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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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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks Worth Holding Through 2030

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two dividend growers could boost your income by 2030, combining CNQ’s higher yield with CN Rail’s steadier business.

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Energy Stocks

Where Could Suncor Stock Be After 3 More Years of Dividends?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Suncor’s next three years could deliver about $7.50 per share in dividends, but oil prices still decide how exciting the…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Create Your Own Pension With Dividend Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A DIY “dividend pension” can top up CPP, but it needs diversification, payout coverage, and time to grow.

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Dividend Stocks

These Canadian Companies Keep Raising Their Dividend Payouts

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three Canadian dividend growers can help your income keep up with inflation, even if you start with a modest yield.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks That Look Built for the Rate Pause

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With the Bank of Canada holding at 2.25%, Granite REIT and Emera look like dividend plays that can benefit from…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the 3-Stock TFSA Strategy I’d Use in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A three-stock TFSA “mini economy” pairs steady income, defensive growth, and a high-upside bet while keeping gains tax-free.

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Dividend Stocks

A Canadian Dividend Stock Down 35% to Buy and Hold for Retirement

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Rogers’ 13% dip has pushed its yield above 4%, and management expects a big jump in free cash flow.

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect TFSA Stock: A 5% Yield with Constant Paycheques

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CT REIT’s 5.2% monthly payout can turn a TFSA into a steady “second income,” but the tenant concentration is the…

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Tech Stocks

1 Canadian Stock Down 45% I’d Buy and Hold Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Constellation Software’s 45% plunge looks scary, but its revenue and cash flow are still growing fast.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks Primed With Potential for Generational Wealth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three Canadian compounders could help turn a $10,000 start into a long-term wealth engine, if bought at sensible prices.

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks Well-Suited for a Long-Term Buy-and-Hold TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A simple TFSA mix of Shopify, CN Rail, and Royal Bank aims to compound for decades while keeping every gain…

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Energy Stocks

A Canadian Dividend Pick Down 11%: A Forever Hold

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canadian Natural Resources is down 13%, lifting its yield to about 4% and making its long dividend streak more attractive.

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Dividend Stocks

Power Up Your TFSA: This TSX-Listed ETF Delivers Tax-Free Monthly Cash Flow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

HDIF’s 11.6% yield and monthly payouts can turn a TFSA into a “paycheque,” but it comes with leverage and higher…

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Dividend Stocks

5 CRA Red Flags to Watch in Retirement Tax Returns

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A few common retirement-return mistakes can trigger CRA follow-up, and most are avoidable with a quick pre-filing checklist.

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Tech Stocks

What Are the Best High-Growth Canadian Stocks to Buy Now?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three Canadian growth stocks look compelling, but they’re priced for success, so gradual buying and position sizing matter.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Undervalued Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three Canadian value ideas offer a mix of growth, income, and a real-asset discount, without relying on a “too-good-to-be-true” yield.

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Dividend Stocks

4 CRA Traps That Could Reduce Your CPP Payments

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A big CPP gap exists because most people won’t hit the maximum, and a few common paperwork and timing mistakes…

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Energy Stocks

Should You Forget Enbridge and Buy This Dividend Stock Instead?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Enbridge is still a dividend staple, but TC Energy could be the better “next dollar” if you want more growth…

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Dividend Stocks

A 7.7% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 7.7% monthly yield looks great, but this REIT’s payout is only just getting back to “covered” territory.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put My Entire $7,000 TFSA Contribution Into This Dividend Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A single $7,000 TFSA contribution could buy a growing dividend from Tim Hortons’s parent, with global expansion doing much of…

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Tech Stocks

This AI Stock Is Down 55% and Looking Ridiculously Cheap

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A small Canadian AI stock is down 55%, yet its enterprise software is still growing and could benefit as companies…

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put My Entire TFSA Into This 7% Monthly Dividend Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 7% monthly TFSA payer sounds great, but this grocery REIT’s payout ratio shows why the yield comes with strings…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Is Great, But I Think This Stock Could Be a Better Buy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Enbridge may be the safer dividend giant, but BCE’s beaten-down shares could offer the bigger rebound if its turnaround works.

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Dividend Stocks

Analysts Agree These Canadian Stocks Are Strong Buys

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three very different Canadian stocks are drawing rare agreement from Bay Street analysts, and each has a clear growth engine…

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian AI Stocks That Could Turn $5,000 Into $50,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $5,000 split between two Canadian tech names could ride AI in cars and corporate training toward long-term, 10-fold upside.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Champion Down 15% for Lifetime Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A beaten-down Canadian food dividend payer could reward patient investors with income today and a potential rebound tomorrow.

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Dividend Stocks

This Beaten-Down TSX Stock Yields 5.1%, and I’d Double Down Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A Canadian REIT is quietly posting huge rent hikes while still trading below its property value and paying investors monthly.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income: 2 High-Yield TSX Dividend Stocks to Consider Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two high-yield Canadian stocks could help a TFSA start generating tax-free income that doesn’t reduce OAS or GIS.

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Tech Stocks

I’d Invest $7,000 in This Tech Stock Before the AI Boom Hits Canada

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canada’s new $2 billion push for AI computing could create a rebound opportunity in one beaten-down Canadian AI stock.

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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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