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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

What “Passive Investing” Really Means (And Why Everyone’s Doing It)

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why passive investing is one of the best ways to put your hard-earned savings to work, and two of…

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Dividend Stocks

Why BCE’s Dividend Is in the Spotlight

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why BCE and its attractive 4.9% dividend have been in the spotlight over the last year, and why now…

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Investing

Is the TSX’s 29% Gain in 2025 a Warning Sign or a Green Light?

| Daniel Da Costa

After a massive rally in 2025, can investors be comfortable buying TSX stocks today, or could there be a correction…

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Investing

2 Stocks I Loaded Up On in 2025 for Long-Term Wealth

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why these two picks are some of the best stocks to buy for the long-haul, and why I loaded…

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are My Favourite ETFs to Buy for High-Yield Passive Income in 2026

| Daniel Da Costa

These two reliable ETFs are some of my favourite long-term investments to buy for high-yield passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks I’d Happily Hold Through Any Stock Market Crash

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why these two top Canadian stocks are the best and most reliable businesses you can own should the market…

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Investing

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

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this high-quality Canadian company with built-in diversification is one of the best picks to buy and hold for…

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Dividend Stocks

What to Know About Canadian Utility Stocks in 2026

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why Canadian utility stocks are some of the best investments for 2026 and beyond, and what the top pick…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 4 Ways to Make Bank, With Stocks to Match

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why the TFSA is such a popular investment account, and how you can take advantage of it to grow…

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Dividend Stocks

A 5.6% High-Yield Income ETF That You Can Take to the Bank

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this high-quality ETF, offering a yield of 5.6%, is one of the best investments you can buy for…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Load Up on Canadian National Railway Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why Canadian National Railway continues to be one of the best stocks on the TSX to buy and hold…

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs to Buy for High-Yield Passive Income in 2026

| Daniel Da Costa

These two high-quality ETFs are among the best investments dividend investors can buy in 2026 for passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Daniel Da Costa

These four picks are some of the best and most reliable Canadian stocks you can buy in 2026 and hold…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safer, High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Canadian Retirees

| Daniel Da Costa

These two high-quality dividend stocks offer high yields and are incredibly safe, making them perfect for Canadian retirees.

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Investing

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $50

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are five of the top Canadian stocks trading for less than $50 per share that investors can buy now…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Stocks for Canadian Dividend Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

These five Canadian stocks have simple business models and offer ultra-high yields, making them ideal for dividend investors.

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

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Daniel Da Costa

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Daniel Da Costa

These stocks offer attractive yields and dividend growth, making them some of the best and most reliable Canadian stocks to…

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Investing

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

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why these four top Canadian stocks are some of the best to buy right now and hold for years…

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs for 2026

| Daniel Da Costa

These two reliable Canadian ETFs that pay attractive distributions are some of the best to buy in 2026 and hold…

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Bank Stocks

A Magnificent ETF I’d Buy for Relative Safety

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this reliable dividend ETF is one of the best investments to buy in the current economic environment.

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Investing

2 Absurdly Undervalued TSX Stocks I’d Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

With many TSX stocks trading at or above their fair value today, these two undervalued picks are easily among the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks That Pay You Real Cash Every 30 Days

| Daniel Da Costa

These two reliable TSX stocks offer attractive yields and reliable dividends, and return cash to investors every single month.

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Investing

Short Selling on the TSX: The Stocks Investors Are Betting Against

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are the TSX stocks seeing some of the highest short selling – and why that matters for long-term investors.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Dividend Stocks Everyone Should Own

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why these five dividend stocks are some of the best businesses in the country and why everyone should consider…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026?

| Daniel Da Costa

After a massive 160% rally in 2025 and the stock continuing to climb higher in 2026, is Barrick Gold still…

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Dividend Stocks

Best of Both Worlds: 2 TSX Champions Offering Growth and 4.1% Yields

| Daniel Da Costa

These stocks offer a dividend cushion for when markets cool and capital appreciation for when markets rally.

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Retirement

Why I’ll Never Sell This Perfect RRSP Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this reliable dividend stock offering a yield of roughly 5.9% is one of the best stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Stock Down 15% to Hold for Decades

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this high-quality, defensive dividend-growth stock is one of the best investments that Canadians can buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

These Canadian Stocks Have Serious Growth Potential in 2026

| Daniel Da Costa

These five stocks have reliable operations and tons of growth potential, making them some of the best to buy in…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks With Ultra-Safe Dividend Yields

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian dividend stocks offer solid long-term growth potential, and all have payout ratios of 75% or below.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Rogers Stock a Buy Under $40?

| Daniel Da Costa

Rogers may be one of the best blue-chip stocks you can buy on the TSX, but is it worth owning…

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are My Top 4 TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These four TSX stocks are all high-quality businesses with reliable operations that you'll want to buy right now and hold…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Millionaire Goals: Here’s How Much You Should Save Monthly

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can maximize the power of your TFSA and find the highest-quality stocks to help you become a…

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Dividend Stocks

Has BCE Stock Finally Hit Rock Bottom?

| Daniel Da Costa

With BCE stock trading at just over $30 a share and offering a forward dividend yield of 5.2%, is now…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest in These 3 Unstoppable Canadian Stocks for the Next Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian stocks are some of the highest-quality and most reliable businesses in the country, making them ideal for long-term…

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Investing

Load Up on These Growth Stocks Today Before They Lead the Charge in 2026

| Daniel Da Costa

These three growth stocks continue to dominate the market each year, making them ones you'll want to buy right now…

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Buying This ETF Like There’s No Tomorrow, and Never Selling

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this income-generating ETF is perfect, not just for the environment in 2026, but as a long-term holding.

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock Is Set to Beat the TSX Again and Again

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this defensive growth stock with a dividend yield sitting above 5% is one of the best long-term investments…

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