher yield right now.
Manulife vs Sun Life: Where I'd Invest $10,000 for Financial Sector Income Potential

2 weeks ago | fool.ca | Andrew Button

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) and Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) are two of Canada’s best-known financial stocks. The former is an insurance company that also offers bank-like services; the latter is primarily a life insurance company. The two companies are alike in that they both offer life insurance. They differ in the range of services offered and also in financial details and valuation.