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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 Gems Hiding in Plain Site in Canada’s Industrial Sector

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Hidden gems in industrials offer recurring revenue, high barriers, and long-term growth from e-commerce, infrastructure, and energy trends.

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Tech Stocks

This Under-the-Radar Tech Stock Could Be Canada’s Next Big Unicorn

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want to find Canada’s next tech unicorn? Look for fast-growing, mission-critical products with sticky revenue, WELL Health checks those boxes.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Edging in? It’s Not too Late to Catch Up

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Late to saving? VXC gives cheap, global diversification so your TFSA can compound growth and help you catch up.

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Retirement

This Finance Stock Could Be the Cornerstone of Your RRSP

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Sun Life Financial is a durable, global insurance growth stock that fits perfectly as an RRSP cornerstone, offering steady dividends…

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Stocks for Beginners

Patient Investors: Why These Stocks Could Return Multiples Over a Decade

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX stocks with recurring revenue could quietly multiply wealth over the next decade.

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Retirement

This 3% Dividend Stock Is My Retirement Safety Net

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are you looking for a retirement safety net? Royal Bank of Canada offers stability, steady dividend growth, and global scale…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Dividend Stocks in Canada Can Survive Rate Cuts?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Bank of Canada rate cuts shift the landscape, and Granite REIT could benefit, offering reliable, growing income from industrial, logistics,…

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The RRSP (Canadian Registered Retirement Savings Plan) is a smart way to save and invest for the future
Retirement

This 3.3% Dividend Giant Could Be the Ultimate Retirement Ally

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want steady retirement income? Meet the dividend stock: it’s reliable, inflation-resistant, and undervalued.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Giants That Belong in Every Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want dependable, growing income? Hydro One and BMO offer steady, rising dividends backed by essential services and strong balance sheets.

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Dividend Stocks

This 10.2% Dividend Stock Pays Me Every Month Like Clockwork

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want steady monthly cash flow? HDIF packs diversification and covered‑call income into one ETF, currently paying a roughly…

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Investing

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $333 per Month in Tax-Free Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn your TFSA into a monthly paycheque by pairing Royal Bank’s dividend growth with SmartCentres’ high, monthly REIT payouts for…

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Dividend Stocks

Down 28% But Still a Perfect Buy for Long-Term Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

MTY’s nearly 30% pullback could be a buying opportunity. The franchisor’s steady fee income, growing dividend, and acquisition strategy point…

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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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