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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

Buy Alert: This Top Defensive Stock Is on Sale

| Daniel Da Costa

Most defensive stocks are trading at or near all-time highs. However, this top long-term stock remains 20% off its highs,…

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Coronavirus

Follow Warren Buffett’s Advice and Avoid These Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Despite the rally in the last few months, there is still major risk. Investors should heed Warren Buffett's advice and…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Warning: Another Stock Market Crash Is Coming in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

The market is highly vulnerable to another major stock market crash in 2020, so it's paramount investors prepare for the…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Buy Silver Stocks Now or You’ll Regret It

| Daniel Da Costa

Much like gold, silver stocks offer investors huge potential for gains in 2020 as poor economic conditions and massive stimulus…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Long-Term TSX Stocks to Buy in July

| Daniel Da Costa

The market has leveled off entering July, making it the perfect opportunity for investors to buy these top TSX stocks…

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Coronavirus

CRA: Don’t Let the Coronavirus Cause You to Make This Easy Mistake

| Daniel Da Costa

It's crucial investors make sure to avoid this common investing mistake, or you could lose a tonne of money and…

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Coronavirus

Buy TSX Gold Stocks Now Before it’s Too Late

| Daniel Da Costa

Gold prices continue to tick up in this current environment, making TSX gold stocks one of the best investments you…

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Stocks for Beginners

Millennial Investors: Buy These TSX Stocks and Never Sell

| Daniel Da Costa

These are some of the best TSX stocks with the potential to be core portfolio holdings for decades to come…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks You’ll Never Have to Sell

| Daniel Da Costa

These are three of the top stocks on the TSX that will continue to outperform for decades, making them perfect…

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Coronavirus

Got $3,000 to Invest? Buy These 3 TSX Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

If you have money, and you're looking to buy TSX stocks, look no further than these three top defensive businesses…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Corus Entertainment a Buy After Friday’s 17% Plunge?

| Daniel Da Costa

The market reacted negatively to Corus's earnings report last Friday. But after the major plunge in share prices, could this…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: Build a 10% Dividend Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can take advantage of the next market crash and buy high-quality TSX dividend stocks to build yourself…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett’s Pandemic Strategy Should Be Yours Too

| Daniel Da Costa

Navigating stock markets can be a difficult task these days. However, investors can follow the guidance of Warren Buffett through…

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Coronavirus

Will the Market Crash After Rising Case Counts in the United States?

| Daniel Da Costa

Coronavirus cases have started to make a resurgence across the United States. Here's what to do if the market crashes…

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Dividend Stocks

Why the Best TSX Stocks Get Better Through Recessions

| Daniel Da Costa

All the top TSX stocks have the same important qualities, and it's these qualities that allow these businesses to thrive…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: Pick up These 3 Defensive Stocks Before It’s Too Late

| Daniel Da Costa

The time is now for investors to buy defensive TSX stocks, because if you wait too long, the attractive valuations…

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Dividend Stocks

The Top TSX Stock to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

There are several high-quality TSX stocks to consider, but I believe, given everything that's going on, that this is the…

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Dividend Stocks

Turn $50,000 Into $1 Million in the Next Market Crash

| Daniel Da Costa

As a long-term investor, your best chance to grow your portfolio to $1 million or more is by investing in…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Make an Extra $400 a Month in TSX Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

There are several high-quality TSX dividend stocks for investors to buy and start building your own passive income stream today.

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Dividend Stocks

Coronavirus Cases Are Rising Again: How to Protect Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

There has started to be a significant resurgence of coronavirus cases among several U.S. states. This could lead to another…

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Coronavirus

This Unloved TSX Stock Is Perfect for Long-Term Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

This TSX stock has its work cut out for it, but at these low prices, this could be the perfect…

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Coronavirus

Warning: Don’t Buy These 2 TSX Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Both these TSX stocks may appear cheap to investors, but each comes with considerable headwinds and a tonne of uncertainty…

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Coronavirus

3 TSX Retail Stocks That Will Survive the Pandemic No Matter What

| Daniel Da Costa

During the coronavirus pandemic, there are a number of TSX retail stocks you'll want to avoid; however, these three will…

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Coronavirus

Forget Air Canada: Buy This TSX Growth Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock may look cheap, but investors have far more capital gains potential in this high-growth TSX stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Telecom Stocks: Shaw (TSX:SJR.B) vs. Telus (TSX:T). Which Is the Better Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Shaw Communications Inc (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and Telus Corp (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are two top telecom stocks. Here's which one you should buy today.

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Extension: What You Need to Know

| Daniel Da Costa

Last week, the Canadian Government announced an extension to the CERB for those Canadians who are still out of work.…

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Growth from coins
Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks With Safe Dividends Above 5.5%

| Daniel Da Costa

Over the course of the pandemic, TSX income stocks are likely to play a crucial role for investors. Here are…

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Coronavirus

5 TSX Stocks I’d Invest $5,000 in Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These are five of the top long-term TSX stocks for investors to buy in today's economic and market environment and…

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Dividend Stocks

1 TSX Value Stock to Watch This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

This TSX value stock is reporting earnings this week and investors will be watching carefully to see the impact coronavirus…

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Dividend Stocks

$2,000 in These 2 Top TSX Stocks Could Make You Rich

| Daniel Da Costa

If you have the cash to invest today, I'd look no further than these two top TSX stocks trading extremely…

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Coronavirus

Here’s My Concern With Warren Buffett and the Market Rally

| Daniel Da Costa

Looking at the state of the economy and the stock market rally in the last few months, certain indicators are…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: 1 to Buy, 1 to Hold, and 1 to Sell

| Daniel Da Costa

These three TSX stocks are all reasonably cheap. However, there is one major difference that classifies them as a buy,…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Double Your Money in the Next Market Crash

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two top long-term TSX stocks to keep in the back of your mind the next time the market…

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Cannabis Stocks

TSX Pot Stocks: 1 ETF With a 13% Dividend

| Daniel Da Costa

This ETF of TSX pot stocks is not only a great long-term growth investment, but the fund also pays a…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks up 100% Since March

| Daniel Da Costa

Keep these two and other top TSX stocks in mind the next time the market crashes to make a fortune…

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Where to Invest?
Coronavirus

Where to Invest Your Leftover CERB Money

| Daniel Da Costa

If you find yourself in the fortunate position of having extra CERB money each month, you may want to consider…

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Coronavirus

Could a 2nd Wave of Coronavirus Cause a Market Crash?

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how likely it would be that another wave of coronavirus causes a second market crash; plus, what stocks you…

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investing 101: Buy These TSX Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

These two TSX stocks are incredibly cheap when you consider their long-term potential, making them top value investments today.

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Coronavirus

4 Ways the Market Could Crash Again in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Despite tonnes of optimism in the stock market in the last few months, there are several reasons the market could…

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Coronavirus

This Is 1 of the Cheapest Stocks on the TSX, But Is it a Value Trap?

| Daniel Da Costa

When trying to find cheap TSX stocks, one of the major risks investors take is buying a company that's a…

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