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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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Investing

3 Ways Canadian Investors Can Gain Exposure to Emerging Markets

| Daniel Da Costa

If you are a Canadian investor looking to gain exposure to foreign stocks, consider these three best options, to help…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: $10,000 in This Stock Will Pay You $110 a Month

| Daniel Da Costa

Lock in a 13.3% dividend yield when you gain exposure to this global energy company today to receive upwards of…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Avoid These 3 Assets to Maximize Your Return Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

It's paramount investors understand what investments can be held in a TFSA and what can't. Investors should avoid investing in…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget RRSPs: Why the TFSA May Be the Perfect Retirement Account for You

| Daniel Da Costa

When buying stocks and investing your money for retirement, the majority of investors will be better off maxing out their…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Key Warren Buffett Investing Principles to Help Make You Rich

| Daniel Da Costa

Keeping these three principles in mind throughout your investment journey will help you to find some of the top long-term…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks Yielding 6.75% or More

| Daniel Da Costa

Investors seeking to add stable and reliable income to their portfolios: look no further than Alaris Royalty Corp (TSX:AD) and…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Major Considerations When Crafting a Retirement Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a lot of considerations to make when building a stock portfolio for retirement, but these three will have…

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Buy Stock in These 2 Utilities?

| Daniel Da Costa

If you want a reliable passive-income generator or just a top defensive stock for your portfolio, then it may be…

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s How to Start Investing, Even If You Don’t Have the Time

| Daniel Da Costa

In today's day in age there are countless ETFs you can buy, leveraging the experience and expertise of a professional…

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Investing

2 of the Hottest Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Investing in growth stocks right as they've gotten hot has proven to be a highly rewarding investing strategy. Cargojet Inc…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks to Buy in the Energy Industry Today

| Daniel Da Costa

The energy sector is full of undervalued companies that are perfect for long-term investors, but no stocks are more appealing…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Defensive Stock Enbridge (TSX:ENB) a Good Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is one of the best companies an investor can own on the TSX, but the question is…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Pot Stocks: Buy These 2 Growth Companies Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Investors looking to find growth stocks with major potential can't rely on pot stocks anymore. Instead, investors have to find…

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Dividend Stocks

2020 TFSA Contribution Room: Here Are the Best Stocks to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of quality stocks investors can consider when looking to invest their new 2020 contribution room. Consider…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Oil Stocks: Invest in Energy of the Future

| Daniel Da Costa

It's clear renewable energy is the energy of the future, so as more countries ramp up their investments in green…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Avoid This Simple Investing Mistake to Save Thousands in Taxes

| Daniel Da Costa

The TFSA is a useful tool for investors, but if you aren't careful, you could end up on the hook…

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Dividend Stocks

Where to Invest $2,000 in Canadian Stocks Today

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of high-quality investments to consider if you are looking to get into the market today. You…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Bank Stocks: These 2 Finance Companies Will Make You Rich

| Daniel Da Costa

Bank stocks have a number of headwinds they are facing over the short term, so consider adding a stock like…

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Dividend Stocks

Investing in 2020: This 1 Industry Will Have All the Best Stocks to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of catalysts for the renewable energy industry to increase its growth rate considerably, and a stock…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Make $400 a Month Tax Free

| Daniel Da Costa

Earning $400 a month in passive income is not as difficult as it seems. All it requires is that investors…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Warren Buffett-Inspired Stock to Buy for 2020 and Beyond

| Daniel Da Costa

Warren Buffett has some great pieces of advice that can help you make the best investments possible, and help you…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks I’m Buying With My 2020 TFSA Contribution Room

| Daniel Da Costa

The TFSA gives investors a major opportunity, so it's important to maximize your investments and buy only the highest-quality stocks,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy Today and Hold Through Retirement

| Daniel Da Costa

Finding the perfect stocks for retirement can be difficult, but if you stick to quality names with reliable dividends, like…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Value Stocks Perfect for Long-Term Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

Looking for stocks that are trading undervalued and have a large margin of safety, is the best long-term investing strategy,…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Gold Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio in Times of Trouble

| Daniel Da Costa

The recent scare out of Iran is just another reminder why all investors should have some exposure to gold, such…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Triple-Threat Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

A triple threat is a stock that pays an attractive dividend, has high-potential growth opportunities, and is trading undervalued, such…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why This Stock Is at the Top of My Buy List

| Daniel Da Costa

Turnaround stocks that have been executing well and remain undervalued represent some of the top long-term opportunities investors can find,…

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Dividend Stocks

Why You Shouldn’t Worry About a Market Crash (Even Though it’s Definitely Coming)

| Daniel Da Costa

Building a portfolio with only high-quality stocks will make you start to welcome market crashes, so you can add more…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Lesser-Known Dividend Aristocrats to Earn You Up to 5.6%

| Daniel Da Costa

There are some well-known dividend aristocrats, then there are some of the lesser-known companies, which tend to offer investors better…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: The Top 3 Ways to Buy Gold

| Daniel Da Costa

The role gold can play in your portfolio during times of market distress can't be overstated, but are buy gold…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Renewable Energy Is the Best Industry to Invest in for 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of positive catalysts for the renewable energy industry and a number of quality renewable stocks, but…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Pot Stocks, This Company Could Return Investors More Than 415%

| Daniel Da Costa

Technology stocks have the ability to earn investors huge returns due to the explosive nature of their businesses. One example…

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Investing

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) Earnings Just Moved the Shares to Record Territory

| Daniel Da Costa

Aritzia Inc (TSX:ATX) reported earnings this morning that highlighted its strong results and detailed its vision for the future. The…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why BCE (TSX:BCE) Is the Top Core Stock for Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

BCE Inc (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is an ideal company to invest in as a core holding of your portfolio for a number…

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Dividend Stocks

This Income-Growth Stock Is the Best Buy of 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Stocks that offer both sustainable income and high-growth potential are some of the best companies investors can own, such as…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Start Investing? Here’s the Easiest Way to Begin

| Daniel Da Costa

For investors who may not have the time to research stocks, you can use indexing to your advantage and gain…

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Investing

This High-Growth Stock Is Reporting Earnings This Week: Here’s What to Watch

| Daniel Da Costa

Aritzia Inc (TSX:ATZ) has been one of the most impressive growth stocks over the last few years, especially when you…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top REIT Stocks to Buy for 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

If you are looking to add an income stock to your portfolio, the real estate industry is the perfect place…

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Dividend Stocks

Up 75% in 2019, This Major Growth Stock Just Got Another Increase to Its Price Target

| Daniel Da Costa

Growth stocks that can exceed their estimates for growth are a top way for investors to grow their capital, such…

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Tech Stocks

If You Own Canadian Energy Stocks, You Need to Read This

| Daniel Da Costa

With the flight against climate change increasing the risk for long-term investors in the energy industry, investors can hedge the…

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