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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

Cannabis Investors: 5 Important Takeaways From Aphria’s (TSX:APHA) Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) reported earnings Tuesday morning that was well received by the market, but what does it say about…

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Economic Turbulence
Metals and Mining Stocks

Warning: Why Increased Recession Talk Is a Troubling Sign

| Daniel Da Costa

As potential recession talks become more frequent, investors should consider adding a top gold stock to their portfolio, such as…

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Dividend Stocks

Recession or Not: This Is the Best Long-Term Stock to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

The best strategy for long-term investors is to find companies with a diverse portfolio of high-quality assets such as Brookfield…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About Growing Volatility? Here Are 3 Low-Beta Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

If you are concerned with how heightened volatility may impact your portfolio, consider anchoring it with low-beta stocks such as…

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Dividend Stocks

Earnings Season: 2 Stocks to Watch This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

The earnings season kicks off this week and one of the first companies to report earnings is Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA).

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: This Is the Cheapest Stock on the TSX

| Daniel Da Costa

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp (TSX:PEY) is a high-quality company that may be the most under-valued stock on the TSX.

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Stocks for Beginners

If You’re Worried About a Market Crash, Here Are 2 Industries to Avoid

| Daniel Da Costa

Avoiding certain industries that tend to fare worse in market down turns, will help steer you clear of a stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: Why You Shouldn’t Fear a Bear Market

| Daniel Da Costa

Long-term investors should welcome recessions when they come, as they tend to bring discounts in quality stocks such as TC…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Retirement Stocks to Buy for Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

As the population continues to age in Canada, the demand for retirement services is only going to increase, and Sienna…

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Target. Stand out from the crowd
Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 Passive-Income Stocks to Buy Ahead of a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

In order to weather a storm in the financial markets, investors should look to own strong and stable passive-income stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Important Steps All Investors Must Take Ahead of a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

Taking precautions and preparing your portfolio for a recession can go a long way, especially if you are acquiring strong…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Gold Stocks to Buy Ahead of a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

Buying growth stocks in the gold sector such as Victoria Gold Corp (TSXV:VIT) is a great way to take advantage…

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Dividend Stocks

The Number 1 Real Estate Development Stock to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

Melcor Developments Ltd. (TSX:MRD) offers investors a unique opportunity to own a vertically integrated real estate company.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: This Is the Worst Mistake You Can Make

| Daniel Da Costa

TFSA contribution room is one of the best tools investors have to help build their nest eggs by investing in…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: The Best Growth Stock to Buy Ahead of 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Outsourcing services continues to be a trend amongst corporations to decrease corporate costs. One HR company that has been taking…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income Seekers: 2 Top Stocks Yielding More Than 9%

| Daniel Da Costa

Finding high-yield dividends can be a great opportunity for investors provided you do your research. One of the best high-yielding…

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Dividend Stocks

The Top Services Stock to Make You Rich

| Daniel Da Costa

As companies increase the services they are outsourcing, there are a number of businesses taking advantage of this new demand…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: This Storage Company Is the Number 1 Stock to Buy in October

| Daniel Da Costa

The storage industry is one of the fastest-growing real estate industries in Canada, and the industry leader is StorageVault Canada…

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Energy Stocks

1 Ultra-Cheap Energy Services Stock to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of value opportunities in the energy sector, but none are better than Precision Drilling Corp (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS).

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: Avoid Making This Easy Mistake

| Daniel Da Costa

Watchlists are a simple tool investors should utilize to watch top companies like Brookfield Asset Management Inc (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) and wait…

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Dividend Stocks

The Top 3 Small-Cap Dividend Stocks to Buy in October

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of quality stocks that pay investors a respectable passive income stream and one of the top…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Here’s How to Spot a Coming Recession, and What to Do About it

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of indicators investors can use to spot a recession and transition their portfolios ahead of time…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dirt-Cheap Oil and Gas Stocks That Could Double in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Well-managed energy companies that have adapted to the new environment are among the top stocks value investors should look to…

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Cannabis Stocks

The Top 5 Pot Stocks to Buy Ahead of Cannabis 2.0

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of opportunities to get exposure to the cannabis sector ahead of the second wave of legalization,…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: How to Find the Best Passive Income Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Investors who want to add passive income to their portfolio, but don't know where to start should consider the Dividend…

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) vs. Canopy Rivers (TSXV:RIV): Which Is the Better Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and Canopy Rivers Inc (TSXV:RIV) both offer investors exciting opportunities in the cannabis industry, but which…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Consumer Staple Stocks to Buy in October

| Daniel Da Costa

Grocery stocks are some of the top consumer defensive stocks and Loblaw Companies Ltd (TSX:L) and Metro Inc (TSX:MRU) are…

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: Here’s How a Major Bubble in Passive Investing Could Affect Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

With the massive increase in the number of passive funds that last few years, naturally a bubble looks like its…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Gold Stocks You Shouldn’t Wait to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

Gold continues to offer investors one of the best opportunities in 2019, and Continental Gold Inc (TSX:CNL) is one of…

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Cannabis Stocks

The 1 Cannabis Valuation Metric You Need to Know

| Daniel Da Costa

Finding the best ways to value cannabis companies can help you identify which companies have the best value. One of…

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Investing

The Number 1 Stock to Sell Ahead of October

| Daniel Da Costa

Cours Entertainment Inc (TSX:CJR.B) has had a tough few years in an industry that is struggling to fight off competition.…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennial Investors: How to Make Money While Helping the Environment

| Daniel Da Costa

Renewable energy is one of the top ways we can start to save the planet, and TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW)…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Quality Growth Stocks to Buy in October

| Daniel Da Costa

goeasy Ltd (TSX:GSY) and Great Canadian Gaming Corp (TSX:GC) are two stocks that offer huge potential, yet are trading at…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Retirement Ready With an RRSP

| Daniel Da Costa

Investing in top stocks like Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) in your RRSP is a fast way to compound your…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons Why I’ll Never Buy an Income Property

| Daniel Da Costa

Real estate investment trusts offer investors a number of advantages over buying an income property. One of the top REITs…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stable Pipeline Stocks Perfect for Passive-Income Seekers

| Daniel Da Costa

Pipelines are some of the best stocks to invest in if you're an income investor, especially Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) because…

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: This Famous Investor Just Called Out Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A)

| Daniel Da Costa

Another famous investor is sounding a warning on Canadian debt levels, and this time the company in the spotlight is…

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Investing: 3 Promising Strategies Ahead of Cannabis 2.0

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of different strategies investors can use to invest in cannabis companies. One strategy is to buy…

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Investing

2 Common Investing Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs

| Daniel Da Costa

Learning from and avoiding mistakes will help you to minimize your losses, even if you own a stock like CannTrust…

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Cannabis Stocks

Can the Next Phase of Cannabis Legalization Create More Millionaires?

| Daniel Da Costa

The best opportunities in the cannabis space lie in the companies other than the licensed producers. A company like Canopy…

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