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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

RRSP Season: 1 Stock I’d Buy and Forget

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RRSP season can tempt you to chase excitement, but OpenText looks like a “buy it and let it compound” tech…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $10,000 With the Loonie in Play

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The loonie’s swing can quietly change your results, so this $10,000 plan spreads out currency risk with global stocks and…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Canadians Buy Gold Right Now?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Gold is near US$5,000, and this TSX producer is pitching a growth-and-lower-cost plan that could outperform if execution stays on…

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Stocks for Beginners

Gold and Silver Are Sliding: 1 TSX Stock to Watch

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Gold and silver are pulling back, but this TSX miner’s production momentum and Juanicipio exposure could make the next rebound…

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Stocks for Beginners

A Simple Hedge for Canadians as Markets Get Weird

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When markets get “weird,” this TSX gold proxy offers a simple hedge without mining-company drama or dividend promises.

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Stocks for Beginners

CAD/USD Is Moving: Here’s the TFSA Fix

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When CAD/USD starts swinging, a currency-hedged S&P 500 ETF can keep your TFSA focused on stock returns instead of exchange-rate…

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Stocks for Beginners

This “Boring” TSX Stock Could Beat the Market in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This “boring” TSX compounder is quietly stacking catalysts for 2026, with earnings momentum and a major engineering deal on deck.

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Energy Stocks

Oil Is Weak: 1 Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Buy Anyway

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Oil looks shaky, but this TSX royalty payer can still reward you because it collects revenue without drilling or heavy…

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Energy Stocks

Energy Stocks Are Shaky: Here’s My Top TSX Pick

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Energy headlines are messy, but Baytex has a clear 2026 plan and cash flow strength that could hold up better…

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Dividend Stocks

Tariff Talk Is Back: 2 Stocks I’d Buy and Hold

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tariff headlines are flaring again, and these two Canadian stocks offer very different ways to protect a portfolio if trade…

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Dividend Stocks

The 1 Dividend Stock I’d Buy Before the Next Rate Call

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With the next Bank of Canada decision on March 18, Brookfield Infrastructure offers a dividend-growth story that doesn’t need rate…

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Stock I’d Buy if Tariffs Heat Up

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tariff threats are rising again, and one Canadian essential-business giant could be the portfolio “shield” if cross-border costs jump.

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Dividend Stocks

A 7% Yield? Here’s the Question TFSA Investors Must Ask

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 7% TFSA yield looks tempting, but Canoe EIT forces you to ask whether that monthly payout is real wealth-building…

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Dividend Stock Could Pay You Every Month for Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

NorthWest Healthcare’s monthly payout looks tempting, but its real story is whether improving cash flow can keep the distribution safe…

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Dividend Stocks

This Monthly Dividend Stock Looks Too Cheap to Ignore

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A monthly dividend can feel “safe,” but Savaria’s appeal is that its payout looks earned by improving margins, not propped…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

A Perfect TFSA Stock for a Choppy 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

In a choppy 2026, Dynacor offers a TFSA-friendly mix of measurable cash flow and growth targets without needing perfect market…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best TSX Dividend Stock to Buy in February

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A quiet TSX real estate name with a modest yield may offer a safer February dividend than the flashy high-yield…

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Canada Hold: 1 TSX Stock I’d Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With rates on hold at 2.25%, Stantec stands out as a steady TSX compounder built on essential infrastructure spending.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How I’d Invest $25,000 With Rates on Pause

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With the Bank of Canada holding at 2.25%, this simple $25,000 plan leans on income and diversification instead of hoping…

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Dividend Stocks

Rates Aren’t Falling: Here’s What I’d Do With My TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With rates stuck at 2.25%, this TFSA idea focuses on a “boring on purpose” stock that can keep earning without…

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Stocks for Beginners

This 1 TSX Stock Looks Built for Trade-Headline Chaos

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Trade threats are rising again, and one TSX logistics leader could actually benefit as shippers scramble to reroute freight.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Giants I’d Buy With Rates on Hold

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With the Bank of Canada holding at 2.25%, two Canadian dividend giants look well-positioned to pay you while you wait.

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Tech Stocks

The 1 Canadian Stock I’d Buy to Sleep Well in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you want a TSX “sleep well” stock for 2026, CAE’s training moat could keep compounding even when headlines get…

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Dividend Stocks

A Smart TFSA Portfolio for 2026: 3 Stocks I’d Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three TFSA-friendly TSX stocks could give you a mix of steady cash flow, downside protection, and reasonable value in 2026.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Outlook for Kinross Gold Stock in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Gold prices are doing the heavy lifting for miners, and Kinross is using the cash to reward shareholders and fund…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Season: Here’s the 1 Move I’d Make This Week

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RRSP deadline pressure is real, but one simple action can turn a last-minute contribution into long-term compounding.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: 1 “Set it and Forget it” Stock for 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

WSP could be the kind of “set it and forget it” TFSA stock that compounds quietly while infrastructure spending does…

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Energy Stocks

1 Rock-Solid TSX Dividend Stock to Buy Before RRSP Season Ends

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RRSP season makes yields look irresistible, but Canadian Utilities is really a “sleep-well” pick only if you’re happy with slow…

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Tech Stocks

Too Much U.S. Tech? Here’s the TSX Stock I’d Add Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If your portfolio is overloaded in U.S. mega-cap tech, Constellation Software offers a quieter kind of software growth that can…

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Energy Stocks

If CAD/USD Swings, This TFSA Strategy Still Works

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CAD/USD swings can make a TFSA feel volatile, so the best plan is a core in CAD assets plus a…

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Dividend Stocks

8.6% Yield? Here’s the Dividend Trap to Avoid in February

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

An 8.6% TELUS yield looks tempting, but it only holds up if free cash flow keeps improving and debt stays…

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Dividend Stocks

The Safest Monthly Dividend on the TSX Right Now?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Granite REIT’s high occupancy and dividend coverage look reassuring, but tenant concentration and real estate rate risk still matter.

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Trust if Markets Get Choppy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

In choppy markets, TC Energy is the kind of “paid-to-wait” business that can feel steadier when everything else is noisy.

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Stocks for Beginners

Gold Just Dropped: Should TFSA Investors Buy the Dip?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Gold’s dip can create a TFSA opportunity, but only if you pick a miner built to survive the ugly swings.

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About Tariffs? 2 TSX Stocks I’d Buy and Hold

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tariff noise can rattle markets, but businesses tied to everyday needs can keep compounding while the headlines scream.

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Dividend Stocks

EV Incentives Are Back! 1 Dividend Stock I’d Buy Immediately

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

EV rebates are back, and the ripple effect could help Canadian electrification plays that aren’t carmakers.

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Dividend Stocks

This Simple TFSA Move Could Protect You in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A TFSA isn’t stress-proof, but swapping one hype stock for a dividend-paying compounder can make volatility easier to hold through.

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed Stock Has a Plan, Cash, and Momentum: So, Why the Doubt?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Lightspeed just delivered the kind of quarter that should steady nerves, but the market still wants proof it can keep…

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Dividend Stocks

The Bank of Canada Just Spoke: Here’s What I’d Buy in a TFSA Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With the Bank of Canada on pause, TFSA investors can shift from rate-watching to owning businesses that compound through ordinary…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why I’m Never Selling This ETF in My Retirement Account

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Retirement feels harder for most Canadians, and VGRO is built as a simple, low-cost “set it and stick with it”…

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