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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

5 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy for ‘Instant Income’

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Instant income isn’t a gimmick: these five Canadian REITs can start paying you now, even in a shaky market.

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Dividend Stocks

Inflation Just Cooled Down to 1.8%, and These Stocks Are Positioned to Benefit

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Softer inflation can quietly help these TSX names by easing cost pressure, improving consumer credit, and supporting longer-duration growth stories.

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Dividend Stocks

As Earnings Season Winds Down, These 3 Canadian Stocks Proved They Could Sit Through the Noise

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These stocks stayed steady with recurring revenue, underwriting discipline, and instant diversification.

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Dividend Stocks

A Year Later: 3 “Boring” Canadian Stocks That Kept Winning

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A year of chaos made the quiet winners easier to spot.

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Canadian REITs Yield at Least 7%, and Here’s What You Need to Check Before You Buy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This level of payout from a REIT can be real income, but only if rent holds up and debt stays…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The real win is starting small and adding regularly, not trying to build a perfect portfolio immediately.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks That Pay You While You Wait

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Reliable dividend payers, like this regulated utility and this diversified financial, can keep cash coming in while the market sorts…

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Stocks for Beginners

4 Canadian Copper Stocks That Can Quickly Respond to Falling Inflation

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If inflation cools and rate cuts come into play, these copper miners could react quickly as investors move into cyclical…

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Dividend Stocks

You Know These Canadian Businesses Better Than the Market Does. Here’s How to Use Your Edge.

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

“Made in Canada” can be an investing edge when you understand the brands, the competition, and which businesses keep winning…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for Real Income Without the Risk? These 3 TSX Stocks Yield Over 5% and Can Back It Up

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 5% yield is appealing when it’s backed by real cash flow.

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Energy Stocks

The U.S. Economy Is Already Slowing. Here Are 3 Canadian Stocks Built to Keep Earning Through It.

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These stocks keep delivering through service revenue, balance-sheet discipline, or everyday demand.

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Dividend Stocks

A Year Later: This Monthly Dividend Stock Still Pays Like Clockwork

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Granite REIT quietly delivered exactly what monthly-income investors want: higher occupancy, rising rents, and growing cash flow.

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Dividend Stocks

Retiring Soon or Already There? These 3 REITs Can Boost Your Monthly Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Retirement REIT income is safest when occupancy stays high, rent keeps rising, and AFFO comfortably covers the monthly distribution.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian REITs for an Income Portfolio That Holds Up in Any Market

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dividend income feels most reliable when housing demand stays steady and the payout is clearly covered by FFO or AFFO.

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About Your Portfolio Right Now? These 3 Canadian Picks Are Built for Defence

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These investments defend a portfolio in different ways: steady healthcare rent, essential waste services, and a diversified 60/40 mix.

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Dividend Stocks

2 No-Brainer Canadian Dividend Stocks for Volatile Markets

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Inflation has Canadians on edge, so the best retirement stocks are businesses with repeat cash flow and dividends that don’t…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Contribution Season Is Here. These 3 Canadian Energy Stocks Are Worth Considering.

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tuck these three Canadian energy stocks into a TFSA and let tax-free dividends and cash flow do the heavy lifting.

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Dividend Stocks

Want Growth and Dividends From the Same Portfolio? These 2 Canadian Stocks Deliver Both

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Under-the-radar Canadian companies offer big yields, but they rely on very different cash-flow engines.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians Adding U.S. Stocks Right Now: Here’s 1 to Avoid and 1 to Buy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Steer clear of hype-driven turnarounds in favor of steady, cash-generating businesses with pricing power.

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Dividend Stocks

Trade Tensions Are Back. Here Are 4 TSX Stocks Built to Earn Through the Noise.

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These Canadian companies could keep earning even if global trade gets messy.

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Dividend Stocks

To Build a Steady Income Portfolio, These 3 Canadian Utility Stocks Belong on Your Radar

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Utility stocks pair regulated earnings with dividends that can hold up in rough markets.

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Dividend Stocks

Chasing Passive Income? These 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks Yield 9% and Can Back It Up

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

High yields look scary until you separate “cash flow coverage” from “headline yield,” and these two TSX names show both…

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Dividend Stocks

Feeling Uneasy About Markets? These 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks Are Built for Times Like These

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

In choppy markets, dividends can steady your nerves by turning volatility into cash you can reinvest.

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Dividend Stocks

A Year Later: Would I Still Buy Intact Financial for Its Dividend?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Intact Financial isn’t chasing a huge yield, but its latest results show a dividend that’s built to keep growing.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks Every Long-Term Canadian Investor Should Consider

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX names mix precious-metals upside, rent-backed income, and insurance-driven compounding for a decade-long “buy and hold” approach.

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Tech Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks to Buy If the TSX Pulls Back 10%

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A dip in the market can turn a watchlist stock into a "buy now," especially if the business is growing…

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Dividend Stocks

5 TSX Dividend Stocks I’d Jump to Buy When the TSX Pulls Back

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A pullback makes high yields more powerful -- but only when businesses can fund them with durable cash generation.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks to Buy During a Market Dip

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Market dips can be opportunities if a company’s cash flow covers payouts and its balance sheet can handle higher interest…

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Dividend Stocks

A Year Later: 1 Canadian Stock That Proved the Doubters Wrong, and 1 That Didn’t

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Couche-Tard and goeasy show how patience can pay when strong operators keep executing through ugly headlines.

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Dividend Stocks

5 TSX Stocks Beginners Can Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These five TSX “forever” stocks can work best when they sell essentials, manage debt, and keep compounding through ugly markets.

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Energy Stocks

This 3.6% Dividend Stock Could Be a TFSA Workhorse in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Northland Power’s dividend reset was a wake-up call, and 2026 is about proving the cash-flow rebuild is real.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Stocks That Could Thrive if the Loonie Weakens

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If the loonie slides again, these three Canadian names can get a built-in tailwind because so much of their revenue…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy if I Only Wanted to Check My Portfolio Once a Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two Canadian transport giants are built for “check once a month” investors who want real assets and steady execution.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy if You Want $500 a Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Build a $500-a-month dividend stream by stacking dependable pipeline and REIT payouts, while watching coverage and debt like a hawk.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 TSX Stocks That Look Built for Uncertainty

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three TSX names can handle volatility because their cash flows come from essentials, regulation, or royalties.

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Retirement

The TFSA Balance You’ll Probably Need to Retire in Canada

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Retirement in Canada may come down to hitting a big TFSA target, and XEQT is pitched as a simple way…

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Tech Stocks

1 Practically Perfect Canadian Stock Down 38% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Topicus has slid hard from its highs, but its cash-flow compounding engine may still be running underneath the noisy headlines.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Tricks of TFSA Millionaires

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TFSA millionaires aren’t chasing a secret stock. They’re using simple habits and low-fee ETFs like VGRO to compound tax-free for…

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Dividend Stocks

This Monthly Dividend Stock Could Make March Feel Like Payday Season

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dream Industrial’s monthly payout can make budgeting feel easier, but the real appeal is its industrial rent coverage and steady…

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Dividend Stocks

1 TSX Stock Set to Soar in 2026 and Beyond

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

MDA Space looks like a 2026 “soarer” candidate because its backlog-powered space business can turn government and defence spending into…

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