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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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2 Stocks to Load Your Portfolio With

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for some stocks to load your portfolio with? Here are two great long-term options that will appeal to every…

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BMO Breakdown: Is ZEB or ZWC Better in a Volatile Market?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This volatile market has investors scared, but these two ETFs are strong options for those seeking a strong recovery or…

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TFSA Investors: 3 Must-Have Stocks in Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

TFSAs are important tools that can help investors achieve financial independence. Here are three stocks you should hold in your…

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Have No Time to Invest? 2 Simple Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you want to put your money to work but are new to investing, here are two of the best…

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1 Massive Growth TSX Stock That Could Still Double in 2022

| Jitendra Parashar

I won’t be surprised if this Canadian high-growth stock’s solid financial growth trend and underlying fundamental strength help it more…

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Why Colliers (TSX:CIGI) Is a Top Canadian Stock to Buy and Never Sell

| Robin Brown

Colliers International Group (TSX:CIGI) stock soared 4% after delivering strong Q1 2022 results. Here are some of the top highlights!

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New to Investing? Here’s How to Pick Growth Stocks

| Jed Lloren

Investing in growth stocks could be a massive step forward towards reaching financial independence. Here’s how you can get started.

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Attention Gen Z: Here’s How to Enter This Volatile Market

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Generation Z was one of the biggest additions to the market over the past few years at a time when…

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New Investors: Buy These 3 Dividend Stocks Today

| Jed Lloren

Are you building your first portfolio? Make sure to include these three dividend stocks!

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Why NFI Stock Plunged 20% Last Week

| Jitendra Parashar

Continued supply chain disruptions are likely to hurt NFI Group’s financial growth in 2022.

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Should You Buy Canadian Stocks in May Amid Market Volatility?

| Daniel Da Costa

After many Canadian stocks performed poorly in April, is now the best time to buy these investments during all the…

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Dividend Stocks: Too Late to Sell in May and Go Away

| Kay Ng

It may be too late to sell in May and go away, but it doesn't matter for investors collecting growing…

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New Month, New You? Here Are 3 Stocks New Investors Should Buy Today

| Jed Lloren

Are you trying to turn over a new leaf by starting an investment account? Here are three stocks you should…

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1 TSX Consumer Staple Stock Beginners Should Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong

Every Canadian consumer has likely tried a Saputo product at least once. Here's the take on if the stock is…

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1 TSX Agricultural Stock Beginners Should Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong

Canadian consumers can trace most of their food consumption back to this critical company.

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3 Intriguing Buys for a Volatile Market

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for some intriguing buys for a volatile market? Here’s a collection of great (and defensive) picks your portfolio needs.

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Parents: 1 Investing Trick That Won’t Cost You a Dime

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Parents should take advantage of every single government opportunity out there and use it to fuel their child's long-term needs.

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3 Wide-Moat TSX Stocks Beginners Should Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong

These three beginner stocks offer essential products and services in a low-competition environment.

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4 TSX Financial Stocks Beginners Should Buy as Interest Rates Rise

| Tony Dong

New investors worried about interest rate hikes can look to the TSX financial sector for safety and growth.

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1 Surprisingly Undervalued TSX Stock to Buy in May 2022

| Puja Tayal

Rising inflation and interest rates have made value stocks overvalued and growth stocks undervalued. Here is one such undervalued stock.

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On Sale! 3 Stocks to Consider Buying Now

| Demetris Afxentiou

Market slumps can be excellent times to buy discounted stocks. Here are three stocks to consider buying now for both…

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New to Investing? Buy These 3 Blue-Chip Stocks for Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Trying to figure out which three stocks you should hold in your new portfolio? Here are three top picks!

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3 Unconventional Real Estate Stocks That Could Make You Rich

| Robin Brown

Can't afford to buy real estate in Canada anymore? Here are three unconventional real estate stocks that could make you…

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Stocks for Beginners: 3 Solid TSX Stocks for Passive Income

| Robin Brown

Are you a new investor looking to dip your feet into the TSX stock market? Here are three low-risk stocks…

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3 Great TSX Stocks Ideal for Beginner Investors

| Tony Dong

These three beginner stocks offer low volatility and decent dividends.

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3 Top TSX Stocks Perfect for Beginner Investors

| Tony Dong

These three beginner stocks offer low volatility and fat dividends.

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Is BCE Stock Worth Buying Ahead of its Earnings Event Next Week?

| Jitendra Parashar

BCE stock continues to fall ahead of its first-quarter earnings event scheduled for May 5.

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1 Top TSX Stock Beginners Should Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has dipped 29% in a week and is closer to its pandemic low. Here’s why you should…

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Why CP Rail Stock Came Off the Rails After Q1 Earnings

| Robin Brown

Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP) stock came off the rails after some worse-than-expected Q1 earnings. Here are some of the details.

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Real Estate Investing vs. Stock Investing in the Last 7 Years

| Kay Ng

Real estate investing and stock investing provide different benefits and complement each other. It's a good idea to invest in…

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VGRO vs. XGRO vs. ZGRO: Which ETF Portfolio Is the Better Buy for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong

Vanguard, BlackRock, and BMO's most popular 80/20 asset-allocation ETFs go head to head.

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New to Investing? You Can’t Go Wrong With These 2 Stocks

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) and Loblaw (TSX:L) are two great stocks for beginners.

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Warren Buffett Stock Advice: 1 Quote to Never Forget

| Daniel Da Costa

This is one of the most important quotes Warren Buffett has ever offered on investing and fits perfectly in today's…

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CN Rail Stock: Why it Missed Q1 Earnings Estimates

| Jitendra Parashar

Harsh weather, supply chain disruptions, and a smaller Canadian grain crop affected CN Rail’s Q1 earnings. However, CNR stock still…

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Investing 101: How Much Should You Invest Now to Earn $1,000 Per Month? 

| Puja Tayal

Do you want to earn $1,000/month from stocks but don’t know how? Here’s a quick guide to help you plan…

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Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Plunged After its Q1 Results

| Jitendra Parashar

Air Canada badly missed Street’s Q1 estimates amid rising jet fuel prices and uncertainties related to the Russia-Ukraine war.

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New Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy for the Next Decade

| Kay Ng

New investors can buy these two solid dividend stocks and continue adding to them for long-term wealth creation over the…

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1 Top TSX Railway Stock Beginners Should Buy and Hold Forever

| Tony Dong

CN Rail keeps the goods moving around the country. Here’s why it's a great pick for new investors.

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2 Stocks You Probably Don’t Think of — But Should!

| Demetris Afxentiou

The market is full of great long-term investments. Among those picks are some great stocks you probably don’t think of…

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New to Stock Investing? 1 TSX Stock to Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

This one amazing high-growth TSX stock could be a hidden gem for stock market beginners to buy now and hold…

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