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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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New Investors: Stock Investing Do’s and Don’ts

| Kay Ng

Stock investing is fun, but don't jump into it right away. Instead, write a simple investing plan and update it…

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TFSA Investing: 2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got cash that you're looking to invest, these companies are two of the best Canadian stocks to buy…

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3 Long-Term Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for Years

| Daniel Da Costa

These companies are some of the highest-quality businesses in Canada, making them three of the best growth stocks to buy…

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Forget Air Canada Stock: This Airline Is Much Cheaper

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock is finally starting to rally ahead of a recovery, but there could be more upside for investors…

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No Take-Off Yet: Air Canada (TSX:AC) Posts 8 Consecutive Quarterly Losses

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s top airline stock is on the road to recovery, but don’t expect it to turn the corner and…

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New Investors: 1 Stock I’d Buy in a Market Correction

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a wonderful company at a wonderful price as we head into March 2022.

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Stocks for Beginners: The 2 Best TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Kay Ng

Start investing in dividend stocks. Get a dividend yield of about 5% now with the best TSX dividend stocks discussed…

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FIRE SALE: 2 Cheap Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

After all the recent volatility in markets lately, these two cheap Canadian growth stocks are some of the best to…

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Beginner Investors: How to Take Advantage of a TSX Stock Market Selloff

| Robin Brown

TSX stocks are seeing a steep decline in 2022. Do not fear! Now is the perfect time to start a…

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Become a Passive Landlord and Get $500 a Month!

| Kay Ng

Don't want to create another job for yourself by investing in real estate? Invest in quality REITs instead for passive…

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3 Stocks I Would Start a Portfolio With Today

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in taking advantage of the massive stock market sales? Here are three stocks to start a portfolio…

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2 Canadian Stocks to Buy That Are Too Cheap to Ignore

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks are some of the best to buy now, as they are so undervalued, it looks as…

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3 of the Best ETFs to Buy for Exposure Outside Canada

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to diversify your portfolio and find high-quality investments outside Canada, then these three are some of the…

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Forget Peloton: 2 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy With Far More Value

| Daniel Da Costa

Peloton stock might look like a buy after its recent sell-off, but these two Canadian growth stocks offer far more…

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2 Under-$5 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy Before March 2022

| Jitendra Parashar

These two under-$5 stocks could be some of the best cheap stocks to buy in Canada right now.

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2 Top Stock Picks for New Canadian Investors

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are great stock picks for new Canadian investors in March 2022.

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3 TSX Stocks That Could Double by Next Family Day

| Jitendra Parashar

These three high-growth TSX stocks could help you double your money by the next Family Day if you act now.

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1 Bruised High-Growth Canadian Stock That Looks Pretty Intriguing Here

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) is one of many intriguing growth stocks that should not have fallen as hard as it did…

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Index Funds vs Individual Stocks: Which Is Better?

| Andrew Button

Index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) have desirable characteristics.

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Is It Too Early to Buy Growth Stocks?

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) is a growth and value stock that looks ready to buy after a tough start to the…

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This 1 No-Brainer, Massive-Growth Stock Could Make You a Millionaire

| Jitendra Parashar

This no-brainer, high-growth stock in Canada has made many investors millionaires in the past and could do so again, as…

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Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Soared After its Q4 Earnings

| Jitendra Parashar

Air Canada stock rallied after its largely better-than-expected Q4 earnings report and its management’s positive comments about air travel demand…

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Self-Employed? How to Turn Your Taxes Into Cash

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Your taxes aren't a loss; you can still bring in thousands in returns by paying the CRA and taking these…

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Stocks for Beginners: The 3 Best TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

Dividend-growth stocks could build a solid reserve over the long term, creating a stable passive-income stream for your sunset years.

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2 BlackRock ETFs Every Canadian Investor Should Own

| Tony Dong

Depending on whether you want dividend growth or capital gains, either of these ETFs could be an excellent long-term buy-and-hold.

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2 Under-$3 TSX Stocks to Buy Now

| Jitendra Parashar

These two cheap TSX stocks could help you gain big in the long term.

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Could Air Canada Stock Rally After its Q4 Earnings Event?

| Jitendra Parashar

If you have a low-risk appetite, you may still want to avoid Air Canada stock, as uncertainties about its consistent…

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2 TSX Stocks to Tuck Away in Your TFSA and Never Sell

| Robin Brown

The Tax-Free Savings Account is perfect for compounding wealth over a lifetime. Her are two TFSA stocks to buy today…

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Inflation Rises 5.1%: Here Are 2 TSX Stocks to Beat it Back

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Inflation continues to soar higher and higher and doesn't look to slow down. But these two TSX stocks are perfect…

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Want to Invest in the NASDAQ as a Canadian? Here Are 2 Ways You Can

| Tony Dong

The NASDAQ 100 Index is a fantastic long-term buy-and-hold for your portfolio, with several ETFs offering affordable, easy exposure.

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3 Discounted Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

If you want to succeed in investing you have to buy in bear markets. Here are three Canadian growth stocks…

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Stock Market Pullback: Why Another Could Come Soon

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A stock market crash looks incredibly likely with a highly valued market, inflation, and interest rates converging. So what should…

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2 Top TSX ETF Stocks to Buy in February

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

ETFs are perfect for TSX investors wanting to save time and money while investing in the S&P/TSX.

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Looking for Cheap Stocks in Canada? Here Are 2 Top Ones to Buy Now

| Jitendra Parashar

If you’re hunting for cheap stocks in the Canadian market, then you must pay attention to these seemingly two dirt-cheap…

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Forget BlackBerry: 2 Top Growth Stocks You Can Own Until Retirement

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Blackberry had periods of rapid share price growth last year, if you're investing for retirement, these two stocks offer…

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2 Profitable Growth Stocks to Beat Inflation

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is one of many dividend growth studs I'd look to buy in February as markets sink.

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5 TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now for Strong Overall Returns

| Puja Tayal

The stock market is recovering from its bearishness. Now is the time to buy these five TSX stocks and increase…

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What 2 Passive Retirement Portfolios May Look Like

| Kay Ng

Do you want to enjoy passive investing during retirement? Here are some ideas as food for thought.

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Tired of Stock Picking? Replace Your Entire Portfolio With Just One ETF

| Tony Dong

Investing shouldn't be a chore or a guessing game. Buy this ETF to keep it hands-off and relaxing.

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Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) Stock Flirts With New Highs: Higher Highs Up Ahead?

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) is a stealth EV charging play that could rocket to new heights over the next few years.

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