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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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Cannabis Stocks

2 Canadian Cannabis Stocks That Will Benefit Most From Legalization in the U.S.

| Daniel Da Costa

Legalization of cannabis in the U.S. will be major for the industry, and some Canadian stocks are already prepared to…

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best Consumer Defensive Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Consumer defensive stocks are one of the best ways to protect your capital, but finding some with growth potential, like…

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Dividend Stocks

Offense and Defense: Buy This Stock for the Best of Both Worlds

| Daniel Da Costa

Finding a stock that can offer you stability for your capital but also growth opportunities is ideal, such as Algonquin…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 of the Top Gold Stocks to Buy Heading Into the New Year

| Daniel Da Costa

The gold producing sector continues to be one of the top sectors to be invested in going into 2020 and…

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Dividend Stocks

Gain Exposure to This Rapidly Growing Consumer Trend With This Top Long-Term Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

With a number of economic factors driving record auto sales in North America the last decade, one stock taking advantage…

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Bank Stocks

The Canadian Housing Market Continues to Stay Strong: Here’s 1 Stock Taking Advantage

| Daniel Da Costa

The Canadian housing market has been a lot more resilient than many expected and the biggest beneficiary of that has…

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Dividend Stocks

New to Investing? Here Are 3 Easy Ways to Get Started

| Daniel Da Costa

When you are new to investing, doing all the research that's needed and understanding all the metrics can be difficult.…

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Energy Stocks

2 Major Things to Consider if You’re Thinking of Buying Canadian Oil Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a tonne of undervalued Canadian oil producers, such as Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), but some major industry headwinds…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This Top Stock in 1 of the Hottest Growth Industries for 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

As the population in Canada continues to age, there are a number of investing opportunities that are presenting themselves, such…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Seekers: This Stock’s Diversification Makes its 5.3% Dividend Highly Sustainable

| Daniel Da Costa

Diversification is important, but not just for investors. Finding a company that has diversified its operations, such as Exchange Income…

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Dividend Stocks

The Top Stock to Buy in the Best Growth Industry Heading Into 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

The renewables industry will undoubtedly be one of the best growth industries to invest in over the next decade, and…

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Dividend Stocks

This Long-Time Canadian Industry Leader Is Being Grossly Undervalued by the Market

| Daniel Da Costa

Industry leaders that are able to adapt to any circumstance and continue to grow the business are the best stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Residential REITs to Give Your Portfolio Real Estate Exposure

| Daniel Da Costa

There have been a number of factors that have driven the growth in residential real estate, which has created great…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: If You Buy This Stock Today You’ll Never Need to Sell It

| Daniel Da Costa

The best companies are those that operate in industries that are staples, provide services that are in high demand, and…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Stocks to Hold Off On During Tax Loss Selling Season

| Daniel Da Costa

During tax loss selling season, it's imperative to show patience with stocks that have had a bad year, such as…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 of the Best High-Yielding Finance Companies

| Daniel Da Costa

If you are looking for passive income, the two top stocks to consider today are Alaris Royalty Corp (TSX:AD) and…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Lesser-Known Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Buying lesser-known stocks, such as Computer Modelling Group Ltd (TSX:CMG), is a great way to find high-potential investments and beat…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is the Silver Market Ready for a Huge Breakout?

| Daniel Da Costa

The silver industry will be one of the top growth industries over the next decade, and First Majestic Silver Corp…

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Tech Stocks

Growth Investors: This Exciting Stock Just Hit its 52-Week High and it’s Not About to Stop

| Daniel Da Costa

Gambling has always been an exciting way of entertaining yourself, and now that companies such as The Stars Group Inc…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Hydro One (TSX:H) Worth an Investment Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

One of the largest electric utility companies in North America today is Hydro One Ltd (TSX:H), but is it the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Energy Stocks to Buy Today That Are Trading at Massive Discounts

| Daniel Da Costa

The energy industry has been the go-to industry for long-term investors seeking value, and once again a number of stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: The 3 Top ETFs to Buy Today for Income and Stability

| Daniel Da Costa

ETFs are a great way to minimize your risk, while still having solid exposure to the upside, like BMO Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for Extra Passive Income: Consider These 2 Dividend Aristocrats

| Daniel Da Costa

The dividend aristocrats are some of the best passive income generating companies for investors to research. You can find top…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) Stock Is up 21.46% in the Last Month

| Daniel Da Costa

High-growth retail companies have had a number of issues the last few years, but one that has been growing strong…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Retail Real Estate Stocks to Buy for Income and Growth

| Daniel Da Costa

Real estate is one of the safest industries you can invest in, and retail has been one of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Fortis (TSX:FTS) Stock a Better Utility to Buy Than Emera (TSX:EMA)?

| Daniel Da Costa

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Emera Inc (TSX:EMA) are two of the top utility companies in Canada, but which is the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Risk, High-Reward Stocks to Consider Buying Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Taking on some extra risk could prove to be extremely rewarding, especially if were to consider buying Canadian Tire Corp…

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Investing

Passive-Income Seekers: This Stock Yielding 6.5% Is in 1 of the Hottest Growth Industries

| Daniel Da Costa

Renewable energy continues to be one of the hottest industries to invest in, and TransAlta Renewables Inc (TSX:RNW) is one…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Newmont Goldcorp (TSX:NGT) About to Pass Barrick (TSX:ABX) for Gold Industry Leader?

| Daniel Da Costa

Ever since Newmont Goldcorp Corp (TSX:NGT)(NYSE:NEM) acquired Goldcorp earlier this year, it has been challenging for top spot in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: This Top Stock Should Be a Core Part of Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

Stocks that will be the core of your portfolio should be high-quality companies in growing industries, such as the agricultural…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) Stock the Best Telecom to Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

Rogers Communications Inc (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) is a solid blue-chip stock for long-term investors to own, but is it even the top…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy That Had Strong Earnings This Season

| Daniel Da Costa

Earnings season can be a great time to get confirmation that the top stocks you are watching, such as goeasy…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Exciting Growth Stock Has Too Many Catalysts to Count

| Daniel Da Costa

In order for a stock to take off it needs a catalyst or two to get going. One stock with…

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Tech Stocks

This 1 Canadian Penny Stock Is Becoming a Major Industry Disruptor

| Daniel Da Costa

There is a lot of potential disrupting the gambling industry and offering mobile sports betting, and that's what Score Media…

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Use a Top-Down Investing Approach Ahead of a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

Knowing how to use a top-down investing approach, especially ahead of a recession, will lead you to finding top gold…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Alcohol Stocks That Will Lift Your Spirits in a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

The alcohol sector is more resilient in poor economic times compared to other discretionary items and there are high-quality stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 of the Best Buy-and-Hold Stocks Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Finding companies that operate in industries that are unavoidable, like Park Lawn Corp (TSX:PLC), is a great way to set…

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Dividend Stocks

Is the Recent Pullback in Oil Stocks the Perfect Opportunity to Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Oil and gas stocks have been severely sold off in the wake of the pipeline spill last week, and this…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Industry Leading Stocks to Buy in November

| Daniel Da Costa

You can't go wrong investing in companies that are industry leaders, and Leon's Furniture Ltd (TSX:LNF) is one of those…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Investment Style to Help You Earn $1 Million

| Daniel Da Costa

Making $1 million in your portfolio requires strong discipline, good research, a well-thought-out strategy, and, of course, top stocks such…

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