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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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TFSA for Beginners: How You Can Easily Turn $10,000 Into $125,000

| Robin Brown

If you give your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) decades and years to grow, you can easily multiply $10,000 into $125,000…

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I’m Buying These 3 Resilient Stocks During a Wobbly Market

| Kay Ng

Wobbly markets are opportunities to buy solid stocks on sale to build wealth. Here are some top stocks you can…

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$5,000 Invested in These 3 Stocks Could Make You Rich Over the Next 20 Years

| Jed Lloren

Are you wondering where to put $5,000? Investing in these three stocks could make you rich over the next 20…

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New to Investing? 3 Top Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in starting a stock portfolio? Here are three top stocks Canadians should own!

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1st-Time Investors: 4 Top Stocks to Buy in September

| Puja Tayal

As a new investor, the stock market can be intimidating, with so many options to choose from. Here are my…

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2 ETFs That Will Pay You Dividends Every Month!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX ETFs that pay monthly dividends are ideal options for newbie investors with low-risk tolerance and little or no…

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Got $5,000? 3 Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years

| Robin Brown

$5,000 in cash today could be an invested fortune in 20 years. Here are three stocks that could multiply over…

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These U.S. Stocks Are a No-Brainer Addition to Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for U.S. stocks to add to your portfolio? Here are three no-brainer picks!

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How New Investors Can Turn a $20,000 TFSA Portfolio Into $540,000

| Robin Brown

If you are a new investor and you want to create life-changing wealth, the TFSA is a tool you need…

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3 Canadian Stocks I’m Buying in This Volatile Market

| Puja Tayal

The Canadian stock market remains volatile as it braces for more interest rate hikes. This creates an opportunity to buy…

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3 TSX Stocks That Are Great Long-Term Picks

| Robin Brown

If you want to make big gains from TSX stocks, you'll have to take a long-term approach. Here are three…

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Cineplex’s Fate Hangs by a Thread as Cineworld Considers Bankruptcy

| Vineet Kulkarni

Should you buy CGX stock?

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Got $1,000? Buy These 2 Stocks and Hold Until Retirement

| Kay Ng

Are you eyeing for a comfortable retirement decades later? These top Canadian stocks could play a key role.

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3 Safe TSX Dividend Stocks for Beginners to Own in a Bear Market

| Robin Brown

Are you looking for safe stocks to hold through this bear market? Here are three top TSX dividend stocks to…

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3 Recession Resistant Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for some recession resistant stocks to add to your portfolio? Here are three options to buy right now.

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Warren Buffett Turns 92: Top Lessons Beginners Can Learn from the Legendary Billionaire Investor

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are some top tips from the man himself, Warren Buffett, to help beginners make wise investment decisions that pay…

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3 Low-Risk Stocks With Unbelievable Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors, including beginners, can take positions in three relatively low-risk stocks with unbelievable dividend yields.

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Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD): 3 Reasons to Buy Now

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Alimentation Couche-Tard is an underrated growth stock that could be in for a big rebound when markets recover.

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TFSA Investors: 2 TSX Stocks with Unbelievable Staying Power

| Jitendra Parashar

TFSA investors can keep growing their hard-earned savings irrespective of market conditions by investing in these two safe TSX stocks.

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Real Estate Investing in Stocks: Do You Seek Income or Growth?

| Kay Ng

Know what you want from your real estate stocks. You can aim for income, price gains, or a mix of…

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New Investors: Start September With 3 Dividend Gems

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for some stellar investments to start September with? Here are three great options to consider now.

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4 Steps to Financial Independence: Earn, Save, Invest, and Repeat 

| Puja Tayal

Many people dream of being financially independent but lack in saving and investing. Here are four steps to get closer…

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

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in holding U.S. stocks in your portfolio? Here are three no-brainer picks for Canadian investors!

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Canadian Value Investors: 2 Ridiculously Cheap Stocks

| Robin Brown

Canadian value investors, bear markets are time to load up for the long term. Here are two TSX stocks that…

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How to Start Investing With Little Money (and What to Invest in Right Now)

| Joey Frenette

BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF is an ideal option for Canadians with a small amount to invest who are…

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TSX Tech Stocks: Brace for More Downside

| Vineet Kulkarni

Tech stocks could experience a further decline, but their future growth potential means they may still be worth a look…

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3 TSX Stocks You Can Hold for the Next 3 Decades

| Robin Brown

Here are three TSX stocks that have the potential to deliver BIG returns over the next several decades. Here's why…

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Millennials: 1 Top TFSA Stock to Build Wealth for Retirement

| Kay Ng

Millennials should consider putting extra cash in a diversified portfolio of top stocks in their TFSA for tax-free wealth creation.

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2 of the Safest TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are two of the safest stocks you can buy on the TSX in August 2022.

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1 Canadian Stock Set to Double in 2022

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There has been a lot of interest in finding a Canadian stock in the commodity sector, yet investors continue to…

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2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy if You’re Worried About a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

Recessions can impact many stocks severely, but these two top Canadian stocks are some of the best to buy now…

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TFSA Investors: Got $6,000? Here’s How to Power Up Your Portfolio

| Kay Ng

Power up your TFSA portfolio with exceptional growth stocks like goeasy (TSX:GSY) and Constellation Software (TSX:CSU).

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3 High-Yield Energy Stocks to Buy Now

| Demetris Afxentiou

The market is full of long-term dividend stocks to power up your portfolio. Here’s three high-yield energy stocks to buy…

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1st-Time Investors: Now Is the Best Time to Buy 2 Growth Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Timing the market is not possible. But the market dip is an opportunity to buy growth stocks you want to…

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3 TSX ETFs With Excellent Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

These three TSX ETFs pay excellent monthly dividends and are lower-risk options for risk-averse investors, especially beginners.

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TSX Stocks: 3 Canadian Gems That Offer Solid Growth Prospects

| Vineet Kulkarni

While markets could continue to be volatile, these TSX stocks will likely keep outperforming.

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Canada’s Biggest Bank Just Warned of a Recession! What Should Investors Do Now?

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s what Canada’s largest bank just said about the possibility of a recession in Canada and the United States.

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$5,000 Invested in These 3 Stocks Could Make You Rich Over the Next 20 Years

| Adam Othman

There are plenty of powerful and consistent growth stocks that you can invest in without pushing past your risk tolerance.

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Are Fantastic Deals Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These TSX stocks all offer a different path to growth, but growth nonetheless in this incredibly volatile market.

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Bank Earnings: 1 of the Best Canadian Bank Stocks for Beginners to Buy Now

| Jitendra Parashar

National Bank of Canada continues to pleasantly surprise investors by consistently beating analysts’ earnings estimates for the last three quarters.

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