Brian Paradza, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis’s (TSX:ACB) Stock Price Underperforms CannTrust Holdings’s (TSX:TRST)

January 21, 2020 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Is there room for recovery as Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock underperforms that of an embattled CannTrust Holdings (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST)?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Invest in one of Canada’s Largest Residential REITs

January 20, 2020 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s why Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) is a strong buy and hold candidate in 2020.

Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 2 Reasons to Max Your RRSP Before Making TFSA Contributions

January 19, 2020 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's when you should prioritize making RRSP contributions first before TFSA investments, and why the iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index…

Dividend Stocks

How to Generate $1,000 a Month in Dividends From Canadian Stocks

January 18, 2020 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Some level of aggression may be necessary to put together such a portfolio if targetting yields as high as Dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Real Estate Stock to Buy in 2020 and Never Sell

January 17, 2020 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s why buying Vanguard FTSE Canadian Capped REIT Index ETF (TSX:VRE) today could make you sleep very well at night.

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Dividend Stocks

Where to Invest $1,000 in Canadian Stocks in 2020

January 16, 2020 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (TSX:ZRE) could be one of your best picks for new money this…

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Cannabis Stocks

Is HEXO Stock a Buy After Restated Earnings?

January 16, 2020 | Brian Paradza, CFA

HEXO’s (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) restated financial results change some significant fundamentals for the stock, but should you buy the rebound?

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Cannabis Stocks

Should You Buy Organigram (TSX:OGI) Stock Today?

January 15, 2020 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Organigram Holdings’s (TSX:OGI)(NASDAQ:OGI) operations return to growth. Is it time to buy the cannabis stock?

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Cannabis Stocks

4 Must-Know Developments in Aphria’s (TSX:APHA) Q2 2020 Earnings Report

January 14, 2020 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here are some important takeways from Aphria's (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) latest earnings report that may influence its stock price in the near…

Tech Stocks

Canadian Investor Alert: The Biggest Mistake You Could Make in Your TFSA or RRSP

January 13, 2020 | Brian Paradza, CFA

There’s a huge temptation to make this catastrophic investment mistake in a TFSA or RRSP, and BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investor Alert: This 5.2%-Yielding Canadian REIT Was a Surprise Outperformer in 2019: Is it a Buy for 2020?

January 8, 2020 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should Canadian TFSA investors consider buying Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) units after a nearly 34% return in 2019?

Cannabis Stocks

3 Top Canadian Cannabis Stocks to Watch This Month

January 6, 2020 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Aphria (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) will release quarterly results this month, two more Canadian marijuana names have upcoming news this January.

Cannabis Stocks

Could CannTrust Holdings (TSX:TRST) Stock Recover in 2020?

January 4, 2020 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s why bargain hunters should be placing contrarian bets on beaten-down cannabis stock CannTrust Holdings (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) today.

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Cannabis Stocks

My Worst Investment Decision in 2019

January 2, 2020 | Brian Paradza, CFA

It was best to have bailed out on the bad breaking news as the CannTrust Holdings (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) scandal unfolded, but…

Cannabis Stocks

Better Buy for 2020: Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) vs. Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock

December 30, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should marijuana investors go with Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) or Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock in 2020?

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Cannabis Stocks

Concerns About HEXO Stock Post Q1 Earnings

December 17, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why HEXO Corp (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) stock may not be a good Buy right now.

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Tech Stocks

Does This Red-Hot Canadian Tech Stock Belong to Your Portfolio?

December 16, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Enghouse Systems (TSX:ENGH) stock is on a breakout, and it's only getting started.

Cannabis Stocks

2 Canadian Cannabis Stocks to Watch Next Week

December 13, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why cannabis investors should watch closely as HEXO (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) and a Canadian pot retailer report next week.

Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis Stock Price Falls Below Book Value: Is This a Bargain Buying Opportunity?

December 12, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should the deep discount to net book values on marijuana stocks like Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) induce a value trade?

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Small-Cap Canadian REITs With High Yields up to 8.8%

December 10, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

BTB REIT (TSX:BTB.UN) and another small Canadian property trust offer compelling yields that could boost your TFSA’s income-generating power in…

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Tech Stocks

3 Best-Performing Canadian Tech Stocks So Far This Month

December 9, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock maintains its strong performance record, but returns trailed these two unknown tech names so far this month.

Cannabis Stocks

Is Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock a Buy After New CEO Appointment?

December 9, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Does the new CEO's appointment make Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock a buy today?

Investing

1 Fired-Up TSX Stock to Buy Today

November 29, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO)(NASDAQ:DOOO) is literally "doing it" and management boosted financial guidance for the third time this year. Is the…

Energy Stocks

3 Best Performing Canadian Utility Stocks So Far This Year

November 28, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

With just one month to year-end, Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and TransAlta Corp (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) stock rank near the top,…

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Cannabis Stocks

Could the U.S. Hemp CBD Market Fail Canadian Cannabis Stocks Too?

November 27, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and Canadian peers’ U.S. hemp CBD growth plans could be negatively impacted after latest FDA action.

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: This Unloved REIT Pays a Juicy 8.83% Yield for 2020

November 26, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

REIT yields have fallen in 2019, but Slate Retail Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:SRT.UN) offers a unique income opportunity for…

Dividend Stocks

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) Ongoing Labour Issues Elevate Investment Portfolio Risks

November 25, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Could the ongoing labour strike at Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) hurt many Canadian investment portfolios?

Cannabis Stocks

Can Cannabis Stocks Make New TFSA Millionaires Again?

November 23, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Could marijuana stocks like Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) recover back to all-time highs to create new TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 TSX Stocks I’d Buy for 2020

November 22, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Dividend-growth stock Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) offers a juicy yield today, I’d augment that with a good REIT and add one cannabis…

Cannabis Stocks

Village Farms (TSX:VFF) Battles Joint Venture Partner: Could Both Cannabis Stocks Suffer?

November 21, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

The wrangle between Village Farms International (TSX:VFF)(NASDAQ:VFF) and its joint venture partner Emerald Health Therapeutics could get messy

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 1 REIT Option to Boost Your CPP Payout

November 19, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadians should look to REITs like SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:SRU.UN) to augment their CPP pension payouts. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Alert: This Beaten-Down TSX Stock to Rise After an Orderly Brexit

November 18, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Uni-Select (TSX:UNS) stock could fare better with Britain’s Brexit certainty.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: 1 Little-Known Stock That Has Doubled Like Shopify (TSX:SHOP) in 2019

November 17, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has outperformed so far in 2019, but this little known cannabis play has defied industry odds.

Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Investors: 3 Big Changes Coming Soon to Cronos Group’s (TSX:CRON)

November 16, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Marijuana stock Cronos Group (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) is undergoing massive transformation. You need to know these coming changes.

Cannabis Stocks

Should Beaten-Down Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock Be on Your 2020 Buy List?

November 15, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Could this be the best time to buy Aurora Cannabis's (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock cheap as sentiment worsens for the marijuana industry?

Cannabis Stocks

3 Takeaways From Canopy Growth’s (TSX:WEED) Horrible Quarterly Earnings

November 14, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock price tanked 16% after earnings on Thursday, but all hope isn't lost yet.

Cannabis Stocks

5 Must Watch Items as Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Reports Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

November 13, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

The following items require special investor focus in the upcoming quarterly earnings of Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB).

Cannabis Stocks

5 Important Takeaways From Cronos Group’s (TSX:CRON) Latest Quarterly Earnings

November 12, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s what you need to know about Cronos Group’s (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) latest quarterly financial results.

Dividend Stocks

AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ) Stock Rallies 20.8% in a Single Day: Time to Buy?

November 11, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Could this be the time to buy into a potentially bottoming out AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ) stock?

Cannabis Stocks

Did HEXO (TSX:HEXO) Actually Sell its Cannabis Stock at $0.56?

November 8, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

It’s unimaginable, but how did HEXO Corp (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) management do this?

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