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Author: Brian Paradza, CFA

Brian is an investment writer and a Chartered Financial Analyst. He is an investing enthusiast who has been a regular contributor to The Motley Fool Canada since 2017. He is also a contributor to TipRanks (www.tipranks.com). His work has been featured on InvestorPlace (www.investorplace.com) as well. You can follow Brian on Twitter @brianparadza

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Safest Dividend Stocks in Canada

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Royal Bank of Canada stock is one of the safest TSX dividend stocks to buy. So is CT REIT and…

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Investing

Got $5,000? These are 2 of the Best Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

WSP Global stock may continue to shine, while MDA soars into space as revenue growth gains momentum.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Series 19 Preferred Stock: What to Know About the Coming Conversion

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Holders of Enbridge shares (Series 19 preferred stock) must choose wisely this month. Perhaps it's time to buy the reset…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian REITs That Pay Out Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

$10 can buy you a stake in a REIT that pays monthly distributions yielding 8.2% annually. CT REIT and another…

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Investing

Canadian IPOs All But Vanished in 2022: Here’s How 3 New Listings Did

| Brian Paradza, CFA

A $9.2 billion Canadian IPO market in 2021 slumped to record lows in 2022. Two IPOs produced market-beating returns. Here…

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Dividend Stocks

Deadline Coming: 3 TFSA Stocks to Buy Now Before Dividend Payouts

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Invest in RNW stock and 2 other TFSA friendly names before this fast-approaching deadline to get the full 2023 dividend.

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Investing

How High Could Nutrien Stock Go in 2023?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Nutrien (NTR) stock has the potential to rally another 21% in price before 2023 comes to a close

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Dividend Stocks

3 REITs With the Safest Yields for 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

H&R REIT and Artis REIT feature among Canadian REITs paying the safest distributions for 2023. The third name may surprise…

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Tech Stocks

Will Lightspeed Stock Price Soar in 2023?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed Commerce stock may sustain a rally in 2023. These factors will have a strong influence on whether LSPD stock…

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Investing

2 Top Mining Stocks in Canada to Buy in January 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Agnico Eagle Mines stock should do well in 2023, as gold prices rebound. Nutrien could be another interesting bet this…

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Dividend Stocks

A TFSA Investor’s Dream: This REIT Is a Must Buy for 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Dream Industrial REIT could generate good returns in your TFSA this year and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.3% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Artis REIT’s 6.3% distribution is among the safest high-yield monthly dividend for Canadian investors. Units could even double.

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Investing

This Defensive Stock Pays a Juicy 6.3% Dividend Yield: Should You Buy for 2023?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Rogers Sugar stock can perform well in a dividend strategy. However, there's a dark cloud still hanging in 2023.

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Tech Stocks

The TSX’s Biggest Losers in 2022 (Should You Sell?)

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Shopify stock lost $150 billion of its market value in 2022. Here are the TSX's top 10 biggest losers in…

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Dividend Stocks

Could This 10% Yielding REIT Double Your Money?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why True North Commercial REIT's 10% distribution yield is on focus in 2023.

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Dividend Stocks

These TSX Dividend Stocks Could Double Your Money in Less Than 8 Years

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s how growing dividends help Magna International and Enbridge stock to easily double investors’ money by 2030.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Low-Risk Ways to Score a Richer Monthly TFSA Payout

| Brian Paradza, CFA

High interest savings accounts and GICs are back in style. Granite REIT's growing distributions may add inflation protection on top…

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Investing

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

It made millionaires before COVID-19 struck. MTY Food Group stock looks potent again today, yet appears undervalued.

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Investing

Retirees: 3 Canadian Stocks You Can Confidently Own for the Next 20 Years

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why retirees need to plan beyond 20 years in retirement. Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) stock…

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HIGH VOLTAGE ELECRICITY TOWERS
Dividend Stocks

Algonquin Insiders Are Loading Up on AQN Stock – Should You Follow?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Algonquin Power and Utilities (TSX:AQN) insiders poured millions into AQN stock last week. Share valuation multiples seem compelling.

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Investing

2 Trustworthy TSX Stocks to Buy Without Any Hesitation

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why I wouldn't hesitate to buy Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) stock and another trusted dividend stock right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Invest in TSX Mining Stocks Right Now?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

A key TSX mining index has gained 16% so far this quarter. Newmont stock (TSX:NGT) could be a rewarding bet…

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Top TSX Stocks

Is Now the Right Time to Buy Magna Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Magna International (TSX:MG) stock retains potential upside after a near 20% rally over the past month. There's one key risk…

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Energy Stocks

This High-Yield Dividend Stock Could Be One to Hold Forever

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) stock clocked 16 years of consistent dividend growth in 2022, and could reward investors with more passive…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Invest in Real Estate Stocks Right Now?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

This is the best time to invest in passive income opportunities in Canadian real estate stocks like CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN)

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Dividend Stocks

Why Is Everyone Talking About Telus Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors could be earning a 13.5% dividend yield on TELUS stock (TSX:T) after its latest dividend raise.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Is Everyone Talking About Canadian Tire Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Sustained organic sales growth and religious dividend increases make Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) stock a retirement planner's friend.

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Tech Stocks

Semiconductor Stocks Are Down Big – Time to Buy?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

It's time to harvest growing dividends on semiconductor stocks like Intel stock (NASDAQ:INTC), long after the woes of 2022 are…

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Bank Stocks

Better Buy: RBC Stock or the Entire TSX?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Buying Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) stock lets you invest like Warren Buffett does, but investing in the entire TSX…

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy: Nvidia or AMD Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock looks cheaper, even undervalued, and is handling the chip market fallout better. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has…

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Top TSX Stocks

Why Is Everyone Talking About Nutrien Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

There’s more to the NTR stock (TSX:NTR) decline than an earnings miss and earnings guidance revision. Watch goodwill!

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $1,000 in November to Make Easy Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

AQN stock (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is an attractive TSX dividend stock to buy in November. Here's why.

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Tech Stocks

Which of These 2 Semiconductor Stocks Is a Better Buy?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock has room to recover; however, Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) trades cheaper than INTC, despite a record performance in 2022.

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Tech Stocks

Why I Own Shopify Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Shopify is a strong growth stock that's undergoing short-term turbulence.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian REITs: A Ridiculously Easy way to Increase Your Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian REITs are well placed to provide passive income for any investment portfolio, and CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN) keeps increasing its…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Tech Stocks That Could Help Make You Rich by Retirement

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Semiconductor market challenger AMD stock could rebound, while another tech value stock signed a 7-year contract with Apple that significantly…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Invest in Lithium Stocks Right Now?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lithium stocks have underperformed lithium price growth in October. Should you invest in Lithium Americas (TSX:LAC) stock?

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Tech Stocks

Better Growth Stock Today: Upstart or Shopify?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Shopify stock might have better near-term recovery prospects than Upstart Holdings, but the latter has potential to surprise us all.

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Dividend Stocks

If I’d Invested in Loblaws Stock at the Start of 2022, Here’s What I’d Have Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Loblaws stock (TSX:L) defended stock investors' portfolios against market weakness in 2022. Is it still a buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m More Excited Than Ever About Telus Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

A recent dip in TELUS stock looks like an exciting opportunity for dividend growth investors to lock in some great…

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