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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

Best Bargains: 2 of the Top Canadian Value Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

While there is still a ton of risk in markets, these two Canadian stocks offer so much value that they're…

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Top TSX Stocks

Fire Sale: 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy Trading More Than 50% off Their Highs

| Daniel Da Costa

While there are certainly tonnes of stocks trading cheaply, here are three of the best no-brainer Canadian stocks to buy…

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Investing

2 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA if the Selloff Continues

| Daniel Da Costa

Although these two stocks aren't that cheap yet, if the market continues to sell off, they're two of the best…

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Investing

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

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're saving cash and are looking to invest in top TSX stocks, here are two of the best and…

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Investing

2 Top Industrial REITs to Buy in This Environment

| Daniel Da Costa

Industrial real estate stocks are some of the best REITs to buy now, and after selling off significantly, these two…

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Investing

Investing in Crypto? Here’s How to Reduce Risk

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're thinking of investing in crypto while the market is undervalued, here are two ways to help you reduce…

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Investing

Crypto Investors: Avoid the Next Voyager Digital

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how crypto investors can gain exposure to the high-potential industry while still managing the volatile nature of these assets.

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Energy Stocks

Is Freehold Royalties Stock a Buy at $13.50 a Share?

| Daniel Da Costa

Freehold stock has been falling in value recently and now offers a dividend yield above 7%. But is the stock…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Earn $250 a Month in Tax-Free Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can use your TFSA to build a growing passive income stream in which all the cash you…

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Investing

Got $250? Here Are 3 Smart Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Whether you have tons of cash to invest or just a few hundred dollars to start, here are three stocks…

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Investing

TSX Utility Stocks Are Hot: These 2 Are Great Investments Today

| Daniel Da Costa

As uncertainty picks up and the chances of a recession next year constantly increase, utility stocks are some of the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks to Buy With Dividend-Growth Streaks of 10 Years or More

| Daniel Da Costa

In this highly uncertain environment, here are three of the best Canadian dividend stocks to buy and hold with confidence.

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Investing

Bay Street Loves These 3 Growth Stocks: Should You?

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for the best Canadian growth stocks to buy on the dip, here are three analyst favourites trading…

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Canadian Stocks I Don’t Think I’ll Ever Sell

| Daniel Da Costa

These five Canadian stocks are some of the best businesses you can own and ones I don't think I'll ever…

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Investing

4 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy While the Market Is Selling Off

| Daniel Da Costa

As the market continues to offer tons of significant opportunities, here are four of the best Canadian stocks to buy…

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Investing

Cryptocurrency Prices Plummet: What Should You Do?

| Daniel Da Costa

With cryptocurrency prices plummeting all year, here's what to do in this highly opportune investing environment.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dependable High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to grow your passive-income stream in this environment, here are two of the best dividend stocks to…

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Investing

3 Top Stocks to Buy Without Hesitation if the Correction Worsens

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top Canadian stocks are some of the best companies in Canada and some of the best to buy…

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Investing

Stocks for New Investors: 3 of the Best ETFs to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're new to investing or just looking to take advantage of the selloff and buy the dip, here are…

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Investing

3 Canadian Stocks to Buy With P/E Ratios Under 10

| Daniel Da Costa

As markets continue to selloff here are three of the cheapest and best Canadian stocks that you can buy today.

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HIGH VOLTAGE ELECRICITY TOWERS
Investing

Algonquin Power and Utilities: A Safe Stock Offering Great Value

| Daniel Da Costa

In this highly uncertain environment, Algonquin is the perfect stock to buy, offering resiliency while also trading well undervalued.

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Dividend Stocks

5 of the Oldest Canadian Dividend Aristocrats

| Daniel Da Costa

Stocks with a long track record of performance, such as Canadian Dividend Aristocrats, are some of the best to buy…

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Investing

2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in Your TFSA Today

| Daniel Da Costa

With plenty of companies trading cheaply in this environment, here are two of the top TSX stocks to buy for…

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Investing

Dollarama: 1 of the Few Canadian Stocks to Buy That Can Benefit From Inflation

| Daniel Da Costa

As inflation continues to surge in Canada and the U.S., Dollarama is easily one of the best Canadian stocks to…

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Investing

3 TSX Stocks to Buy Before the Market Recovers

| Daniel Da Costa

While there are plenty of attractive discounts in the market today, these are three of the top TSX stocks you'll…

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Investing

Canadian Tire Stock: Is the Risk Already Priced In?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Canadian Tire faces strong headwinds in the current environment, the stock is so cheap, it looks like one of…

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Investing

Are Any Cryptocurrencies Worth a Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

With major cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Bitcoin down over 50% this year, are any of these assets worth a…

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HIGH VOLTAGE ELECRICITY TOWERS
Investing

Why This Utility Stock Will Thrive During a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

With the potential for a recession next year consistently looking more likely, here's why a utility stock like Fortis is…

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Investing

2 of the Best Value Stocks to Buy in July 2022

| Daniel Da Costa

Many stocks are cheap, but these top Canadian growth stocks are extremely undervalued and two of the best stocks to…

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Investing

Aritzia Earnings: Is This 1 of the Best Growth Stocks to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Aritzia down roughly 40% from its high yet continuing to perform well, it's easily one of the best growth…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy While They Offer Yields of 6% or More

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian dividend stocks are some of the best to buy, and after their recent selloff, they now offer…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Stocks I Own That I’m Hoping Will Continue to Fall in Value

| Daniel Da Costa

Although I already own positions in these three Canadian stocks, I'm hoping they'll go on sale, so I can continue…

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Investing

3 Canadian Stocks to Buy Trading at Multi-Year Lows

| Daniel Da Costa

While many stocks have sold off this year, these three Canadian stocks offer some of the best value and are…

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Investing

944 Million Reasons Why Corus Is 1 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With Corus stock trading at just 5.2 times its forward earnings and offering a 6.6% yield, it's easily one of…

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Investing

2 Canadian Growth Stocks That Are Still Expected to Increase Earnings 20% Next Year

| Daniel Da Costa

While concerns grow about a potential recession next year, analysts still expect these two Canadian stocks to continue seeing rapid…

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Investing

3 of the Best Long-Term Canadian Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA Today

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top Canadian stocks are some of the best investments to buy and hold for the long haul in…

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Investing

Forget Air Canada: 2 Stocks Offering Much Better Value

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock may look compelling at this price, but these two stocks offer far more value for investors today.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks With the Longest Streaks of Consecutive Dividend Growth

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian dividend stocks have proven for decades to be some of the safest and most resilient businesses to…

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Investing

2 of the Most Resilient Growth Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top stocks offer tonnes of growth potential but can also protect your capital today, making them some of…

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Investing

2 Unbelievably Cheap REITs to Buy and Hold for Years

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to boost your exposure to real estate, here are two of the best REITs to buy now,…

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