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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

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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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Dividend Stocks

All it Takes Is $3,000 in Telus to Generate Hundreds in Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

TELUS (TSX:T) stock dangles an 11.4% yield that turns $3,000 into $341-plus yearly in passive income. New leadership could trim…

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Bank Stocks

1 Reliable Dividend Stock Worth Buying Even If You Only Have $400 to Invest

| Brian Paradza, CFA

TD Bank’s 169-year dividend streak, a new CEO, and twice-annual raises make this $170 blue-chip stock a must-own, even with…

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Dividend Stocks

What Is Going On With BCE’s Dividend?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

After a 56% dividend cut in 2025, BCE’s 5.8% yield faces fresh pressure -- yet its AI data-centre pivot may…

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Dividend Stocks

A 6.9% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Want monthly passive income? GO Residential REIT touts a 6.9% yield on distributions from luxury Manhattan real estate...

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect TFSA Stock: A 6% Yield With Constant Paycheques

| Brian Paradza, CFA

SmartCentres REIT could be your TFSA's reliable source of 6% monthly income, shielded from income taxes.

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Dividend Stocks

A Strong TFSA Stock Offering a 6.1% Yield and Monthly Paycheques

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Want to earn Tax-free monthly income in your TFSA? This TSX royalty stock yields 6.1% with a diversified top-line cash-flow…

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Dividend Stocks

This 10.4% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Timbercreek Financial's 10.4% monthly dividend hides a 98.5% cash payout ratio, leaving little room for credit losses in 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

This 7.1% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Discussing Allied Properties REIT's 7.1% monthly distribution yield after a 60% cut -- a smart value play or still risky?

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Dividend Stocks

A Monthly-Paying TSX Stock With a 7.9% Dividend Yield Worth Adding to Your Radar in June 2026

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Hunting for 7.9% monthly income? Nexus Industrial REIT trades at a 39% NAV discount with improving payouts...

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect TFSA Stock: A 6.4% Yield With Constant Paycheques

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Treat your TFSA to a reliable 6.4% yield. Discover why Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund is serving up steady monthly…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use a TFSA to Generate $363.14 in Monthly Tax-Free Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Make $363.14 in monthly tax-free income inside your TFSA with 3 high-yield Canadian REITs – no taxes, just reliable passive…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Dream Industrial REIT pays monthly distributions that yield 5% annually, ideal for sheltering in your TFSA. Here's why...

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Tech Stocks

This $43 Stock Could Be Your Ticket to Millionaire Status

| Brian Paradza, CFA

At $43,57, 5N Plus (TSX:VNP) stock rides AI, space, and critical mineral tailwinds -- with a backlog surge and margins…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Invest $14,000 in This TSX Stock and Create $731.16 in Annual Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Put $14,000 into Rogers Sugar (TSX: RSI) stock and generate $731 in annual passive income from this defensive TSX dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for a 5.4% Average Yield? These 3 TSX Stocks Are Worth a Look

| Brian Paradza, CFA

South Bow (TSX:SOBO) and 2 other TSX dividend stocks deliver a sustainable 5.4% average yield with strong long-term fundamentals for…

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ETF is short for exchange traded fund, a popular investment choice for Canadians
Dividend Stocks

If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It

| Brian Paradza, CFA

If you could only buy and hold a single stock , this low-cost Canadian ETF spreads your risk across 75…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Look Built to Hold Up Through a Recession

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Recession clouds gathering? These 3 battle-tested TSX dividend stocks offer reliable cash flow, decades of dividend growth, and the staying…

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Dividend Stocks

One Canadian Dividend Stock Built to Hold in Any Market

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Worried about a recession? This 5.5% dividend stock is backed by a 100-year-old giant that thrives in any market.

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Energy Stocks

Where Will Enbridge Stock Be in 3 Years?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

From pipeline giant to AI power play: Enbridge stock quietly booked an 85% total return in 3 years. Here’s what…

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Energy Stocks

A Perfect June TFSA Stock With a 6.1% Monthly Payout

| Brian Paradza, CFA

This energy royalty stock delivers 6.1% yield with monthly payouts and zero operational risk, plus a growing stake in AI's…

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Energy Stocks

Some of the Smartest Canadian Investors Are Piling Into This TSX Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canada’s smart money is piling into this natural gas giant – and its CEO keeps buying the energy stock. Time…

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Real Estate Stocks That Look Poised for a Stronger 2026

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Are you ready to beat the TSX? These two cash-generating Canadian REITs are riding massive demand trends and look poised…

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.3% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Craving monthly dividends? Plaza Retail REIT (TSX:PLZ.UN) delivers a 6.3% yield from a resilient open-air retail properties portfolio built for…

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Dividend Stocks

The Ideal TFSA Stock: A 5.3% Yield Paying Constant Cash

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Boost your TFSA's passive income with CT REIT! Enjoy a reliable 5.3% monthly dividend yield backed by a 99.4% occupancy…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Monthly-Income ETFs With Yields Reaching as High as 5.2%

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Tired of managing individual dividend stocks? Boost your passive income with these 2 low-fee iShares ETFs delivering monthly payouts and…

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