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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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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1 Undervalued Canadian Stock to Buy

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master (TSX:TOY) is a great Canadian company that the market may be severely undervaluing as we head into the…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: 2 Prudent Canadian Stocks With Yields Over 7%

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Inovalis REIT (TSX:INO.UN) are some of the more prudent Canadian passive income stocks out there.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Value Investors: 3 Top Stocks to Own Forever

| Robin Brown

Value investors, there are still bargains to be found in Canadian stocks. Here are three top stocks that are ideal…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Skyrocketing Canadian Gold Stocks to Buy in June 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are three of my favourite Canadian gold stocks to buy right now that could help you get solid returns…

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Passive Income: How to Easily Make $28 a Day

| Kay Ng

Get your money working hard for you now. Start earning passive income to improve your financial life today!

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A Top REIT to Defend Against Inflation

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Apartment Properties (TSX:CAR.UN) may be one of the best REITs on the TSX to defend against problematic levels of…

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TSX Stocks: Will the Markets Continue to Rally?

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Amid the broad market rally, it can still be difficult to pick outperforming stocks. That's why investors should…

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Stocks for Beginners

A Top Dividend Stock to Stash in Your TFSA Forever

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is a terrific dividend payer that TFSA investors should consider buying as we head into June 2021.

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The Best Canadian Stocks for a High Inflation World

| Joey Frenette

Unexpected inflation could deliver a nasty hit to rate-sensitive growth stocks, but where are the best places to defend against…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in June 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

While markets continue to make new highs, some TSX stocks are still trading way lower than their record levels. Here…

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Over 75% of Warren Buffett’s Stock Portfolio Is in These 3 Sectors!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're wondering what stocks to buy for the long term, having a look at Warren Buffett's portfolio can offer…

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Stocks for Beginners

Inflation: How Should Canadians Invest in Uncharted Waters?

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one of many bond proxies that can help Canadians better deal with any risks brought forth by…

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Stocks for Beginners

Cineplex Stock Is Rallying, But What About Air Canada?

| Daniel Da Costa

After Cineplex (TSX:CGX) massively outperformed Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock to start the year, here's which stock is the better investment…

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Forget AMC Stock: 2 Canadian Picks for Superior Growth

| Daniel Da Costa

AMC stock gained more than 100% last week. However, with it trading well above its target price, these two Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: Why I Love This Dividend Stock

| Kay Ng

Here's an outstanding dividend stock you would love for eternity. I explain the good qualities it possesses.

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Got $500? Here’s 1 Top Canadian Stock to Buy in June 2021

| Robin Brown

If you are new to investing and only have $500 to invest, here is one top Canadian stock to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks in My Buy-and-Hold Portfolio

| Kay Ng

I’m buying and holding these top Canadian dividend stocks for a nice income that’s growing at a pleasing rate.

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Here Are the 3 Smartest Canadian Stocks You Can Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

Canadian value stocks are back in vogue, and many are a great hedge against inflation. Here are three of my…

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Canadian Investors: Time in the Market vs. Timing the Market

| Kay Ng

Should you time the market or focus on time in the market? Here’s how they can play a role in…

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3 Top Canadian Stocks That Have Gained 50% or More in 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top Canadian stocks have all gained 50% or more so far in 2021 and continue to be some…

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Air Canada: 2 Cheap Growth Stocks to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're considering buying Air Canada stock because you think it's cheap, I'd consider these two top Canadian growth stocks…

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Bank Stocks

3 of the Best TSX Blue-Chip Stocks That Could Skyrocket in June 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are three of the best stocks that investors can buy today to get solid returns on their investment. I…

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Tech Stocks

GameStop or BlackBerry: How to Play the Recent Meme Stock Rally

| Vineet Kulkarni

Why doesn't everyone invest in meme stocks? After all, they have the wherewithal to multiply money by hundreds and thousands…

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3 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy Now and Own Forever

| Robin Brown

The TSX Index is hitting all-time highs, but are any cheap Canadian stocks left? Here are three top value stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Hot TSX Stocks That Are Overdue for a Pullback

| Joey Frenette

IA Financial (TSX:IAG) and another red-hot momentum stock could be in for a nasty correction, as their rallies look to…

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Energy Stocks

3 of the Best Under-$30 Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

Don't know what type of stock to own today? Here are three cheap Canadian stocks trading under $30 with potential…

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3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Quebecor (TSX:QBR.B) is just one of three top TSX stocks that long-term Canadian investors should buy right now before June…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Probably Made a Mistake by Ditching Suncor: Don’t Follow Him!

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock is still a wonderful business at a wonderful price, even though Warren Buffett may have changed…

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Bank Stocks

RBC (TSX:RY) Stock’s Jump in Q2 2021 Earnings Explained

| Kay Ng

If you like RBC (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) stock or another big Canadian bank, this is a must read!

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A Top Canadian Growth Stock to Buy This June 2021!

| Joey Frenette

Score Media and Gaming (TSXV:SCR) is in the doghouse right now, but it's a Canadian growth stock that could enrich…

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The 2 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are plenty of Canadian stocks to buy at a discount, but I would focus my attention on these two…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: 3 ETFs That Could Set You up for Life!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Even if you just have a little to spare, investing in a TFSA for decades could bring immense growth from…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Today: 3 Things You Can Do in This All-Time High Market

| Kay Ng

The TSX today is at an all-time high. Sometimes, the best thing to do is do nothing but hold your…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Banks Ace Q2 Earnings: Here’s a Top TSX Stock to Buy Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canadian banks have given an encouraging outlook of the economy for the post-pandemic world. Here's a top TSX stock to…

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Bank Stocks

The Reality Behind Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Stock’s Impressive Q2 2021 Earnings

| Kay Ng

If you like Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) stock or another of the big Canadian banks, this is a must-read!

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3 Incredible Canadian Growth Stocks That Won’t Stay Down Forever

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) and other incredibly resilient Canadian growth stocks that investors should load up on right now.

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2 Recently Corrected TSX Stocks That Could Bounce

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) and CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are fresh off a correction and ready to bounce back into year's end.

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2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Today and Never Sell

| Robin Brown

Having a hard time finding out which Canadian stocks to own today? Here are two stocks to pick up now…

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This Top Canadian Stock Is Far too Cheap to Ignore Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is one of the cheaper top Canadian stocks that's hiding in plain sight on the…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: 3 Warren Buffett Lessons on Buying Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

These are three of the best tips Warren Buffett has ever given investors on buying stocks and investing your hard-earned…

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