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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

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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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

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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%…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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