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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 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in September

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy stocks in September, start with these three. They are three of the top Canadian stocks…

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2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Ahead of the 4th Wave

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks have some of the safest and most resilient operations, making them some of the best…

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Bear Market Coming: 2 Things You Can Do!

| Kay Ng

Is the bull getting tired? If so, will the bear take over and cause a bear market? If you're worried…

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3 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $30 in September 2021

| Robin Brown

Looking for some attractive value on the TSX in September? Here are three cheap Canadian stocks trading under $30 right…

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3 Top Growth Stocks to Buy in September 2021

| Jed Lloren

With a new month upon us, which growth stocks should be on your radar? Here are my top three picks…

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2 Trending TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now for Solid Returns

| Jitendra Parashar

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B)(TSX:ATD.A) and NFI Group (TSX:NFI) are two of the trending Canadian stocks right now that could help you…

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3 Top TSX Stocks to Start Your Portfolio

| Kay Ng

Are you just starting investing to create wealth for the long term? Here are three top Canadian stocks to ignite…

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Undervalued Stocks: 3 Top Canadian Picks

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for some of the top Canadian stocks to buy, here are three value picks to consider as…

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The 3 Best Under-$7 TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are three amazing but cheap TSX stocks to buy right now that are currently trading below $7 per share.

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New Investor? Here Are 3 Great Starter Stocks to Consider

| Jed Lloren

Trying to build an investment portfolio for the first time? Here are three great starter stocks to consider.

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1 Canadian Stock I’d Pounce on Before it’s too Late

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) is a great Canadian stock that looks like it could skyrocket into the stratosphere over the next…

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Is Air Canada the Top Value Stock to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock still trades down more than 50% from its pre-pandemic price. Does that make it the best value…

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WELL Health vs. HIVE Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

While HIVE Blockchain Technologies and WELL Health Technologies are two of the top growth stocks in Canada, here's which stock…

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The Top Canadian Stock to Buy in September 2021

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) is one high-growth Canadian stock I wouldn't want to sleep on as we head into a choppy…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 4 Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy Today!

| Robin Brown

Got $1,000 today that you are looking to invest soon? Here are four of the cheapest stocks you can find…

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Dividend Stocks

Top 5 Dividend Stocks for Beginners

| Puja Tayal

When the stock market is in a bear zone, you can lock in a higher dividend yield. Here are five…

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2 Top TSX Stocks That Can Help You Retire Early!

| Robin Brown

Compounding returns can change your life! If you want to retire early, here are two top TSX stocks that could…

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2 Under-$5 TSX Stocks Beginners Should Buy Today

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are two cheap and fundamentally strong stocks beginners can buy today that are trading under $5 per share.

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Dividend Stocks

The 2 Best Canadian Stocks I’d Buy While They’re Still Cheap

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and red-hot grocer Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) are two Canadian stocks that still reek of value!

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2 Canadian Stocks Near 52-Week Lows

| Joey Frenette

Badger Infrastructure Solutions (TSX:BDGI) and Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) are great Canadian stocks near 52-week lows to check out today.

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Forget a Correction: 1 TSX Stock I’d Buy and Hold Through the Year End

| Joey Frenette

CAE (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) is just one of many undervalued TSX stocks that could do well, even we suffer through a market…

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3 Growth Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio Today

| Jed Lloren

Here are three top growth stocks that could help you reach financial independence.

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2 Stocks That Could Help You Retire Comfortably

| Jed Lloren

Trying to plan for a comfortable retirement? Here are two stocks that could help you achieve that!

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Stop Waiting for a Market Correction: There Are Still Plenty of Bargains on the TSX!

| Joey Frenette

Eventually, the stock market will fall into a correction, but in the meantime, investors should scoop up bargains as they…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Undervalued Stocks to Build a Dream Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Building a portfolio can be overwhelming, so here are four undervalued stocks to help set you up for decades of…

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Tech Stocks

Could Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) Become Canada’s Next Growth Hero?

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) is a magnificent company that could join the likes of Shopify to become Canada's next growth hero.

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4 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy This Week

| Robin Brown

Wondering how to put your money to work as we head into fall? Here are four top Canadian stocks to…

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1 up on Bay Street: The Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can spot some of the best Canadian stocks to buy well in advance of professional stock analysts…

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Where Will Crypto Stocks Go Next?

| Daniel Da Costa

After a strong month of August, you may be wondering whether these crypto stocks can keep up the growth in…

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Forget Air Canada: 2 Value Stocks That Are Far Cheaper

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock may be cheap, but these two top Canadian value stocks offer far more potential for investors looking…

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Got $500? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Jitendra Parashar

Canadian investors can buy three of the best TSX stocks with an investment of as low as $500 to gain…

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3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

Whether you are a growth, value, or dividend investor, here are three of the best stocks for Canadian investors to…

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2 Stocks That Could Beat the TSX Index Over the Next 10 Years

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master (TSX:TOY) and Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) are two great stocks I'd bet will beat the broader TSX Index over…

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2 TSX Stocks That Seem Beyond Undervalued

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and another deep value Canadian stock look way too cheap for their own good after years of…

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Worried About a Stock Market Correction? 2 Ways to Lower Your Portfolio’s Risk

| Daniel Da Costa

With the Delta variant causing a tonne of uncertainty for investors, here's what to do if you're concerned about a…

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Buy Alert: 2 Recovery Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Although markets have set new all-time highs multiple times already this year, these two top recovery stocks are still some…

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3 Top Canadian Stocks for August 2021

| Robin Brown

Looking for the best Canadian stocks to buy this August? Here are three top-quality stock picks to buy and hold…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $500? 1 Dirt-Cheap TSX Dividend Stock That Looks Unstoppable

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) is one top TSX dividend stock for high-yield investors to check out, even in the face of a…

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The Bitcoin Trade Is Heating Up Again! Here’s What I’m Doing

| Joey Frenette

HIVE Blockchain Technologies, Bitcoin, and the broader basket of crypto is starting to heat up again. So, here is my…

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2 Massive-Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

Let’s take a look at two rallying, ultimate growth stocks on the TSX that could help you get extraordinary returns…

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