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Author: Daniel Da Costa

Daniel joined the Motley Fool Canada team in 2019 with years of experience in banking and investing. Growing up the son of a proprietary stock trader and educator, Daniel’s always found joy in helping Canadians to improve their financial situations. With the Motley Fool, Daniel sees an even more rewarding way to impact Canadians positively. A student and great admirer of Warren Buffett, he’s always looking for investments offering growth at a reasonable price. Outside of finance, Daniel enjoys spending his time with family, sailing, and watching Formula One.

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Daniel Da Costa

If you’re looking for a top TSX dividend stock to buy now that happens to pay its dividend every single…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks to Own for the Next 15 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks offer attractive yields, pay reliable dividends, and have plenty of long-term growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Giants to Buy for Decades of Growth and Dividends

| Daniel Da Costa

These two impressive TSX giants are some of the best and most reliable dividend growth stocks Canadians can buy now.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How Much Do You Need to Invest to Make $500 Per Month?

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can generate $500 of tax-free passive income each month, and which Canadian stocks to buy in your…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn a $20,000 TFSA Into $200,000

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how any Canadian can take just $20,000 and turn it into $200,000 or more using the compounding power of…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks to Consider Adding to Your TFSA in 2026

| Daniel Da Costa

These three picks offer a mix of value and growth, which is why they're some of the top Canadian stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Lazy Investor: This Dividend-Growth Stock Deserves a Permanent Place in Your TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

This Canadian company has a dividend-growth streak lasting more than 50 years, making it the perfect stock to buy and…

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Dividend Stocks

The TSX Stock I’m Buying Now: It’s a Steal!

| Daniel Da Costa

This TSX growth stock currently trades at just 6.9 times forward earnings and offers a dividend yield of 4.3%.

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three impressive Canadian companies are among the best stocks to buy for your portfolio ahead of 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy on a Dip

| Daniel Da Costa

These top dividend growth stocks Canadian companies that you won’t want to miss the chance to buy on the dip.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These three dividend stocks are all high-quality companies, making them some of the best to buy now for your TFSA.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Montreal vs. RBC: Which Canadian Bank Stock is the Better Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are the main differences between BMO and Royal Bank, and how you can decide which is the best Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian REIT Could Be the Safest Income Play on the TSX

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this high-quality Canadian REIT is one of the most reliable dividend growth stocks on the TSX today.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $400 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian dividend stocks offer high yields and reliable payouts, making them two of the smartest stocks to…

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Investing

2 Reasons to Buy Dollarama Stock Before Year End and 1 Reason to Wait

| Daniel Da Costa

There's no question that Dollarama is one of the best stocks on the TSX, but should you buy it now…

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Dividend Stocks

Want Decades of Passive Income? 2 Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These passive-income generators pay attractive dividends and offer some of the best dividend-growth potential of any stock you can buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are the Highest-Yielding Dividend Stocks in Canada for November

| Daniel Da Costa

These two companies are the most reliable high-yielding dividend stocks on the TSX in the current environment.

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Tech Stocks

3 No-Brainer Data Centre Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three high-quality stocks are some of the smartest and safest investments to buy now for exposure to data centres.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $200 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top dividend stocks are some of the best long-term investments you can buy in this environment with $200.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Giants to Buy for Decades of Growth and Dividends

| Daniel Da Costa

These two impressive dividend growth stocks are some of the best and most reliable companies on the TSX that you…

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Investing

Here Are the 3 Canadian Stocks I’d Tell a New Investor to Buy ASAP

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the best stocks for new Canadian investors to buy in this market environment and hold for…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX ETFs to Buy and Hold in a TFSA Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top TSX ETFs are some of the best and most reliable investments to buy and hold in your…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $10,000 in This Dividend Stock for a Potential $4,000 in Total Returns

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this reliable and consistent high-yield dividend stock is one of the best long-term investments to buy now.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Brookfield Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold for 2026?

| Daniel Da Costa

Is Brookfield stock still one of the best investments to buy and hold for the long haul as we head…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Easy Canadian Stocks to Invest $500

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks are some of the best investments to own for the long haul, with simple operations, making them…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top High-Yield Dividend ETF to Buy to Generate Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this high-yield dividend ETF is so reliable and why it's the perfect investment for passive-income seekers to buy…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank vs. National Bank: Where Should You Park Your Investment Capital?

| Daniel Da Costa

With both Royal Bank and National Bank already earning total returns of more than 25% so far this year, what's…

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Investing

3 TSX Stocks Soaring Higher With No Signs of Slowing Down

| Daniel Da Costa

These three TSX stocks are not only some of the best performers this year, but they are also some of…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Top Stocks to Buy as Gold Hits Record Highs

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how to gain exposure to the price of gold and buy some of the top stocks in the industry…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 of the Best Gold Funds to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why gold stocks have seen a huge rally this year and what some of the best funds to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Dividend Stocks in Canada Can Survive Rate Cuts?

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how your dividend stocks may be impacted by interest rate cuts and how to use the situation to your…

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Dividend Stocks

This 4% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Daniel Da Costa

This high-quality Canadian stock offers a reliable dividend and long-term growth potential, and trades ultra-cheap in this environment.

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Dividend Stocks

Emera Stock Has a Nice Yield, But This Dividend Stock Looks Safer

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Emera is one of the best and most reliable dividend stocks in Canada, here's one that's even safer in…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Barrick Mining Stock Just Hit its 52-Week High

| Daniel Da Costa

Shares of Barrick Mining have surged to a fresh 52-week high.

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Dividend Stocks

Affordable Stability: Large-Cap Stocks You Can Buy Under $50

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are four of the best large-cap stocks that Canadian investors can buy now and hold for years to come.

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Investing

The Best $7,000 TFSA Approach for Canadian Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

Here’s a simple approach Canadian investors can use to make the most of their TFSAs and take full advantage of…

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Dividend Stocks

1 No-Brainer Dividend Stock to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

Here’s why this global company is one of the best dividend stocks to buy right now and hold for decades…

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Investing

What Investors Should Know: These Are the TSX Sectors Holding Strong in 2025

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how well the TSX has performed in 2025 and which stocks and sectors have had the most impact so…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Under-the-Radar Dividend Stocks With Remarkably Reliable Payouts

| Daniel Da Costa

These five stocks all have sustainable dividends while providing an attractive yield, a tonne of growth potential, or a combination…

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Dividend Stocks

Why This Canadian REIT Could Be a Buy-and-Hold Forever Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

This top Canadian REIT is trading dirt cheap and offers a sustainable dividend, making it one of the best stocks…

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