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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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

3 Small TSX Stocks with Over 1000% Gains in 1 Year

| Jitendra Parashar

These three stocks of small Canadian companies have risen more than 1,000% in the last year. You can buy them…

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Personal Finance

Alert! Canadian Housing Bubble: How Does it Affect You?

| Kay Ng

The Canadian housing bubble affects all Canadians. Here's how it affect you.

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Dividend Stocks

Is $50 on the Cards for Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock After its Epic Bailout Package?

| Vineet Kulkarni

After months-long negotiations and delays, Air Canada (TSX:AC) and the Canadian government have found some common ground.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Rallying TSX Stocks That Corrected up to 30% Last Week: Time to Buy?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Stretched valuations of some top-rallying TSX stocks seem to have started bothering discerned investors. What should one do?

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Tech Stocks

5 Top Canadian Tech Stocks That Could Triple Your Money

| Jitendra Parashar

Buy these five stocks in 2021 that could help you double or even triple your money in the long term.

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Stocks for Beginners

Don’t Sleep on These 3 Undervalued TSX Stocks!

| Joey Frenette

Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) and two other undervalued TSX stocks could make Canadians very rich over the next two years and…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

While markets at large are lingering at all-time highs, some TSX stocks are still trading well below their fair values.

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Stocks for Beginners

Bitcoin Could Explode to US$130K in 2021: Here’s How Canadians Can Play It!

| Joey Frenette

HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) stock and Bitcoin may heat up going into year's end, but how should Canadians play such…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top Canadian “Roaring ’20s” Stocks That Could Make You Rich!

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and another great Canadian TSX-traded stock could profit profoundly from the Roaring '20s.

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Dividend Stocks

You Don’t Need Both of These Dividend Stocks in Your Portfolio

| Kay Ng

Looking for defensive dividend stocks? Then, you wouldn't want to miss this.

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: Should You Invest in Stocks?

| Kay Ng

Is stock investing for you? How come the returns of investors vary so much?

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Dividend Stocks

The Biggest Mistake Investors Are Making Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Investors continue to make the same mistake over and over, and they're missing out on some incredible opportunities in the…

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Dividend Stocks

What Kind of Stock Investor Are You?

| Kay Ng

Are you looking for income or wealth creation? These examples can help you understand what kind of investor you are.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Hot TSX Value Stocks That Could Explode Higher in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and two other TSX value stocks could skyrocket into the stratosphere in 2021.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian High-Yield Dividend Stock for 2021: BCE (TSX:BCE)

| Joey Frenette

BCE stock is a great way for Canadian investors to follow Warren Buffett to undervalued dividends ahead of a potential…

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Stocks for Beginners

HIVE Blockchain Stock’s Epic Rally May Not Be Over

| Joey Frenette

HIVE Blockchain (TSXV:HIVE) stock took a breather, but as Bitcoin continues ascending, the Canadian crypto miner may have another leg…

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Top Undervalued TSX Stock to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a severely undervalued TSX stock that could enrich Canadians who buy it on the latest…

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Stocks for Beginners

How Warren Buffett Picks Market-Beating Stocks

| Robin Brown

Warren Buffett might be the greatest investor to ever live. Here are some tips he suggest can help you find…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Stocks for Great Returns From a Market Downturn

| Kay Ng

Want to capitalize on stock turnarounds? Here are some of the best Canadian stocks to consider!

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Dividend Stocks

The 2 Best Canadian Stocks to Weather a Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and another top TSX stock perfect for Canadian income investors who are fearful of a market crash.

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Stocks for Beginners

Think Bitcoin Will Bounce? HIVE Blockchain Stock May Be the Horse to Bet On

| Joey Frenette

HIVE Blockchain stock (TSXV:HIVE) may be a better way to trade Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies if you think the momentum will…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canadian stocks at large are up 40% in the last 12 months. Here are three TSX stocks that offer decent…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs That Are Still Cheap Today!

| Robin Brown

The TSX Index is near hitting all-time highs again. Here are three top TSX stocks that have strong price momentum,…

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Dividend Stocks

Value Stocks Could Outpace Growth Stocks in 2021: 3 TSX Stocks to Buy Today With $500

| Vineet Kulkarni

As TSX stocks at large linger around all-time highs, investors might turn cautious about their premium valuations and switch to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget Bitcoin! Gold Could Be Ready to Shine!

| Joey Frenette

HIVE Blockchain (TSXV:HIVE), Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrency miners may be trading like gold, but don't count the shiny yellow metal…

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Stocks for Beginners

The 2 Best Canadian Stocks Under $5 That I’d Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

I would look to load up on Roots Inc. (TSX:ROOT) and another great Canadian stock under $5 ahead of the…

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Will Air Canada Stock Soar or Plunge to Zero?

| Joey Frenette

Canadians seems split over whether Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock will soar or if a painful sell-off is on the horizon…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy with $1,000 Today!

| Robin Brown

TSX stocks have had a strong year in 2021. If you are looking for undervalued stocks with lots of growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Stock Continues to Trade Weak: What Should Investors Do?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) stock has lost 35% in the last six months, notably underperforming TSX stocks at large. What should…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $30 in April 2021

| Robin Brown

Having a hard time finding cheap Canadian dividend stocks? I got you covered with three great quality names that can…

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Stocks for Beginners

Top 5 Skyrocketing TSX Stocks to Buy in April 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Investors can buy these five small companies’ skyrocketing stocks to gain big from the ongoing market rally in April 2021.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Ahead of Their Ex-Dividend Dates

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you have some cash, consider these TSX stocks, which have their ex-dividend dates scheduled in the next few days.

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Tech Stocks

2 Innovative Canadian Stocks That Could Change the World

| Joey Frenette

Growth-savvy investors should buy Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and other Canadian innovation stocks right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today with $3,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

Investors focus on growth and ignore diversification while investing for the long term. Here are three such TSX stocks that…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Efficiency: 1 Top Passive Income Stock for Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Your TFSA isn't just for saving, it's better used for investments like SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) to help you generate income…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $2,000? 2 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy in April

| Robin Brown

Value stocks have had a nice rise in 2020, but there are still opportunities. Here are two top Canadian value…

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Bank Stocks

Bank Stock Rally: What Should You Do With Your Big Bank Stocks?

| Kay Ng

Sitting on nice gains on your big Canadian bank stocks? Thinking about selling? Read this first.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $500? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are looking for investment ideas with decent return prospects, consider these three top TSX stocks for the long…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $500? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now for 2021

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and two other top TSX stocks could make you richer going into late 2021.

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Tech Stocks

3 High-Growth Canadian Stocks to Buy at a Steep Discount Today!

| Robin Brown

A number of top Canadian growth stocks are trading on the cheap today. April is a great month to jump…

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