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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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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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3 Top Value Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These value stocks are perfect options for Motley Fool investors seeking out long-term holds at incredible prices.

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3 Starter Stocks to Buy for Wealth Building

| Adam Othman

Diverting a decent amount of your savings to healthy, beginner stocks for decades can help you build more than just…

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3 Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy in July 2022

| Robin Brown

There are plenty of dirt-cheap stocks on the TSX today. Here are three that are massively discounted in July.

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3 Stocks to Buy if You Don’t Know Where to Start Investing

| Adam Othman

If you don’t know what your first stocks should be, it might be better to stick with tried-and-tested investments instead…

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5 Incredibly Undervalued TSX Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

Looking for bear market bargains? Here are five incredibly cheap TSX growth stocks that are worth a look right now.

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New to Investing? Here Are 3 Stocks I Bought as a Beginner

| Andrew Button

When I was still a beginner investor, I bought shares in Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), which I later sold for…

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3 Simple TSX Stocks to Buy With $25 Right Now

| Kay Ng

By sticking with simple stocks, investors can make good returns and income while spending time doing other things they love.

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Start Investing With These 3 Stocks

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in the stock market? Start investing by buying these three stocks!

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Is Richelieu (TSX:RCH) Stock Worth Buying After its Solid Q2 Earnings?

| Jitendra Parashar

Richelieu (TSX:RCH) stock could continue to deliver strong growth in the coming quarters, as its U.S. network expansion continues.

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Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Approaching its Pandemic Lows?

| Vineet Kulkarni

AC stock plunged close to $9 amid the pandemic. Those levels still look like a highly remote possibility.

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3 Canadian Stocks I Own That I’m Hoping Will Continue to Fall in Value

| Daniel Da Costa

Although I already own positions in these three Canadian stocks, I'm hoping they'll go on sale, so I can continue…

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3 Oversold Stocks That Could Turn You Into a Millionaire

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Motley Fool investors seeking out long-term income should buy these three oversold stocks that have a history of incredible growth.

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2 TSX Stocks With Valuations That Are Too Cheap to Ignore

| Robin Brown

There are plenty of bargains to pick up on the recent TSX stock market correction. Here are two top stocks…

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New Investors: Don’t Fear Recessions. Embrace the Investment Opportunity

| Kay Ng

Start investing in quality stocks to take advantage of market turmoil. Build solid income and wealth in the long run…

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Air Canada Stock: 3 Big Reasons I Won’t Touch it With a 10-Foot Pole in July

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are three massive reasons why I expect Air Canada stock to continue struggling in the near term, making it…

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Every New Investor Should Consider Buying These 3 Stocks

| Jed Lloren

Check out these stocks.

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3 Ways to Invest in TSX Stocks to Make Back Your Money

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Buy, hold, or sell? These are the three options you have in a market, but each has its own risks…

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How to Turn Your $116 GST Refund Into $1,000

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is giving eligible people a tax-free GST refund. You can convert it into $1,000. Here’s how.

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Newbie Investors: The 2 Best Options to Earn Habitual Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

First-time investors can mitigate market risks and earn passive income like veteran players by limiting exposure to two blue-chip assets.

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Got $500? 3 TSX Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Jed Lloren

Are you a new investor with only a bit of capital? Here are three stocks you can buy for $500!

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3 Selloff Stocks That Could Help Set You Up for Life

| Jitendra Parashar

It could be the right time for long-term investors to focus on buying these quality selloff stocks right now instead…

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You Could Be Missing Out on Millions: The Cost of Procrastination in Investing

| Puja Tayal

If you are still delaying investing, you could be missing out on millions. But you can overcome procrastination with three…

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3 Oversold Canadian Stocks I’d Load Up on Now!

| Robin Brown

There are plenty of oversold Canadian stocks to buy today. Here are three top stocks I'd load up on right…

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Is Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) the Best TSX Stock to Buy in July 2022?

| Jitendra Parashar

Aritzia’s international market expansion and improving profitability could help its stock recover fast.

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Opportune Time for Investing in Canada: 3 Value Stocks to Buy Now

| Puja Tayal

A good time to invest in stocks is when the market is in a downturn. Now is an opportune time…

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Why Bombardier Stock Crashed Over 35% in June

| Jitendra Parashar

Bombardier’s stock price has been consistently falling for the last five months.

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Why Air Canada Stock Plunged 28% in June

| Jitendra Parashar

Here's why Air Canada stock tanked by nearly 28% in June, extending its second-quarter losses to 34%.

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The Valuation Conundrum: P/E Ratio vs. P/S Ratio

| Puja Tayal

Did you buy a stock with low P/S ratio and make a loss? Most investors fall prey to the valuation…

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5 Top Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy in July 2022

| Puja Tayal

The second half of 2022 brings hope of recovery and fear of a recession. These mixed emotions have put growth…

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New Investors: 3 Top Dividend Stocks to Start a Simple Portfolio

| Kay Ng

These quality dividend stocks are worthy for new investors to consider for a simple passive-income portfolio.

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New to Investing? Here’s How to Not Lose Money

| Andrew Button

One way to avoid losing money in the stock market is to stick to broad market index funds like iShares…

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An Easy Way to Understand a Recession

| Puja Tayal

Are recessions good or bad? It depends on how prepared you are for one. Here’s what a recession does to…

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New Investors: Start a Portfolio With These 3 Stocks

| Jed Lloren

Are you a new investor looking for stocks to add to your portfolio? Here are three top picks!

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2 Safe Stocks Beginners Can Buy for Reliable Passive Income

| Robin Brown

If you are a beginner investor looking for safe, reliable passive income, I've got two TSX stocks you can rely…

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Investing Strategies for Canadians in an Uncertain Economy

| Puja Tayal

These are uncertain times, as the economy grapples with high inflation. Here are four investing strategies for the current market.

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How to Start Investing in a TFSA in a Down Market

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in starting a TFSA during a down market? Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

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TFSA Investors: Must-Have Stock Strategies for Your Retirement

| Jitendra Parashar

While reliable income stocks could help TFSA investors reduce their risk profile, high-growth stocks have the potential to significantly multiply…

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3 Stocks New Investors Should Buy Today

| Jed Lloren

The stock market has been hard to gauge for the past year or so. Which stocks should new investors be…

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How to Be a Millionaire With $50 a Day 

| Puja Tayal

Here is a strategy to be a millionaire with just $50 a day.

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Top TSX Stocks for Beginners in July 2022

| Jitendra Parashar

Buying these top TSX stocks in July 2022 could help stock market beginners receive handsome returns on their investments in…

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