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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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Dividend Stocks

Why I’d Buy This Canadian Stock as Trade Tensions Rise Again

| Aditya Raghunath

Trade tensions are back. Here is why Hydro One stock looks like a smart, defensive Canadian pick for investors right…

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Tech Stocks

Up 20% After Earnings, Is Shopify a Good Stock to Buy Now?

| Aditya Raghunath

Shopify stock jumped after blowout Q2 earnings. Here's what's fueling the rally, and whether the stock is still worth buying…

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Tech Stocks

Canada’s Smart Money Is Piling Into This TSX Leader

| Aditya Raghunath

Major institutional investors are loading up on this Canadian tech stock after blowout growth. Here is why the smart money…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s What Retirement Savings Often Look Like for Canadians at 55

| Aditya Raghunath

See what retirement savings really look like for Canadians turning 55, and why RBC stock could help close the gap…

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Canadians Typically Have in a TFSA by Age 55

| Aditya Raghunath

See the average TFSA balance for Canadians at 55, why most fall short of the limit, and one stock we…

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Tech Stocks

1 Undervalued Canadian Stock to Buy and Hold Forever

| Aditya Raghunath

This small-cap healthcare software stock keeps winning long-term contracts and just got a governance stamp of approval.

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Dividend Stocks

This 3.6% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Aditya Raghunath

Granite REIT pays a monthly dividend near 3.6% and just posted double-digit FFO growth. Here is why the stock still…

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Investing

What the TFSA Fine Print Says About Holding U.S. Stocks

| Aditya Raghunath

Your TFSA doesn't protect you from IRS withholding tax on U.S. dividends. Here's why a growth stock like Celsius could…

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Bank Stocks

When Does a Taxable Account Actually Beat a TFSA? Here’s the Answer

| Aditya Raghunath

A TFSA isn't always the best home for your money. Here are four real situations where a taxable account wins,…

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Dividend Stocks

This 5.4% Dividend Play Pays Every Single Month

| Aditya Raghunath

H&R REIT offers investors a 5.4% yield paid monthly. Here's what its Q1 earnings call reveals about occupancy, asset sales,…

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Tech Stocks

How Much Canadians Usually Have in an RRSP by Age 45

| Aditya Raghunath

See how your RRSP compares at age 45, and why a growth stock like CGI, powered by Q2 earnings, could…

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Investing

1 Canadian Stock I’d Buy Before Recession Fears Spread Further

| Aditya Raghunath

Dollarama just posted strong Q1 results, and its trade-down appeal makes it a smart Canadian stock to buy before recession…

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Bank Stocks

The Best $10,000 TFSA Approach for Canadian Investors

| Aditya Raghunath

A $10,000 TFSA plan using one ETF, one dividend stock, and one growth pick. See why I like this simple,…

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Tech Stocks

How Much Does a Typical 45-Year-Old Ontario Resident Have Saved in a TFSA?

| Aditya Raghunath

Find out how your TFSA balance compares at age 45, plus why growth stocks like Kraken Robotics could help Ontarians…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Stock Down 24% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Aditya Raghunath

Allied Properties REIT is down sharply from its highs. Here is why this Canadian dividend stock could still be worth…

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Energy Stocks

The Canadian Energy Stock I’m Buying Now: It’s a Steal

| Aditya Raghunath

Tourmaline Oil just posted record output and strong free cash flow while its share price lags. Here is why I…

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Investing

1 Canadian Stock Ready to Rise in 2026

| Aditya Raghunath

Boyd Group Services stock has dropped over 55% from its record high. Here is why this collision repair leader may…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $14,000? Create Monthly Income in a TFSA

| Aditya Raghunath

A $14,000 stake in GO Residential REIT could fund monthly TFSA income. Here is how the math works, and why…

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Investing

The ETF I Keep Buying and Plan to Hold Forever: Here’s Why

| Aditya Raghunath

Keep adding to this Canadian ETF every month. It owns over 2,500 international stocks, costs almost nothing, and has grown…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Stock Down 13% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Aditya Raghunath

Canadian Natural Resources stock has pulled back 13%, but strong Q1 results and 26 years of dividend growth make it…

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Dividend Stocks

2.7% Monthly Income: Today’s Perfect TFSA Stock

| Aditya Raghunath

Chartwell Retirement Residences pays a 2.7% monthly distribution and just posted record growth. Here is why it fits a TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Stock Down 10% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Aditya Raghunath

Dollarama stock dipped 10%, but strong sales, steady dividends, and global growth make this Canadian retailer a buy-and-hold-forever pick.

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Companies Thriving Despite Trade Tensions

| Aditya Raghunath

Trade tensions are hitting many Canadian stocks hard. CES Energy Solutions and MDA Space are proving to be two rare…

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Dividend Stocks

How Does Your TFSA Compare to the $109,000 Milestone?

| Aditya Raghunath

Canada's TFSA contribution room just hit $109,000. Here is how your balance stacks up, and why a steady dividend grower…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Put $25,000 in a TFSA to Work Generating Meaningful Cash Flow

| Aditya Raghunath

Got $25,000 in TFSA room? Here's how Brookfield Asset Management and TD Bank could turn that room into steady, growing…

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Dividend Stocks

Transform Your TFSA Into a Cash-Generating Machine With $10,000

| Aditya Raghunath

Turn $10,000 in your TFSA into tax-free dividend income with Whitecap Resources and Bank of Nova Scotia stock. Here is…

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Tech Stocks

This Is the TFSA Balance You’ll Likely Need to Retire Comfortably in Canada

| Aditya Raghunath

Wondering how much you need in your TFSA to retire well? Here's the target number and how a small-cap stock…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock Down 25% Canadians Can Buy and Hold for Decades

| Aditya Raghunath

Brookfield Asset Management stock has pulled back, but the fundamentals tell a different story. Here's why this dip looks like…

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Dividend Stocks

The Single Stock I’d Hold Forever in a TFSA

| Aditya Raghunath

Canadian National Railway pairs steady dividend growth with new energy and grain volumes, making it a strong pick for a…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge vs. Suncor: The Dividend Pick I’d Own Through 2026

| Aditya Raghunath

Enbridge and Suncor both raised dividends and posted record results in 2025. So, which energy stock deserves a spot in…

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

Freedom 55: How Do Your TFSA and RRSP Savings Stack Up?

| Aditya Raghunath

See how your TFSA and RRSP measure up against Freedom 55 goals, and why a turnaround stock like Bombardier could…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $7,000? 1 Stellar Strategy to Double Your TFSA Contribution

| Aditya Raghunath

Got $7,000 in new TFSA room? One Canadian dividend grower could help you double it through steady payout hikes and…

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Stock Pays a 6.7% Dividend Every Single Month

| Aditya Raghunath

Freehold Royalties pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.7%. Here's how this TSX royalty stock keeps rewarding shareholders year after year.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use a TFSA to Generate $300 in Monthly Tax-Free Income

| Aditya Raghunath

Turn your TFSA into a monthly paycheque. See how Choice Properties, Granite REIT and Exchange Income can combine for $300…

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Dividend Stocks

1 High-Yield Dividend Stock You Can Hold for Decades of Income

| Aditya Raghunath

Bank of Nova Scotia pays a growing dividend and just posted strong Q2 results. Here's why this TSX bank stock…

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Energy Stocks

A Canadian Company Set to Make a Fortune From the $650 Billion Data Centre Buildout

| Aditya Raghunath

Tech giants need nuclear power to run their AI data centres. This Canadian uranium miner could be one of the…

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Dividend Stocks

A Simple Way to Turn $25,000 in TFSA Savings Into Consistent Income

| Aditya Raghunath

A $25,000 TFSA and one reliable dividend stock could turn into steady, tax free income for years. Here is a…

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Investing

Here’s My Highest Conviction Canadian Stock to Buy Right Now

| Aditya Raghunath

ATS Corp is quietly building a nuclear and life sciences powerhouse. Here's why this TSX automation stock deserves a spot…

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Dividend Stocks

Transform Your TFSA Into a Cash-Creating Machine With $10,000

| Aditya Raghunath

Turn a $10,000 TFSA into steady tax-free income. Dream Industrial REIT offers a 4.9% yield backed by strong Q1 results.

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Stock Is Down 53% and Nearly Perfect for Long-Term Investors

| Aditya Raghunath

Down 53% from all-time highs, this undervalued Canadian tech stock is a top buy in July 2026.

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