Motley Fool Premium
  1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Brian Paradza, CFA
    3. /

Brian Paradza, CFA

Author Bio

Brian Paradza, CFA is a financial analyst and investment writer who has been producing equity research and investment commentary since 2017. He earned his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2019 and has contributed to financial platforms including The Motley Fool Canada, TipRanks, and Seeking Alpha under the name The Stockalist.

Brian takes a fundamental, long-term approach to investing, viewing stock ownership as a partnership in a business. His work focuses on identifying companies with the potential to compound wealth over time while accounting for the behavioural biases that can influence investment decisions. He is also documenting his own journey of building a retirement portfolio from scratch.

Outside of financial markets, Brian enjoys working on real estate development projects and hopes to spend more time woodworking.

Education and Professional Credentials

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), earned in 2019

Areas of Expertise

Equity research, fundamental analysis, earnings commentary, long-term investing, buy-and-hold strategies, portfolio construction, behavioural finance, compounders, and retirement portfolio building.

Social Media Profiles

Favorite Investment Quote

"The stock market is a giant distraction from the business of investing." — John C. Bogle

Recent Articles

businessmen shake hands to close a deal
Tech Stocks

I’m Betting on Constellation Software’s Epic Acquisition Model After 17% Revenue Growth

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Constellation Software stock is back in full growth mode. Here is why its epic acquisition engine makes CSU a top…

Read more »

Nuclear power station cooling tower
Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Stock Has Fallen 10%: But the Business Isn’t Broken, so Here’s Why I’d Buy

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Down 10% on temporary maintenance, Cameco’s nuclear thesis is far from broken. Here's why this pullback is a prime buy…

Read more »

Nurse talks with a teenager about medication
Dividend Stocks

I Found a Dividend Stock That Pays 4.6% Monthly Like an ATM

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The Richards Group's monthly dividend yields 4.6%. The small-cap stock's high-margin healthcare pivot makes this passive income source an attractive…

Read more »

Circuit board with a microchips
Tech Stocks

Canada Is Making a Defence Push, and Here’s the TSX Stock I’d Buy

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Firan Technology Group is delivering surging profits, expanding margins, and record backlog growth as Canada ramps up defence spending,

Read more »

Concept of rent, search, purchase real estate, REIT
Dividend Stocks

A 7.5% Dividend Stock Worth Considering for Monthly Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Firm Capital Property Trust's 7.5% distribution yield could go away if AFFO coverage improves again for Q3 2026.

Read more »

running robot changes direction
Tech Stocks

Lightspeed Stock Is Up 13% in a Month: Is it Time to Buy?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed Commerce stock is up 13% over the past month. Is Canada's former high-flying tech darling finally turning the corner…

Read more »

Map of Canada showing connectivity
Dividend Stocks

I’d Wait for TELUS’s Next Update Before Touching the Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Don't touch TELUS stock until you evaluate these items in its upcoming quarterly report in November.

Read more »

shoppers in an indoor mall
Dividend Stocks

A Top-Notch 5.5% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Month in Retirement

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Crombie REIT offers a dependable yield and a low payout ratio. Discover why it’s a top choice for monthly retirement…

Read more »

shoppers in an indoor mall
Dividend Stocks

A Top-Tier 5.5% Dividend Stock That Pays Cash Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Discover why CT REIT is a top Canadian monthly dividend stock, offering a reliable 5.5% yield, backed by an income-investor-friendly…

Read more »

oil pumps at sunset
Energy Stocks

A Monthly Paying TSX Stock With a 5.6% Dividend Yield

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Peyto Exploration & Development stock’s low-cost profile supports its 5.6% monthly dividend through periods of commodity price volatility. Time to…

Read more »

shopper pushes cart through grocery store
Dividend Stocks

Still Working? Here’s a Monthly-Paying Dividend Stock Future Retirees Should Watch

| Brian Paradza, CFA

RioCan REIT's monthly distributions yield a respectable 5.4% annually. Strong operating results make it a compelling passive income source, but…

Read more »

Data Center Engineer Using Laptop Computer crypto mining
Energy Stocks

I’m Watching Hammond Power’s Backlog, Now Nearly Double Last Year’s

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Hammond Power's revenue backlog is up 96.9% YoY on AI data centre demand. Here's what to watch ahead of Q3…

Read more »

senior man smiles next to a light-filled window
Dividend Stocks

This Stock Pays You a 4.7% Dividend Every Single Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Sienna Senior Living's seemingly safe 4.7% monthly dividend yield, eligible dividend tax perks, and strong growth potential appear attractive today

Read more »

jar with coins and plant
Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks or Annuities for Retirement Income?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's how Canadian dividend stocks and annuities compare as retirement income sources

Read more »

ETFs can contain investments such as stocks
Dividend Stocks

This Monthly Income ETF Yields 6% and I Think Retirees Should Give it a Closer Look

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The Purpose Global Bond Fund offers Canadian retirees a steady 6% yield and monthly payouts. Discover how the ETF can…

Read more »

Printing canadian dollar bills on a print machine
Tech Stocks

I’d Keep Shopify for its 18% Free Cash Flow Margin

| Brian Paradza, CFA

With an expanding 18% free cash flow margin and massive share buybacks, Shopify proves why it remains a top TSX…

Read more »

shoppers in an indoor mall
Dividend Stocks

A 4.1% Dividend Stock Worth Considering for Monthly Retirement Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Primaris REIT’s 4.1% yield and recently doubled distribution growth guidance make it a top monthly dividend income stock for retirement.

Read more »

Investor reading the newspaper
Top TSX Stocks

How to Stay Invested When the Headlines Look Bad

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Selling stocks in a panic turns paper losses permanent. Discover how holding Aritzia stock through terrifying headlines delivered over 1,100%…

Read more »

shoppers in an indoor mall
Dividend Stocks

This 6% Dividend Stock Can Pay Into Your Nest Egg Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Looking for monthly passive income? Discover why Canadian Net REIT’s safe 6% yield makes it a top dividend stock to…

Read more »

the word REIT is an acronym for real estate investment trust
Dividend Stocks

A 9% Dividend Stock for a Monthly Retirement Cheque

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Nexus Industrial REIT's 9% distribution yield, paid in monthly installments, appears compelling for passive income investors buying units at a…

Read more »

Happy shoppers look at a cellphone.
Dividend Stocks

Why I Can’t Stop Thinking About SmartCentres REIT and Its 7.1% Dividend

| Brian Paradza, CFA

SmartCentres REIT stands out for its 7.1% yield, and a 25% discount to fair value. Discover why this high-yielding Canadian…

Read more »

person on phone leaning against outside wall with scenic view at airbnb rental property
Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Still a Buy? Here’s My Verdict

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Down 60% from its peak, BCE stock now offers a 6.1% yield. Is this Canadian telecom giant a dividend trap…

Read more »

senior relaxes in hammock with e-book
Dividend Stocks

Your Cash Is Sitting There Doing Nothing: This Dividend Stock Won’t Let It

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Idle cash loses purchasing power to inflation. Capital Power stock offers investors a 4.6% yield, dividend hikes, and capital gains…

Read more »

Colored pins on calendar showing a month
Dividend Stocks

Here’s What $1,000 in the Right Stocks Could Pay You Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Allocating $1,000 each into these 3 Canadian monthly dividend stocks could generate $200 in recurring passive income at an average…

Read more »

abstract visualization of digital data processing
Dividend Stocks

Weird Economy? This Dividend Is the Calm in the Storm

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Discover why Fortis stock is a top portfolio anchor to hold for passive income, no matter what happens to the…

Read more »

Electricity transmission towers with orange glowing wires against night sky
Investing

Hammond Power Solutions Stock Rides the Grid Electrification Boom to a 625% Gain

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Hammond Power Solutions stock turned $1,000 into $7,250 in three years, thanks to the AI boom. Is TSX:HPS.A still a…

Read more »

The letters AI glowing on a circuit board processor.
Tech Stocks

This TSX Stock Turned $1,000 Into Nearly $27,000 in 3 Years

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Celestica stock turned $1,000 into $27,000 in 3 years on AI infrastructure demand. Here's my take on whether CLS is…

Read more »

man in bowtie poses with abacus
Energy Stocks

Enbridge: My Honest ‘Buy, Sell or Hold’ Take on the Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Enbridge stock's recent 17% drop pushes its yield to 5.8%. Is ENB a Buy, Sell, or Hold? Here is an…

Read more »

A plant grows from coins.
Dividend Stocks

Are These Still the Best Dividend Stocks in Canada?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

With GICs yielding over 4% and their business models shifting, are BCE, Enbridge, and TD Bank still among Canada's top…

Read more »

Concept of rent, search, purchase real estate, REIT
Dividend Stocks

Looking for TFSA Income? This 7.6% Dividend Stock Should Snag Your Attention

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Firm Capital Property Trust's monthly distribution recently showed improved safety. Here's why the 7.6% yield belongs in your TFSA.

Read more »

golden sunset in crude oil refinery with pipeline system
Energy Stocks

TC Energy Stock Is Down 14%—Should You Buy the Dip?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Down 14%, TC Energy stock still offers a 4.2% yield following 25 years of dividend raises. With AI and LNG…

Read more »

data center server racks glow with light
Energy Stocks

This Canadian Stock Has Data Centre Upside I Didn’t Expect

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Calgary's Enerflex (TSX:EFX) is tapping into the AI boom with off-grid data centre power generation and a cheap valuation. Here's…

Read more »

the word REIT is an acronym for real estate investment trust
Dividend Stocks

The Dividend That Keeps Showing Up, Month After Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Looking for a reliable monthly dividend? RioCan REIT yields a juicy 5.6%, backed by strong portfolio occupancy and rising rents...

Read more »

The sun sets behind a power source
Dividend Stocks

Why This Canadian Utility Stock Could Be the Best Stock You Never Think About

| Brian Paradza, CFA

This mini-Fortis (FTS) stock is a high-yield Canadian utility stock hidden in plain sight

Read more »

person enjoys shower of confetti outside
Bank Stocks

What a Comeback for Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)! Is the Stock a Buy Now?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Scotiabank is back! BNS stock has surged 46%. Is Canada's latest banking turnaround play still a buy?

Read more »

Two seniors float in a pool.
Dividend Stocks

This Stock Could Quietly Pay for Your Next Vacation, Every Year

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Turn Canadian grocery trips into travel cash with an investment in Choice Properties REIT earning a 5.2% yield, paid monthly...

Read more »

quantum correlation
Bank Stocks

How Reinvesting This 1 Dividend Could Snowball Over Time

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Scotiabank (BNS) stock offers Canadian banking’s top yield at 3.5%. Here’s how quarterly dividend compounding can snowball your returns over…

Read more »

golden sunset in crude oil refinery with pipeline system
Energy Stocks

Oil Just Topped $100 a Barrel: 2 Canadian Energy Stocks to Buy Before the Rally Runs Further

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) and another oil sands stock are top Canadian energy stocks poised for massive cash…

Read more »

Canada national flag waving in wind on clear day
Top TSX Stocks

3 Top Canadian Defence Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Geopolitical tensions and NATO commitments are fueling growth for these top Canadian defense stocks insulated from U.S. trade barriers.

Read more »

dividend stocks are a good way to earn passive income
Dividend Stocks

The 7.4% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every 30 Days

| Brian Paradza, CFA

If you're looking for reliable monthly income, Firm Capital Property Trust now offers a 7.4% yield with payouts every 30…

Read more »