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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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How to Start Investing in U.S. Stocks

| Tony Dong

ETFs are a smart way for new investors to easily buy U.S. stocks.

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3 Stocks All New Investors Should Buy Today

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in building your first stock portfolio? Here are three stocks that all new investors should buy today!

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

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These U.S. stocks should be picked up immediately in the rebounding economy, and held onto for significant gains in the…

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3 Young TSX Stocks New Investors Should Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) stock along with these two other TSX stocks are strong choices, even though they came on the market…

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1 Canadian Electric Vehicle Stock You Can Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

Magna International’s increasing interest in electric vehicles and mobility technology could help its stock soar in the coming years.

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New to Investing? 3 Top Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking to strike a balance in your portfolio? It's easier than you think! Here are three top stocks that every…

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TFSA Investors: 2 TSX Stocks With Unbelievable Staying Power

| Kay Ng

These two quality TSX stocks can deliver solid long-term returns for investors. Grow your money tax free in your TFSA!

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TFSA Investors: Top TSX Stocks to Buy With $6,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are two safe, dividend-paying TSX stocks for your long-term portfolio.

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Grow Your $2,000 and Get $160 Income, Too: Buy 2 TSX Stocks Now

| Puja Tayal

What if a stock can give both dividends and growth? You can have your cake and eat it too with…

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How to Start Investing in Canada’s Stock Market

| Tony Dong

ETFs are a great way for new investors to buy Canadian stocks easily.

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Foolish Beginners: 1 Stock Pick to Buy Now for a $6,000 TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) stock looks cheap as shares regain their footing.

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New Investors: 2 Low-Cost BMO ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong

Want a set-it-and-forget-it investment? These BMO ETFs are low cost and great for beginners.

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This 1 Canadian Stock Could Triple Your Hard-Earned TFSA Cash in Fewer Than 5 Years

| Jitendra Parashar

This cheap growth stock could multiply your TFSA cash in less time than you’d think possible.

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3 TSX Stocks With High Dividend Yields

| Demetris Afxentiou

Are you looking for a great opportunity to bolster your portfolio? Here are three TSX stocks with high dividend yields.

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1st-Time Investors: 2 Cheap Canadian ETFs to Buy for Financial Freedom 

| Puja Tayal

Investing for the first time but don’t know where to start? Here are two cheap Canadian ETFs that can grow…

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Got $4,000? 4 Simple TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

The macroeconomic environment is tense but investing can be simple. Here are four stocks to buy now and book your…

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The 2 Best Canadian Stocks for Beginners Right Now

| Jitendra Parashar

Stock market beginners in Canada could kickstart their investing journey by buying these two stocks right now.

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3 Growth Stocks You’ll Want for the Next 5 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three growth stocks offer Motley Fool investors double-digit growth year after year in the next half decade.

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2 Big Bank Stocks to Own for Lifelong Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

These two Big Bank stocks are ideal staple holdings for newbie investors seeking a lifetime of passive income.

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3 Superb Income and Growth Stocks for Every Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

The market is full of superb income and growth stocks, but not all belong in your portfolio. Here are three…

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Worried About Stagflation? 2 Canadian Stocks for All Market Cycles 

| Puja Tayal

Stagflation delays economic recovery. You can keep your portfolio stagflation ready with these Canadian stocks that are suitable for all…

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Why BMO’s Global Infrastructure ETF Is the Only TSX Stock You Need

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BMO Global Infrastructure Index ETF (TSX:ETF) is the only TSX stock you need for passive income, solid cash flow, and…

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3 Stress-Free TSX Stocks for Inflation-Worried Investors

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Motley Fool investors wanting safe, stress-free TSX stocks should consider these three -- not just now but forever.

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New Investors: The 2 Best Options to Earn Regular Passive Income

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for a way to earn regular passive income? Here are two of the best options!

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3 Cheap Growth Stocks to Buy Before Summer Ends!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three growth stocks are already up by over 10% in the last month alone, with far more on the…

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2 Beginner-Friendly, Canadian, Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong

TSX utilities stocks are a great lower-risk pick for new investors.

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Beginner Investors: 1 Core Stock to Hold in Your TFSA Forever

| Joey Frenette

CP Rail (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) stock is starting to pick up momentum as it combines with KCS into the first NA single-line…

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New to Investing? 3 Top Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

| Kay Ng

Safe dividend stocks paying out yields of at least 3% is a low-risk way to invest in stocks. Buying at…

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Beginners: 2 Market-Beating Stocks Just Getting Started

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) and Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) are proven market beaters that could continue their ways.

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Have $10,000? Top 2 Stocks You Should Invest it in

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Passive-income stocks like BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) could be good opportunities in 2022.

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3 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Today and Never Let Go

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Old and new investors alike will worry less about market volatility if blue-chip stocks are the backbones of their investment…

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Got $6,000? Here’s How You Can Power Your TFSA in August

| Jed Lloren

Are you hoping to contribute to your TFSA? Power your portfolio with these three stocks!

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TFSA Investors: 3 Stocks With Unbelievable Staying Power

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for stocks to add to your TFSA? Here are three stocks with unbelievable staying power!

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Got $6,000? 2 Cheap Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Here's two cheap stocks that could blow away growth estimates and set you up well in the long run.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks That Saw Bumper Q2 Earnings Growth

| Vineet Kulkarni

Some stocks are seeing epic growth even as the market braces for a recession.

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3 Stocks That Are Great Long-Term Picks

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for stocks that you can hold for the long run? Here are three great long-term picks!

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Beginners: 1 Undervalued Canadian Stock to Buy Before a Market Rebound

| Joey Frenette

Onex (TSX:ONEX) is one of the cheapest stocks on the TSX Index, and it looks like a must-buy right now.

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2 TSX Dividend Growth Stocks with Inflation-Protection Potential

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX dividend growth stocks that are safe havens for risk-averse investors and beginners because of their inflation-protection potential.

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Got $250? Here Are 3 Smart Stocks to Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Even if you just have $250 to spare, these three smart stocks could become multi-baggers for long-term investors.

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3 TSX Stocks I Will “Never” Sell

| Robin Brown

If you're looking for stocks to tuck away forever, here are the top three TSX stocks that I plan to…

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