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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.

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Dividend Stocks

Outlook for Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Stock in 2025

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how Brookfield Infrastructure stock is positioned for a highly uncertain 2025, and why it's one of the best stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

These two high-yield dividend ETFs are some of the best long-term investments that Canadians can make to boost their passive…

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Dividend Stocks

A 6.8% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Month

| Daniel Da Costa

This well-known Canadian company constantly generates significant cash flow, making it an ideal dividend stock for passive-income seekers.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two dividend stocks have reliable operations and significant long-term growth potential, making them some of the best to buy…

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Investing

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy for Growth in 2025

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks all have significant growth potential in 2025, making them some of the best investments to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Telus trading just off its 52-week low and offering a dividend yield of more than 8%, is it a…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These REITs have reliable operations and provide attractive returns to investors, making them two of the best dividend stocks to…

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Asset Management
Investing

My 2 Favourite Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian stocks are reliable and have long-term growth potential, making them some of the best to buy amongst all…

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Dividend Stocks

What to Know About Canadian Real Estate Stocks for 2025

| Daniel Da Costa

Given the significant uncertainty caused by the ongoing trade war, here's what you need to know about Canadian real estate…

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Investing

5 Stocks for Canadian Value Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are a few of the attractive opportunities arising for Canadian value investors seeking to benefit from uncertainty in the…

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Investing

The Power of Compound Returns: Why Starting Today Still Makes Sense

| Daniel Da Costa

It is never too late to benefit from this stock and the power of compounding.

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Dividend Stocks

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Fortis vs Emera?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Fortis and Emera have a tonne of similarities and are two of the best utility stocks to buy, which…

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Retirement

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

| Daniel Da Costa

These four stocks are some of the best businesses in Canada and, therefore, some of the best stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $7,000? 5 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These five blue-chip stocks all offer stability and long-term growth potential, making them some of the best to buy and…

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Investing

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $5,000

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks have reliable operations and consistent growth potential, making them some of the best to buy right…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Stocks for Canadian Value Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

These five stocks all trade at compelling valuations, making them five of the best value stocks Canadian investors can buy…

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Investing

2 No-Brainer Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less Than $500

| Daniel Da Costa

These two growth stocks are some of the best in Canada, and both trade ultra-cheap, making them some of the…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Apartment Properties Stock a Buy While it’s Below $40

| Daniel Da Costa

While Canadian Apartment Properties, one of the top real estate stocks on the TSX, trades so cheaply, is it worth…

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Dividend Stocks

7 TSX Stocks to Buy With $7,000 in TFSA Contribution

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got some cash in your TFSA that you're looking to put to work, here are seven top TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Dividend TSX Stocks to Buy for Increasing Payouts

| Daniel Da Costa

These two TSX dividend stocks both offer yields above 5% and consistently increase their payouts each year.

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Dividend Stocks

Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks all pay reliable and growing dividends, making them some of the best to buy now for consistent…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Lower Interest Rates Spark a Market Rally?

| Daniel Da Costa

As central banks continue to lower interest rates and economic conditions slowly improve, is now the time to buy top…

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Investing

4 TSX Stocks That Could Double Your Money

| Daniel Da Costa

These four TSX stocks have significant growth potential, making them some of the best investments to buy now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy for Conservative Growth

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian stocks all have essential operations and generate consistent cash flow, making them three of the best to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Growth Stocks Ready to Soar in 2025

| Daniel Da Costa

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian stocks all pay reliable dividends and consistently grow their earnings, making them three of the best to buy…

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Investing

3 Top Growth Stocks to Buy for February

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks all have tremendous growth potential going forward, making them some of the best to buy in…

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Fortis now trading just off its 52-week high, is it still one of the best Canadian stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks for Worry-Free Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks all offer attractive and consistently growing dividends, making them ideal passive-income generators for your TFSA.

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Investing

Here Are My Top 2 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

While many Canadian stocks are trading at 52-week highs, these two top TSX stocks are undervalued, making them among the…

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Dividend Stocks

This 4.4% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Daniel Da Costa

This high-quality Canadian dividend stock offers an attractive yield and plenty of long-term growth potential.

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

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

These four companies are some of the top Canadian stocks you can own, making them ideal investments to buy and…

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Investing

Is Dollarama Stock a Buy While it’s Below $140?

| Daniel Da Costa

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) stock is one of the best long-term investments in Canada.

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Investing

Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks are some of the best and most undervalued on the TSX, making them among the top…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks offer significant and reliable monthly dividends, making them among the best investments to buy for passive income.

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Investing

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $5,000 in 2025

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are easily some of the best businesses that investors can buy in 2025 and plan to…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Granite REIT Stock a Buy for Its 4.9% Dividend Yield?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Granite REIT trading ultra-cheap and its dividend yield now at nearly 5%, is it one of the best Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Want Decades of Passive Income? 4 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These four stocks are some of the highest-quality investments you can buy now, offering investors a mix of high yields…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $6,000? 4 Infrastructure Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These four infrastructure stocks are highly reliable and offer compelling dividend growth, making them some of the best stocks to…

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

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

| Daniel Da Costa

All three of these Canadian stocks have several advantages, making them some of the absolute best to buy and hold…

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