Brian Paradza, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) on wooden blocks and Canadian one hundred dollar bills.

Tech Stocks

TFSA Fortune: How 1 Technology Stock Could Secure Your Financial Future

July 24, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Can Topicus.com stock replicate Constellation Software stock's brilliant success in Europe for TFSA investors?

Metals and Mining Stocks

IAMGOLD: Buy, Sell, or Hold in July 2025?

July 23, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

IAMGOLD hit a key production milestone and cleared deliveries on prepaid gold in June. The TSX gold stock started July…

Dividend Stocks

Great-West Lifeco: Buy, Sell, or Hold in July 2025?

July 21, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should you buy Great-West Lifeco, the rock-solid dividend stock, as it undergoes management change in July 2025?

Energy Stocks

PetroTal: Buy, Sell, or Hold in July 2025?

July 18, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

That juicy 12% dividend yield from PetroTal stock is enough to make any income investor do a double-take.

Metals and Mining Stocks

B2Gold: Buy, Sell, or Hold in July 2025?

July 16, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

B2Gold has churned out positive news so far in July. Here's how I'd "trade" the TSX gold stock this month.

Metals and Mining Stocks

For My Money, This Canadian Stock Is Hands-Down the Best Play of the Decade

July 16, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Cameco stock has been a growth marvel in my long-term oriented portfolio and may remain so through 2030.

A worker wears a hard hat outside a mining operation.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Ivanhoe Mines: Buy, Sell, or Hold in July 2025?

July 11, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's what to consider before trading Ivanhoe Mines stock this month. Watch out for July 30th!

Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Mining Stock That’s My Inflation Protection Play

July 10, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Agnico Eagle Mines stock has generated inflation-beating returns over the past decade, and the gold stock retains strong growth momentum

senior man and woman stretch their legs on yoga mats outside

Dividend Stocks

Sun Life Financial: Buy, Sell or Hold in July 2025?

July 9, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Sun Life Financial stock could be a core portfolio holding to buy in July despite sustained U.S. market…

Electricity transmission towers with orange glowing wires against night sky

Energy Stocks

BCE: Buy, Sell, or Hold in July 2025?

July 7, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

BCE stock sits 15% below its March peak, but U.S. fibre strategic deals and a de-risked dividend seem appealing at…

Tech Stocks

How to Allocate $5,000 Across 5 Promising Market Sectors

June 30, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Got $5,000 in your investment account? Here's how to deploy it across five promising sectors for potentially solid returns

Stocks for Beginners

How to Invest $5,000 for Both Safety and Growth Potential

June 30, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

These Canadian ETFs could help instantly diversify your investment and safely protect capital as you search for high-conviction growth stocks.

Blocks conceptualizing Canada's Tax Free Savings Account

Dividend Stocks

A $42,000 TFSA Approach for Different Economic Scenarios

June 27, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Consider these TFSA investment approaches to navigate Canada's uncertain economy over the next 3 to 5 years

a man relaxes with his feet on a pile of books

Tech Stocks

The Smart Way to Invest $7,000 in Your TFSA Before Year-End

June 26, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Don’t let indecision steal 6 months of tax-free growth from your portfolio. Here’s how I’d invest a $7,000 TFSA contribution…

Super sized rock trucks take a load of platinum rich rock into the crusher.

Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Mining Stocks I’d Buy With $7,500 Whenever They Dip in Price

June 26, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why any price dips on Cameco stock and another large-cap mining stock should be lucrative buying opportunities over the…

Investing

Cargojet Stock: Buy the Dip and Call it a Day

June 25, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Cargojet stock appears undervalued and primed for steady shareholder gains

Investing

The Airline Stock I’d Choose Over Air Canada Right Now

June 25, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Cargojet stock could outperform Air Canada stock over the next three to five years

Dividend Stocks

Maximize Your TFSA With This $7,000 Investment Approach

June 25, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's how to optimize your portfolio's tax efficiency with a maxed-out TFSA account and earn passive income.

Stock Market

How to Invest $5,000 for Potential Growth Over the Next 5 Years

June 23, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

This ETF could instantly diversify your growth-oriented portfolio as you embark on a wealth-building investment journey.

Tech Stocks

3 Technology Sector Stocks That Could Help Make You a Fortune

June 20, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Investing in Constellation Software stock, Descartes Systems, and another high-flying TSX tech stock could make you richer and happier

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Canadian Tire While It’s Below $200?

June 19, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian Tire stock's recovery from April lows is gaining momentum. Could shares be a good buy now?

Dividend Stocks

Is Power Corporation of Canada Stock a Buy Now?

June 18, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Power Corp stock trades at a 17.6% discount to NAV. Buy Canada's financial powerhouse before the gap narrows!

Tech Stocks

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Shopify vs Lightspeed?

June 17, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

One has a proven track record while the other offers a speculative opportunity for triple-digit gains. But the Shopify vs.…

Bank Stocks

Is National Bank of Canada Stock a Buy Now?

June 12, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

National Bank of Canada stock should continue to compound investors' returns post CWB acquisition

Tech Stocks

Where Will CGI Group Be in 3 Years?

June 11, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

CGI could be a larger, more profitable, and more efficient TSX tech stock by 2028. Here's why.

Top TSX Stocks

Should You Buy Gildan Activewear While it Trades Below $67?

June 11, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Gildan Activewear stock appears undervalued as management downplays tariffs while innovation expands operating margins

a person watches a downward arrow crash through the floor

Tech Stocks

Is Lightspeed Commerce Stock a Buy Now?

June 10, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) stock has a growing capacity to steadily recover from its 90% plunge. Here’s why…

Safety helmets and gloves hang from a rack on a mining site.

Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Infrastructure Stock to Buy With $6,000 Right Now

June 9, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Canada's latest government bill (Bill C-5) could propel infrastructure stocks like Bird Construction (BDT) stock higher...

Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent REIT Stock Down 25% to Buy and Hold Forever

May 29, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Seeking juicy monthly passive income? Buy Dream Industrial REIT at a 34% NAV discount in June and earn a 6.6%…

Pile of Canadian dollar bills in various denominations

Dividend Stocks

Where I’d Invest $10,800 in the TSX Today

May 28, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

This TSX hidden gem turned $10K into $81K in 10 years with monthly dividends. Here's why Olympia Financial Group (TSX:OLY)…

Person holding a smartphone with a stock chart on screen

Dividend Stocks

Got $5,000? How I’d Allocate it Across 5 Financial Stocks for Lasting Sector Exposure

May 28, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Scotiabank, goeasy, and three other Canadian financial sector stocks are favourite buys in a long-term investing strategy today.

Dividend Stocks

I’d Invest $7,000 in This TSX Monthly Payer for Decades of Stable Income

May 28, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors can get monthly dividend income from this top retirement ETF, which delivers a 3.9% yield and global diversification for…

Metals and Mining Stocks

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

May 27, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

North America's uranium giant dominates the nuclear boom with 10-year growth runway ahead.

Energy Stocks

How I’d Invest $15,000 in Canadian Energy Stocks in Today’s Market Environment

May 26, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Suncor Energy stock, another diversified oil giant, and one tiny high-yield dividend stock could combine to generate a 7.2% passive…

Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Monthly Income Stock at $12.68 Is a Remarkable Opportunity

May 23, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors could snag stock at a 55% discount, earn 4.1% monthly passive income, and bet on Canada’s housing boom at…

Energy Stocks

How I’d Turn $7,000 Into $1,000 in Annual Passive Income

May 15, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

PetroTal (TSX:TAL) stock's 14%+ high dividend yield looks too appealing for passive income investors to ignore right now

Dividend Stocks

Where Will Power Corporation Be in 5 Years?

May 14, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's how Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) stock could generate double-digit returns and outperform financial sector peers in five years...

Trans Alaska Pipeline with Autumn Colors

Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Pipeline Paying 5.5% is My Top Pick for Income Investors

May 13, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Pembina Pipeline stock’s 5.5% yield, strong contracts, and minimal tariff impact make it a top pick for income investors seeking…

Energy Stocks

1 Magnificent Industrial Stock Down 35% to Buy and Hold Forever

May 12, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

This top TSX industrial stock is down 35% but poised for massive growth. Hammond Power's century-old business is transforming our…

Dividend Stocks

I’d Put $7,000 in This Overlooked Dividend Giant for Secure Income

May 12, 2025 | Brian Paradza, CFA

A double-digit conglomerate discount makes Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) an attractive dividend-growth stock right now...

❮1 234 5…❯