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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

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why high-quality dividend stocks, such as these five names, are some of the best long-term investments you can buy.

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Dividend Stocks

These Canadian Companies Keep Hiking Their Dividends

| Daniel Da Costa

These three reliable dividend growth stocks are some of the best long-term investments that Canadians can buy today.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today With Long-Term Growth in Mind

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top TSX stocks are some of the best and most reliable long-term growth names that you can buy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian ETFs I’d Snap Up Right Now for My TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

These three high-quality Canadian ETFs are perfect for TFSAs, offering instant diversification to top stocks from around the world.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Lock In Now for Decades of Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian dividend stocks are both defensive and generate tons of cash flow, making them ideal for passive-income seekers.

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Dividend Stocks

The ETFs That Canadians Are Sleeping On (But Shouldn’t Be) Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three high-quality Canadian ETFs are perfect for investors in 2026, especially with increasing uncertainty and volatility in markets.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks Perfectly Positioned for the Infrastructure Boom

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian infrastructure stocks have reliable dividends and solid long-term growth potential, making them top picks in today's market.

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Investing

2 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term

| Daniel Da Costa

Explore two top Canadian stocks offering significant growth potential both in the near term and over the long haul to…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for a Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two reliable high-yield Canadian stocks to buy now that are made for long-term dividend investors.

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Investing

New to Investing? 2 Easy ETFs Any Canadian Can Start With

| Daniel Da Costa

These two simple Canadian ETFs give you instant diversification and an easy way to get started investing in the stock…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks With Payout Ratios You Can Actually Trust

| Daniel Da Costa

These three TSX dividend stocks don't just offer growth potential and attractive yields; they also have highly sustainable dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

Sustainable Stocks for Passive Income Investing in 2026

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for reliable dividend stocks that can generate sustainable passive income for years, these three stocks are among…

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Investing

Want Instant Diversification? 3 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Be Done With It

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian ETFs offer exposure to high-quality stocks all over the world, making them ideal to buy now and…

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Investing

3 Undervalued TSX Stocks That Could Surprise Investors in 2026

| Daniel Da Costa

These three TSX stocks aren't just trading undervalued; they also have the potential to see significant recovery rallies in 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Could Survive a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

These three ultra-reliable Canadian dividend stocks all have defensive operations, helping them to weather the storm during recessions.

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Dividend Stocks

How Canadian Investors Can Add Stability Without Sacrificing Upside

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how Canadian investors can ensure their hard-earned capital is protected without sacrificing any long-term growth potential.

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Energy Stocks

Is This TSX Dividend Yield Too Good to Be True? Here’s What the Numbers Say

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this impressive dividend stock with a yield of 6.1% might be one of the best investments that Canadians…

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Dividend Stocks

Transform Your TFSA Into a Money-Making Machine With Just $10,000

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can use your TFSA to build real wealth and two top dividend growth stocks that are ideal…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Chasing High Yields Is the Fastest Way to Lose Money

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why high-yield dividend stocks come with so much risk, and how to ensure the stocks you're buying are safe…

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Bank Stocks

A Canadian Bank ETF I’d Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this high-quality ETF, offering a yield of more than 5.1%, is one of the best ways Canadians can…

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Investing

Got $3,000? 2 Monster Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now Without Hesitation

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two of the best TSX growth stocks that Canadian investors can buy today and hold for decades to…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Emotional Toll of Checking Your Portfolio Daily (And Why You Do It Anyway)

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why having the right mindset and staying disciplined is paramount to successful long-term investing.

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Dividend Stocks

5.8% Dividend Yield: I’m Loading Up on This Monthly Passive Income Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this reliable royalty stock made for dividend investors is the perfect pick to help boost your passive income…

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Dividend Stocks

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

| Daniel Da Costa

These four picks offer a mix of the best Canadian dividend and growth stocks to buy in your TFSA now…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: The Top TSX Stocks to Own Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why these three impressive TSX stocks are some of the top companies Canadian investors can buy now and hold…

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Dividend Stocks

What the TFSA Fine Print Says About Holding U.S. Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's what to consider before buying U.S. stocks in your TFSA and why the RRSP might be a better option…

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Investing

1 Growth Stock I’d Buy on Every Dip and Never Sell

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this impressive Canadian growth stock is undoubtedly the best investment to buy whenever its shares pullback.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget GICs! These Dividend Stocks Are a Far Better Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

Although GICs are popular for their safety, these three reliable Canadian dividend stocks are the far better buy for passive…

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Investing

1 Canadian Stock Ready to Rocket Through 2026

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this high-potential growth stock with defensive operations has the potential to see a major rally in 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Utilities Stocks Poised to Win Big in 2026

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why these Canadian utilities stocks are some of the best and most reliable investments to buy in 2026 and…

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Investing

These Are the Top 5 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These five Canadian stocks are all high-quality companies trading significantly undervalued, making them five of the best to buy now.

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Investing

The “All-in-One” Investment Taking Over Canadian Portfolios

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why more and more Canadians are turning to this simple investing method to put their hard-earned savings to work.

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Dividend Stocks

5.7% Yield: 2 Income Stocks to Buy in February

| Daniel Da Costa

These two low-risk royalty stocks offering attractive and sustainable yields are hands down two of the best to buy for…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian ETFs offer a mix of growth and income, making them some of the best to buy in…

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Investing

The Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $1,000

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks all have reliable, defensive operations and long-term growth potential, making them three of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

What “Passive Investing” Really Means (And Why Everyone’s Doing It)

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why passive investing is one of the best ways to put your hard-earned savings to work, and two of…

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Dividend Stocks

Why BCE’s Dividend Is in the Spotlight

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why BCE and its attractive 4.9% dividend have been in the spotlight over the last year, and why now…

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Investing

Is the TSX’s 29% Gain in 2025 a Warning Sign or a Green Light?

| Daniel Da Costa

After a massive rally in 2025, can investors be comfortable buying TSX stocks today, or could there be a correction…

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Investing

2 Stocks I Loaded Up On in 2025 for Long-Term Wealth

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why these two picks are some of the best stocks to buy for the long-haul, and why I loaded…

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are My Favourite ETFs to Buy for High-Yield Passive Income in 2026

| Daniel Da Costa

These two reliable ETFs are some of my favourite long-term investments to buy for high-yield passive income.

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