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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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Passive Income: Here’s When I’d Buy These Popular Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

Dividend stocks are great for passive income with little work from interested investors. However, take care not to overpay for…

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Top Pick: 1 Growth Stock Grew Net Income by 8,733%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A leading global children's entertainment company should be a top pick of growth investors due to its impressive financial results…

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Low-Risk Investors: Buy These Bond ETFs for Stability

| Tony Dong

Bonds are still an integral part of a diversified, safe investment portfolio. Here's why.

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TSX 60 vs TSX Composite: Which Is Better for Canadian Investors?

| Tony Dong

Looking to invest in the Canadian stock market? Here's which index you should pick.

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3 BlackRock ETFs to Buy in 2022

| Tony Dong

Investors looking to buy-and-hold for the long term should consider replacing some of their stock picks with these ETFs.

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Higher Interest Rates: 2 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

As interest rates begin to move higher for the first time in years, here are two of the best stocks…

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2 Long-Term Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Adam Othman

Market volatility might make risk-averse investors stay away from growth stocks, but these two could be worth having on your…

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Want to Protect Your Portfolio? 2 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're worried about all the increasing volatility in markets and want to make sure your portfolio is safe, here…

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Interested in Building Your 1st Portfolio? Start With These 3 Stocks!

| Jed Lloren

Building your first portfolio can be intimidating. These three stocks can get you started on the right track!

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5 Financial Tips to Help You Get to a +$1,000,000 Stock Portfolio

| Kay Ng

Start saving and investing now with these financial tips if you want to build a sizeable stock portfolio!

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3 TSX Stocks I’d Buy, Even at All-Time Highs

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These strong TSX stocks may be at all-time highs, but don't let that scare you off. Each is still a…

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Counter a Volatile Market With Some Defensive Investments

| Demetris Afxentiou

These two stocks are great long-term investments that offer growth and income potential in defensive packages.

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Ukraine Conflict: 1 TSX Stock to Help Donate Dividends

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Many of us feel impotent about the Ukraine conflict, but you can help. By investing in this TSX stock, you…

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Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies: How to Safeguard Your Stock Investments

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s how Canadian stock investors could minimize their risk exposure amid intensifying Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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3 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy No Matter What Happens on the TSX

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three Canadian stocks are solid buys no matter how the TSX performs, showing solid growth for years and dividends…

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New Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Kay Ng

New and passive investors should have these three dividend stocks on their watchlists right now, as the stocks appear to…

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Why Aecon Group Stock Dived 10% Wednesday

| Jitendra Parashar

Here's why Aecon Group's (TSX:ARE) stock tanked by over 10% Wednesday -- a day after releasing its Q4 earnings.

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Escalating Russia-Ukraine Conflict Could Mean a Bumpy Ride Ahead

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s why the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict could lead to a bumpy ride for Air Canada stock investors.

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Stocks for Beginners: 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three top Canadian stocks that could build significant wealth over the long term.

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TSX Stocks I’d Buy as the Ukraine-Russia Crisis Escalates

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is just one of many intriguing high-value dividend stocks out there that may be worth buying as market…

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Getting a Tax Refund? Make the Most of it With These 3 Stocks!

| Jed Lloren

It’s time for tax season once again. Here are three stocks that could help you make the most out of…

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3 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy in March

| Robin Brown

This bear market is creating some deep-value buying opportunities for long-term investors. Here are three undervalued Canadian stocks for March!

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Why Aritzia Stock Plunged by 18% in February

| Jitendra Parashar

Aritzia stock dived 18.3% in February amid investors’ fear that emerging geopolitical tensions could worsen the global supply chain crisis.

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3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy After Reporting Strong Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

With all the volatility and uncertainty going on in markets, these three Canadian stocks have proven to be some of…

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War Is No Time to Panic Sell Stocks

| Andrew Button

War is always a frightening prospect, but it is best not to panic sell stocks during frightening times. Especially not…

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How Does Warren Buffett Manage His Investment Portfolio in a War?

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett made his first investment during World War II. Here’s how the famous value investor managed his portfolio in…

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Is Cineplex Stock a Better Recovery Stock to Buy Than Air Canada?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Air Canada and Cineplex stock both set to start recovering significantly from the pandemic this year, which is the…

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The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy in March 2022

| Robin Brown

If you are worried about a bear market in 2022, here are three Canadian stocks to own for defence and…

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2 Top Real Estate Stocks to Buy and Hold for Years

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy a top real estate stock for your portfolio, these two are some of the best…

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3 Reasons Stocks Sometimes Sell Off After Posting Strong Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three reasons why stocks might sell off after posting strong earnings.

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Air Canada Stock Is Cheap, but Is It the Best Stock to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Air Canada stock still trades more than 50% below its pre-pandemic share price, the stock may not be as…

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Canadians: 2 of the Best Stocks to Watch Today

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are intriguing Canadian stocks to watch as the TSX nosedives.

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1st-Time Investors: 4 TSX Stocks to Buy Amid the Market Turmoil

| Vineet Kulkarni

Be greedy when others are fearful.

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New Investors: Start a Portfolio With These 3 Stocks

| Jed Lloren

Starting your investing journey can be nerve wracking. However, it’s a very important step to take. Here are three stocks…

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1 Cheap, off-the-Radar Canadian Growth Stock to Check Out as Markets Correct Further

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master (TSX:TOY) stock may be cheap, but is the profitable toy company a bargain as the stock market sinks…

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There Are Stocks to Counter Volatility

| Demetris Afxentiou

Investors looking for stocks to counter volatility should start with this superb pick that can provide income and growth potential…

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1 Stock I’d Buy Over XRP to Build Wealth in 2022

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) may be a better store of wealth than XRP or Bitcoin as volatility continues to work its…

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3 Top Index Funds for Safe Passive Income

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for safe passive income, consider banking ETFs like the BMO Equal Weight Banks ETF (TSX:ZEB).

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The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy When the Market Bottoms

| Robin Brown

Nobody knows when the Canadian stock market decline will bottom. Average into top-quality stocks and enhance your chance of investing…

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Stocks for Beginners: The 2 Best TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Nicholas Dobroruka

These two TSX stocks are must-buys in any new Canadian investor’s portfolio.

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