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Author: Aditya Raghunath

Aditya Raghunath joined the Motley Fool Canada team in 2019 and has close to seven years of experience in covering publicly-listed companies. With a post-graduate degree in finance, Aditya aims to educate and engage Canadians by writing extensively about growth, dividend, and value stocks. If you are considering investing in the stock market, he recommends reading The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham before taking the plunge.

Recent Articles

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Tech Stocks

The Average TFSA Balance for Canadians at 50

| Aditya Raghunath

The average TFSA balance at 50 is just $30,190 with $57,855 unused. Here's why quality growth stocks like Celestica belong…

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Dividend Stocks

The Average TFSA Balance for Canadians at 55

| Aditya Raghunath

Canadian TFSA owners should consider owning quality growth stocks to benefit from the power of compounding.

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Dividend Stocks

Build a Passive-Income Portfolio With Just $25,000

| Aditya Raghunath

Invest in quality dividend stocks such as Topaz Energy to create a low-cost passive-income stream in 2026.

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Investing

3 Major Red Flags the CRA Is Watching for Every TFSA Holder

| Aditya Raghunath

Canadian TFSA holders need to avoid these three mistakes that could attract a hefty penalty from the Canada Revenue Agency.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Double Your Annual Contribution

| Aditya Raghunath

Strategic stock picks can turn your $7,000 TFSA contribution limit into much more powerful wealth creation.

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Energy Stocks

Where Will Enbridge Stock Be in 3 Years?

| Aditya Raghunath

Enbridge stock is a top TSX dividend stock that continues to offer significant upside potential to shareholders in 2026.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Supercharged Canadian Picks Set to Break Out in 2026

| Aditya Raghunath

Two Canadian resource plays just delivered the kind of quarterly performance that makes investors sit up and take notice.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $5,000 in This Dividend Stock for $168 in Passive Income

| Aditya Raghunath

Propel Holdings just pulled off something most fintech companies only dream about –regulatory approval to launch its own bank.

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Tech Stocks

Here Are My Top Canadian Stocks to Buy for 2026

| Aditya Raghunath

Canada's small and mid-cap space is quietly producing some of the market's most compelling growth stories in 2026.

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Energy Stocks

1 Canadian Energy Stock Poised for Big Growth in 2026

| Aditya Raghunath

ARC Resources just proved something important about its business model: it can deliver record production and free cash flow even…

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect TFSA Stock: A 6.7% Yield With Constant Paycheques

| Aditya Raghunath

Down almost 80% from all-time highs, Enghouse stock offers shareholders a forward dividend yield of 6.7%.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 1,000 Shares of 1 Dividend Stock, Create $78/Month in Passive Income

| Aditya Raghunath

Monthly dividend stocks offer something most investments don't – predictable cash flow that hits your account like clockwork.

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Stock Is 45% Cheaper Today, and It’s a ‘Forever’ Hold

| Aditya Raghunath

Down 45% from all-time highs, this profitable Canadian growth stock offers shareholders significant upside potential in 2026.

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Energy Stocks

1 Canadian Energy Stock Poised for Big Growth in 2026

| Aditya Raghunath

Imperial Oil is a blue-chip Canadian energy stock that also pays shareholders a growing dividend in 2026.

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Stock Is 40% Cheaper Today, But it’s a “Forever” Hold

| Aditya Raghunath

Down almost 40% from all-time highs, Shopify stock remains a top investment over the next three years, given its growth…

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Energy Stocks

6 Tricks of TFSA Millionaires

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's how Canadians can use the TFSA to create long-term wealth over the next decade.

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Dividend Stocks

An Ideal TFSA Stock Paying 6% Each Month

| Aditya Raghunath

TFSA owners should consider holding high dividend stocks such as Whitecap to create a stable recurring income stream.

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Dividend Stocks

Transform Your TFSA Into a Cash-Gushing Machine With Just $20,000

| Aditya Raghunath

Canadian investors should consider owning dividend growth stocks such as goeasy and BNS in a TFSA portfolio to create a…

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Tech Gem Is Off 48%: Time to Buy and Hold for Years

| Aditya Raghunath

Descartes is a beaten-down TSX tech stock that offers significant upside potential to shareholders in February 2026.

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Metals
Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Prices Crash 30% Creating a Massive Entry Point for Investors

| Aditya Raghunath

The drawdown in silver prices has dragged valuations of mining stocks such as Wheaton Precious Metals lower today.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This TSX Silver Stock a Good Buy Amid Falling Prices?

| Aditya Raghunath

First Majestic Silver stock fell 16% on Friday as silver prices have plunged 40% from all-time highs.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy This TSX Dividend Stock for its 5% Yield?

| Aditya Raghunath

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners raised its dividend payout by 6% as it is well-poised to benefit from the AI megatrend.

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Investing

Up 123% in 3 Years, Can Aritzia Stock Continue to Beat the TSX Index in 2026?

| Aditya Raghunath

The Canadian fashion retailer just hit its first-ever $1 billion quarter.

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Investing

Opinion: This Is the Only TSX Growth Stock to Own for the Next 3 Years

| Aditya Raghunath

Down almost 70% from all-time highs, Profound Medical is an undervalued growth stock that offers significant upside potential today.

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Energy Stocks

Outlook for Imperial Oil Stock in 2026

| Aditya Raghunath

Imperial Oil stock has returned more than 300% to shareholders in the past decade. Here's why it can gain 35%…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Potentially Double Your 2026 Contribution

| Aditya Raghunath

Down almost 40% from all-time highs, goeasy is a financial services company that could double your TFSA contribution in 12…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Energy Stock: Canadian Natural Resources vs. Brookfield Renewable Partners

| Aditya Raghunath

Investing in quality energy stocks such as CNQ and BEP can help you benefit from a growing dividend yield and…

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Tech Stocks

Where Will Celestica Stock Be in 3 Years?

| Aditya Raghunath

Celestica stock has returned a staggering 2,200% to shareholders in the last three years. Is there more upside for CLS…

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

Here’s the Average Canadian TFSA and RRSP at Age 35

| Aditya Raghunath

At 35, Canadians average $15,186 in TFSAs and $82,100 in RRSPs. Here's how to use both accounts to build tax-free…

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Bank Stocks

Outlook for Royal Bank of Canada Stock in 2026

| Aditya Raghunath

Royal Bank of Canada is a blue-chip bank stock that trades at a premium valuation today, due to its stellar…

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Champions Poised for Exceptional Long-Term Returns

| Aditya Raghunath

Large-cap TSX tech stocks such as Shopify still offer significant upside potential to shareholders in January 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

Best TSX Stock to Buy Right Now: CN Rail vs. CP Rail?

| Aditya Raghunath

Blue-chip TSX dividend stocks such as CP and CNR offer significant upside potential to investors in January 2026.

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Investing

It’s Time to Buy: 1 Canadian Stock That Hasn’t Been This Cheap In Years

| Aditya Raghunath

Down 70% from all-time highs, Mattr is an undervalued Canadian stock that offers significant upside potential right now.

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Energy Stocks

Better Pipeline Stock: Enbridge vs. TC Energy?

| Aditya Raghunath

Canada-based pipeline stocks such as Enbridge and TC Energy offer shareholders an attractive yield in January 2026.

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Piggy bank with word TFSA for tax-free savings accounts.
Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average Canadian TFSA at Age 55

| Aditya Raghunath

The average TFSA balance for Canadians between the age of 55–59 is roughly $33,200, which is pretty low.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $14,000? Turn Your TFSA Into a Cash-Gushing Machine

| Aditya Raghunath

Own high-dividend stocks such as QSR and Cenovus Energy in a TFSA to create a tax-free passive-income stream for life.

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Dividend Stocks

Where Will Alimentation Couche-Tard Stock Be in 3 Years?

| Aditya Raghunath

Alimentation Couche-Tard is a blue-chip Canadian stock that continues to offer upside potential to shareholders in 2026.

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Energy Stocks

This 6.3% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Aditya Raghunath

Whitecap Resources is a monthly dividend stock that offers you a tasty yield of 6.3% in 2026, making it a…

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $10,000 in 2026

| Aditya Raghunath

These two large-cap Canadian stocks can help deliver outsized returns to shareholders over the next 12 months.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Away With $5,000

| Aditya Raghunath

Investors with a high-risk appetite should consider owning quality growth stocks in their portfolio right now.

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