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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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Investing

TFSA Investors: 3 Do’s and Don’ts for the Next Market Crash

| Daniel Da Costa

Nobody knows when a market crash will materialize, so you should always be ready. Here are three do's and three…

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Investing

Warren Buffett Advice: When to Sell a Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

One of the hardest investing decisions is knowing when to sell a stock. Here's how investors like Warren Buffett decide…

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Investing

Stock Market Crash 2021: Get Ready for the Opportunity

| Daniel Da Costa

With the likelihood of a stock market crash in 2021 being quite significant, here's how you can prepare to take…

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Investing

Buy Gold in 2021, but Don’t Neglect Bitcoin Either!

| Daniel Da Costa

Heading into 2021 with an unprecedented amount of risk, investors should strongly consider diversifying their portfolios with gold and Bitcoin.

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Investing

4 Top TSX Stocks Under $10 for 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

Looking for cheap TSX stocks to buy ahead of 2021? Here are four of the most attractive long-term investments to…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Approach: The Top Stock to Buy in 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

After a volatile 2020, finding value in 2021 will be much harder. However, here's one top TSX stock for 2021…

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Investing

5 High-Potential Canadian Investment Ideas for 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

2021 will be a much different year than 2020 as we look forward to the end of the pandemic. Here…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Long-Term TSX Stocks With Significant Value!

| Daniel Da Costa

Looking to add long-term investments to your portfolio in 2021? These are two of the top TSX stocks that you…

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Dividend Stocks

Corus Entertainment: The Top Canadian Value Stock in 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to play the coronavirus recovery and are considering value stocks, Corus Entertainment Inc (TSX:CJR.B) should be at…

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2 Ways to Save on Taxes and Grow Your Income

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can use the tools available to all Canadians to optimize your personal finances to both save on…

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Energy Stocks

Forget Air Canada: 2 Canadian Stocks You Should Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada may offer investors some recovery potential in 2021. However, nowhere near the potential of these two Canadian stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $500 to Invest? Here’s a Top TSX Stock for 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

If you have cash you're looking to invest, consider this top TSX value stock offering incredible upside during its recovery…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Crash: Time to Buy the Dip?

| Daniel Da Costa

After an incredible rally the last few months, Bitcoin's price has fallen sharply. Here's whether you should buy the dip…

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Investing

Bitcoin: JP Morgan Sees 300% Upside!

| Daniel Da Costa

With momentum in Bitcoin seemingly growing by the day, JP Morgan sees prices for the cryptocurrency skyrocketing in the future.

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Dividend Stocks

Energy Stocks: Oil Companies Just Hit a Huge Buy Signal

| Daniel Da Costa

Energy stocks present some of the best value for investors ahead of an economic recovery, making them must-own stocks for…

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Investing

Wow! This Canadian Stock Was up 280% in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

After an incredible 280% gain in 2020, this small-cap Canadian stock has some of the highest potential for growth in…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett’s Advice on Personal Finance Is Brilliant!

| Daniel Da Costa

Warren Buffett has given investors incredible advice on how to manage your personal finances alongside your investment portfolio.

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Investing

Bitcoin Investors: Avoid This Costly Mistake!

| Daniel Da Costa

Bitcoin could likely be the best performing asset in 2021. However, even with its incredible potential, investors must avoid this…

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Stocks for Beginners

New Year’s Resolution: How to Start Saving and Investing

| Daniel Da Costa

A great goal for Canadians in 2021 should be to start saving and investing your hard-earned money if you haven't…

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Investing

Canadian Stocks to Buy Now: 2 Growth Picks for 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for high-potential, long-term Canadian growth stocks to buy now, these two promising companies should be at the…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How to Make $500 a Month Without Working in 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how Canadians can use the tools from the Canadian government to build a growing passive-income stream and earn $500…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy for 2021!

| Daniel Da Costa

Green energy is one of the best long-term opportunities for investors today. Here are the three best renewable energy stocks…

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Investing

Warren Buffett: 3 Investment Tips for 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

Entering 2021, there is as much uncertainty as there is opportunity. So, here are three Warren Buffett tips to help…

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Investing

Revealed: 4 TSX Stocks That Could Double in 2021!

| Daniel Da Costa

After a year that offered investors several incredible opportunities, here are the four TSX stocks with the most growth potential…

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Dividend Stocks

Are You Saving for Retirement? Consider This Crucial Decision

| Daniel Da Costa

Whether you are just starting out or saving for years, it's paramount you understand how to minimize the taxes you'll…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: Where to Invest $1,000 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Heading into the new year, there are several opportunities for investors to buy recovering TSX stocks. Here are two of…

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: Just 1 More Day to Claim This Tax Credit!

| Daniel Da Costa

As 2020 winds down, Canadian investors have just one day left to take advantage of this tax credit offered by…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin: How to Gain Exposure in Your TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

Bitcoin has been one of the hottest assets in 2020 and investors have started to take notice. Here's how you…

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Investing

Got Cash to Invest? 2 TSX Stocks to Buy When the Market Opens Monday

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got cash that you're looking to invest, here are two of the top TSX stocks I would consider…

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Investing

Warren Buffett: How to Invest in 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

After a highly eventful 2020, here's how you can transition to 2021 like Warren Buffett and employ many of the…

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Investing

Where to Invest Cash for 2021: 3 Top Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

If you have cash and are looking where to invest for 2021, here are three of the top TSX stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Investing: Buy These Canadian Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

As you get closer to retirement, any investing mistakes you make can have devastating effects. These are the perfect low-risk…

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Investing

Santa Claus Rally: 1 Canadian Stock to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

With a Santa Claus Rally highly likely over the next few weeks, this may be your last chance to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How Retirees Can Reduce Their Tax Bills

| Daniel Da Costa

Saving on what you owe to the Canada Revenue Agency can go a low way, especially in retirement. Here's an…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada Stock: Worth the Discount?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock has been one of the hottest topics among Canadian investors this year, but with all the uncertainty…

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Investing

Market Crash: 2 TSX Stocks to Buy on the Dip

| Daniel Da Costa

Whether or not the next selloff is a major market crash or a small correction, these two TSX stocks are…

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Investing

Forget Air Canada Stock: The Situation Is Only Getting Worse

| Daniel Da Costa

Although several vaccines have now been proven to be effective, there continue to be several headwinds making Air Canada stock…

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: Earn $100 a Week of Tax-Free Income

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can start earning passive income today and how to make sure that none of that income is…

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Price Warning: Canadians Could Lose Over $100,000 in 2021!

| Daniel Da Costa

The CMHC, as well as several large Canadian banks, all expect Canadian housing prices to fall substantially in 2021. Here's…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Stocks to Help You Retire Wealthier

| Daniel Da Costa

With all the uncertainty these days, finding resilient stocks is more important than ever. Here are two of the best…

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