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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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Coronavirus

3 TSX Stocks Thriving in This Environment

| Daniel Da Costa

While a lot of TSX stocks have been negatively impacted by COVOD-19, these three stocks have been some of the…

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Coronavirus

A Faster Vaccine Could Spark a Market Rally

| Daniel Da Costa

It's still unclear how far away we are from a vaccine, but when we get one, expect these two stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Reliable TSX Dividend Stocks Yielding at Least 5%

| Daniel Da Costa

These two TSX dividend stocks are among some of the most reliable income-generators on the market and offer significant yields…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Rally: 1 TSX Stock You Can’t Pass Up

| Daniel Da Costa

As markets start to rally across North America, now may be the last chance to buy top TSX stocks while…

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Dividend Stocks

Is TSX Utility Stock Emera a Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

TSX utility stocks are crucial defensive investments, but the stocks aren't that cheap. Here's what to consider before buying Emera…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest Like Warren Buffett and Buy This Top TSX Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

This top TSX stock is significantly undervalued and checks off all the requirements that Warren Buffett has for buying a…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: 2 Defensive Picks With Significant Value

| Daniel Da Costa

Adding defensive TSX stocks can protect your portfolio, but ones with significant value can also provide significant growth potential as…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

TSX Gold Stocks: The Best Investment in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

As governments around the world work to minimize the economic damage of COVID-19, TSX gold stocks are becoming increasingly attractive.

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Value for money
Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Value Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

The market has left these two TSX stocks behind, leaving investors with two significant long-term opportunities for growth.

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Growth Stock Is a Must-Buy in April

| Daniel Da Costa

This top TSX stock is the perfect businesses to help you weather the current market environment and compound your capital…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Pipeline Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Valuations in the energy industry have become very attractive, but with so many unknowns, investors should stick to TSX pipeline…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: 1 Top Pick You Won’t Want to Miss

| Daniel Da Costa

This top TSX stock is highly reliable, pays an attractive dividend of more than 5.2% and has decades of organic…

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Stocks for Beginners

Want to Buy TSX Stocks? Look for These 3 Qualities

| Daniel Da Costa

Although many TSX stocks look like a buy trading this cheap, it's paramount any potential investment has these three qualities…

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Bank Stocks

TSX Bank Stocks: The Best Investment Today

| Daniel Da Costa

There continues to be significant value in TSX bank stocks for long-term investors willing to take a position at these…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Fortis the Best Recession Stock on the TSX?

| Daniel Da Costa

Utility stocks are some of the top defensive investments on the TSX, and Fortis is one of the best. But…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Core TSX Stocks That Are Perfect for the Long Term

| Daniel Da Costa

The market crash has created many opportunities for long-term investors, but these two core TSX stocks are among the most…

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Dividend Stocks

Will BCE (TSX:BCE) Stock Crash in a Recession?

| Daniel Da Costa

One of the top TSX stocks to consider today is BCE (TSX:BCE); however, its stock is not completely immune to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks With Once-in-a-Lifetime Value

| Daniel Da Costa

These three TSX stocks are not only extremely cheap, but they are all top growth stocks, providing investors with major…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: 2 Small-Caps With Major Value

| Daniel Da Costa

After the markets crashed, investors have been buying up big blue-chip TSX stocks, leaving numerous small-cap stocks with significant value.

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Energy Stocks: Today’s Top 2 Picks

| Daniel Da Costa

Some of the most attractive stocks for long-term investors these days are TSX energy stocks, especially these two reliable dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): 2 TSX Bargain Stocks to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

Savvy investors may consider buying Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock because of how cheap it has gotten, but these two TSX…

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Investing

Warren Buffett: 3 Rules for This Market Crash

| Daniel Da Costa

To help navigate this market crash and buy the best TSX stocks possible, keep these three Warren Buffett rules in…

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Coronavirus

1 Warren Buffett Quote to Sum Up TSX Stocks Today

| Daniel Da Costa

The uncertainty in markets has never been higher, but Warren Buffett's perfect quote can help you to understand what's going…

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Coronavirus

2 TSX Stocks To Buy Amid the Uncertainty

| Daniel Da Costa

When it comes to deciding which TSX stocks to buy, the uncertainty is not making it easy, but these two…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy TSX Stocks Like BCE (TSX:BCE), but Avoid This Major Mistake

| Daniel Da Costa

Buying top TSX stocks like BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) in this environment is prudent; however, investors should be cognizant not to…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: 2 Top TSX REITS

| Daniel Da Costa

These two TSX REITs have been overlooked by investors and now present significant opportunities for long-term value investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Real Estate Stocks: 2 Top Long-Term TSX Picks

| Daniel Da Costa

Real estate is one of the best industries you can own businesses in ahead of a recession and these two…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: 2 TSX Stocks I’ve Doubled Down On

| Daniel Da Costa

A stock market crash can bring a lot of quality opportunities for long-term investors who have the cash to invest,…

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Coronavirus

TSX ETFs: 2 Top Investments to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Canadians who want to invest in the market but aren't sure what to buy should consider these two top TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Are Still Undervalued

| Daniel Da Costa

While most TSX stocks remain off their highs, a lot of companies have begun to recover. However, these two stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks With a P/E Under 5

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of high-quality deals for long-term investors on the TSX, but these two stocks are among the…

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Dividend Stocks

Recession Stocks: Should You Buy Fortis (TSX:FTS)?

| Daniel Da Costa

Investors who are worried about the potential for a recession should consider buying Fortis (TSX:FTS) or this other top defensive…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy TSX Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

There haven't been this many top TSX stocks trading this cheap in years, making this one of the best times…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Market Crash: Should You Buy Gold Stocks?

| Daniel Da Costa

The price of gold is due for major appreciation in the short-run, making a lot of TSX gold stocks a…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Recession? Buy This TSX Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Investors should consider buying defensive TSX stocks, since there is a strong possibility that the Canadian economy will enter a…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investing: Beware of What Income Is Still Taxable

| Daniel Da Costa

TFSA investing can be extremely rewarding, but if you don't know the rules and unknowingly break them, you could be…

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Find the Best TSX Investments

| Daniel Da Costa

Understanding investor sentiment can help Canadians to identify stocks that are way undervalued and some of the best TSX investments.

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Coronavirus

Stock Market Crash: 3 Lessons to Learn

| Daniel Da Costa

When the stock market crashes so abruptly, like we've seen, it not only offers major opportunities to buy stocks, but…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: 1 TSX Energy Stock I Bought and 1 I Sold

| Daniel Da Costa

Due to the current market environment, I sold one of my long-term TSX energy stocks in order to take advantage…

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Coronavirus

Market Crash: 1 TSX Stock to Avoid

| Daniel Da Costa

The market crash has created numerous opportunities for long-term investors. However, beware that some companies have hidden risks you should…

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