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Daniel Da Costa

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.

Recent Articles

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Investing

3 Safe Dividend Stocks to Buy With Yields Above 5%

| Daniel Da Costa

These three dividend stocks have safe and reliable businesses and, after selling off in recent weeks, now offer incredible yields.

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Energy Stocks

Should you Buy Energy Stocks in October?

| Daniel Da Costa

After many energy stocks have fallen in price in recent months, are these some of the best investments to buy…

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Investing

Air Canada Stock: The Wait Could Finally Be Over

| Daniel Da Costa

As the airline industry continues to see demand increase, Air Canada stock could finally be worth an investment.

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Investing

5 Undervalued Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA in October

| Daniel Da Costa

While numerous Canadian stocks trade at multi-year lows, here are 5 of the best investments to buy for your TFSA…

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Stocks for Beginners

New to Investing? Here’s 1 of Warren Buffett’s Most Important Quotes

| Daniel Da Costa

As market uncertainty continues to intensify, here's some advice from the Oracle of Omaha to help you navigate this environment.

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Bank Stocks

Is CIBC (TSX:CM) 1 of the Best Bank Stocks to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although all of the Big Six bank stocks in Canada have fallen in value this year, CIBC looks like it…

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Dividend Stocks

Compound Interest: 3 Dividend Stocks That Can Make You Rich

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to maximize the incredible powers of compound interest while investing for the long haul, here are three…

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Investing

3 of the Best Growth Stocks to Buy in October 2022

| Daniel Da Costa

After a significant sell-off in September, investors have an incredible opportunity to buy some of the best growth stocks in…

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Investing

3 TSX Stocks You Can Hold for the Next 3 Decades

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three perfect examples of high-quality TSX stocks that you can buy today and hold in your portfolio for…

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Investing

Why Canadian REITs Are Some of the Best Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Canadian REITs offer tremendous value, and considering that many are resilient businesses, they're some of the best stocks to buy…

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Investing

Long-Term Stocks: How to Grow Your TFSA From $50,000 to $1,000,000

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can rapidly and consistently grow your TFSA's value from just a few thousand today to millions over…

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Investing

3 of the Best Stocks to Buy After Last Week’s Selloff

| Daniel Da Costa

After many Canadian stocks fell rapidly in price last week, here are three of the best to buy to take…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks With High Dividend Yields

| Daniel Da Costa

As markets continue to sell off, here are three of the best TSX dividend stocks you can buy to earn…

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Investing

Defensive Stocks: 2 of the Best REITs to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two defensive stocks can protect your money and offer attractive passive income, making them two of the best REITs…

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4 Cheap Canadian Stocks That Can Still Grow Their Earnings Next Year

| Daniel Da Costa

While economic growth is expected to slow significantly in 2023, these four Canadian stocks are cheap and have significant growth…

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Investing

Got $1,000? 2 Simple TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got cash that you're looking to invest right now, here are two of the best TSX stocks to…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investing: 2 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks to Power Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

While many growth stocks remain under pressure in this environment, here are two top dividend-growth stocks to buy now and…

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Investing

2 of the Best REITs to Buy for Exposure to the Canadian Housing Market

| Daniel Da Costa

With the Canadian housing market facing headwinds, now is the time to buy these two top REITs while they trade…

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Investing

3 Long-Term Growth Stocks to Buy That are Perfect for a TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

The TFSA is one of the best tools that Canadians have to build wealth, and these are three of the…

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Investing

2 Residential REITs that are Unbelievably Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

As the market continues to sell off and many high-quality stocks become cheap, here are two of the best REITs…

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Investing

Building a TFSA? 3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the best and most valuable stocks to buy for your TFSA in the current market environment.

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Top TSX Stocks

2 Cheap Canadian Stocks That Are No-Brainer Buys

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got cash and you're looking to buy the dip, here are two of the best Canadian stocks to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Resilient Stocks for Today’s Market

| Daniel Da Costa

As the market environment continues to worsen as we begin the fall, here are three of the most resilient stocks…

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Energy Stocks

Gold and Energy: Here Are Two of the Best Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Gold and energy stocks are some of the best to buy now for very different reasons.

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Stocks for Beginners

New to Investing? Here’s Why Dividend Stocks Are the Best to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

As the economy continues to worsen and interest rates move higher, here's why these two dividend stocks are some of…

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Top TSX Stocks

2 TSX Stocks to Buy With P/E Ratios Under 10

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for some of the best companies to buy now, they don't get much cheaper than these two…

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Investing

Down Over 40% Year to Date, Is Park Lawn (TSX:PLC) a Stock to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

Park Lawn stock is one of the most defensive stocks you can buy. But after a tough second quarter, is…

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best Stocks to Buy That Have Ultra-Safe Dividends

| Daniel Da Costa

These two dividend stocks are among the best to buy now due to their reliability and the attractive passive income…

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Investing

3 Simple TSX Stocks to Buy This Fall

| Daniel Da Costa

With uncertainty on this rise in markets, here are three of the best and most straightforward TSX stocks to buy…

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Investing

3 Reasons Why Aritzia Is 1 of the Best Growth Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Although there are plenty of opportunities for investors to consider, here's why Aritzia's one of the best growth stocks to…

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Investing

2 TSX Stocks That Could Grow Your Portfolio Over the Next Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two of the best stocks on the TSX that can help drive the growth of your portfolio for…

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Stocks for Beginners

New to Investing? 3 Top Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

| Daniel Da Costa

Whether you're new to investing or have been buying stocks for a while, here are three top Canadian stocks everyone…

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Energy Stocks

3 Steady TSX Stocks to Buy in September

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the most defensive TSX stocks to buy for your portfolio in the current market environment.

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Investing

2 TSX Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for TSX stocks that can grow significantly for years, these two small caps are easily some of…

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Investing

2 of the Safest U.S. Stocks Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to add U.S. stocks to your portfolio in this environment, here are two of the safest companies…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Energy Stocks That Can Continue to Rally

| Daniel Da Costa

Although energy stocks have already seen a strong performance so far this year, these two top companies have more growth…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Gold Stocks to Buy That Are Unbelievably Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

While plenty of stocks trade at significant discounts today, gold stocks and these two, in particular, are some of the…

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Top TSX Stocks

3 TSX Stocks to Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

While these three incredible long-term growth stocks trade at attractive valuations, they're some of the top stocks to buy on…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: 2 TSX Dividend Stocks That Pay You Monthly

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top TSX dividend stocks offer attractive monthly dividends and make for excellent long-term investments.

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Investing

5 Canadian Stocks Expected to Grow Sales by Over 18% in 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

Although many expect economic growth to stall in 2023, these five Canadian stocks are forecast to continue growing rapidly.

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