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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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Energy Stocks

Buffett Goes Big: 2 Canadian Energy Stocks to Watch Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Buffett’s big energy moves have traders excited. Here are two Canadian stocks that could profit from renewed investor interest in…

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Investing

Aritzia Stock Is up a Blistering 57% This Year: Is it a Buy Before Earnings on October 9?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Aritzia’s booming U.S. expansion has driven huge gains, but with Oct. 9th earnings and a rich valuation, buying now carries…

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Dividend Stocks

Nike Is Rebounding: What Canadian Investors Should Know

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Nike's comeback looks real after an inventory cleanup and product pivot, but tariffs and China weakness cloud whether Canada Goose…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks I Like Better Than Enbridge for Long-Term Growth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want energy stocks with upside? TC Energy and Brookfield Renewable offer clearer growth paths than Enbridge while still…

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Dividend Stocks

Is OpenText a Good Tech Stock to Buy Now?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

OpenText looks cheap and yields about 3%, but heavy debt and a recent profit slump make it a turnaround play…

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Energy Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Utility Stock Up 30% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Capital Power's big acquisitions and rising cash flow make it a hybrid utility for income-seeking investors willing to accept added…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Stocks That Could Make You Rich Over the Next Decade

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want decade-long winners? Constellation, Stella Jones, and Lightspeed each offer different paths to long-term wealth from steady compounding…

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Stocks for Beginners

This Undervalued Stock Could be Your Ticket to Lasting Wealth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Copper demand is rising. Lundin Mining's strong cash flow, low net leverage, and copper assets make it a solid pick…

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Dividend Stocks

3 No-Brainer Canadian Stocks to Buy With $7,000 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want no-brainer TSX starters to help you stop relying on Mom and Dad? BIP, PKI, and NA offer…

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Tech Stocks

The Canadian AI Stock I’m Buying Now (It’s a Deal!)

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want AI exposure without paying up for megacaps? Topicus offers acquisitive, AI-adjacent vertical-software growth with recurring revenue.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks With Growing Payouts for Patient Investors

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Patience pays off: these three TSX dividend stocks show improving cash flow, rising payouts, and shareholder returns for long-term investors.

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Dividend Stocks

3 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tired of meme-stock swings? These three TSX dividend picks offer steady income, proven track records, and potential for long-term growth.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks Retirees Can’t Afford to Ignore

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Worried about funding decades of retirement? These three TSX dividend picks could deliver steady income, stability, and some growth.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Buy These 3 Canadian Stocks so Fast if They Dipped

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want reliable Canadian stocks to buy on dips? Dollarama, Waste Connections, and CPKC are resilient picks for steady growth and…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Colliers Stock a Good Investment Today?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Colliers is delivering strong revenue and EBITDA growth from acquisitions and AUM expansion, but high valuation and volatile results make…

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Dividend Stocks

Prediction: Buying BAM Stock Now Could Make You Wealthy for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want income plus long-term growth? Brookfield’s $1 trillion asset base, rising earnings, and roughly 3% yield make it worth a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks So Reliable I’d Recommend Them to My Family

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are you looking for family-friendly stocks? Fortis, Metro, and Empire offer steady dividends, low volatility, and sensible growth to start…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Stocks I’m Waiting to Buy for My TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX tech names are on my TFSA watchlist, but only at the right price.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Champ Down 11% for Years of Reliable Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

EQB’s beaten-down share price, low payout ratio, and cheap valuation could make it an income bargain if cash flow and…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock up 22% YTD to Buy for Lifetime Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Exchange Income’s record quarter, steady free cash flow, and Canadian North deal make it a solid monthly income pick with…

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Dividend Stocks

The Greatest Undervalued Stocks for Your TFSA Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three quality TSX names look like undervalued TFSA candidates that combine value, income, and long-term stability.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks so Safe I’d Tell My Mother to Buy Them

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for a simple, family‑friendly portfolio? Fairfax, Constellation, and Hydro One combine value, long‑term compounding, and steady utility income for…

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Energy Stocks

3 Rock-Bottom Stocks to Grab With $3,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for genuine value? Algonquin, Hydro One, and NorthWest look like rock‑bottom, income‑focused opportunities for patient investors.

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Energy Stocks

1 Soaring Clean Energy Stock to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Northland Power boasts a huge renewable pipeline and a monthly dividend, but wind shortfalls and rising debt mean income isn’t…

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks I Like Better Than Constellation Software at Today’s Price

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CSU’s founder exit rattled markets, but cheaper spin‑offs Lumine (LMN) and Topicus (TOI) deliver similar growth and cash flow momentum…

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Stocks for Beginners

What’s Driving Franco-Nevada’s Stock Price Up?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Franco‑Nevada’s stock jumped 71% as record gold prices and a blockbuster quarter fattened revenue, cash flow, and acquisition firepower.

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Tech Stocks

1 Magnificent TSX Stock Down 8% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

OpenText’s cloud and AI push could reignite growth for this software veteran, but high debt and shrinking revenue means buyers…

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Investing

3 Cheap Stocks to Buy on the TSX Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX stocks could be cheap ways to own essential industries if you’re patient through recoveries.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $70,000 in Canadian Dividend Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are you stuck with cash? A TFSA mix of Fortis, TD, and Canadian Natural buys stable dividends, bank growth, and…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Blueprint: Positioning $14,000 for Cash Flow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Sitting on $14,000 TFSA room? Put it to work for monthly income with RioCan, Exchange Income, and Timbercreek for balanced…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Money Maker: 2 Monthly Payers to Own for Years to Come

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want monthly dividends? Dream Industrial offers steady, sustainable income while Allied Properties pays more but comes with bigger balance‑sheet and…

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Dividend Stocks

Down 53% and Paying Monthly: 1 Dividend Stock I’d Buy Hand Over Fist

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

NWH.UN pays a juicy 6.9% yield, but big payout ratios and tenant risks mean this healthcare REIT is a risky…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Turn a $88,000 TFSA Into $323/Month Without Chasing Risk

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are you sitting on cash? Granite REIT’s 4.32% yield and monthly payouts could be a TFSA-friendly way to turn that…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Worry-Free Retirement Stocks That Let Canadians Rest Easy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for low‑stress retirement stocks? Metro, iA Financial, and CGI mix defensive income, insurer strength, and durable tech growth for…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks I Like Better Than Dollarama Stock for Buy-and-Hold Investing

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dollarama is strong, but TFI International and Alimentation Couche-Tard offer better value and dividends for income investors.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Quell Retirement Income Worries

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Worried about retirement income? These three TSX stocks offer a blend of steady income, higher yield, and growth.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks That Put Your Money to Work While You Sleep

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Worried about finances at night? These three TSX dividend stocks can help build reliable, tax-free TFSA income.

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Smart Stocks to Buy for the Rush on Gold and Silver

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With gold at $3,784 and silver at $44.50, consider these Canadian miners offering income and growth instead of buying bullion.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian National Railway Stock Has Been Losing Steam: Bargain or Beware?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CNR’s share pullback could be a buying opportunity, but slowing freight volumes and heavy debt mean investors should be cautious.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Champion Up 30% for Lifetime Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TC Energy offers a 4.6% yield and steady, contract-backed pipeline cash flows, but heavy debt and big capex raise real…

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