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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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If I Had to Start Over Today, I’d Buy These 3 Stocks

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in starting a stock portfolio? Here’s how I’d go about it if I were to start over…

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Millennials: 3 Buy and Hold Forever Stocks That Pay You Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Millennials who are investing for the long-term should consider these three buy-and-hold forever stocks that pay generous dividends.

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Canadian Stock Investors: Where to Put $100 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Canadian stock investors, here's how you can multiply your money by 280 times (or more) with as little as $100…

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1 Remarkable Canadian Growth Stock (With Dividends) to Own Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

Despite its recent gains, this remarkable Canadian growth stock still trades deep in the red territory on a year-to-date basis.

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3 Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 10 Years

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given their long-term growth potential, these three growth stocks are ideal for beginners.

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Should You Buy Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) Stock for Its Monthly Dividends?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Pembina stock has consistently outperformed its bigger peers.

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3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy During a Dip

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

All three of these TSX stocks are up in 2022 but down from 52-week highs. So, lock in these rates…

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Beginner Investors: 3 Safe Canadian Stocks (With Dividends) to Buy Today

| Robin Brown

Beginner investors, if you are worried about a stock market crash, here are three safe Canadian stocks that pay reliable,…

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3 Ways to Accelerate Your Retirement Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Do you want to accelerate your retirement portfolio? Starting early and investing often are great, but you need the right…

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Dividend Stocks

My 3 Favourite TSX Dividend Stocks Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

Investors can achieve peace of mind with these three dividend stocks that will likely continue to pay stable dividends for…

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2 Low-Cost Index ETFs for Beginner Investors

| Tony Dong

Index ETFs are a great choice for novice investors, eliminating stress and bad investment habits.

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3 Simple TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now and Forget Completely

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Stop stressing over the markets and buy these three TSX stocks you can set and forget.

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TFSA Investors: 3 Incredible Deals to Buy Today

| Rajiv Nanjapla

These three Canadian stocks would be a good addition to your TFSA.

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2 Growth Stocks Just Tapped as Must Buys by Analysts for 2022

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With the markets in recovery mode, these two growth stocks could offer investors a way out of this downturn, and…

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How to Start Investing With Little Money

| Tony Dong

Investors with a smaller portfolio can still achieve great success using this strategy.

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

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for U.S. stocks to add to your portfolio? These three stocks are no-brainers!

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

This could be an opportune time to pick up TSX stocks that have seen steep corrections recently.

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This 1 TSX Growth Stock Could Double Soon

| Jitendra Parashar

This TSX growth stock looks highly undervalued, despite its solid sales growth trends and strong outlook.

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TFSA Investors: 3 Ridiculously Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

Small-cap stocks can provide huge upside in a TFSA. Here are three ultra-cheap stocks to pick up right now for…

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Start Investing in Gold Using ETFs

| Tony Dong

Gold ETFs are a great way to diversify an investment portfolio.

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3 Growth Stocks That Could Be Huge Winners in the Next Decade and Beyond

| Robin Brown

Are you looking to extend your investment horizon? Here are three top TSX growth stocks to buy for a decade…

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1 Canadian Value Stock You Won’t Regret Buying Today

| Jitendra Parashar

This amazing Canadian value stock is unlikely to remain cheap for very long.

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2 Growth Stocks to Buy and 2 to Avoid if the TSX Rebounds

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Don't only latch onto growth. If the TSX keeps rising, here are two that could drop, and two that could…

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Stocks for Beginners

Start Investing in the Last Quarter of 2022

| Demetris Afxentiou

The last quarter 2022 doesn’t need to be as volatile as the rest of the year has been. Here are…

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Stocks for Beginners

Retirement Planning: 3 Rapid Nest-Egg Builders to Hold for Decades

| Adam Othman

Some of the best stocks for growing your nest egg at a robust pace are the ones that are fundamentally…

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Air Canada Stock: I’d Still Avoid it Despite its Recent Price Rally

| Jitendra Parashar

These key factors suggest that Air Canada stock’s recent price recovery might not be sustainable.

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Start Building a Portfolio With These 3 Stocks

| Jed Lloren

Are you thinking about starting an investment portfolio? Here are three stocks to get you on your way!

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3 Growth Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next 20 Years

| Robin Brown

If you are looking for growth stocks that could create significant wealth over the coming 20 years, here are three…

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2 Canadian Dividend ETFs Perfect for Beginner Investors

| Tony Dong

These ETFs offer high yields or good dividend growth potential.

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Where to Invest $500 in the TSX Right Now

| Robin Brown

Here are two TSX stocks to buy regardless of the economy or the stock market.

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New Investors: 3 Blue-Chip Stocks I’m Considering Buying Today. You Should, Too

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for blue-chip stocks to add to your portfolio? Here are three stocks I’m considering today!

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Are You Starting a Stock Portfolio? If Yes, Keep It Safe and Simple

| Christopher Liew, CFA

First-time investors should keep their stock portfolios safe and simple by holding time-tested, income-producing assets.

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New Investors: Follow the KISS Model With These 3 TSX Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These TSX stocks keep it super simple for new investors. You'll need each of these services over the next decade…

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Millennials: Pay Down Debt and Get Rich in Just 1 Decade

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Millennials continue to have huge debt on their hands, but they can pay it off and become rich by getting…

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3 Recession-Resistant Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for stocks that could lift up your portfolio during a recession? Here are three top picks!

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4 Top Growth Stocks Still on Sale, But Not for Long

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Here are the top four growth stocks I would consider.

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2 Stocks That Could Grow Your Portfolio Over the Next Decade

| Robin Brown

If you got a decade-long time horizon, here are two top TSX stocks that could significantly grow your portfolio.

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3 Simple TSX Stocks to Buy With $25 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX stocks offer a no-brainer choice when it comes to investing, even just a small amount over time.

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three top TSX stocks that could outperform amid volatile times.

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New Investors: Get More Income With Dividend Stocks. Here’s How

| Kay Ng

These safe and discounted dividend stocks can pay you growing dividend income for many years to come. They're good core…

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