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Amy Legate-Wolfe

Author Bio

Amy became interested in investing in 2018 after having her first daughter. After receiving a masters degree in journalism from Western University, she became frustrated that the finance industry remained a confusing place for Canadians like her: new parents, millennials, and other young people who needed to understand their finances.

Now, Amy focuses on tech companies and renewable energy for growth opportunities, coupling that with long-term investing strategies and equities. She also provides investors with a daily newsletter, Canada Stock Digest, for daily market updates.

Before joining Motley Fool Canada, she wrote for major news organizations including HuffPost, CTVNews.ca, and CBC. When she’s not researching investing strategies, Amy’s time is pretty much monopolized by her two wild daughters, but in what little spare time she has she loves to do yoga, go on walks with her dog, and travel with her husband.

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Favorite Investment Quote

“October: This is one of the particularly dangerous months to speculate in stocks. The others are July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, December, August and February.” – Mark Twain

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend-Growth Giant I’d Buy on Any Pullback

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A stock that rarely looks cheap has surged lately, but a pullback could offer a rare chance to buy Couche-Tard…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Turn $7,000 Into a Bigger Long-Term Opportunity

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $7,000 TFSA contribution can become a long-term growth bet on U.S. tech leaders if you’re willing to handle volatility.

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Dividend Stocks

A 4% Monthly Dividend Stock That Looks Ideal for Passive Income (Really!)

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A monthly-paying seniors-housing stock is bouncing back as occupancy rises, and the dividend looks safer than it did a year…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Before the Next Market Dip

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two Canadian dividend-growth stocks can let you start small now, collect dividends, and have something worth averaging down in a…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Stock With Data Centre Upside

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Rogers isn’t an AI darling, but it could quietly benefit as data-centre traffic and secure connectivity demand ramps up across…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Dividend Stocks for a TFSA Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three Canadian dividend payers can help turn TFSA room into tax-free income without chasing the riskiest yields.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Before the Next Market Dip

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX dividend stocks sell everyday essentials, so they can help you stay calm when the next market dip…

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Look Built for the Data Centre Era

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX software names can profit from the data-centre era without owning a single server farm.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks That Could Benefit as Data Centres Spread Across North America

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The data-centre boom could reward Canadian “picks-and-shovels” businesses that finance, advise, and support the physical buildout.

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Undervalued Canadian Stock Playing the Data Centre Theme

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A high-yield Canadian telecom could be the “digital pipes” behind the AI data-centre boom, and it still looks cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks I’d Buy With $10,000 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two monthly-paying Canadian energy producers can turn $10,000 into real cash flow, but only if you can handle commodity swings.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Stocks That Could Power the AI Data Centre Surge

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

AI data centres are forcing a massive buildout of power and materials, and these three Canadian stocks sit right in…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian ETFs I’d Tuck Into a TFSA and Never Consider Selling

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A three-ETF TFSA setup can give you global growth, Canadian dividends, and bond stability without constant tinkering.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy This TSX Dividend Stock for Its 10.4% Yield?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 10%-plus monthly yield looks irresistible, but Timbercreek’s real appeal is whether its loan book can keep funding it.

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Dividend Stocks

A TFSA Stock With a 5.4% Yield and Reliable Monthly Paycheques

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A beaten-down Canadian REIT could turn TFSA contribution room into steady, tax-free monthly cash while you wait for real estate…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks I’d Lock In Now for Years of Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX dividend names show you can build passive income with either growing payouts or a bigger yield backed by…

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Tech Stocks

1 Canadian Company Set to Soar From the $1 Trillion Data Centre Buildout

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

AI’s biggest boom might not be chips at all, but the transformers and grid gear needed to power a trillion-dollar…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Stock Down 5% to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Restaurant Brands offers a mix of dividend income and long-term brand growth, and a small pullback can improve the entry…

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Dividend Stocks

Why This Boring Utilities Stock is Starting to Look Very Profitable

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A “boring” Canadian energy distributor just landed a massive data centre deal that could turn it into an unexpected AI…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend-Growth Giant That Looks Attractive After a 5% Pullback

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canadian National Railway is a classic “quiet compounder” that can keep growing dividends thanks to an asset base competitors can’t…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Giants That Look Attractive After Recent Pullbacks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BMO and Thomson Reuters offer two different styles of dividend quality: higher-yield banking income versus lower-yield, recurring-revenue growth.

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Stocks for Beginners

This Stock, Up Over 230% in 5 Years, Looks Like a Genius Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dollarama has already surged, but its value-focused model still fits today’s cautious consumer environment.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Canadians Typically Have in a TFSA by Age 55

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The average TFSA balance at 55 is lower than many people expect, which highlights how much unused room many Canadians…

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Canadian Company Set to Make a Fortune From the Government’s Data Centre Buildout

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

AtkinsRéalis looks like a “picks-and-shovels” way to play Canada’s AI data-centre buildout through engineering, nuclear, and project delivery.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Put $25,000 in a TFSA to Work Generating Meaningful Cash Flow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Monthly-paying REITs can help build a TFSA income stream, but each of these three comes with a different risk profile.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Way to Use Your TFSA to Double Your Annual Contribution

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

HDIV’s nearly 10% yield is pitched as a way to make your TFSA “create its own $7,000,” but it comes…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Average Canadian TFSA Balance at 60 Reveals Something Important

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The average TFSA at 60 is modest, showing the account’s results depend heavily on what you invest in, not just…

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Dividend Stocks

A 6% Dividend Stock Ideal for Passive-Income Seekers

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Alaris Equity Partners looks like a rare case where a 6% yield may be supported by underlying cash flow, not…

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Dividend Stocks

Is TELUS’s Dividend Still Worth Counting on?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TELUS’s 10% yield looks tempting, but it’s also the market flashing a warning sign.

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Dividend Stocks

This 7.5% Monthly Dividend Stock Wants to Prove It’s More Than Just a High Yield

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Firm Capital’s 7.5% monthly yield looks tempting, but the real story is whether improving cash flow and new deals can…

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Dividend Stock Looks Built for the Long Haul

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canadian National Railway is a “buy-and-hold” business that can quietly compound as it moves essential goods across North America.

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Tech Stocks

1 TSX Tech Stock That Could Ride Data Centre Growth Higher

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

AI data-centre growth is straining real-world supply chains, and Kinaxis aims to help companies plan and adapt faster.

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Dividend Stocks

The Hidden Canadian Winners of the Data Centre Boom

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The data-centre boom needs real estate and connectivity, not just chips. These three TSX stocks offer different ways in.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks That Could Quietly Profit From Data Centre Expansion

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Data centres need reliable power and heavy-duty equipment, creating opportunities in TSX names beyond traditional tech stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy on the TSX Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three TSX financial dividend stocks stand out right now because they pair resilient earnings with shareholder-friendly payout growth.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy if You Want Income and Growth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX dividend stocks aim to deliver both cash flow today and business growth over time.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Monthly Dividend Stocks I’d Buy for Steady Cash Flow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Monthly payouts can make dividends feel more useful, and these two TSX REITs aim to deliver that steady cash flow.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Still Look Cheap Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX dividend names still look reasonably priced today: Scotiabank for a potential turnaround and Keyera for steady energy-infrastructure income.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Infrastructure Stocks Poised to Win From Data Centres

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

AI data centres are sparking a massive buildout, and two Canadian stocks could benefit beyond the usual chip names.

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Dividend Stocks

The Data Centre Buildout Is Just Beginning: 3 Stocks to Watch

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The data-centre boom isn’t just a chip story, it’s an infrastructure, engineering, and equipment buildout that could run for years.

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