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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

Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks for a Lifetime of Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

These two massive and robust Canadian businesses are some of the best dividend stocks to buy if you're looking for…

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Stocks for Beginners

Lazy Landlords: 2 of the Best Residential REITs to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you want to find investments in the real estate sector or have dreams of owning a rental property, here…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 of the Best Canadian ETFs to Buy This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to add a high-quality investment to your portfolio this week, here are three of the best Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy That Just Increased Their Dividend Payments by 33%

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks are some of the best to buy this week for both dividend income and long-term…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Safe Stocks to Buy That Will Protect and Grow Your Capital

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are perfect to buy in this market environment, offering long-term growth potential while also being very…

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Stocks for Beginners

No Time to Invest? 3 Simple Canadian ETFs to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to put your hard-earned money to work, here are three of the best and simplest Canadian ETFs…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks You Can Buy Without Hesitation Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the best and safest Canadian dividend stocks you can buy today to help increase your portfolio's…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy That Will Help You Retire Early

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks are some of the best long-term investments you can buy that will help you to reach…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Top Canadian Gold Stocks to Buy if Uncertainty Picks Up

| Daniel Da Costa

With uncertainty in markets so high today, here are two of the top gold stocks to buy now if you're…

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Tech Stocks

The Market Correction Is Ending: 1 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

With plenty of opportunities for Canadian stocks to start rallying again, here is one of the best and cheapest investments…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Stocks: 2 Sectors Where You’ll Find the Best Value on the TSX Today

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to find top Canadian value stocks to buy on the TSX today, these two sectors are easily…

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Tech Stocks

4 Top Canadian Tech Stocks You’ll Regret Not Buying on the Dip

| Daniel Da Costa

Top Canadian tech stocks are undoubtedly some of the best investments to buy right now, and these four offer some…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 of My Top-Performing Canadian Stocks Over the Last Year

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two of my top-performing Canadian stocks over the last year and how you can find high-value investments just…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for a Side Hustle? 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy for Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to grow your passive income, finding top Canadian stocks to buy, such as these two, is one…

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Stocks for Beginners

Buy Alert: These Top Canadian Stocks Won’t Be Cheap Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

In today's market, many top Canadian stocks to buy are cheap. But as we saw when the market started to…

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Stocks for Beginners

My Top Real Estate Stock to Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this top Canadian real estate stock is not just one of the best to buy in the industry…

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Stocks for Beginners

Think Investing Is Risky? These Canadian Stocks Are as Safe as They Come

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're worried about the uncertainty in markets but still want to buy high-quality Canadian stocks, these two companies are…

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investor? 2 Canadian Stocks to Put on Your Buy List

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to start investing now, here are two of the best Canadian stocks to buy today and start…

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Passive Income Can $10,000 in Dividend Stocks Earn?

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how much passive income you can earn with dividend stocks, and how to choose the right mix of companies…

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Stocks for Beginners

Want to Start Investing? Here Are 3 ETFs to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you want to get started investing, here's an easy way to put your money to work with three of…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 No-Brainer Growth Stocks to Buy on Sale

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian growth stocks are some of the best to buy while they're on sale, but that may…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada Stock: Is Cineplex a Better Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock may look cheaper than Cineplex, but could Cineplex be the better buy based on what these stocks…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 of the Safest Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks are some of the safest investments to buy now, given all the factors impacting the…

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Energy Stocks

My Top 2 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

With all the tailwinds the energy industry has at the moment, these two stocks are some of the top energy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks That Have Already Increased Their Dividend Payments This Year

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top Canadian stocks have all increased their dividends this year, showing they are three of the best to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Stocks: 3 Smart Value Picks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian value stocks are some of the smartest assets you can buy for your portfolio in the current…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Get Richer? 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy for Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for high-quality Canadian stocks to buy that will build wealth in your portfolio for years, these are…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $5 a Share

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks offer some of the best value on the TSX, which is why they are some…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada and Cineplex Stocks: 1 Top Pick to Buy That Can Outperform Them Both

| Daniel Da Costa

While Air Canada and Cineplex stocks offer recovery potential, this Canadian real estate investment trust could be the top stock…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Solid Canadian Dividend Stocks Offering Yields of 4-5%

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian dividend stocks are some of the best to buy if you're looking for long-term growth potential alongside…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks Gaining Value in the Current Market Environment

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks have proven to be highly reliable, which is why they have been gaining value recently…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Reasons to Pass on Air Canada Stock Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Despite Air Canada stock trading at $20, here are three reasons why I would pass on the struggling Canadian business…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top Canadian Growth Stocks With Soaring Revenue and Falling Share Prices

| Daniel Da Costa

Despite these two top Canadian growth stocks consistently growing their revenue, their share prices have fallen lately, creating some significant…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy Before a Big Rally

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian growth stocks have sold off recently. Before they inevitably rebound again, they are two of the…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Amazon Stock: Here Are 2 Much Cheaper Tech Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

There's no doubt Amazon stock is one of the best long-term growth stocks to own. But right now, these two…

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Investing

Forget XRP: My Top Crypto Stock to Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

XRP is a popular cryptocurrency, but here's why this stock is my top investment to buy and hold in the…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Stocks Analysts Think Can Gain at Least 50% Over the Next Year

| Daniel Da Costa

According to analysts, these three Canadian stocks offer investors some of the best value in the highly volatile market environment…

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Stocks for Beginners

Young Investors: Warren Buffett’s Returns Prove That Now Is the Time to Start Investing

| Daniel Da Costa

Let's look at how much money we could make in a TFSA, earning Buffett-like returns over a long time horizon.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy for Monthly Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

These are two of the top Canadian stocks to buy now that offer monthly dividends.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Stocks to Buy in March While They’re Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

With many stocks on the market selling off considerably, here are three of the top growth stocks to buy in…

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