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Author: Nicholas Dobroruka

Nik has been writing for The Motley Fool Canada since 2020. After studying marketing at University in his hometown of Montréal, Nik decided to pack up and move west to Vancouver. By day, Nik is a digital media ninja, specializing in Programmatic advertising. By night, you can find him either Mountain biking in Vancouver’s famous North Shore trails or writing for TMF Canada. Tech, digital payments, and renewable energy are three areas that Nik enjoys following and writing about.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in an Uncertain Market

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Here are four top Canadian stocks you can feel good about buying today, even with all the uncertainty in the…

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Investing

Warren Buffett’s 2021 Guide for Canadian Investors

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Warren Buffett has decades of wisdom worth revisiting for Canadians that are reviewing their investment portfolios.

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Investing

Investing New Year’s Resolutions for Canadians

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Start 2021 off on the right foot. Here are three easy steps to follow to make sure your investment portfolio…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks You’ll Want to Add to Your Portfolio in 2021

| Nicholas Dobroruka

These two Canadian stocks can provide your portfolio with a perfect balance of stability and growth. Don’t wait; pick up…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Find out which three stocks Canadians should be buying to max out their $6,000 TFSA contribution limit.

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Tech Stocks

Should You Buy BlackBerry Stock (TSX:BB) Stock in 2021?

| Nicholas Dobroruka

BlackBerry stock (TSX:BB) has a lot going for it in 2021 and it’s trading at a discount compared to its…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Dividend Stocks Are Making a Comeback in 2021 — and My Top Pick for Canadians

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Dividend stocks didn’t get much love in 2020, but they should in 2021. Find out what my top dividend stock…

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Investing

2021 Financial Resolutions: 3 Easy Steps to Getting Your Finances on Track

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Don’t wait to get your finances on track. Here are three easy steps to follow that your future self will…

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Energy Stocks

2 Market-Leading Canadian Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Don’t overthink it. Here are two market-leading Canadian stocks that you can feel good about buying today and holding for…

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Tech Stocks

Got $3,000? 3 Top Canadian Stocks to Build a Portfolio Around

| Nicholas Dobroruka

These three Canadian stocks are excellent long-term holds for any type of investment portfolio. Find out why!

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Dividend Stocks

Got $5,000? Buy These 2 Top Dividend Stocks That Are on Sale Right Now

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Dividend stocks aren’t the most exciting companies to own, but they can provide stability and passive income. Find out which…

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Tech Stocks

Santa Claus Rally: 2 Discounted TSX Stocks That Are Ready to Rebound

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Long-term investors will want to add shares of these two top TSX stocks before they’re back to all-time highs.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Build a Long-Term Investment Portfolio

| Nicholas Dobroruka

TFSAs provide all kinds of benefits for Canadian investors. Find out which types of investments you should buying in your…

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Tech Stocks

Santa Clause Rally: 2 Top TSX Stocks That Are Ready to Explode

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Here are two companies that can expect to see a boom in business this holiday period. Find out which company…

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Tech Stocks

Got $2,000? Buy These 2 Top Tech Stocks That Are on Sale Right Now

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP). Here are two cheaper tech stocks to invest in today. The two companies are trading at a…

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Bank Stocks

Follow Warren Buffett’s Advice: Sell Airline Stocks and Buy Canadian Banks

| Nicholas Dobroruka

The Canadian banks and airlines are both trading at a discount today. Find out why I’m not touching Air Canada…

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Growth Stocks That You’ll Kick Yourself in 5 Years for Not Buying Today

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Both of these growth stocks are up more than 100% this year alone. Valuations are high, but that wouldn’t stop…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: 4 Top TSX Stocks You’ll Want to Own in 2021

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Looking for a basket of four top stocks to build a TFSA portfolio around? Find out which Canadian companies made…

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Tech Stocks

Market Crash 2021: 3 Top TSX Stocks that Should Be on Your Radar

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Are we headed for another market crash? If so, these are three TSX stocks that you’ll want to load up…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Top Stocks to Buy in 2021 Now That the Contribution Limit Is Confirmed

| Nicholas Dobroruka

These two top Canadian stocks can provide TFSA investors with the perfect balance between growth and value.

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Tech Stocks

Buy This Top TSX Tech Stock Before Investing in Air Canada (TSX:AC)

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Forget investing in beaten-down Air Canada (TSX:AC). Instead, buy this surging tech stock that’s up more than 250% this year.

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Tech Stocks

Market Crash 2.0: Follow Warren Buffett’s Advice and Buy These 2 Stocks

| Nicholas Dobroruka

A potential market crash is looming. Find out which two TSX stocks should be on your watch list right now.

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Tech Stocks

The TFSA Limit Is Set at $6,000 in 2021: Here’s What Canadians Should Be Investing in

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Now that the 2021 contribution limit has been set, here are two top TSX stocks that Canadians should be investing…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $2,000? Buy These 2 Top Dividend Stocks That Are on Sale Right Now

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Find out which two dividend stocks I have on my watch list, not only because they have yields above 3.5%,…

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Tech Stocks

Market Crash 2.0: Here’s What You Should Be Doing to Prepare Yourself

| Nicholas Dobroruka

First, stock up your emergency fund. Next comes investing in top Canadian stocks. Find out which two TSX companies should…

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Bank Stocks

1 Top TSX Value Stock to Buy Instead of Air Canada (TSX:AC)

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Forget airline stocks, I’m looking to the Canadian banks for the top value stocks. Find out which bank I’d buy…

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Bank Stocks

Bank Stocks Are Soaring: Here’s Which Bank You Should Be Buying Today

| Nicholas Dobroruka

After a rough seven months, Canadian bank stocks are beginning to break out. Find out which of these two banks…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Just Surged 30%: Here’s Why Investors Are Bullish on the Tech Stock

| Nicholas Dobroruka

The cybersecurity industry is booming and BlackBerry (TSX:BB) is in a prime position to reap the rewards. At these prices,…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks to Load Up on Before the End of the Year

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Both of these top Canadian stocks are trading at a rare discount today. Don’t miss your chance to back up…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) Is up More Than 400%: Here’s Why I’m Still Buying

| Nicholas Dobroruka

This tech stock has more than quadrupled since the end of March. Find out why I believe the best is…

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Bank Stocks

2 Value Stocks That Are Trading at a Major Discount Today

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Tech stocks may be surging, but I’m looking at financial stocks to earn some serious value. Here are two value…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: How to Build a $100,000 Portfolio in 10 Years

| Nicholas Dobroruka

A TFSA worth $100,000 may seem like a distant dream today, but I’ll show you how it’s easier than you…

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Tech Stocks

Tech Stocks Are Soaring! 3 Companies You Should Be Buying Right Now

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Looking to add some growth to your portfolio? Here are three tech stocks that you’ll thank yourself in 10 years…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify: Here’s 1 Canadian Growth Stock to Hold for the Next Decade

| Nicholas Dobroruka

As a growth investor, there’s a lot to love about Shopify. But if you’re looking for serious growth over the…

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Earn $125 a Month From Dividend Stocks

| Nicholas Dobroruka

The major Canadian banks offer some of the highest dividend yields on the stock market today. Find out which top…

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Tech Stocks

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Is Up 30%: Here Are Two TSX Stocks You Should Be Buying Instead

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC), I’m still not buying shares even with the positive vaccine news. Find out which two other…

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Investing

RRSP Investors: Here’s How to Retire With a $1 Million Portfolio

| Nicholas Dobroruka

It might take you 30 years to get there, but here’s one of the simplest ways of building a million-dollar…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top TSX Tech Stocks to Buy Before They Completely Explode

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), here are two growth stocks that you can buy before they really explode.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: How to Turn a $100 Monthly Investment Into $75,000

| Nicholas Dobroruka

All you need to reach a goal of $75,000 is a Tax-Free Savings Account and an investment in one of…

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Tech Stocks

Do You Have $5,000 to Put in Your TFSA? Here’s How it Can Become $50,000

| Nicholas Dobroruka

These two companies are up more than 1,000% over the past decade. At that rate, it would take less than…

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