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Stocks for Beginners

To learn more about Stocks for Beginners, take a look at our Guide to How to Start Investing in Canada for all the details.

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Stocks for Beginners

Top Recession-Resilient TSX Stocks to Buy With $3,000

| Adam Levy, tmfadam and Adam Othman

It's time to increase your exposure to defensives!

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Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in February 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Making money investing in stocks is not hard -- often, all you need is patience.

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TFSA Investors: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Motley Fool Stock Advisor's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I…

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Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in January 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Let’s cut to the chase: It’s absolutely true that shares of Redfin, an online real estate platform, have fallen 93%…

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Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Our yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go first?”

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Got $1,500? You Can Confidently Add These 3 Stocks to Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Do you have $1,500 that you’re hoping to invest? Here are three stocks to add to your portfolio!

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3 Cheap Stocks I’d Buy in Bulk Before a Bull Market Arrives

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

All three of these cheap stocks trade in value territory, and offer up dividends you can lock up before the…

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2 Monster Stocks to Buy Without Any Hesitation

| Puja Tayal

It’s time to buy monster stocks as value stocks trade near their 52-week lows. These stocks can probably double your…

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Dividend Stocks

Beginners: 2 Heavyweight Stocks to Buy and Outrun Inflation   

| Christopher Liew, CFA

New and old investors alike can outrun inflation and achieve long-term financial goals by choosing heavyweight stocks as the anchors…

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Market Downturn: Growth Stocks to Load Up

| Kay Ng

The stock market rises in the long run. Quality growth stocks are at good valuations for accumulation through 2022 and…

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How to Invest in a Recession: 2 Opportunistic Stocks to Buy the Dip 

| Puja Tayal

Are you worried about the looming recession? You can put your worries aside and take this opportunity to invest in…

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Young Investors: How to Invest While Still Paying Rent

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

It's a challenging time to start investing, but young investors can still achieve significant growth by putting aside $5-$10. The…

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3 Reasons to Hold Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Stock for the Long Term

| Vineet Kulkarni

DOL stock has notably outperformed indices in both bull and bear markets.

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2 of the Best Canadian Growth Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Now

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are two of the best Canadian growth stocks that you can buy right now with an investment of as…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Safe ETFs With Stellar Growth Histories

| Adam Othman

For many beginner investors, opting for an ETF's relatively reliable growth potential might seem safer compared to investing in individual…

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3 TSX Stocks to Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Demetris Afxentiou

Finding that perfect mix of stocks to buy today and hold forever takes time and patience. Here are three options…

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Beginners: Here are 3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given their growth prospects and stable cash flows, these three companies are ideal investments for beginners.

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New to Investing? 3 Top Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

| Daniel Da Costa

Whether you're new to investing or have been buying stocks for a while, here are three top Canadian stocks everyone…

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Cineplex Stock: A Massive Growth Opportunity or a Trap?

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are okay with large price swings, CGX stock could be a big money spinner.

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TFSA Investors: 3 TSX Stocks With Unbelievable Staying Power

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for stocks to add to your portfolio? Here are three picks that have unbelievable staying power!

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2 No-Brainer U.S. Stocks for Canadian Investors

| Kay Ng

Canadian investors can get sector and geographic diversification by investing in these U.S. growth stocks.

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3 TSX Stocks That Could Set You Up for Life

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for TSX stocks that could set you up for life? Here are three top picks!

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ETFs for Beginners: You Pick Income or Growth

| Kay Ng

Investors can start investing in ETFs passively to begin their wealth creation. ETFs require little management, if any at all!

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3 TSX Stocks That Are Great Long-Term Picks

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for TSX stocks to add to your portfolio? Here are three stocks that could be great long-term…

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3 Top Canadian Stocks That Could Make You a TFSA Millionaire

| Robin Brown

Want to retire early? Here are three top Canadian stocks that could turn an $81,500 TFSA into millions one day.

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3 Canadian Stocks I’m Buying in This Volatile Market

| Robin Brown

Are you looking for some bargains? Here are three top Canadian stocks I'm buying when the market is volatile.

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Rebound Rockets: 2 Beaten-Down Stocks You’ll Be Happy You Own in 2032

| Puja Tayal

The 2022 market downturn is harsh on many stocks. Some beaten-down stocks could rebound and make their investors wealthy in…

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Retire Young: 2 Top TSX Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Here are two top TSX stocks that could help you reach your golden years faster.

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Building a portfolio – 3 Stocks at a Time

| Demetris Afxentiou

Investors looking to build a portfolio for the long-term should consider one or more of these stellar, dividend-paying stocks.

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3 Reasons to Buy Fortis (TSX:FTS) Now

| Demetris Afxentiou

Are you looking for a great defensive stock to counter volatility? Here are a few reasons to buy Fortis (TSX:TSX)(NYSE:FTS)…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend ETFs that Are Well Suited for Beginners

| Christopher Liew, CFA

New and old investors have opportunities to earn passive income in a volatile market from three dividend ETFs.

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New Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Get You Started

| Kay Ng

New Canadian investors can start their research in large-cap dividend stocks like Emera and Canadian Natural Resources.

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2 Insanely Cheap TSX Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Robin Brown

BRP (TSX:DOO) and Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A) are two insanely cheap TSX stocks that Canadians can load up on and…

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2 Stocks That Could Grow Your Portfolio Over the Next Decade

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking for stocks that can grow your portfolio over time? Here are two growth stocks.

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New Investors: Keep it Simple and Buy These Forever TSX Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Don't make things complicated, new investors. Stick with these strong TSX stocks that have proven time and again they'll be…

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Earnings Alert! BRP Stock Is a Screaming Buy After its Q2 Earnings Event

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are the key reasons I find DOO stock highly undervalued after its Q2 earnings event.

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3 Blue-Chip Stocks That Could Strengthen Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Looking for stocks that could strengthen your portfolio? Here are three blue-chip stocks that should be on your radar.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Hold for the Next 2 Decades

| Robin Brown

Don't worry about this bear market. Just buy these two great Canadian stocks and hold them for decades to come.

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Got $10,000? 3 Simple TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Even in volatile market conditions, there's always attractive stocks to buy on the TSX. Here are my three top picks…

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Shopify Stock: A Screaming Buy After Tuesday’s Inflation Report

| Joey Frenette

Shopify stock looks oversold after yet another huge down day for the broader market.

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Forget the P/E Ratio: This is What Investors Need to Know

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The P/E ratio is certainly beneficial, but not when it comes to covering your debts. That's why you definitely should…

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How Rising Interest Rates, Inflation, and Recession Impact Stocks  

| Puja Tayal

This year is not lucky for stocks due to rising interest rates, inflation, and a looming recession. How can you…

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Down 75%, This 1 No-Brainer Canadian Stock Could Make Beginners Millionaires

| Jitendra Parashar

This one Canadian stock could make even beginners millionaires in the long run if they don’t miss the opportunity to…

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Got $2,000? Here Are 2 Smart TSX Stocks to Buy Now

| Robin Brown

If you've got $2,000 to invest right now, here are two very smart TSX stocks to consider loading up on…

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Retire Young: 3 TSX Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Canadians that are saving for retirement should have these three TSX stocks at the top of their watch lists right…

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Stocks for Beginners

Building a Stock Portfolio? Start With These 3 Stocks

| Jed Lloren

Are you trying to build your first stock portfolio and are unsure of which stocks to add? Here are three…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Beasts with Over 7% Yields

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors can earn generous passive income every month from three dividend beasts whose yields are over 7%.

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Wednesday, September 14

| Jitendra Parashar

Recently released hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation numbers could keep TSX stocks volatile today.

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