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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

4 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

These four Canadian ETFs are some of the best investments to buy in your TFSA, especially for beginner investors.

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Energy Stocks

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

| Daniel Da Costa

Do you overlook utility stocks like Fortis? Such reliable, boring businesses often end up being some of the best long-term…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Stock to Rule Them All in 2026

| Daniel Da Costa

This top Canadian stock offers a 4.5% yield, significant long-term growth potential, and an ultra-cheap price heading into 2026.

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Energy Stocks

Better Energy Stock: Canadian Natural Resources vs. Brookfield Renewable Partners

| Daniel Da Costa

Canadian Natural Resources and Brookfield Renewable Partners are easily two of the best energy stocks in Canada. But which is…

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Investing

If I Could Only Buy 3 Stocks in the Last Month of 2025, I’d Pick These

| Daniel Da Costa

These three names are some of the very best stocks in Canada, not just to buy for 2026, but to…

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Asset Management
Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks consistently grow their profitability and dividends, making them three of the best to buy now for passive…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Smart Buy-and-Hold Canadian Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

This Canadian stock is reliable, has years of potential, and pays a consistently growing dividend, making it one of the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 No-Brainer Safe Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less Than $200

| Daniel Da Costa

These two defensive stocks provide consistent growth, pay safe dividends, and you can buy them now for less than $200…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Blue-Chip Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top blue-chip stocks are some of the best companies in Canada, making them ideal investments for every Canadian.

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Dividend Stocks

High-Yield Alert: 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three high-yield dividend stocks all offer sustainable yields above 6%, making them some of the best stocks Canadians can…

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Investing

WELL Health Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026

| Daniel Da Costa

Should you buy WELL Health Technologies stock as we head into 2026, given that every analyst covering it has a…

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are My Top 2 TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top TSX stocks both have huge potential and offer attractive yields, making them some of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Top Stocks TFSA Investors Can Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are some of the top picks for investors to buy in their TFSAs heading into 2026.

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Retirement

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

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are six of the best Canadian companies that make up the top stocks to buy now and hold for…

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Dividend Stocks

Safe Canadian Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Through Market Volatility

| Daniel Da Costa

Periods of market volatility can make even the most experienced investors uncomfortable, which is why so many Canadians start searching…

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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 few Canadian stocks that every type of investor can look to buy for…

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Investing

Top Stocks I’d Buy and Hold in 2026

| Daniel Da Costa

If you’re looking for top Canadian stocks you can buy and hold through 2026 and beyond, here are five ideal…

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Daniel Da Costa

If you’re looking for a top TSX dividend stock to buy now that happens to pay its dividend every single…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks to Own for the Next 15 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks offer attractive yields, pay reliable dividends, and have plenty of long-term growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Giants to Buy for Decades of Growth and Dividends

| Daniel Da Costa

These two impressive TSX giants are some of the best and most reliable dividend growth stocks Canadians can buy now.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How Much Do You Need to Invest to Make $500 Per Month?

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can generate $500 of tax-free passive income each month, and which Canadian stocks to buy in your…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn a $20,000 TFSA Into $200,000

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how any Canadian can take just $20,000 and turn it into $200,000 or more using the compounding power of…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks to Consider Adding to Your TFSA in 2026

| Daniel Da Costa

These three picks offer a mix of value and growth, which is why they're some of the top Canadian stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Lazy Investor: This Dividend-Growth Stock Deserves a Permanent Place in Your TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

This Canadian company has a dividend-growth streak lasting more than 50 years, making it the perfect stock to buy and…

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Dividend Stocks

The TSX Stock I’m Buying Now: It’s a Steal!

| Daniel Da Costa

This TSX growth stock currently trades at just 6.9 times forward earnings and offers a dividend yield of 4.3%.

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three impressive Canadian companies are among the best stocks to buy for your portfolio ahead of 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy on a Dip

| Daniel Da Costa

These top dividend growth stocks Canadian companies that you won’t want to miss the chance to buy on the dip.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These three dividend stocks are all high-quality companies, making them some of the best to buy now for your TFSA.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Montreal vs. RBC: Which Canadian Bank Stock is the Better Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are the main differences between BMO and Royal Bank, and how you can decide which is the best Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian REIT Could Be the Safest Income Play on the TSX

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this high-quality Canadian REIT is one of the most reliable dividend growth stocks on the TSX today.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $400 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian dividend stocks offer high yields and reliable payouts, making them two of the smartest stocks to…

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Investing

2 Reasons to Buy Dollarama Stock Before Year End and 1 Reason to Wait

| Daniel Da Costa

There's no question that Dollarama is one of the best stocks on the TSX, but should you buy it now…

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Dividend Stocks

Want Decades of Passive Income? 2 Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These passive-income generators pay attractive dividends and offer some of the best dividend-growth potential of any stock you can buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are the Highest-Yielding Dividend Stocks in Canada for November

| Daniel Da Costa

These two companies are the most reliable high-yielding dividend stocks on the TSX in the current environment.

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Tech Stocks

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

| Daniel Da Costa

These three high-quality stocks are some of the smartest and safest investments to buy now for exposure to data centres.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $200 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top dividend stocks are some of the best long-term investments you can buy in this environment with $200.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Giants to Buy for Decades of Growth and Dividends

| Daniel Da Costa

These two impressive dividend growth stocks are some of the best and most reliable companies on the TSX that you…

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Investing

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

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the best stocks for new Canadian investors to buy in this market environment and hold for…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX ETFs to Buy and Hold in a TFSA Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top TSX ETFs are some of the best and most reliable investments to buy and hold in your…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $10,000 in This Dividend Stock for a Potential $4,000 in Total Returns

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this reliable and consistent high-yield dividend stock is one of the best long-term investments to buy now.

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