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Brian Paradza, CFA

Brian is an investment writer and a Chartered Financial Analyst. He is an investing enthusiast who has regularly contributed to The Motley Fool Canada since 2017. He is also a contributor to TipRanks (www.tipranks.com). His work has been featured on InvestorPlace (www.investorplace.com) as well. You can follow Brian on X (formally Twitter) @brianparadza

Recent Articles

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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...

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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

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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?

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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...

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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Dividend Stocks

I’m Considering This 7.7%-Yielding TSX Stock for Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Go Residential REIT pays a 7.7% yield in monthly distributions at it grows in prime U.S. markets. Does a game-changing…

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Retirement

These 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks Are Great for Retirees

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Combining Fortis, Emera, and another defensive Canadian dividend stock creates a resilient retirement income portfolio capable of weathering economic cycles,…

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Dividend Stocks

This Value Stock Yields 7.1% and It’s Near 52-Week Lows

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund's monthly payout yields 7.1% as units trade near a 52-week low. Value trap or hidden…

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Tech Stocks

Skip the Speculation: These Canadian AI Stocks Already Have the Earnings to Prove it

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Kinaxis stock has surged by 20% this month, perhaps it is gaining new momentum. But Celestica stock's lower valuation makes…

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Asset Management
Dividend Stocks

Why This 10%-Down Dividend Stock Is Still a Forever Buy for Me

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Even after a 10% dip, Granite REIT remains a forever buy thanks to high occupancy, growing NOI, and a 4%…

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Dividend Stocks

Could This 8.1% Monthly Dividend Stock Be a TFSA Investor’s Dream?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

TFSA investors may earn 8.1% in monthly distributions from Nexus REIT units trading at a 40% NAV discount. What's the…

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Dividend Stocks

This 5.7% Dividend Stock Sends You Cash Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Peyto Exploration appeals as a top Canadian monthly dividend stock yielding 5.7%, powered by premium pricing, efficient operations, and strong…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How $5,000 in Each of These 3 Stocks Could Pay You $977.96

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Invest $5,000 in each of Enbridge (ENB) stock, Slate Grocery REIT, and a fast growing niche play to make nearly…

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Energy Stocks

CNQ or Enbridge? Here’s the Better Dividend Stock Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Enbridge stock offers a 5.4% yield, but Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) stock brings a cheaper valuation and faster dividend growth.…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s a 5.6% Dividend Stock Worth Considering for Monthly Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

CT Real Estate Investment Trust's most recent Q2 2026 earnings report confirms it is a reliable monthly dividend stock to…

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are 2 Dividend Stocks I’d Hold Without Worry for 5 Years

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Granite REIT and Choice Properties REIT are reliable passive income investments to hold for the next five years. Two key…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold After Q2 Report?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

TELUS stock's 55.2% dividend cut was a bit worse than an anticipated 50%. Regardless, T stock's double-digit fall offers long-term…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s a TFSA Stock That Pays You 5.1% Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Dream Industrial REIT could just have kicked off a new multi-year distribution growth spree. Your TFSA could love the raised…

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Dividend Stocks

A Canadian Dividend Stock With a Yield Over 5%

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Yielding 5.2%, Rogers Sugar stock offers sweet passive income. But with trade clouds gathering, is this high-yield dividend stock a…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks I’d Happily Hold for a Decade

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lock in reliable passive income past 2036! These 2 high-yield Canadian dividend stocks offer juicy 5%+ yields and a potential…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock I’d Feel Good About Owning for the Next 7 Years

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Choice Properties REIT offers a reliable 4.8% yield backed by Loblaw leases. Here is why this Canadian dividend stock is…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Infrastructure Stocks Poised to Win From Data Centres

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The US$700B AI data centre boom is here. Discover 2 top TSX infrastructure stocks supplying the power and hardware to…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Defensive Stocks to Buy Now for Stability

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Discover top Canadian defensive stocks to buy now for portfolio stability, including the low-volatility iShares MSCI Minimum Volatility Canada Index…

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Dividend Stocks

A Magnificent ETF I’d Buy for Relative Safety

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Seeking portfolio shelter from market storms? This Canadian monthly-dividend ETF blends fixed income and dividend stocks for a steady 3.9%…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s an Ideal TFSA Dividend Stock That Pays Consistent Cash

| Brian Paradza, CFA

CT REIT units could do well in a TFSA. The retail REIT's reliable 5.3% yield, paid monthly, and religious distribution…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Giant I’d Buy and Never Sell

| Brian Paradza, CFA

TELUS (TSX:T) stock looks like a compelling TSX dividend stock to buy, with an 11.7% yield, fresh leadership, and AI…

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Dividend Stocks

Yielding 6.8% Every Month: 1 TFSA Dividend Stock Doing Just That

| Brian Paradza, CFA

This TFSA dividend stock's monthly payouts yield 6.9%, generated from recession-proof U.S. grocery properties. Act before the buyout bid!

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Dividend Stocks

The Best TSX Stocks to Buy Now If You Want Both Income and Growth

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Balance passive income and capital upside with Scotiabank stock's 3.8% yield and Decisive Dividend's 5.9% monthly payout. One has generated…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Create Your Own Pension With Dividend Stocks

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Don't solely count on a workplace pension. You can build your own inflation-protected retirement passive income stream with TSX dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

A 6.3% Dividend Stock That Pays Cash Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Are you looking for reliable passive income? Discover why an under-the-radar PROREIT offers a compelling 6.3% monthly distribution trading at…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Dividend Stock is Down 21.4% and Worth Holding for Decades

| Brian Paradza, CFA

CAPREIT is down 21.4%, trading at a massive 35.8% discount to its NAV. Lock in a reliable 4.4% yield before…

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Tech Stocks

The Best Places to Put Your TFSA Contributions If You’re Focused on Growth

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Maximize your TFSA for long-term growth by ignoring interest rate noise and investing in quality Canadian growth stocks or ...

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