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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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Price Performer in ’22: 1 Auto Parts Stock With a 450% Upside

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A cheap and obscure auto parts stock could be a high-flyer in 2022 due to the alternative fuel auto industry…

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Forget Buying Stocks and Bonds: Hold These All-in-One ETFs Instead

| Tony Dong

Keeping your holdings simple and fees low is the key to creating a successful investment portfolio.

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3 Top Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy for Investors of All Risk Tolerances

| Daniel Da Costa

In this market environment, these three top Canadian growth stocks are some of the best investments that you can buy…

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These 2 Cheap Canadian Stocks Are the Best to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to invest your money today these two Canadian stocks are easily some of the best and cheapest…

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Want to Invest in the S&P 500 as a Canadian? Here Are 3 Ways You Can

| Tony Dong

The S&P 500 Index is a fantastic long-term buy-and-hold for your portfolio, with several ETFs offering affordable, easy exposure.

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2 Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy Before Earnings

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two TSX stocks have earnings coming in next week, and I'd consider taking on a small stake as both…

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4 Cheap TSX Growth Stocks That Pay Great Dividends

| Robin Brown

TSX growth stocks that pay dividends are presenting very attractive value today. Here are four top stocks for value, income,…

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2 ETFs for Safety in This Volatile Market

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a relatively less volatile passive income source, you could consider the BMO Equal Weight Banks ETF…

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2 of the Best Cheap Stocks to Buy on the TSX Today

| Jitendra Parashar

These two cheap stocks on the TSX could stage a handsome recovery soon. Here’s why.

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3 Retirement Plans for a Smooth Transition Into Retirement

| Kay Ng

What retirement investment strategy should you use?

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3 Stocks in My TFSA That I’m Not Selling, Regardless of What Happens in 2022

| Jed Lloren

Investors shouldn’t worry too much about short-term declines in value caused by temporary economic hurdles.

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Why BlackBerry Stock Is a Steal Below $10

| Jitendra Parashar

These reasons make BlackBerry stock look very cheap at its current market price below $10 per share.

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How to Create a “Lazy” Canadian Investment Portfolio With Just 2 ETFs

| Tony Dong

Want the cheapest, most effective, and hands-off approach to investing? Give this article a read.

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Worried About Rising Rates? 1 TSX Stock to Build Wealth in 2022

| Joey Frenette

IA Financial (TSX:IAG) won't make you rich, but it can help new investors build wealth even as interest rates rise…

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Follow This Warren Buffett Rule as Equity Markets Remain Volatile

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's why investing in an S&P 500 Index ETF is a top bet for long-term equity investors.

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3 Remarkably Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy Today

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks that compound are tough to find at a fair price. Here are three cheap, reliable growth stocks to…

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2 TSX Value Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and another top TSX value stock that I'd look to buy in March 2022.

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3 ETF High-Growth TSX Stocks to Buy in February

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are TSX stocks rebounding right now, but they still offer risk. These ETFs are therefore perfect to get high…

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2 Cheap Stocks in Canada to Buy in February 2022

| Jitendra Parashar

These two cheap stocks in Canada have seen a correction lately, making their stocks look attractive to buy now.

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3 Undervalued TSX Stocks to Buy in February

| Robin Brown

The recent correction in TSX stocks is creating opportunities for long-thinking investors. Here are three undervalued stocks to buy in…

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2 Canadian Stocks to Buy That Are Perfect for Your TFSA!

| Daniel Da Costa

Looking to invest your capital but want to save on taxes? Here are two perfect Canadian stocks to buy for…

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3 Unbelievably Cheap Growth Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

After the recent sell-off in tech stocks, here are three extremely cheap growth stocks that are all worth a look…

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Want Superior Returns? Buy These 2 TSX Industrial Stocks Now!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A pair of undervalued industrial stocks could deliver superior returns in one year once they climb to their ‘real’ values.

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Want Exposure to Emerging Markets? Buy These Top Canadian ETFs

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to diversify your portfolio and find investments outside North America, here are two of the top ETFs…

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Build a Diversified Portfolio With These 3 ETFs

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in building a diversified portfolio but don’t want to spend too much time following individual companies? Here…

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2 Stocks to Sell This Month

| Demetris Afxentiou

Unfortunately, not all stocks will remain great investments for the long term. Here are two stocks that investors should look…

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2 Canadian Stocks Under $10 to Buy Now for a TFSA in 2022

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market (TSX:FOOD) and StorageVault Canada (TSX:SVI) are Canadian stocks under $10 that may be worth buying on the TSX…

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Want Stocks for Your TFSA You Never Have to Sell? Here Are 3 to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy the top Canadian stocks for your TFSA that you can own for years and never…

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Looking to Buy Value Stocks? They Don’t Get Much Cheaper Than These 2

| Daniel Da Costa

If you want to take advantage of the recent volatility and buy stocks while they're cheap and offer a tonne…

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TFSA Investors: 3 Cheap Stocks to Buy and Never Sell

| Robin Brown

Top-quality, compounding stocks are on sale now. Here are three top stocks to buy and never sell in your Tax-Free…

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2 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy on Sale in February

| Daniel Da Costa

After the massive selloff in Canadian growth stocks over the last few weeks, these two are extremely cheap, making them…

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Why Do Investors Panic About Interest Rates? Science Has the Answer!

| Andrew Button

Because of one psychological principle, investors worry excessively about losses in stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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1 Great Canadian ETF to Invest in China

| Joey Frenette

Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group Holdings are major holdings in the TSX-traded BMO MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (TSX:ZCH).

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) – Is it Really a Cheap Stock?

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has a low price-to-sales ratio, but is it truly "cheap"?

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TFSA Investors: The Only 3 ETFs You’ll Need to Own to Retire Rich

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Saving for retirement? These three ETFs will provide you with all the exposure to the stock market you’ll ever need.

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Why Hardwoods Distribution (TSX:HDI) Stock Just Soared 10%!

| Robin Brown

Hardwoods Distribution (TSX:HDI) just announced another transformational acquisition that saw its stock soar as much as 10% yesterday. Here are…

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3 Canadian TSX Stocks Under $10 That Are Screaming Buys

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These Canadian TSX stocks offer substantial value for investors looking for long-term stocks on the cheap.

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Planning to Invest in 2022? 1 Top ETF to Buy and Hold Forever

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Don’t let the recent volatility in the stock market stop you from investing. This ETF is a solid buy, no…

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3 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy if This Volatility Continues

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to get the most bang for your buck in the current market environment, these are three of…

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Want to Protect Your Capital? 3 Low-Volatility ETFs to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a risk-averse investor that's worried about the recent volatility, here are three of the lowest-volatility and best ETFs…

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