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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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Stocks for Beginners

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 Canadian Retail Stocks Doing Very Well

| Demetris Afxentiou

The retail apocalypse hasn’t absorbed all retail stocks just yet. In fact, here are a few that are doing very…

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Crypto Investors: Is Voyager Digital or Galaxy Digital Stock the Better Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Galaxy Digital and Voyager Digital are easily two of the top crypto stocks you can buy in Canada, but which…

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2 Canadian Healthcare Stocks That Are All-Stars in the Making

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian healthcare stocks are both analyst favourites and offer some of the best growth potential of any…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Last Call Before its Expected, Spectacular Takeoff

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are some key reasons why I expect Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock to start a spectacular recovery soon.

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2 Canadian Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio in a Market Correction

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian blue-chip stocks are some of the best businesses to own, making them ideal stocks to buy during…

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Top 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Puja Tayal

If you haven’t yet made your 2021 TFSA investment, now's the time. Here are three stocks and investment strategies for…

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2 Blue-Chip Dividend Stock Picks for New Investors

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is just one of many great Canadian blue-chip stock picks for new Canadians to buy heading into a…

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Barrick Gold Stock Looks Too Cheap to Ignore

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) loooks like an attractive bargain for new investors, as the stock continues falling towards new 52-week lows.

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3 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy in October

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy a Canadian stock that's undervalued in this environment, these three companies offer investors the best…

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Canadian Stocks: 2 Long-Term Investments You’ll Thank Yourself for Buying Later

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks are some of the best businesses you can own, making them no-brainer stocks to add to…

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Why I’d Buy BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock on Every Dip

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are some key reasons why I find BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock worth buying on every dip right now.

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Canadian Investors: 1 Major Mistake to Avoid When Looking for Undervalued Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

This is a major and easy-to-make mistake that Canadian investors need to avoid whenever looking for an undervalued stock to…

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Don’t Wait for a Market Correction to Buy This Top Canadian Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy a stock today, this top Canadian infrastructure company is one of the best long-term investments…

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3 Explosive Crypto Stocks That Could 10X in 10 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

Crypto stocks are some of the few investments available to Canadians worth holding for the long-term but can also grow…

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New Investors: Are You Stock Investing or Gambling?

| Kay Ng

Do you feel lost and freeze when you want to make your first stock investments? Start with solid dividend stocks…

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1 Warren Buffett Tip to Help You Make Money Consistently

| Kay Ng

Warren Buffett thinks it's possible to invest in stocks and make money consistently in the long run by doing this.

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The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy in September 2021

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks have declined in September, but that presents great opportunities. Here are three cheap stocks to buy in September…

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Is it Too Early to Buy Air Canada Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock is trading more than 50% off its pre-pandemic price. But with the company consistently losing value lately,…

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2 TSX Growth Stocks That Could Double Your Money in Under 5 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to double your money in five years or less, these two TSX growth stocks are easily some…

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Here Are 3 of the Smartest TSX Stocks to Buy Before 2022

| Robin Brown

TSX stocks have recently seen volatility. Yet here are three smart quality, value, and growth stocks to buy for 2022…

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September Selloff: 3 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy on Sale

| Daniel Da Costa

There are many reasons why this September selloff could continue to worsen. Here are three of the best Canadian growth…

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2 Surging Canadian Growth Stocks: Can They Go Higher?

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian growth stocks have been some of the hottest investments lately, but can they continue their rally?

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Facedrive: 3 Crucial Investing Lessons

| Daniel Da Costa

Facedrive stock has been a big mover in recent trading days. Here are three crucial lessons we can learn from…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Today

| Jed Lloren

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

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Can You Retire Comfortably on Canadian ETFs Alone?

| Daniel Da Costa

Over the last few years, ETF investing has gained a tonne of popularity among Canadian investors. However, is it the…

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3 Top Canadian Stocks That Just Went on Sale

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy some top Canadian stocks today, these are three of the best long-term investment. Each one…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Value Matters in Stock Investing

| Kay Ng

Greatly boost your income and total returns by aiming to buy undervalued dividend stocks. Here are two concrete examples.

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Ether Faces Stiff Competition: What That Means for the Ultra-Popular Cryptocurrency

| Daniel Da Costa

Ether is one of the most popular cryptocurrencies there is, but with Ethereum facing increasing competition, is Ether still worth…

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New to Investing? 3 Simple Tips for Stock Investing Success!

| Kay Ng

Just starting investing and don't know where to begin? Here's how you can start investing by using what you know.

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3 Cheap U.S. Stocks That Are Buys

| Kay Ng

Have you run out of cheap Canadian stock ideas? Here are three quality U.S. dividend stocks to check out for…

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This Restaurant Stock Is a Great Reopening Play

| Daniel Da Costa

Restaurants were some of the worst-impacted stocks during the pandemic, making them excellent opportunities if you're looking for a reopening…

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Crypto Stocks vs. Facedrive: 1 Opportunity Far Exceeds the Other

| Daniel Da Costa

Crypto stocks and Facedrive have been two of the most popular investments among Canadian investors, but which is the better…

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3 TSX Stocks That Could Easily Double in Your TFSA

| Robin Brown

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is the best way to quickly compound wealth. These three TSX stocks could easily double…

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3 Reasons This Dirt-Cheap Canadian Value Stock Could Soar    

| Daniel Da Costa

There aren't many value stocks for Canadian investors to buy today, but this one company is a stock that could…

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4 Canadian Stocks That Could Soar 68% or More According to Bay Street

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for Canadian growth stocks to buy, these four Canadian companies are some of the best opportunities on…

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TFSA Investors: 3 Top Stocks to Own for the Long Haul

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

At the Motley Fool, we're in it for the long haul. Stocks like Enbridge and BCE stock are top TFSA…

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These 2 Explosive TSX Stocks Have Nearly TRIPLED in a Year

| Jitendra Parashar

Let's look at two high-growth Canadian stocks that have delivered remarkable returns lately and still seem to have a lot…

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2 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist This Month

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to find a Canadian stock to buy that's trading undervalued, these two stocks are investments worth making…

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Cineplex vs. Air Canada Stock: A Look at the Numbers  

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada and Cineplex are two of the most popular Canadian stocks. So here is a look at some key…

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3 Stocks That Are Must-Haves in Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Are you trying to build a well-balanced portfolio? These are three stocks you should consider holding!

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