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Author: Amy Legate-Wolfe

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. Follow Amy on LinkedIn and Canada Stock Digest. 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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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Stocks That Look Like Smart Long-Term Buys Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three TSX dividend names offer staying power in very different ways: media tech, gold production, and real-asset development.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Buy Before Inflation Heats Up Again

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This TSX ETF pays monthly income and could rebound when inflation heats up.

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Dividend Stocks

The Bank of Canada Held Rates: Here Are 3 Stocks to Watch

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With the Bank of Canada on pause, these three TSX stocks stand out for income, essential demand, and hard-asset cash…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Blue-Chip Stocks I’d Buy Before the Next Rally

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX blue chips could be well-positioned before the next rally, one riding nuclear momentum, the other compounding quietly in…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Could Benefit From Canada’s New Market Reality

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tariffs, sticky inflation, and higher-for-longer rates are pushing investors back toward hard assets, and these two TSX/TSXV miners sit right…

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Dividend Stocks

Oil, Rates, and Trade: 3 TSX Stocks That Could Come Out Ahead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When oil, rates, and trade headlines collide, these three TSX names stand out for demand tied to energy and energy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks to Buy if the Economy Avoids a Recession

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If recession fears fade, these three TSX stocks could rebound fast as investors price in steadier spending and demand.

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Defensive TSX Stock I’d Buy Before More Market Volatility

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Volatility can make flashy growth stocks fade fast, but defensive dividend payers like ATCO can look stronger when markets get…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why These 2 Canadian Stocks Could Be Huge Winners This Year

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX growth stocks are riding hot themes — AI infrastructure and silver — with fresh results that keep the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks That Could Shine in a Higher-for-Longer Rate World

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If rates stay higher for longer, these three TSX stocks aim to win with hard assets, steady demand, and businesses…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 TSX Stocks That Look Ready for a Strong Second Half

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX stocks have real businesses and clear catalysts that could shine if markets stay choppy in the second…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks That Could Help You Sleep Better at Night

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX dividend payers offer very different ways to earn income — one from grocery seafood; the other from restaurant…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Energy Stocks I’d Buy and Hold Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When energy markets get choppy, these two Canadian stocks offer very different ways to keep cash flow and long-term demand…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Stocks to Buy Before Trade Talks Shake the Market

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Trade jitters can punish cyclical stocks, so it helps to own businesses with essential demand or safe-haven support.

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Stocks for Beginners

The TSX Is Rotating: 3 Stocks to Buy Before the Next Shift

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Soft growth can spark a TSX rotation into real assets and steady cash flow – and these three stocks could…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks That Could Benefit From a Stronger Loonie

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A stronger loonie can boost margins for companies with U.S.-dollar costs, but it can also dampen reported results from foreign…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Undervalued TSX Stocks to Buy Before the Crowd Catches On

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three “undervalued” TSX names all look imperfect today, which is exactly why their valuations may be offering opportunity.

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Energy Stocks

Oil Is Surging Again: 2 Canadian Stocks to Watch Closely

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

An oil spike can lift energy stocks fast, but the best plays aren’t always pure producers.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy Before the Next Bank of Canada Move

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With the Bank of Canada on hold, these three TSX names offer earnings power that doesn’t require perfect rate cuts.

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Dividend Stocks

This Market Feels Shaky: Here Are 2 Canadian Stocks I’d Still Buy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When markets get shaky, two TSX names, a cash-gushing gold miner and a deeply discounted fund, can help you stay…

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Stocks for Beginners

1 TSX Stock That Could Thrive Even if the Economy Slows

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This bank stock has turned into a special-situation play, with most of the upside now tied to its proposed cash…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks That Still Look Cheap Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX dividend stocks look cheap for different reasons, but each has a plausible path to keeping payouts going.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Smart Investors Are Eyeing These 3 Canadian Stocks Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX picks offer real assets and clear catalysts, without needing a perfect market to work.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy if Rates Stay Higher for Longer

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Higher rates make yield traps more dangerous, so these three dividend names show three different “quality income” approaches.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Canadian Stocks Beginners Can Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These five Canadian stocks offer beginners a mix of simple business models and long-term staying power.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Stock I’d Buy Before Trade Tensions Heat Up Again

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Trade tensions can rattle markets, but food companies like Maple Leaf tend to hold steadier because people still need to…

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Dividend Stocks

The Bank of Canada Just Spoke: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With rates stuck at 2.25% and inflation still jumpy, these two TSX income names look built for a messy, uneven…

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Energy Stocks

3 TSX Stocks to Buy Before the Next Oil Spike Hits

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX energy names can turn a commodity rally into real cash flow, without needing perfect conditions.

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Energy Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Could Win Big From Oil Near $100

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Oil near US$100 can supercharge cash flow, and these two TSX producers offer different ways to get leverage to that…

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Dividend Stocks

2 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy in This Volatile Market

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two “no-brainer” dividend stocks for volatility are the ones with essential demand and cash flow you can actually trust.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks That Look Built for Uncertain Times

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When markets get shaky, “boring” stocks with essential demand and real cash flow can be the best kind of exciting.

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Stocks for Beginners

The Key Things to Understand Before Holding U.S. Stocks in a TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canadians love U.S. stocks in their TFSAs, but dividends, currency, and account choice can quietly change the math.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada’s Infrastructure Boom May Be Closer Than You Think – Here’s How to Position Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canada’s infrastructure boom may reward the behind-the-scenes TSX suppliers, not just the headline megaproject names.

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Stocks for Beginners

Why These 2 Canadian Stocks Look Like Bargains Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two TSX stocks look cheap, but still have the cash flow and balance sheets to keep rewarding shareholders.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Undervalued Canadian Stock That May Be Quietly Positioning for a Strong Year

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This under-the-radar insurer is growing earnings fast, hiking its dividend, and still trading like the market hasn’t noticed.

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Stocks for Beginners

4 TSX Stocks Worth Owning If the Economy Softens Without Falling Apart

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These four TSX stocks could hold up in a softer economy because they sell essentials, stay profitable, and still have…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Stocks That Could Turn Today’s Uncertainty Into Tomorrow’s Gains

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX names show different ways to invest through uncertainty, from a potential turnaround to a steady compounder to…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Set Up Your TFSA to Generate $90 a Month – Completely Tax-Free

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Monthly TFSA income can feel surprisingly powerful, and Chemtrade’s steady payout makes the $90-a-month goal look achievable.

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Above $110 and Rates on Hold: 3 Canadian Energy Stocks Built for Both

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When commodity prices spike and rate cuts stall, not every energy company handles the pressure.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Stocks I’m Continuing to Buy Despite the Market Sell-Off

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX stocks look built for rough markets because they keep earning money and don’t rely on hype.

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