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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

Stocks for Beginners

3 Reasons Why Rising Interest Rates Impact Canadian Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

As interest rates have started increasing lately, Canadian stocks have been selling off. Here are three reasons why that's not…

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Energy Stocks

Is the Market Undervaluing Enbridge Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

Enbridge is one of the best long-term dividend stocks that Canadian investors can buy. But is it being undervalued by…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy Trading With P/E Ratios Under 10

| Daniel Da Costa

While several Canadian stocks are cheap these days after the recent volatility, these two Canadian stocks are easily some of…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Protect Your Money Through Market Volatility

| Daniel Da Costa

With all the risk and uncertainty picking up in markets around the world, here are two of the best Canadian…

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Investing

Best Funds to Buy: How to Research ETFs

| Daniel Da Costa

With the rising popularity of ETFs and all the advantages that they offer, here's how to find the best to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Stocks: 3 Common Investing Mistakes You’ll Want to Avoid

| Daniel Da Costa

No matter if you just started buying Canadian stocks or have been investing for years, here are three of the…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Stocks: Why Don’t All Companies Pay Dividends?

| Daniel Da Costa

Dividend stocks are some of the best companies that Canadian investors can buy and hold long term. So, why don't…

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Investing

Want to Buy Real Estate Stocks? Here Are 3 Crucial Metrics to Know!

| Daniel Da Costa

Real estate is an excellent industry. Here are three of the most popular metrics to help you determine which real…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons I Just Bought Freehold (TSX:FRU) Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Last year, when energy stocks were cheap I bought Freehold (TSX:FRU) stock for around $4 a share and again earlier…

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Investing

2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold in Your TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

If you have room in your TFSA and are looking for some of the best Canadian stocks to buy, here…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Warren Buffett Quotes to Make You a Better Investor

| Daniel Da Costa

These three quotes from Warren Buffett include some of the best advice you can get on how to buy and…

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks That Have Been Soaring Thanks to Their Tech   

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks are some of the best growth stocks to own long term thanks to their impressive…

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Dividend Stocks

5 of the Best Canadian REITs to Buy Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to add exposure to real estate in your portfolio, these are five of the very best Canadian…

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Investing

Growth Stocks to Buy: 3 Companies With Attractive PEG Ratios

| Daniel Da Costa

Many high-quality Canadian growth stocks are trading undervalued and are worth a buy today, but these three are some of…

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Investing

Here’s Why Cineplex Stock Should Be Worth at Least $20

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex stock has been one of the cheapest recovery stocks in Canada for some time, and now it looks like…

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Investing

Thinking of Opening a TFSA? Don’t Make This Mistake!

| Daniel Da Costa

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is one of the most important tools at Canadians' disposal, but only if you use…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy That Are Due for a Dividend Increase

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian dividend stocks are not just some of the best to buy and hold, but they could also…

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Energy Stocks After the Recent Rally?

| Daniel Da Costa

Energy stocks have been some of the top-performing investments so far year to date. But after their impressive rally, are…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Earn $500 a Month in Passive Income? Buy These Dividend Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

If you want to earn $500 or more of growing passive income each month, here are some of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian dividend stocks are currently trading well undervalued, making them two of the best stocks to buy now.

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Earn Passive Income From Real Estate? Buy These Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to build an attractive and reliable passive-income stream from real estate stocks, here are two of the…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks to Buy: How the Rich Get Richer, and How You Can, Too!

| Daniel Da Costa

Here is the simple process that wealthy investors use in order to get rich and stay rich.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 of the Best Canadian Gold Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Gold stocks are some of the best Canadian stocks you can buy in this environment, and these are two of…

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Investing

2 Recovery Stocks to Buy That Pay Attractive Dividends

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top recovery stocks pay attractive dividends today and offer long-term growth potential, making them some of the best…

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Investing

Should You Buy Crypto Stocks in Your TFSA?

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking at finding top crypto stocks to buy for your TFSA in this environment, here are a few…

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Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge the Best Energy Stock to Buy in This Environment?

| Daniel Da Costa

Enbridge is a top energy stock, especially for dividend investors, but is it the best energy stock to buy for…

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Stocks for Beginners

Got Cash? Here’s Why a Stock Market Selloff Is Not Such a Bad Thing

| Daniel Da Costa

Often, investors fear a stock market selloff, because their stocks may lose value. However, if you have cash, this could…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian REITs to Buy That Are Dividend Aristocrats

| Daniel Da Costa

It's a well-known fact that Canadian REITs are some of the top stocks to buy, but these Dividend Aristocrats are…

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Investing

Recovery Stocks to Buy: Which Companies Still Offer Investors Value?

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a value investor looking to get the most bang for your buck, these recovery stocks are easily some…

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Tech Stocks

2 Tech Stocks to Buy That Have at Least 120% Upside, According to Analysts

| Daniel Da Costa

These two tech stocks don't just have a tonne of growth potential; they are also trading extremely cheap, making them…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy That Have Raised Their Dividends in Each of the Last 5 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're an investor who appreciates dividend income, these two highly robust stocks are some of the best to buy…

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Investing

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Buy Growth Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Right now, with all that's happening in the economy and in the stock market, it's the perfect opportunity to buy…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada Stock Price: Is $25 the Top in 2022?

| Daniel Da Costa

With travel recovering well now, can the price of Air Canada stock rally, or is $25 the cap at what…

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Tech Stocks

Tech Stocks to Buy: Why Crypto Stocks Are the Best Investments to Make Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Tech stocks are some of the cheapest stocks to buy now. But before well-known tech stocks, high-quality crypto stocks are…

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Tech Stocks

2 Growth Stocks That Could Be Worth More Than BlackBerry by 2030

| Daniel Da Costa

BlackBerry is a stock that many investors have their eyes on, but these two Canadian growth stocks offer far more…

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Technology
Dividend Stocks

Canadian Stocks to Buy: 2 of the Safest Passive Income Generators

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to add some passive income to your portfolio, here are two of the best and safest Canadian…

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Investing

Down Over 40%: 2 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy on the Dip

| Daniel Da Costa

After the recent selloff in Canadian growth stocks, these two companies offer investors tremendous value and are easily some of…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Unstoppable Canadian Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade (and Beyond)

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian growth stocks are some of the best businesses to buy now and hold in your portfolio for…

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Stocks for Beginners

Real Estate Sell-Off: 2 of the Best Valued REITs to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Many high-quality real estate stocks have been selling off lately creating tonnes of opportunities for investors. Here are two of…

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best Canadian ETFs to Buy to Protect Your Capital

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to add defence and help protect your capital as the market seemingly continues to add risk, here…

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