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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 Dividend Stocks That Make Your Money Work Harder So You Don’t Have to

| Daniel Da Costa

These three dividend stocks are some of the best long-term investments that Canadian investors can buy and hold for the…

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Investing

3 No-Brainer Canadian Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks all have exceptional long-term growth potential, making them some of the best investments that you can…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Power Picks: 3 Stocks to Supercharge Your Tax-Free Growth

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the best stocks to buy now that can help you maximize your TFSA's long-term growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons to Buy and Hold This Canadian Stock Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this top Canadian dividend stock is one of the best investments to buy now and hold for years.

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are the 3 Canadian Stocks I’d Tell a New Investor to Buy ASAP

| Daniel Da Costa

These three companies are some of the best and most reliable Canadian stocks that new investors can buy now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Canadian ETFs That Provide Easy Exposure to Gold Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

These two gold ETFs offer Canadian investors some of the best ways to gain immediate exposure to the precious metal.

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Powerhouse Ideal for Canadian TFSAs

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this dividend growth stock might be the very best company on the TSX that Canadians can buy in…

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Investing

6 Secrets of TFSA Millionaires

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can use your TFSA to invest your hard-earned savings over the long haul in order to reach…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Buy Emera Stock at Today’s Prices?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Emera is one of the best utility stocks on the TSX, is it worth buying today, or should investors…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safer Canadian Stocks to Buy Now With $1,000

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two of the best and most reliable Canadian stocks to buy as uncertainty persists in the current economic…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Easy Stocks I Like Better Than Shopify for Beginning Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Shopify is an impressive tech company with the potential for rapid growth, here are three stocks better suited for…

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put My Entire 2025 TFSA Room Into This Monthly Passive-Income Payer

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this lesser-known real estate stock is one of the best investments Canadians can buy for long-term passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Practically Perfect Canadian Stock Down 25% to Buy Now for Lifelong Income

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this reliable real estate giant is one of the best Canadian stocks to buy while it trades at…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: This Dividend ETF Pays Cash Monthly

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's one of the best ETFs that investors can buy in their TFSAs, offering both a tonne of reliability and…

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Investing

Don’t Sleep on These Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks have impressive long-term growth potential, and they're all undervalued, making them some of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are the 3 Canadian Stocks I’d Tell a New Investor to Buy ASAP

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks are some of the best long-term investments that new Canadian investors should look to buy ASAP.

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Investing

The TSX Is Around its All-Time High: Is it Too Late to Invest in the Index?

| Daniel Da Costa

With the TSX up 22% over the last 12 months, is now the best time to invest in the index,…

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Investing

These Canadian Stocks Are Quietly Outperforming the Market

| Daniel Da Costa

Although the TSX as a whole is up nearly 15% year-to-date, here are five Canadian stocks that have been outpacing…

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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE a Good Dividend Stock to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

With BCE stock down 25% over the last year and its yield now sitting at 5%, is it one of…

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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE’s Ultra-High Dividend Yield Worth the Risk?

| Daniel Da Costa

Is BCE still the same high-quality dividend stock as in the past, or should you be concerned about its yield?

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Investing

Dollarama Stock Analysis: Buy or Sell?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Dollarama is consistently one of the best-performing stocks on the TSX, is it getting too expensive?

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Dividend Stocks

Is Fortis a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Fortis is one of the most popular dividend growth stocks on the TSX, is it the best stock to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Reward Patience With Bigger Cheques

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian dividend stocks offer attractive yields and long-term growth potential, making them some of the best to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Nutrien a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Nutrien is one of the highest-quality companies in Canada, does that mean you should buy the stock today?

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Dividend Stocks

Is Enbridge a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Enbridge might be one of the largest and most popular stocks in Canada, here's what to consider before you…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Fortis Stock Help You Retire a Millionaire?

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why Fortis is a stock that every Canadian investor should consider buying now and holding for years to come.

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Dividend Stocks

The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this growth stock, trading below its historical average, is one of the best investments you can buy today.

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Investing

Prediction: Dollarama Stock Will Be Worth $240 Within 2 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why Dollarama stock is one of the best growth stocks on the TSX and why it should continue to…

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Investing

3 Things to Know About Cineplex Stock Before You Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex stock may be trading at compelling levels, but here are three crucial facts to know before you pull the…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Pipeline Stock Yields 6.1% and Keeps Growing

| Daniel Da Costa

This Canadian pipeline stock offers an attractive, stable and growing dividend, making it one of the best long-term investments to…

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Investing

2 TSX Stocks Trading Below Their Intrinsic Value

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two of the highest-quality stocks on the TSX that both currently trade below their intrinsic values.

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.1% Monthly Dividend Stock is a Cash Flow Machine

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this monthly dividend stock is one of the best investments that passive income seekers can make today.

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Investing

This Stock Down 29% Is Bay Street’s Biggest Mistake

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this long-term growth stock is one of the best on Bay Street, especially given its current 29% discount…

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Dividend Stocks

The 6% Monthly Dividend Stock That Never Disappoints Shareholders

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this reliable 6% monthly dividend stock is one of the best long-term investments you can buy on the…

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Investing

Analysts Agree These Canadian Stocks Are “Strong Buys”

| Daniel Da Costa

If you’ve got cash that you’re looking to put to work, here are three high-potential Canadian stocks that analysts overwhelmingly…

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Dividend Stocks

The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why goeasy is still one of the best growth stocks to buy, even after earning investors a total return…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks With Ultra Safe Dividend Yields

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks all pay attractive dividends and have ultra-low payout ratios, making them some of the best stocks…

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Investing

5 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less Than $200

| Daniel Da Costa

These five Canadian stocks offer some of the best and most reliable growth potential on the TSX, making them some…

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Investing

3 Reasons to Buy Dollarama Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why Dollarama is one of the best stocks on the TSX and you'll want to buy the discount retailer…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $5,000 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three companies all have solid operations and tonnes of growth potential, making them three of the best dividend stocks…

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