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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. Her work can also be found at Canada's National Observer, where she writes on the business side of climate action.

Before joining Motley Fool Canada, Amy 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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Stocks for Beginners

1 Stellar Canadian Stock Down 28% From its High to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A Canadian commerce platform processed US$22.9 billion in a quarter, yet the stock is still 28% off its high.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put My Entire TFSA Contribution Into This 6% Monthly Passive-Income Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $7,000 TFSA contribution could turn into about $35 a month in tax-free cash if Peyto’s dividend holds.

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Energy Stocks

I’m Betting My Future on This Canadian Dividend Giant

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

North America’s coming natural-gas surge could turn one Canadian pipeline giant into a long-lived retirement income machine.

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Tech Stocks

If the TSX Rally Continues, These Are 2 Stocks You’ll Wish You Bought

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX stocks could turn a record-setting market rally into profits from trading activity and jet deliveries.

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Tech Stocks

How a $20,000 TFSA Could Grow Into $100,000 by 2030

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Aiming to turn $20,000 into $100,000 by 2030 likely requires extreme returns, and one Canadian space stock is positioned for…

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Energy Stocks

The Only Stock You Need to Buy and Hold for Retirement

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

One Canadian utility has raised its dividend every year since 1973, making it a rare retirement income anchor.

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Tech Stocks

I’m Doubling Down on This AI Stock Before It Doubles Again

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A Canadian AI leader is quietly optimizing over US$200 billion in inventory, and its stock is still well off highs.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks That Could Turn $20,000 Into $200,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two small Canadian growth stocks could help a $20,000 starter portfolio compound into retirement-changing money over two decades.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put My Entire TFSA Into This 5.6% Dividend All-Star

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

One high-yield Canadian stock could turn a maxed-out TFSA into over $6,000 of annual tax-free income from everyday connectivity.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put My Entire TFSA Into This 4.7% Dividend Giant

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A single high-yield TFSA holding could turn global infrastructure cash flow into tax-free income that grows with AI-era demand.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Structure My TFSA With $14,000 for Consistent Monthly Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn a $14,000 TFSA into about $60 a month in tax-free income by pairing a senior-housing operator with a consumer-brand…

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Energy Stocks

A 6.6% Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold While Rates Pause

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Collect a 6.6% monthly dividend during the Bank of Canada’s rate pause with a royalty-based energy stock that gets paid…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Stock Down 23% to Buy Now for Lifelong Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 23% pullback has put Canada’s biggest apartment REIT on sale, letting investors collect monthly rent-like income without owning a…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Best Undervalued Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two profitable Canadian royalty stocks have slipped into “oversold” territory (RSI below 30), potentially creating a rare clearance moment near…

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Dividend Stocks

The CRA Checklist Every Retiree Needs to Pass

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Hit the OAS clawback threshold and the CRA starts taking 15% of every extra income dollar, so retirement withdrawals need…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn $1,000 into a starter dividend-growth portfolio with two Canadian stocks that have clear paths to rising payouts.

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Dividend Stocks

Dip Buyers Could Win Big: 2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 31% drop has made Shopify and Nutrien look cheaper, even as both companies are still putting up strong operating…

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Dividend Stocks

11% Monthly Cash Flow: This Dividend Stock Could Be a TFSA ATM

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn one $7,000 TFSA contribution into about $64 a month using an 11%-yield covered-call ETF tied to Canada’s biggest financial…

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Tech Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Tech Stock Down 46% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 46% drop has made Constellation Software far cheaper, even as its cash-flow-driven acquisition machine keeps humming.

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Could Turn $30,000 Into $300,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $30,000 portfolio split across three Canadian growth stocks could have the ingredients to compound into $300,000 over time.

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Tech Stocks

1 Tech Stock That Has Created Millionaires and Could Keep Making More

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This former contract manufacturer turned AI data-centre hardware supplier has already turned a $25,000 investment into over $1 million.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Own Ontario’s power grid and a global infrastructure consultant inside one TFSA for a mix of stability and long-term growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Low-Income Canadians: A CRA Cash Benefit Just Dropped July 10

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A July CRA payment could put as much as $2,869 back into eligible working families’ budgets through the Canada Workers…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian ETFs to Buy for Instant Diversification

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Buy one ETF and instantly own slices of thousands of companies worldwide, without having to pick individual winners.

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Tech Stocks

Got $5,000? Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Split $5,000 between a dividend-paying Canadian bank and a fast-growing space stock that could benefit from the next wave of…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Strong Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Make your $7,000 TFSA contribution work for decades by buying three Canadian compounders you won’t panic-sell in a downturn.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $250,000 in Canadian Dividend Stocks for Lifelong Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn $250,000 into about $774 a month by spreading it across five Canadian dividend payers built for long-term income.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Structure My TFSA With $14,000 for Constant Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn $14,000 of TFSA room into two monthly payers that could send about $48 back into your account every month.

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Dividend Stocks

A 7.8% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Put $7,000 into this 7.8%-yield REIT and you could collect about $45 a month in steady cash.

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Dividend Stocks

Ignite Your TFSA Retirement Savings With This 7.7% Dividend Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn a single $7,000 TFSA contribution into about $45 a month in tax-free income from this 7.7%-yielding Canadian lender.

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Dividend Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in July

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Put $5,000 to work in July by spreading it across five proven Canadian stocks tied to big, long-term trends.

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Dividend Stocks

The Only 3 Canadian Stocks I’d Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Thirty-year “forever” stocks aren’t about perfect quarters; they’re about owning essential businesses you rarely need to sell.

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.8% Monthly Dividend Stock Could Be a TFSA Investor’s Dream

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn a $7,000 TFSA contribution into roughly $477 a year in tax-free monthly income with this 6.8%-yielding Canadian REIT.

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Stock That Could Surge as Canada Launches Tariff Retaliation

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 25% tariff can shift buying toward Canadian suppliers, and Algoma Steel is a beaten-down way to bet on that…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $50,000 of TFSA Cash in 2025

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $50,000 TFSA plan works best when you start with a diversified core, then add a few Canadian names with…

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Dividend Stocks

What the Typical 40-Year-Old Canadian Has in Their TFSA and RRSP

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Many 40-somethings feel behind, but the median TFSA and retirement balances show most Canadians are still building.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks Primed to Surge in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two unlikely TSX themes could set up outsized winners in 2026. And no, they're actually not AI.

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Dividend Stocks

Just Released: 5 Top Stocks to Buy in August

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

August earnings season can cause prices to swing sharply, so focusing on durable businesses with clear earnings drivers can beat…

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Energy Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Buy for Lifetime Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two Canadian dividend growers with decades of payout increases can be a simple foundation for lifetime passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $50,000 in Canadian Dividend Stocks for Lifelong Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $50,000 portfolio can start paying about $135 a month today, but the real win is building a dividend stream…

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