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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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Dividend Stocks

This 4.6% Dividend Stock Is the Closest Thing to an Income Guarantee

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canadian Utilities offers regulated, predictable cash flow, a +50-year dividend-growth streak, and a 4.6% yield. It's a steady income pick…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed Stock Pops 11% as Earnings Deliver “Rock Star” Results

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Enjoying consistent quarterly growth on strong growth metrics, Lightspeed's rebound is real.

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Dividend Stocks

This 8% Dividend Stock Could Be the Ultimate Retirement Hack

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Firm Capital Property Trust offers a near‑8% monthly yield, diversified real‑estate and mortgage income, and conservative leverage – a steady…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks That Deliver Income and Potential Capital Gains

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three modest-yielding Canadian dividend stocks combine steady payouts with real growth catalysts that could drive capital gains.

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Tech Stocks

Why This Canadian Stock Could Be the Best Kept Secret on Bay Street

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

5N Plus has shifted into high-purity materials for semiconductors, renewables, and aerospace. It's trading cheaply despite clear growth catalysts --…

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Tech Stocks

These 3 Canadian Stocks Could Skyrocket and Stay There for Decades

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three under-the-radar Canadian growth stocks offer cheap, long-term upside across space tech, digital healthcare, and non‑prime lending.

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Stocks for Beginners

The Smartest Stocks to Buy With $1,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three under-the-radar Canadian stocks offer cheap entry, recurring cash flow, and growth potential for small-dollar investors.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Magnificent TSX Dividend Stocks Trading at a Discount to Buy Now and Own Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two under-the-radar TSX dividend stocks offer steady cash flow, durable business models, and undervalued, reliable income potential.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks That Make Your Money Work Harder So You Don’t Have to

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three under-the-radar TSX dividend names offer steady cash flow, high yields, and different strategies to generate reliable income.

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Bank Stocks

Opinion: Here’s the Best Canadian Bank Stock for Your Buck in November

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Scotiabank stands out this November as a deep-value bank with a near 4.8% yield and international exposure that could drive…

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Dividend Stocks

This Overlooked Dividend Giant Could Fund Your Retirement for Decades

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Telus pairs a high yield and steady dividend growth with growing tech businesses, making it a potential long-term income cornerstone…

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Energy Stocks

Why This Stock Could Be the Future of Canadian Energy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Northland Power blends offshore wind, solar, and flexible gas with long-term contracts and a 4.7% yield, positioning it as a…

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Tech Stocks

Own Shopify Stock? This Is the 1 Thing to Watch Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Shopify’s growth story is shifting from scale to sustainability. Watch whether it can turn big revenue into consistent, durable profits…

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Investing

TFSA Passive Income: 3 Incredible Stocks That Earn $1,125/Year

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three solid options could create immense passive income for investors

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Power Picks: 3 Stocks to Supercharge Your Tax-Free Growth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Supercharge your TFSA with three Canadian stocks that blend tax-free income, growth, and diversification for the long term.

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investing: 2 Stocks That Could Turn $10,000 Into $100,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want to turn $10,000 into $100,000? Cargojet and Brookfield show how scalable businesses, reinvested profits, and patience can…

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Dividend Stocks

What Investors Should Know: These Are the TSX Sectors Holding Strong in 2025

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TSX strength in 2025 is driven by financials, materials, and industrials, and Hydro One stands out as a steady, undervalued…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Under-the-Radar Dividend Stocks With Remarkably Reliable Payouts

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Four under-the-radar TSX names offer high yields, low valuations, and reliable payouts for income-focused investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

October Was a Huge Month for Copper Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

October’s copper rebound, sparked by mine disruptions and a softer dollar, sent miners higher, with Lundin Mining positioned to benefit…

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Tech Stocks

This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could Be the Best Bargain in the Market Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Kinaxis is a profitable, AI-powered supply-chain software leader trading below historical multiples, making it a rare bargain amid AI hype.

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Dividend Stocks

Analysts Have Rated These Canadian Stocks a Strong Buy: Here’s What I Think

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Analysts are calling two lesser-known Canadian stocks compelling "strong buy" opportunities now.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Stock Plays a Huge Role in Global Trade Growth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TFI International has transformed from a regional trucking firm into a North American logistics powerhouse, trading at value levels while…

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Stocks for Beginners

Can TD Stock Keep Beating the Market?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TD’s U.S. scale, conservative lending, and reliable dividend give it the kind of steady edge that could keep the stock…

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Stock Could Be the Hidden Gem of the Decade

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Topicus.com is quietly buying niche European software firms, building recurring revenue and cash flow that could compound into big gains…

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are the 3 Canadian Stocks I’d Tell a New Investor to Buy ASAP

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three beginner‑friendly Canadian stocks offer stability, growth, and compounding for long‑term investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Discounted Stocks to Buy That Everyone’s Overlooking

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two underrated TSX picks offer recurring revenue and deep-value growth that could reward long-term investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

Bank Stocks Aren’t Done Rallying: Here’s 1 With Big Dividends and Upside

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CIBC could be one of the best bank bargains as earnings stabilize, rates ease, and dividend support meets upside potential.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian REITs That Could Double Your Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CT REIT and RioCan offer dependable monthly REIT income: Canadian Tire‑backed stability versus RioCan’s urban, mixed‑use growth.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

From $1,000 to $10,000: How This Canadian Stock Could Multiply Your Money

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

XGRO is a low‑cost, set‑and‑forget ETF that lets Canadians turn small savings into long‑term wealth through global diversification and compounding.

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Dividend Stocks

How it’s Possible to Turn a $7,000 TFSA Into $70,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Start now: with disciplined contributions, reinvested returns, and a long‑term compounder like Brookfield, $7,000 in a TFSA can realistically grow…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Fall for Timbercreek Financial’s Dividend: Buy This Monthly High-Yield ETF Instead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

HDIV’s diversified, covered‑call approach delivers high monthly income more sustainably than Timbercreek’s concentrated, loan‑dependent yield.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Now for Stability and Growth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BMO and Fortis pair bank growth with utility stability, offering dependable dividends and long-term wealth potential for Canadian investors.

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Dividend Stocks

2 No-Brainer TFSA Stocks to Buy With $7,000 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two sleep‑easy TFSA stocks: goeasy for growth and rising dividends, and Hydro One for steady, regulated utility income.

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the word REIT is an acronym for real estate investment trust
Dividend Stocks

Is Automotive Properties a Good REIT to Own?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Automotive Properties REIT offers a high yield from long-term dealership leases, but heavy debt and weak coverage make its dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Why This 1 Overlooked Stock Could Be Your Family’s Ticket to Generational Wealth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canadian National Railway is a quietly dominant business, a low‑drama infrastructure juggernaut that compounds shareholder returns through efficiency, scale, and…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock Down 35% in a Year to Buy for Lifetime Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Fiera’s 35% drop and 12% yield look tempting, but weak earnings and an outsized payout make it a risky turnaround,…

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Dividend Stocks

The Easiest Way to Build Wealth in Canada’s Stock Market

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

VGRO is a simple, low-cost way for Canadians to get global diversification, automatic rebalancing, and built-in dividend exposure in one…

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Bank Stocks

3 Canadian Bank Stocks for Decades of Dividends

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three big Canadian banks offer durable dividends and long-term growth potential, making them core candidates for generational wealth.

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Investing

The REIT That Could Turn $10,000 Into Lifetime Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

NorthWest Healthcare could become a lifetime-income REIT, but heavy debt, a 2023 distribution cut, and a deep NAV discount make…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use $21,000 to Transform a TFSA Into a Cash-Pumping Machine

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn $21,000 in your TFSA into a tax-free, income-generating portfolio by buying dividend growers and reinvesting for compounding.

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