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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.

Recent Articles

Metals
Metals and Mining Stocks

September Was a Huge Month for Silver Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why the price of silver rallied in September and why many Canadian silver stocks are seeing an even bigger…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Monthly-Paying Dividend ETFs Canadian Retirees Can Buy for Steady Income

| Daniel Da Costa

Both of these ETFs offer steady and reliable dividend income, making them two of the best investments retirees can buy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks I Like Better Than Fortis for the High Dividend Yield

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three top Canadian stocks that offer similar reliability, but a much higher dividend than the 3.5% yield you'll…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Blue-Chip Canadian Stocks That Offer 5% Dividend Yields

| Daniel Da Costa

These two blue-chip stocks have reliable operations and pay attractive dividends, making them some of the best investments Canadians can…

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Investing

This Canadian Stock Could Be the Hidden Gem of the Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this high-quality Canadian growth stock is one of the best investments that investors can buy now and hold…

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Investing

Analysts Have Rated These Canadian Stocks as a Strong Buy: Here’s What I Think

| Daniel Da Costa

These five Canadian stocks are all analyst favourites and some of the best investments to consider adding to your buy…

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Investing

4 Under-the-Radar Canadian Stocks With Incredible Growth Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

Despite these four Canadian stocks being lesser-known businesses, they each have tremendous growth potential over the long haul.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 20 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian companies have some of the best long-term potential on the TSX, making them some of the best…

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Investing

Patient Investors: Why These Stocks Could Return Multiples Over a Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

These three high-quality stocks have some of the best long-term growth potential on the TSX, making them perfect for patient…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Daniel Da Costa

These three reliable Canadian stocks are some of the best investments to buy when you're just starting your investing journey.

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Dividend Stocks

This Infrastructure Stock Could Be the Cornerstone of Your RRSP

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this impressive defensive growth stock, offering a 4.9% dividend yield, is one of the best stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

The Perfect TFSA Stock: 5.9% Yield Paying Cash Every Single Month

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this well-known Canadian company is one of the best monthly dividend stocks that you can buy in your…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian REITs That Could Double Your Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

These two impressive Canadian REITs both have sustainable dividends, offering attractive yields and exciting dividend growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend MVPs: Which 1993 Blue Jays-Era Stocks Still Pay Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks have been increasing their dividends since before Joe Carter hit his legendary home run.

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Dividend Stocks

This 5.7% Dividend Stock Could Be the Ultimate Retirement Hack

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this reliable dividend growth stock is one of the best investments Canadians can buy for their retirement portfolios.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks That Make Your Money Work Harder So You Don’t Have to

| Daniel Da Costa

These three dividend stocks are some of the best long-term investments that Canadian investors can buy and hold for the…

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Investing

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

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks all have exceptional long-term growth potential, making them some of the best investments that you can…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Power Picks: 3 Stocks to Supercharge Your Tax-Free Growth

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the best stocks to buy now that can help you maximize your TFSA's long-term growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons to Buy and Hold This Canadian Stock Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this top Canadian dividend stock is one of the best investments to buy now and hold for years.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Daniel Da Costa

These three companies are some of the best and most reliable Canadian stocks that new investors can buy now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Canadian ETFs That Provide Easy Exposure to Gold Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

These two gold ETFs offer Canadian investors some of the best ways to gain immediate exposure to the precious metal.

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Powerhouse Ideal for Canadian TFSAs

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this dividend growth stock might be the very best company on the TSX that Canadians can buy in…

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Investing

6 Secrets of TFSA Millionaires

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can use your TFSA to invest your hard-earned savings over the long haul in order to reach…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Buy Emera Stock at Today’s Prices?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Emera is one of the best utility stocks on the TSX, is it worth buying today, or should investors…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safer Canadian Stocks to Buy Now With $1,000

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two of the best and most reliable Canadian stocks to buy as uncertainty persists in the current economic…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Easy Stocks I Like Better Than Shopify for Beginning Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Shopify is an impressive tech company with the potential for rapid growth, here are three stocks better suited for…

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put My Entire 2025 TFSA Room Into This Monthly Passive-Income Payer

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this lesser-known real estate stock is one of the best investments Canadians can buy for long-term passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Practically Perfect Canadian Stock Down 25% to Buy Now for Lifelong Income

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this reliable real estate giant is one of the best Canadian stocks to buy while it trades at…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: This Dividend ETF Pays Cash Monthly

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's one of the best ETFs that investors can buy in their TFSAs, offering both a tonne of reliability and…

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Investing

Don’t Sleep on These Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks have impressive long-term growth potential, and they're all undervalued, making them some of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks are some of the best long-term investments that new Canadian investors should look to buy ASAP.

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Investing

The TSX Is Around its All-Time High: Is it Too Late to Invest in the Index?

| Daniel Da Costa

With the TSX up 22% over the last 12 months, is now the best time to invest in the index,…

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Investing

These Canadian Stocks Are Quietly Outperforming the Market

| Daniel Da Costa

Although the TSX as a whole is up nearly 15% year-to-date, here are five Canadian stocks that have been outpacing…

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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE a Good Dividend Stock to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

With BCE stock down 25% over the last year and its yield now sitting at 5%, is it one of…

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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE’s Ultra-High Dividend Yield Worth the Risk?

| Daniel Da Costa

Is BCE still the same high-quality dividend stock as in the past, or should you be concerned about its yield?

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Investing

Dollarama Stock Analysis: Buy or Sell?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Dollarama is consistently one of the best-performing stocks on the TSX, is it getting too expensive?

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Dividend Stocks

Is Fortis a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Fortis is one of the most popular dividend growth stocks on the TSX, is it the best stock to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Reward Patience With Bigger Cheques

| Daniel Da Costa

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

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Dividend Stocks

Is Nutrien a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Nutrien is one of the highest-quality companies in Canada, does that mean you should buy the stock today?

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Dividend Stocks

Is Enbridge a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Enbridge might be one of the largest and most popular stocks in Canada, here's what to consider before you…

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