Daniel Da Costa, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $5,000

January 30, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

These four picks are some of the best and most reliable Canadian stocks you can buy in 2026 and hold…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safer, High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Canadian Retirees

January 30, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

These two high-quality dividend stocks offer high yields and are incredibly safe, making them perfect for Canadian retirees.

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Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $50

January 29, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

Here are five of the top Canadian stocks trading for less than $50 per share that investors can buy now…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Stocks for Canadian Dividend Investors

January 29, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

These five Canadian stocks have simple business models and offer ultra-high yields, making them ideal for dividend investors.

Dividend Stocks

Got $7,000? 5 Blue Chip-Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

January 29, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

These five blue-chip stocks are some of the best and most reliable companies in Canada, making them ideal to buy…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades

January 29, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian dividend stocks offer both long-term growth potential and attractive yields today, making them some of the best to…

Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in a TFSA

January 28, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

These stocks offer attractive yields and dividend growth, making them some of the best and most reliable Canadian stocks to…

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The Absolute Best Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in a TFSA

January 28, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

Here's why these four top Canadian stocks are some of the best to buy right now and hold for years…

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs for 2026

January 28, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

These two reliable Canadian ETFs that pay attractive distributions are some of the best to buy in 2026 and hold…

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

Bank Stocks

A Magnificent ETF I’d Buy for Relative Safety

January 27, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this reliable dividend ETF is one of the best investments to buy in the current economic environment.

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2 Absurdly Undervalued TSX Stocks I’d Buy Today

January 27, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

With many TSX stocks trading at or above their fair value today, these two undervalued picks are easily among the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks That Pay You Real Cash Every 30 Days

January 26, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

These two reliable TSX stocks offer attractive yields and reliable dividends, and return cash to investors every single month.

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Short Selling on the TSX: The Stocks Investors Are Betting Against

January 26, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

Here are the TSX stocks seeing some of the highest short selling – and why that matters for long-term investors.

Dividend Stocks

5 Dividend Stocks Everyone Should Own

January 26, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

Here's why these five dividend stocks are some of the best businesses in the country and why everyone should consider…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026?

January 26, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

After a massive 160% rally in 2025 and the stock continuing to climb higher in 2026, is Barrick Gold still…

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Dividend Stocks

Best of Both Worlds: 2 TSX Champions Offering Growth and 4.1% Yields

January 26, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

These stocks offer a dividend cushion for when markets cool and capital appreciation for when markets rally.

Retirement

Why I’ll Never Sell This Perfect RRSP Stock

January 26, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this reliable dividend stock offering a yield of roughly 5.9% is one of the best stocks to buy…

Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Stock Down 15% to Hold for Decades

January 25, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this high-quality, defensive dividend-growth stock is one of the best investments that Canadians can buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

These Canadian Stocks Have Serious Growth Potential in 2026

January 25, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

These five stocks have reliable operations and tons of growth potential, making them some of the best to buy in…

Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks With Ultra-Safe Dividend Yields

January 24, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian dividend stocks offer solid long-term growth potential, and all have payout ratios of 75% or below.

Dividend Stocks

Is Rogers Stock a Buy Under $40?

January 23, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

Rogers may be one of the best blue-chip stocks you can buy on the TSX, but is it worth owning…

Dividend Stocks

Here Are My Top 4 TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

January 23, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

These four TSX stocks are all high-quality businesses with reliable operations that you'll want to buy right now and hold…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Millionaire Goals: Here’s How Much You Should Save Monthly

January 23, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can maximize the power of your TFSA and find the highest-quality stocks to help you become a…

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Dividend Stocks

Has BCE Stock Finally Hit Rock Bottom?

January 23, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

With BCE stock trading at just over $30 a share and offering a forward dividend yield of 5.2%, is now…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest in These 3 Unstoppable Canadian Stocks for the Next Decade

January 23, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian stocks are some of the highest-quality and most reliable businesses in the country, making them ideal for long-term…

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Load Up on These Growth Stocks Today Before They Lead the Charge in 2026

January 22, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

These three growth stocks continue to dominate the market each year, making them ones you'll want to buy right now…

Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Buying This ETF Like There’s No Tomorrow, and Never Selling

January 22, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this income-generating ETF is perfect, not just for the environment in 2026, but as a long-term holding.

Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock Is Set to Beat the TSX Again and Again

January 22, 2026 | Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this defensive growth stock with a dividend yield sitting above 5% is one of the best long-term investments…