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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

3 TSX Stocks With High Dividend Yields

| Daniel Da Costa

As markets continue to sell off, here are three of the best TSX dividend stocks you can buy to earn…

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Investing

Defensive Stocks: 2 of the Best REITs to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two defensive stocks can protect your money and offer attractive passive income, making them two of the best REITs…

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Investing

4 Cheap Canadian Stocks That Can Still Grow Their Earnings Next Year

| Daniel Da Costa

While economic growth is expected to slow significantly in 2023, these four Canadian stocks are cheap and have significant growth…

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Investing

Got $1,000? 2 Simple TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got cash that you're looking to invest right now, here are two of the best TSX stocks to…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investing: 2 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks to Power Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

While many growth stocks remain under pressure in this environment, here are two top dividend-growth stocks to buy now and…

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Investing

2 of the Best REITs to Buy for Exposure to the Canadian Housing Market

| Daniel Da Costa

With the Canadian housing market facing headwinds, now is the time to buy these two top REITs while they trade…

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Retirement
Investing

3 Long-Term Growth Stocks to Buy That are Perfect for a TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

The TFSA is one of the best tools that Canadians have to build wealth, and these are three of the…

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Investing

2 Residential REITs that are Unbelievably Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

As the market continues to sell off and many high-quality stocks become cheap, here are two of the best REITs…

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Investing

Building a TFSA? 3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the best and most valuable stocks to buy for your TFSA in the current market environment.

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Top TSX Stocks

2 Cheap Canadian Stocks That Are No-Brainer Buys

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got cash and you're looking to buy the dip, here are two of the best Canadian stocks to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Resilient Stocks for Today’s Market

| Daniel Da Costa

As the market environment continues to worsen as we begin the fall, here are three of the most resilient stocks…

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Energy Stocks

Gold and Energy: Here Are Two of the Best Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Gold and energy stocks are some of the best to buy now for very different reasons.

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Stocks for Beginners

New to Investing? Here’s Why Dividend Stocks Are the Best to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

As the economy continues to worsen and interest rates move higher, here's why these two dividend stocks are some of…

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Top TSX Stocks

2 TSX Stocks to Buy With P/E Ratios Under 10

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for some of the best companies to buy now, they don't get much cheaper than these two…

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Investing

Down Over 40% Year to Date, Is Park Lawn (TSX:PLC) a Stock to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

Park Lawn stock is one of the most defensive stocks you can buy. But after a tough second quarter, is…

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best Stocks to Buy That Have Ultra-Safe Dividends

| Daniel Da Costa

These two dividend stocks are among the best to buy now due to their reliability and the attractive passive income…

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Investing

3 Simple TSX Stocks to Buy This Fall

| Daniel Da Costa

With uncertainty on this rise in markets, here are three of the best and most straightforward TSX stocks to buy…

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Investing

3 Reasons Why Aritzia Is 1 of the Best Growth Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Although there are plenty of opportunities for investors to consider, here's why Aritzia's one of the best growth stocks to…

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Investing

2 TSX Stocks That Could Grow Your Portfolio Over the Next Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two of the best stocks on the TSX that can help drive the growth of your portfolio for…

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Stocks for Beginners

New to Investing? 3 Top Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

| Daniel Da Costa

Whether you're new to investing or have been buying stocks for a while, here are three top Canadian stocks everyone…

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Energy Stocks

3 Steady TSX Stocks to Buy in September

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the most defensive TSX stocks to buy for your portfolio in the current market environment.

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Investing

2 TSX Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for TSX stocks that can grow significantly for years, these two small caps are easily some of…

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Investing

2 of the Safest U.S. Stocks Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to add U.S. stocks to your portfolio in this environment, here are two of the safest companies…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Energy Stocks That Can Continue to Rally

| Daniel Da Costa

Although energy stocks have already seen a strong performance so far this year, these two top companies have more growth…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Gold Stocks to Buy That Are Unbelievably Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

While plenty of stocks trade at significant discounts today, gold stocks and these two, in particular, are some of the…

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Top TSX Stocks

3 TSX Stocks to Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

While these three incredible long-term growth stocks trade at attractive valuations, they're some of the top stocks to buy on…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: 2 TSX Dividend Stocks That Pay You Monthly

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top TSX dividend stocks offer attractive monthly dividends and make for excellent long-term investments.

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Investing

5 Canadian Stocks Expected to Grow Sales by Over 18% in 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

Although many expect economic growth to stall in 2023, these five Canadian stocks are forecast to continue growing rapidly.

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Investing

Compounding: How to Find the Best Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

Although finding the best stocks to buy for your TFSA is crucial, here's another key factor to ensure your capital…

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Investing

2 of the Best ETFs to Buy for Passive Income Ahead of 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

With the market continuing to experience increased volatility, here are two of the safest and best ETFs to buy now.

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Investing

$5,000 Invested in These 3 Stocks Could Make You Rich Over the Next 20 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to get rich buying and holding stocks for the next two decades, here are three of the…

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Investing

3 of the Best Stocks You Can Buy That Have Weathered Several Recessions

| Daniel Da Costa

In this environment, resilient companies with long track records and high-quality operations will be some of the best stocks to…

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Investing

2 of the Best Value Stocks to Buy and Hold Until 2030

| Daniel Da Costa

These two high-quality stocks offer tonnes of value but also growth potential, making them some of the best to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks: 3 of the Best REITs to Buy for Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy reliable dividend stocks with major upside over the coming years, these three REITs are some…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is B2Gold Stock a Buy, or Could it Continue to Fall in Price?

| Daniel Da Costa

With the price of gold nearing a two-year low, is the low-cost producer B2Gold stock worth a buy in this…

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Investing

FIRE SALE: 2 of the Best Value Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

After tonnes of quality growth stocks have sold off significantly this year, here are two of the best value stocks…

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Investing

Where to Invest $1,000 for the Next 5 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

With several headwinds impacting both the stock market and economy these days, here's where to find the best long-term investments.

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Dividend Stocks

Want a TFSA that Yields 5%? 3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to build a tax-free passive income stream in your TFSA, here are some of the top dividend…

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Investing

Real Estate Stocks: 2 of the Best Subsectors to Buy REITs

| Daniel Da Costa

While many real estate stocks are trading undervalued in this environment, here's where you can find the best REITs to…

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Investing

Brookfield Infrastructure (TSX:BIP.UN): The Perfect Stock for This Environment

| Daniel Da Costa

With Brookfield Infrastructure's attractive mix of defensive assets and a long-term growth strategy, it's the perfect stock to buy now.

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