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Author: Daniel Da Costa

Daniel joined the Motley Fool Canada team in 2019 with years of experience in banking and investing. Growing up the son of a proprietary stock trader and educator, Daniel’s always found joy in helping Canadians to improve their financial situations. With the Motley Fool, Daniel sees an even more rewarding way to impact Canadians positively. A student and great admirer of Warren Buffett, he’s always looking for investments offering growth at a reasonable price. Outside of finance, Daniel enjoys spending his time with family, sailing, and watching Formula One.

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Investing

5 Reasons Why Andrew Peller Could Be an Excellent Long-Term Investment

| Daniel Da Costa

This lesser-known winemaker could be one of the best Canadian stocks to buy for the long haul.

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Dividend Stocks

What Are the Best Real Estate Stocks to Buy for Dividend Income?

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy high-quality real estate stocks that pay attractive and growing passive income, here's what to look…

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best Real Estate Stocks You Can Buy for Growth

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a growth investor, these two top stocks are some of the best to buy -- not just in…

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Buy Canadian Stocks in May Amid Market Volatility?

| Daniel Da Costa

After many Canadian stocks performed poorly in April, is now the best time to buy these investments during all the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks With Yields of 5.3% or More

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian dividend stocks all offer attractive yields and are high-quality companies that you can buy and hold for…

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Tech Stocks

5 Canadian Tech Stocks to Buy in May

| Daniel Da Costa

Tech stocks offer some of the best long-term growth potential, and right now, they are some of the cheapest Canadian…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Buy Gold Stocks During the Current Pullback?

| Daniel Da Costa

After the recent pullback in stocks across the market, including gold companies, is now the time investors should look to…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: What Are the Best Stocks to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

Now is the time to add stocks to your TFSA, and these two growth stocks are two of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

These Long-Term Growth Stocks Are Some of the Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

With so much volatility in markets lately, these two high-quality dividend stocks are some of the best long-term investments to…

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Energy Stocks

Forget Producers: These Energy Stocks Are the Best to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

The energy sector continues to have several tailwinds, making these high-potential energy stocks some of the best to buy now.

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Investing

Fire Sale: 2 Growth Stocks to Buy That Are Unbelievably Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

Right now is one of the best opportunities to buy high-quality Canadian growth stocks while they are cheap, and these…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks That Could Double Their Dividends Over the Next 5 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

Although there are plenty of high-quality Canadian dividend stocks to buy today, these two offer tonnes of potential, making them…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Stock Advice: 1 Quote to Never Forget

| Daniel Da Costa

This is one of the most important quotes Warren Buffett has ever offered on investing and fits perfectly in today's…

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Investing

2 Canadian Growth Stocks That Could Outperform in This Environment

| Daniel Da Costa

While most Canadian growth stocks have been selling off rapidly over the last few months, these two stocks are some…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Reasons Why Rising Interest Rates Impact Canadian Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

As interest rates have started increasing lately, Canadian stocks have been selling off. Here are three reasons why that's not…

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Energy Stocks

Is the Market Undervaluing Enbridge Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

Enbridge is one of the best long-term dividend stocks that Canadian investors can buy. But is it being undervalued by…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy Trading With P/E Ratios Under 10

| Daniel Da Costa

While several Canadian stocks are cheap these days after the recent volatility, these two Canadian stocks are easily some of…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Protect Your Money Through Market Volatility

| Daniel Da Costa

With all the risk and uncertainty picking up in markets around the world, here are two of the best Canadian…

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Investing

Best Funds to Buy: How to Research ETFs

| Daniel Da Costa

With the rising popularity of ETFs and all the advantages that they offer, here's how to find the best to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Stocks: 3 Common Investing Mistakes You’ll Want to Avoid

| Daniel Da Costa

No matter if you just started buying Canadian stocks or have been investing for years, here are three of the…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Stocks: Why Don’t All Companies Pay Dividends?

| Daniel Da Costa

Dividend stocks are some of the best companies that Canadian investors can buy and hold long term. So, why don't…

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Investing

Want to Buy Real Estate Stocks? Here Are 3 Crucial Metrics to Know!

| Daniel Da Costa

Real estate is an excellent industry. Here are three of the most popular metrics to help you determine which real…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons I Just Bought Freehold (TSX:FRU) Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Last year, when energy stocks were cheap I bought Freehold (TSX:FRU) stock for around $4 a share and again earlier…

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Investing

2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold in Your TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

If you have room in your TFSA and are looking for some of the best Canadian stocks to buy, here…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Warren Buffett Quotes to Make You a Better Investor

| Daniel Da Costa

These three quotes from Warren Buffett include some of the best advice you can get on how to buy and…

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks That Have Been Soaring Thanks to Their Tech   

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks are some of the best growth stocks to own long term thanks to their impressive…

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Dividend Stocks

5 of the Best Canadian REITs to Buy Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to add exposure to real estate in your portfolio, these are five of the very best Canadian…

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Investing

Growth Stocks to Buy: 3 Companies With Attractive PEG Ratios

| Daniel Da Costa

Many high-quality Canadian growth stocks are trading undervalued and are worth a buy today, but these three are some of…

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Investing

Here’s Why Cineplex Stock Should Be Worth at Least $20

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex stock has been one of the cheapest recovery stocks in Canada for some time, and now it looks like…

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Investing

Thinking of Opening a TFSA? Don’t Make This Mistake!

| Daniel Da Costa

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is one of the most important tools at Canadians' disposal, but only if you use…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy That Are Due for a Dividend Increase

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian dividend stocks are not just some of the best to buy and hold, but they could also…

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Energy Stocks After the Recent Rally?

| Daniel Da Costa

Energy stocks have been some of the top-performing investments so far year to date. But after their impressive rally, are…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Earn $500 a Month in Passive Income? Buy These Dividend Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

If you want to earn $500 or more of growing passive income each month, here are some of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian dividend stocks are currently trading well undervalued, making them two of the best stocks to buy now.

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Earn Passive Income From Real Estate? Buy These Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to build an attractive and reliable passive-income stream from real estate stocks, here are two of the…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks to Buy: How the Rich Get Richer, and How You Can, Too!

| Daniel Da Costa

Here is the simple process that wealthy investors use in order to get rich and stay rich.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 of the Best Canadian Gold Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Gold stocks are some of the best Canadian stocks you can buy in this environment, and these are two of…

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Investing

2 Recovery Stocks to Buy That Pay Attractive Dividends

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top recovery stocks pay attractive dividends today and offer long-term growth potential, making them some of the best…

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Cryptocurrency

Should You Buy Crypto Stocks in Your TFSA?

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking at finding top crypto stocks to buy for your TFSA in this environment, here are a few…

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Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge the Best Energy Stock to Buy in This Environment?

| Daniel Da Costa

Enbridge is a top energy stock, especially for dividend investors, but is it the best energy stock to buy for…

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