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Daniel Da Costa

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

The Top Canadian REITs to Buy in September 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian REITs are highly reliable and offer significant long-term potential, making them some of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Spectacular Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% or More

| Daniel Da Costa

These five high-yielding dividend stocks are some of the best investments to buy in Canada if you're looking to boost…

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Dividend Stocks

My Top Dividend Aristocrat to Buy in August (and it’s Not Even Close)

| Daniel Da Costa

This top Dividend Aristocrat has highly defensive operations and is constantly growing its portfolio, making it one of the best…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy in August

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top renewable energy stocks offer incredible long-term growth potential, making them two of the best stocks to buy…

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Investing

3 Growth Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These growth stocks all trade significantly undervalued and have years of potential ahead of them, making them some of the…

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Investing

Is the Worst Over for Aritzia Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

Down over 45% in the last 12 months, has Aritzia stock finally reached its bottom, and is it one of…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks That Are Top Buys in August

| Daniel Da Costa

These three blue-chip stocks offer both capital gains and dividend-growth potential, making them some of the best buys in August.

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Dividend Stocks

This 8.4% Dividend Stock Is My Top Pick for Immediate Income

| Daniel Da Costa

This top Canadian stock pays a massive dividend and is consistently growing its free cash flow, making it one of…

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Investing

3 No Brainer Discount Stocks That Smart Investors Are Scooping Up

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks are excellent long-term investments and trade at massive discounts in this environment, making them no-brainer buys today.

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Investing

4 Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These four Canadian stocks offer significant long-term growth potential, making them some of the best to buy and hold for…

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Investing

2 Top Bargain Stocks Ready for a Bull Run

| Daniel Da Costa

These two stocks trade at unbelievable bargains and offer significant recovery potential in the next big bull run.

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Tech Stocks

Want to Get Richer? 2 Tech Stocks to Buy Before They Skyrocket

| Daniel Da Costa

These two tech stocks trade unbelievably cheap and have considerable growth potential, making them two of the best to buy…

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Investing

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

| Daniel Da Costa

These two stocks both trade well undervalued and have significant potential over the coming years, making them two of the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $500? 2 Simple Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two simple stocks have easy-to-understand businesses and offer attractive long-term potential, making them two of the best to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $400 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These dividend payers deliver income, over and above stock returns

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Canadian Stocks I Plan to Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks all have competitive advantages and offer above-average returns, making them some of the best Canadian stocks you…

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3 Long-Term Canadian Growth Stocks Perfect for Your TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks all have excellent operations and tonnes of future growth potential, making them some of the best Canadian…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Stocks to Buy if They Take a Dip

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks are all easily some of the best investments in the country and are no-brainer buys any time…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Corus Stock Ready to Bounce Back?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Corus Entertainment stock trading unbelievably cheap today, is it finally ready to bounce back and begin a substantial rally?

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.1% Dividend Stock Is My Top Buy for Income Right Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

This impressive dividend stock earns stable revenue, has good growth potential, and offers a more than 6% dividend, making it…

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Dividend Stocks

5 of the Best Dividend Stocks in Canada

| Daniel Da Costa

These five stocks all offer safe and attractive dividends and plenty of long-term growth potential, making them some of the…

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Investing

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

| Daniel Da Costa

These top Canadian stocks offer years of rapid and consistent growth potential, making them two of the best stocks to…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investing: 2 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for Years

| Daniel Da Costa

These top dividend-growth stocks are highly reliable and have attractive growth potential, making them two of the best to buy…

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Investing

3 Top Bargain Stocks Ready for a Bull Run

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks all offer incredible bargains, making them some of the best stocks to buy before the next bull…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy After Smashing Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks are highly defensive and just reported strong earnings, making them two of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock With a 4.1% Yield to Buy Over Air Canada Stock Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Air Canada stock appears to be cheap, this impressive dividend stock offers much more value for investors today.

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Energy Stocks

This Energy Stock Pays You Monthly and Currently Yields 7.4%

| Daniel Da Costa

This top Canadian energy stock offers an attractive yield and reliable monthly dividend, making it an excellent investment for the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Growth Investors Should Buy This Sizzling Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

While this high-quality growth stock trades at a significant discount, it's easily one of the best investments to buy in…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These four dividend stocks all offer higher yields than their long-term average as well as consistent dividend growth.

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Investing

3 Bargain Basement Stocks That Could Rally in a Bull Market

| Daniel Da Costa

These three bargain basement stocks have tonnes of long-term growth potential and potential to rally in the next bull market.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Blue-Chip Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to shore up your portfolio, boost your income, or both, these Canadian blue-chip stocks are some of…

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Investing

My Top No-Brainer Value Stock to Buy in 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

Although this value stock faces headwinds, its more than 50% discount makes it one of the best stocks that long-term…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Recession? 3 Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With a recession potentially on the horizon, here are three safe and reliable stocks to buy for your portfolio right…

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Dividend Stocks

This 7.6%-Yielding Dividend Stock Is Growing Safer by the Quarter

| Daniel Da Costa

As Freehold stock continues to generate tonnes of cash flow, its net debt decreases, making its already robust dividend even…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why I Still Own Corus Entertainment Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Corus Entertainment stock has struggled, it's severely undervalued, making it one of the best stocks that investors can buy…

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Investing

WELL Health Stock Could Soar 86%, Analysts Say

| Daniel Da Costa

Given WELL health stock's impressive growth potential, as well as how cheaply it trades today, it's easy to see why…

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Investing

2 Top Growth Stocks in Canada for August 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top stocks are both defensive and have plenty of long-term growth potential, making them ideal stocks to buy…

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Investing

Is Cineplex Stock a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Cineplex trading at just 9.1 times its expected earnings in 2024, it looks ultra-cheap, making it one of the…

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Investing

This Canadian Growth Stock is Way Undervalued Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Although this Canadian growth stock is facing temporary headwinds, its more than 50% discount makes it too cheap to ignore.

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Investing

3 Canadian Growth Stocks Everyone Should Own

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are all exceptional businesses with impressive track records and years of unbelievable growth potential.

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