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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

This 6.7% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Automotive Properties REIT offers a reliable 6.7% yield on monthly payouts from a portfolio of auto dealership properties, with strong…

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Dividend Stocks

A 7.2% Dividend Yield: Buy This Top-Notch Dividend Stock in Bulk

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Enghouse Systems (ENGH) is a tech stock that competes with Canadian banks, REIT and utilities for yields, but debt-free tech…

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Tech Stocks

1 Growth Stock Set to Skyrocket in 2026 and Beyond

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Tracking Kraken Robotics (TSXV:PNG) stock? Its $615 million acquisition and the NATO defence boom could turn this marine tech leader…

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Dividend Stocks

This 8.4% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

True North Commercial REIT (TNT.UN) offers an 8.4% monthly dividend yield with exceptional coverage and trades at a 69% discount…

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Dividend Stocks

Beyond TELUS: A High-Yield Stock Perfect for Income Lovers

| Brian Paradza, CFA

TELUS stock's 9.8% yield looks tempting but risky. CT REIT offers a safer 5.3% growing monthly payout with strong coverage.…

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Dividend Stocks

Another Month, Another Payout: This Stock Yields 8.2%

| Brian Paradza, CFA

BTB REIT has paid monthly distributions for 19 straight years. The payout now yields 8.2%. With a big shift to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks for Canadian Investors

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Hunting for Canadian blue-chip dividend stocks to buy? Fortis, CN Rail, and Pembina Pipeline stock offer decades of rising payouts,…

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Dividend Stock is Down 24% and Worth Holding for Decades

| Brian Paradza, CFA

TELUS (TSX:T) stock is down 24% with a 10% dividend yield. Insiders recently bought millions worth of T stock, including…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Bank Stocks and REITs Worth Buying in 2026

| Brian Paradza, CFA

goeasy, another undervalued bank, stock, and two REITs are screaming buys in 2026, trading at deep discounts to intrinsic value.

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Dividend Stocks

The Fabulous May TFSA Stock With a 7% Monthly Payout

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Supercharge your TFSA this May with PRO REIT (TSX:PRV.UN) – a 7% monthly yielder pivoting to industrial dominance for tax-free…

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Energy Stocks

Dividend Investors: Top Canadian Energy Stocks for May

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Craving monthly dividends? Grab these TSX energy stocks: Whitecap Resources's 4.5% yield, Freehold Royalties' 6.1% low-risk royalties, & InPlay Oil's…

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Dividend Stocks

A 7.9% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Out Monthly

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Firm Capital Property Trust (TSX:FCD.UN) is turning around. You can snag a monthly 7.9% yield on tax-deferred payouts and own…

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Tech Stocks

3 Stocks Every Long-Term Canadian Investor Should Consider

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) stock, Waste Connections (WCN) stock, and another growth stock to buy should belong in your…

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Dividend Stocks

The #1 Index Fund I’d Hold in My Portfolio Forever — No Hesitation

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Anchor your portfolio forever with the XDIV ETF – a low-cost ETF that delivered 13.6% in annual returns and pays…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Stock Down 25% to Buy Now and Hold for Decades

| Brian Paradza, CFA

High Liner Foods (TSX:HLF) stock is down 26% on tariffs & costs, but boasts a juicy 5% yield amid surging…

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Dividend Stocks

A 6.5% TFSA Pick That Pays Consistent Cash

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Tuck SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) in your TFSA for a 6.5% income yield, paid monthly, +20 years reliable payouts, and get…

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Tech Stocks

1 Canadian Company Set to Make a Fortune From the $725B Data Centre Buildout

| Brian Paradza, CFA

AI data centres are exploding with a $725B hyperscaler spend. Canadian transformer titan Hammond Power Solutions (TSX:HPS.A) hit record sales…

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Dividend Stocks

This 5.3% Dividend Stock is My Go-To for Cash Flow Planning

| Brian Paradza, CFA

RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) delivers monthly 5.3% dividends for smooth cash flow, paid on the 6th or the 8th of each…

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Energy Stocks

A Standout TFSA Stock With a 6 % Monthly Payout Worth Knowing About

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Discover Freehold Royalties (TSX:FRU) stock: A low-risk, light asset, clean model paying a 6% monthly TFSA yield!

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks I’d Consider Adding More of This Very Moment

| Brian Paradza, CFA

With TSX dividends shining in Q2 2026, lock in juicy yields from these resilient payers. Here are 3 Canadian dividend…

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Investing

Better Energy Stock: Canadian Natural Resources vs. Brookfield Renewable Partners

| Brian Paradza, CFA

An oil cash cow or AI-fueled green power? Canadian Natural Resources stock and Brookfield Renewable Partners stock are roaring in…

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Investing

A Perfect April TFSA Stock With a 5% Monthly Payout

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here are three reasons Dream Industrial REIT (DIR.UN) units could be the perfect TFSA stock for reliable passive income...

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Energy Stocks

The Energy Stock I’d Most Want to Own for the Next Decade

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Shell's $22B ARC Resources stock buyout extends oil sands consolidation – but Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) is the blue-chip stock I'd…

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Dividend Stocks

An 8% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Firm Capital Property Trust (TSX:FCD.UN) pays an 8% distribution. The CRA gets almost nothing on these high-yield monthly distributions.

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Dividend Stocks

A Reliable Monthly Dividend Stock With a 4.5% Yield Worth Considering

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Morguard North American Residential REIT (TSX:MRG.UN) offers a compelling 4.5% yield as it transforms from high-risk payer to blue-chip contender…

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Dividend Stocks

This TFSA Stock Yields 7.9% and Sends Cash on a Remarkably Consistent Schedule

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Like clockwork, Nexus Industrial REIT pays out income distributions on the 15th of every month – and its 7.9% yield…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TFSA Dividend Stocks I’d Lock In Now for Long-Term Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

TFSA investors: Shield high-yield REIT income from taxes forever. Lock in SmartCentres REIT (6.6% yield) & Granite REIT now for…

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Tech Stocks

What is One of the Best Tech Stocks to Own for the Next Decade?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) stock could be one of the best Canadian tech stocks to buy and hold for long term…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock That Looks Like an Easy Decision to Buy on a Pullback

| Brian Paradza, CFA

RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) units offer a 5.5% monthly dividend stream at a 20% discount to their net asset value today...

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Dividend Stocks

These Stocks Will Power Canada’s Nation-Building Push in 2026

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canada's $1T nation-building boom targets infrastructure, housing, AI power, and resilience. These 2 surging TSX stocks are set to cash…

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Energy Stocks

1 Canadian Energy Stock That May Be Quietly Setting Up for a Strong Year

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian energy stock Vermilion Energy (TSX:VET) is using strong oil prices to slash debt and build new moats in Germany.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $10,000? This Dividend Stock Could Deliver $44.26 a Month in Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

You can turn $10K into an easy $44.26/month passive-income stream with this rock-solid Canadian REIT that's raised its payout for…

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Dividend Stocks

Why This Steady 5.4% Yield Makes an Ideal TFSA Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

This under $7 Canadian REIT pays monthly payouts that yield 5.4%, and hasn't missed a payment since 2012. It's a…

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Dividend Stocks

A Dependable 4% Dividend Stock That Pays You Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Resist the temptation of double-digit yield traps. This Canadian industrial REIT has raised its monthly distribution payout for 15 straight…

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Dividend Stocks

Is TELUS’s Dividend Still Worth Counting On?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

With a yield nearing 10%, is TELUS stock a golden opportunity or a trap? Here is why its dividend remains…

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Dividend Stocks

How Putting $50,000 Into This High-Yield Dividend Stock Could Generate $2,988 in Annual Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Turn $50,000 into $2,988 in annual passive income with South Bow (TSX:SOBO) stock, a high-yield pipeline giant with utility-like stability.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks That Look Worth Adding More of Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

You may boost your passive income with these 2 TSX dividend growth stocks offering yields up to 5.6% at bargain…

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Companies That’ve Been Quietly Raising Their Dividend Payouts

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Munching on passively earned dividend income is one of retirement life’s great pleasures. Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) got it half a…

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX-Listed ETF Pumps Tax-Free Monthly Cash Into Your TFSA

| Brian Paradza, CFA

This ultra‑lean dividend ETF delivers monthly payouts from the top 21 of Canada’s highest‑quality dividend stocks -- tax‑free inside your…

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Trust When Markets Get Choppy

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Intact Financial (TSX:IFC) stock is the TSX dividend fortress that just keeps delivering

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