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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.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: 3 Canadian Stocks That Cut You a Cheque Every Month

| Daniel Da Costa

If you love to receive passive income, these three monthly dividend stocks are some of the best for Canadians to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Correction: 2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Watch This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

If a market correction happens to intensify this week, here are two of the best Canadian stocks to put at…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Canadian REITs for 2022

| Daniel Da Costa

Real estate is one of the best long-term sectors you can invest in, which makes these three Canadian REITs some…

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Stocks for Beginners

WOW! These 4 Canadian Stocks Are Unbelievably Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

After the recent volatility in markets, if you're looking to buy a Canadian stock at a discount, these four are…

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Cryptocurrency

Can Cryptocurrencies Grow by 100X Over the Next Decade? This Former Goldman Sachs Exec Thinks So

| Daniel Da Costa

After the incredible rally we have seen from the entire industry over the last year and a half, is there…

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Cryptocurrency

2021 Was the Year of Cryptocurrency: Will 2022 Be?

| Daniel Da Costa

After the total value of the cryptocurrency industry has grown by more than 200% for the second consecutive year, what…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Beginner Stocks to Buy in December

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a beginner that's new to investing and looking for the best way to invest your cash, these three…

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Cryptocurrency

Is This Confirmation That the Shiba Inu Saga Is Over?

| Daniel Da Costa

After just two days of rapid gains, Shiba Inu is again selling off, mirroring the downtrend of other speculative cryptos…

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Cryptocurrency

Ethereum: 3 Shocking Reasons Ether Has Even More Potential Than You Might Think

| Daniel Da Costa

In addition to the growing popularity of Ethereum's blockchain, here are three shocking facts that show Ether could skyrocket any…

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Cryptocurrency

Why Betting on Bitcoin Is the Smart Play in 2022

| Daniel Da Costa

As stock markets continue to struggle, here's why Bitcoin and the booming crypto industry offer a ton of potential heading…

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Cryptocurrency

New Bitcoin ETF: Another Promising Sign for the Crypto Industry

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why the new Bitcoin ETF that allows you to earn a yield on your investment is such a positive…

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Cryptocurrency

Market Correction: How It Could Impact Crypto Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

As volatility heats up and the potential for a market correction grows, it's crucial to understand how it might impact…

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Cryptocurrency

Will Dogecoin Hit $1 in 2022?

| Daniel Da Costa

After Dogecoin's impressive start to 2021, can the meme coin repeat that performance and rally to the milestone of $1…

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Cryptocurrency

Missed Out on Shiba Inu? 3 of the Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy instead

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Shiba Inu has been one of the top performers earlier this year, these three cryptocurrencies offer some of the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Growth Stocks That Already Yield Upwards of 5%

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy top dividend growth stocks to build an attractive and growing passive income stream, here are…

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Stocks for Beginners

Want to Double Your Money? Buy These 2 Canadian Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks not only offer exceptional growth over the long run, but they also trade remarkably cheap today.

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Cryptocurrency

Is Avalanche the Next Bitcoin?

| Daniel Da Costa

With AVAX, Avalanche's native currency, quickly rising to be the 12th most valuable cryptocurrency in just over a year, is…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 of the Best Canadian Growth Stocks That Just Went on Sale

| Daniel Da Costa

After the recent volatility in markets, here are three of the best Canadian growth stocks to buy while they are…

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Energy Stocks

Forget Suncor: Here Are 2 Better Energy Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Suncor is one of the top energy stocks in Canada, these two companies offer far more potential for long-term…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Make $400 a Month of Passive income in 2022

| Daniel Da Costa

If you want to maximize your TFSA and create a growing stream of passive income, here's what to consider when…

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Investing

2 Top Canadian Stocks That Could Double in December

| Daniel Da Costa

If you have cash that you're looking to invest, these two Canadian growth stocks are some of the top investments…

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Cryptocurrency

Are Crypto Stocks the Best Buys in This Dip?

| Daniel Da Costa

After crypto stocks sold off significantly last week during the market volatility, are they the best stocks for investors to…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Stock: Going to $60?

| Daniel Da Costa

Does the Canadian energy giant still offer investors growth potential, or are there better energy stocks for investors to consider…

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Stocks for Beginners

Worried About a Market Correction? These 2 Stocks Are As Safe As They Come!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're worried a market correction could materialize in the short term, here are two top Canadian stocks to help…

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Stocks for Beginners

Stock Market Correction: Your Chance to Find Top Long-Term Investments

| Daniel Da Costa

With volatility starting to pick up and a potential stock market correction starting to materialize, here's how to find the…

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Cryptocurrency

3 No-Brainer Crypto Stocks to Buy Before the Next Big Rally

| Daniel Da Costa

Over the past couple of years now, cryptocurrencies have been rallying significantly, but this long bull run has been quite…

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Stocks for Beginners

FIRE SALE: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy at Bargain Basement Prices

| Daniel Da Costa

This Black Friday weekend, some of the best deals for Canadians might not necessarily be found in the mall. Instead,…

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Energy Stocks

Here’s Why Canadian Energy Stocks Are Plummeting Today

| Daniel Da Costa

With a new coronavirus variant causing fears of a slowdown in the global recovery, Canadian energy stocks are seeing some…

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Cryptocurrency

Is Dogecoin Dead?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Dogecoin down more than 70% from its all-time high earlier this year, is it safe to say it's lost…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Air Canada: This Recovery Stock Pays a 6.5% Dividend

| Daniel Da Costa

Rather than buying Air Canada and hoping for a rally in the stock, this Canadian stock will pay you an…

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Dividend Stocks

End-of-Year Market Correction? 2 Top Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Stock market corrections are essentially impossible to predict, making it crucial to always ensure that your portfolio is in good…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Recovery Stocks on the TSX to Buy Over Cineplex Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Cineplex stock looks like one of the cheapest stocks to buy on the TSX today, these two recovery stocks…

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Cryptocurrency

Buying Cryptocurrencies? 5 Tips to Keep Your Investment Safe

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to invest in cryptocurrencies, here are five crucial tips to remember in order to ensure that you're…

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Cryptocurrency

Crypto Boom: 3 Stocks You’ll Want to Buy Before 2022

| Daniel Da Costa

With all the potential that crypto stocks have, here are three high-quality investment ideas that you'll want exposure to before…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Are Practically Money Machines

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian dividend stocks are some of the most dependable companies in the country, making them excellent long-term investments.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Dividend Stocks: 2 Lower-Yield Stocks With High-Growth Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian dividend stocks don't offer that much of a yield, however, they are some of the best long-term…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada Stock: A Better Recovery Stock Than Cineplex?

| Daniel Da Costa

Almost two years into the pandemic and both Air Canada and Cineplex stock trade more than 50% below their pre-pandemic…

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Energy Stocks

2 Canadian Energy Stocks That Could Raise Dividends Soon

| Daniel Da Costa

These two energy stocks both offer impressive yields above 6%, and could still offer the potential for more dividend increases…

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Cryptocurrency

Want to Invest in NFTS? Here’s What to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

NFTs are one of the highest potential sub-sectors of the blockchain industry, so here's what to consider if you're looking…

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Cryptocurrency

Are Cryptocurrencies a Speculative Investment? It Depends on What You Buy!

| Daniel Da Costa

Any asset can be speculative if you buy it for the wrong reasons. So, here's what to consider when investing…

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