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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

This Dividend Aristocrat Will Be the Best Stock You Buy in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

The Canadian Dividend Aristocrats list is full of some of the best income-generating stocks on the TSX, but none are…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: How to Get a $1 Million Investment Portfolio by 2050

| Daniel Da Costa

Growing you portfolio to $1 million is easier than you think. All it requires is the ability to save money…

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Investors: Read This to Avoid a Major Industry Risk

| Daniel Da Costa

The cannabis industry continues to offer investors big opportunities but also comes with some major risk. Investors should be aware…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: 89% of TFSA Investors Are Making This Major Mistake

| Daniel Da Costa

The Tax-Free Savings Account is one of the best tools investors have at their disposal to invest and grow their…

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Dividend Stocks

This Major Canadian Gold Stock Is Set for a Big Rally in January 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

The gold mining sector has seen a major rally begin over the past couple weeks, but one major company that's…

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Stocks for Beginners

Top 5 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy for 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

This list of five top growth stocks for 2020 is highlighted by Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) and features similarly high-quality names…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Buying These 2 Stocks With Your New Contribution Room Could Earn You More Than $525 in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Using your new $6,000 of TFSA contribution room to buy high-yield stocks could make you more than $525 by the…

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Was Down 30% in 2019: Here’s Why it Can Rebound in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

As the market leader in the cannabis industry, Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) had a tough year in 2019. Now, at…

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Was Up 100% in 2019 — and Could Grow Even Faster in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

There have been a number of high-quality growth stocks to buy the last few years, but none have been better…

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Dividend Stocks

This Top REIT Yielding More Than 5% Is the Perfect Income Stock for 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Combining high-quality REITs, an undervalued share price, and a decent dividend yield is next to impossible these days, except in…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Stock Could Double in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) has already proven to be highly profitable at current gold prices, so as prices rise over…

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Investing

3 Reasons Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Can Soar to New Highs in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

The airline industry is growing, but there are three bigger reasons why Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock can continue its growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Two Casino Stocks to Bet on the House and Win Every Time in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Casinos have always been cash cows, so buying these companies when they are cheap will set you up for major…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: This Top Long-Term Stock Is Trading at its 52-Week Low

| Daniel Da Costa

Buying stocks when they are trading at their 52-week lows is a great way to get companies for a discount,…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Double Your Money: This 1 Stock Has the Best Chance to Gain 100% or More in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

All signs point to a rally building in the silver market due to strong fundamentals and increasing demand, so take…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Small-Cap Gold Stocks That Could Double in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Small-cap gold stocks offer investors major opportunities for capital gains, especially with a stock like Roxgold Inc (TSX:ROXG) that can…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Reasons the Stock Market Could Crash in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

These are the top three reasons why most people believe a market crash is highly likely in 2020, and how…

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Dividend Stocks

Growth Investors: 1 of 2019’s Best Stocks Is Set for an Even Stronger 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

The services industry has seen a major boom the last few years. One of the best companies at this has…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Double Your Money: 1 High-Potential Stock That Could Return 100% or More in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Going into 2020, with a slowing economy and a heightened chance of a recession, it's likely that the top-performing stock…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Utility Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

Utilities will continue to be a hot sector in 2019, so consider adding AltaGas Ltd (TSX:ALA), a top growth stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Must Read: The 3 Best Pieces of Advice From Warren Buffett Over the Last Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

Warren Buffett gives some of the best advice on investing, especially through his annual shareholder letters. Taking his advice will…

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: The Boxing Day Deal That Will Pay You to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

Getting good bang for your buck is important in all aspects of life, so consider adding some shares of Leon's…

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Dividend Stocks

2 2019 Venture Graduates to Outperform the Market in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Up-and-coming Venture graduates are always a great place to find the next big thing, such as Pro Real Estate Investment…

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Dividend Stocks

Avoid This Major TFSA Mistake That’s Costing Canadians Thousands

| Daniel Da Costa

The TFSA is one of the best tools that you have to invest and grow your capital towards your financial…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Use Your New 2020 Contribution Room to Buy This Top Recession-Proof Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

With the additional $6,000 of TFSA contribution room in 2020, you may want to consider adding a high-quality stock that's…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Berkshire Hathaway-Type Stocks to Own Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B), Warren Buffett's company, is one of the best long-term stocks in the world. These two stocks are…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investing: Avoid This Common and Highly Costly Mistake

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of costly mistakes that investors can make, but none with the lasting consequences of this major…

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Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investing: 2 Comeback Stocks for 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Investing in comeback stocks is not easy, but when you do your homework and find a high-potential company like Corus…

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Dividend Stocks

If You’d Invested $1,000 in Telus (TSX:T) at the Start of the Decade, Here’s What You Would’ve Made

| Daniel Da Costa

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) has been a top performer throughout the last decade, but after a major run up in its…

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Dividend Stocks

2 All-Star Stocks to Buy for Major Growth in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Adding an all-star stock to your portfolio to drive growth and performance is prudent as we enter the new year.…

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Dividend Stocks

Warning! Take Warren Buffett’s Advice on Diversification to Avoid This Major Mistake

| Daniel Da Costa

Most investors are making a huge mistake when it comes to diversifying their portfolio, that could go unnoticed and end…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Growth Dividend Aristocrats to Own for the Next Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

High-growth aristocrats present investors the best opportunity for long-term growth, especially when considering the absolute best stocks such as CAE…

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Dividend Stocks

Decade in Review: Here’s How Much You Could Have Made Investing in These 2 Top Canadian Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Finding high-quality investments to hold for the long run such as Canadian National Railway Co (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) will always be the…

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Dividend Stocks

Investing in 2020: 3 Themes for Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

Preparing your portfolio to withstand a recession in the short-run is easy to do when you select high-quality, long-term stocks…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Here’s Why Silver Could Be the Best-Performing Asset in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Silver stocks offer investors huge upside when there is fear in financial markets, so for investors looking to get in…

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Top High-Yield Dividend Aristocrats Going Into 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

The best high-yield dividend stocks can be found on the Canadian Dividend Aristocrat list, such as a high-quality pipeline operator…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: 3 Economic Themes to Watch in 2020 and 1 Stock to Protect Your Capital

| Daniel Da Costa

Brookfield Asset Management Inc (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) is the top long-term stock and will help investors to mitigate against the three economic…

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Stocks for Beginners

Consumer Debt Continues to Weigh on the Economy: Here’s How to Protect Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

With consumer debt looking more and more likely that it's going to spark a recession, consider protecting your portfolio by…

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: Learn to Invest by Analyzing These Easy-to-Learn Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Learning how to value a stock can be difficult with some of the larger companies, but analyzing a royalty company…

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Investing

2 Consumer Cyclical Stocks to Avoid at All Costs in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Knowing which stocks to avoid during periods of uncertainty is key for the success of your portfolio long term, such…

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