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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

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks for Growing Income

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian dividend stocks have solid operations and offer consistently growing dividends, making them some of the best to buy…

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Investing

2 Canadian Growth Stocks With Potential to Double Your Investment by 2028

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian growth stocks have significant long-term growth potential and trade ultra-cheaply, making them two of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Champions for Reliable Passive Income in 2025

| Daniel Da Costa

These three dividend stocks have reliable operations and offer attractive dividend yields, making them ideal for passive-income seekers.

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Canadian Dividend Stocks to Maximize Your TFSA Returns

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian stocks all have high-quality operations and offer significant dividend yields, making them three of the best to buy…

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Investing

Tax Refund Season: 3 Premium TSX Stocks to Put Your CRA Money to Work

| Daniel Da Costa

These three TSX stocks operate some of the best and most reliable business in Canada, making them ideal investments for…

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’d Start My Investing Journey With $7,000 in 4 Foundational Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

These four stocks have high-quality and reliable operations, making them among the best long-term investments in Canada.

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Dividend Stocks

Where I’d Invest in Canadian Value Stocks for Passive-Income Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

These stocks both have growth potential, pay solid dividends and trade cheaply, making them two of the best Canadian value…

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Energy Stocks

These 2 Energy Stocks Are a No-Brainer in Today’s Market

| Daniel Da Costa

These two energy stocks have reliable operations and pay significant dividends, making them two of the best stocks that you…

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Dividend Stocks

If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Canadian Stock, This Would Be It

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this high-quality defensive growth stock is one of the best Canadian companies to buy now and hold for…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reliable Canadian Dividend Stocks for Dependable Income in 2025

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian dividend stocks have solid operations and pay reliable dividends, making them three of the best investments to buy…

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Investing

Why I’d Add Canadian Value Stocks to My TFSA During Market Weakness

| Daniel Da Costa

With uncertainty causing markets to sell off significantly, investors have the opportunity to start buying Canadian value stocks on the…

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Retirement

5 Canadian Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy and Hold in Your TFSA for Your Children’s Future

| Daniel Da Costa

These blue-chip stocks are some of the best businesses in Canada, making them some of the best investments Canadians can…

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Investing

How Long-Term Investors Can Turn Tariff Turmoil Into Opportunity

| Daniel Da Costa

With many high-quality stocks trading at undervalued prices, now is the perfect opportunity for long-term investors to gain exposure.

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Dividend Stocks

Beat Market Swings With 2 Canadian ETFs to Boost Your Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

These two ETFS hold a diversified portfolio of reliable dividend stocks, making them ideal investments for passive-income seekers.

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Value Stocks I’d Buy For Growth and Income

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian value stocks all have major growth potential and return capital to investors, making them three of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

Real Estate Exposure Without Property Ownership: 3 Canadian REITs Worth Considering

| Daniel Da Costa

These top Canadian REITs are trading off their highs and offer compelling dividend yields, making them three of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

Tariff Trade War: A Few Solid Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These stocks have reliable operations, offer attractive dividends and are trading off their highs, making them three of the best…

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Investing

3 Stocks Down More Than 25% to Buy During the Market Volatility

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks have become ultra-cheap in the current market environment, making them some of the best investments to buy…

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Investing

Dollarama in 2025: Why I’d Consider it for My $7,500 Retail Sector Investment

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Dollarama has already gained more than 20% year to date, here's why it's still one of the best stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Boost Your 2025 Returns: 4 High-Yield Canadian Dividend Champions

| Daniel Da Costa

These high-yield dividend stocks have reliable operations and generate significant passive income, making them four of the best to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Tariffs and Market Volatility: Why Long-Term Investing Still Wins

| Daniel Da Costa

With the threat of significant tariffs causing volatility to spike, now is the perfect buying opportunity for long-term investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Price at Record Highs: Best Ways to Add Precious Metal Exposure to Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

With the price of gold continuing to climb in this uncertain economic environment, here are a few ways you can…

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.4% Dividend Stock Is Perfect for a TFSA Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

This high-quality dividend stock has reliable tenants, constantly increases its distributions, and offers an attractive yield of 6.4% today.

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Retirement

Top Canadian Value Stocks I’d Add to My TFSA This Contribution Season

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks are trading unbelievably cheap, making them some of the best value stocks to buy for…

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Investing

2 Canadian Growth Stocks Ready to Soar in 2025

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks both have significant growth potential, making them two of the best investments to buy in…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Defensive Sectors Every Canadian Investor Should Consider Today

| Daniel Da Costa

With volatility rising due to a potential global trade war, here are three defensive sectors to invest in today.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian REIT Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next Quarter-Century

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian REITs trade cheaply and are highly reliable, making them some of the best stocks you can buy…

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Investing

5 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 15 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian stocks have tremendous long-term growth potential, making them five of the best investments you can buy and hold…

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Investing

2 Low-Stress ETFs Perfect for Cautious Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

These two ETFs help mitigate volatility and offer compelling dividend yields, making them some of the best funds to buy…

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Investing

Buy the Dip: 3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy as Markets Fall

| Daniel Da Costa

These stocks are some of the best Canadian businesses, making them some of the top stocks to buy should the…

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Investing

3 Canadian Stocks That Could Benefit in a Trade War

| Daniel Da Costa

Although a trade war will negatively impact most Canadian stocks, these three could actually rally as tariffs are implemented.

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Dividend Stocks

InterRent REIT Just Might Be One of the Best Canadian Value Stocks Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With InterRent REIT trading well below its all-time high of nearly $19, it's easily one of the best Canadian value…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Tariffs Cause Interest Rates to Rise?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although interest rates should continue declining in the short term, here's why tariffs could cause them to increase over the…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $7,000? 4 Quality Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in a TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

These four Canadian stocks are some of the best businesses you can buy, making them ideal long-term investments for your…

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Investing

Stocks to Buy in Your TFSA: 3 Investments for Your 2025 Contributions

| Daniel Da Costa

These three companies are some of the best and most reliable in Canada, making them ideal investments to buy in…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These dividend stocks have reliable operations and significant long-term potential, making them five of the best to buy in this…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Dividend Stocks Offer the Best Monthly Income in 2025

| Daniel Da Costa

These top Canadian stocks offer compelling dividend yields and return cash to investors every month, making them two of the…

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Dividend Stocks

You Can’t Afford to Ignore These All-Star Dividend Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are some of the best businesses in Canada and have some of the longest dividend growth…

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Investing

2 Ultra-Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy Now Before it’s Too Late

| Daniel Da Costa

These two TSX stocks have impressive long-term growth potential and trade ultra-cheap today, making them two of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks for a Reliable Retirement Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian dividend stocks are all reliable businesses and offer significant dividend yields, making them three of the best to…

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