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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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Dividend Stocks

Stocks to Buy: How to Earn $1 Million in 30 Years or Less

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can buy and hold the top Canadian stocks while using the magic of compound interest to grow…

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Energy Stocks

2 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a value investor looking for cheap stocks to buy today, these two Canadian companies offer some of the…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 of the Best Canadian ETFs to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Looking for a top income investment that can be a core portfolio holding? These two Canadian dividend ETFs are some…

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Tech Stocks

Ether’s Price Doubles in 1 Month: 2 Canadian Stocks to Take Advantage

| Daniel Da Costa

Ether continues to have an impressive run, now up 440% year to date. Here are two stocks you can buy…

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Tech Stocks

LSPD or TSLA Stock: Which Is the Best to Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

LSPD and TSLA or two of the highest-potential growth stocks to buy now. Here's which stock offers far more value…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Recovery Stocks: Long-Term Investments Are the Best to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These days, all the best stocks have already recovered or are well on their way. So, instead of recovery stocks,…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge’s Impressive Q1 Earnings Show Positive Signs for Energy Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) reported strong earnings last week, but the results were positive for more than just the massive Canadian…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin or Coinbase: What’s the Difference?

| Daniel Da Costa

Bitcoin and Coinbase are two of the top assets for exposure to the cryptocurrency industry today. But which is the…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How $500 a Month in Your TFSA Can Grow to $1 Million in Just 30 years

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can grow your TFSA from $0 to $1 million in 30 years or even less time if…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Warren Buffett Advice: 1 Asset You Always Want to Hold

| Daniel Da Costa

Warren Buffett offers investors tonnes of great advice. However, this might be one of the most important things to keep…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor or Cineplex: What’s the Better Recovery Stock to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

Suncor and Cineplex are two stocks that continue to trade at the biggest discounts to their pre-pandemic price. But which…

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Tech Stocks

Ethereum: The Best Cryptocurrency for Your TFSA?

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy the best cryptocurrency for your TFSA, here's why Ethereum offers investors so much long-term growth…

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Tech Stocks

Real Matters Slumps After Earnings: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

Real Matters stock is facing some major headwinds going forward making these two Canadian growth stocks a much better buy…

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Tech Stocks

HIVE Stock: Does the Massive Discount Equal a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

HIVE stock has been selling off recently as Ethereum prices have rallied. But does its discount make it a buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Bill Gates: 3 Ways to Invest Like the Genius Billionaire

| Daniel Da Costa

Bill Gates is one of the smartest businessmen of all time. Here are three industries that he is focusing on…

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Dividend Stocks

Stocks to Buy: Grow Your $20,000 TFSA to $150,000 by 2030

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can use the TFSA to buy the best stocks in Canada, utilizing the power of compound interest…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Canadian Crypto Stocks to Buy in May

| Daniel Da Costa

Crypto stocks have sold off lately, despite most major cryptocurrencies continuing to rally, making these two Canadian stocks some of…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks: 4 Top Picks to Buy Now Yielding Over 6%

| Daniel Da Costa

In today's market environment, these four Canadian dividend stocks offering yields above 6% are some of the best stocks to…

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TFSA and coins
Dividend Stocks

Best Canadian Stocks: How to Grow Your TFSA to $150,000 by 2025

| Daniel Da Costa

If you save and contribute to your TFSA, you can begin to grow your portfolio rapidly just by buying some…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Earn Money Tax-Free

| Daniel Da Costa

Paying taxes to the Canada Revenue Agency is something nobody likes to do. Here's how you can begin to start…

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Tech Stocks

Dogecoin: 3 of the Best Cryptocurrency Stocks to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

Dogecoin has caught the eye of investors lately. However, here's why these three cryptocurrency stocks are the best to buy…

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Investing

BTC or AC Stock: Here’s Where I’m Putting My Money

| Daniel Da Costa

Two of the most popular assets over the last year have been Bitcoin (BTC) and AC stock. But after drastically…

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Dividend Stocks

Stocks to Buy Now: This Canadian Dividend Stock Won’t Be Cheap Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

There aren't that many undervalued stocks to buy now in this environment, but this one Canadian dividend stock is a…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 90% of Canadians Are Making This TFSA Mistake

| Daniel Da Costa

The Canada Revenue Agency allows Canadians to use the TFSA to invest their money tax-free, yet nearly all Canadians make…

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Tech Stocks

Tesla Earnings: What its Sale of Bitcoin Says for the Cryptocurrency’s Future

| Daniel Da Costa

Tesla stock recently announced the sale of some of its Bitcoin holdings, but what does that mean for one of…

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Stocks for Beginners

Best Stocks to Buy Right Now: Air Canada or Cineplex?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Cineplex (TSX:CGX) appear to be two of the cheapest stocks in Canada. But which is the…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? 3 Top Stocks to Buy in a Market Correction

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are some of the best long-term businesses you can own, which is why they're the first…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: Here Are 2 of the Best Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

This duo of Canadian stocks offers investors impressive stability and attractive growth potential, making them two of the best stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Stock Market Correction? Invest the Foolish Way!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're worried that there could be potential for a stock market correction soon, invest the Foolish way and buy…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Facedrive: Here’s a Top Canadian Growth Stock to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Facedrive has gotten a lot of attention over the past year. With the stock trading so expensive, though, here's a…

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Tech Stocks

Top Stocks 2021: How Has Shopify Performed?

| Daniel Da Costa

Shopify was one of the top Canadian stocks of 2020. But how has it performed in 2021, and is it…

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Investing

2 Top Canadian Stocks I Recently Bought More of

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for some top Canadian stocks to add to your portfolio today, here are a couple of stocks…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin: What Are the Risks of Buying Cryptocurrency?

| Daniel Da Costa

Bitcoin and the entire cryptocurrency industry can be quite risky. However, it offers tonnes of potential, so here's how you…

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Dividend Stocks

Green Energy Continues to Grow: 2 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

The green energy industry is just beginning a years-long expansion as we fight climate change, making these stocks two of…

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Stocks for Beginners

Bombardier Stock: Is it a Better Buy Than Air Canada?

| Daniel Da Costa

Bombardier and Air Canada stock are two of the cheapest Canadian companies you can buy today. But which is the…

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Dividend Stocks

Gold Is Cheap: 2 Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With gold being so cheap, these two Canadian stocks offer massive upside potential, making them some of the best stocks…

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Stocks for Beginners

Cineplex Stock: Better Value Than Air Canada?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada and Cineplex are two of the cheapest stocks in Canada, but which investment offers Canadians the best value…

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Tech Stocks

Better Than Coinbase: The Best Cryptocurrency to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Coinbase stock certainly offers investors a unique opportunity. However, the best cryptocurrency to buy right now offers much more growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Stock Market Correction? 3 of the Safest Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With the market looking choppy lately, here are three of the best Canadian stocks to buy now if you're worried…

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Tech Stocks

Forget SpaceX: These Canadian Space Stocks Offer Major Growth Potential!

| Daniel Da Costa

SpaceX is a revolutionary company, but it isn't a stock you can buy. However, these Canadian space stocks offer tremendous…

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