Daniel Da Costa, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

Is Energy Stock Enbridge (TSX:ENB) a Buy?

March 16, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

After falling roughly 25% from its 52-week high, Enbridge may be the most attractive energy stock, but is it worth…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Lesser-Known Stocks You Need to Buy Today

March 15, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Consider these two under-the-radar stocks, which are some of the highest-quality investment opportunities on the TSX today.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Stocks: The Best Portfolio Protection

March 15, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Gold stocks have been sold off early in this bear market, creating a major buying opportunity before central banks begin…

Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash: 5 Top Value Buys

March 15, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Stocks in Canada haven't been this cheap in years. It's paramount investors take advantage of these prices to build their…

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Cheapest TSX Blue-Chip Stocks

March 12, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The current bear market has created a number of opportunities, especially to buy blue-chip stocks that will be the core…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Recession-Proof Stocks to Buy Now

March 12, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Most stocks suffer greatly in a recession but not all. Consider buying these two consumer staples to protect your capital…

Energy Stocks

How Oil Prices Will Affect Your TSX Stocks

March 10, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The price of oil has been extremely volatile the last few weeks which has created many opportunities, but also impacted…

Dividend Stocks

Value Investing: Top 3 TSX Stocks

March 10, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Bear markets create major buying opportunities and there are a number of cheap stocks on the TSX, but these three…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Low Volatility TSX Stocks to Stabilize Your Portfolio

March 10, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Having low-volatility stocks make up a large portion of your portfolio is one way to ensure you protect your wealth…

Cannabis Stocks

Forget Aurora (TSX:ACB) Stock: 2 Pot Stocks That are Way Cheaper

March 9, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) continues to remain overvalued. If you are looking to add a high-quality pot stock, consider these…

Investing

Warren Buffett Just Sent a Major Message to Canadian Investors

March 9, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The world's greatest investor just made an uncharacteristic investment decision that should leave Canadian investors concerned with the future of…

Dividend Stocks

This TSX Stock Is a Screaming Buy After Its Dividend Cut

March 8, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

This well-known Canadian stock just trimmed its dividend for more stability, yet it still yields upwards of 9.5%, creating one…

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Is Now the Cheapest Company on the TSX

March 8, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

A lot of stocks have gone on sale the last few weeks but this top long-term pick was already extremely…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Don’t Miss Out on This 9% Dividend Stock

March 7, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The market has been overreacting the last few weeks, selling off a number of stocks and creating numerous opportunities for…

Dividend Stocks

5G Investing Opportunity: Here Is the Best TSX Stock

March 7, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The introduction of 5G will be one of the best investing opportunities in the last decade, so don't wait too…

Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Yielding Up to 9.3%

March 4, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Consider these three high-yield dividend stocks, offering investors some of the best bang for their buck on the TSX.

Dividend Stocks

2020 Stock Market Crash Survival Guide

March 4, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Here are five tips to help you survive the next market crash and position your portfolio for long-term investing success.

Dividend Stocks

Here’s What to Do if the Stock Market Crash Gets Worse

March 3, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

If the market crash continues to get worse over the next few weeks and months, do this to ensure you…

Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Value Stocks to Buy in March

March 3, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

After an eventful past week in markets, there are a number of high-value stocks on the TSX, creating major opportunities…

Dividend Stocks

Last Week’s Stock Market Crash Was Warranted, but it Was Also an Overreaction

March 2, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

When markets fall as fast as they did last week, naturally, the rapid decline induces a lot of fear and…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Here’s Why Gold Stocks Sold Off This Week and What You Should Do About it

February 29, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Gold is supposed to be a safe-haven asset that increases in value when there is economic trouble, so how is…

Stocks for Beginners

2 ETFs to Protect Your Capital During This Market Crash

February 29, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

If you aren't prepared for a market crash the effect it has on your portfolio could be tragic. Help strengthen…

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Dividend Stocks

Recession vs. Market Crash: Which Is Worse for Your investments?

February 29, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Market crashes and recessions are two different phenomena that have a lot of similarities. Here's how they will each affect…

Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: Here’s Which Stocks You Should Be Selling

February 29, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Market crashes can create a lot of confusion for investors wondering what to do with their investments. Most investors should…

Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Is Loving This Market Crash and You Should Too

February 28, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Market sell-offs like what we've seen the past week present investors with a great opportunity — to buy high-quality stocks…

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s How Many Stocks You Need to Diversify Your Portfolio

February 28, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

When it comes to diversifying your investment portfolio, the optimal number of stocks may surprise you. It's important that you…

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Stocks for Beginners

Millennials: Start Investing as Early as Possible

February 27, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Saving and investing should be a priority for everyone, considering time is one of the most important factors when it…

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Investing

Millennials: 5 Ways to Help Save the World — and Make a Profit

February 26, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of ways to get involved and make an impact, helping to make the world a better…

Dividend Stocks

Defence or Growth? 1 Stock Providing Both

February 26, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

As market volatility grows it can be difficult to decide whether to buy a growth or defensive stock, so consider…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Consumer Staple Stock to Protect Your Portfolio From a Recession

February 25, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Having a portfolio that is robust and can weather market storms is one of the major keys to long-term investing…

Dividend Stocks

CRA: 6 Days Left for 2019 RRSP Contributions

February 25, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

If you still want to contribute to your RRSP to receive a tax credit for the 2019 tax year, you…

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Energy Stocks

Why You May Not Want to Contribute to Your RRSP in 2020

February 23, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Contributing to your RRSP has some benefits, but there are also some drawbacks. Make sure you're aware of all the…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: 3 Dos and Don’ts to Never Forget

February 23, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Keep these important tips in the back of your mind any time you make an investment decision to ensure the…

Energy Stocks

Here’s How Much Money You Need to Retire in Canada

February 23, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Retirement planning can be tricky, and complicating matters worse are all the estimates you have to make to budget for…

Dividend Stocks

2020 RRSP Deadline: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy

February 23, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The RRSP deadline for the 2019 tax season is fast approaching, so here are two top dividend stocks to buy…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Top TSX Stocks About to Report Earnings

February 22, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Three of the best Canadian stocks are reporting earnings this week, which could potentially impact the TSX, depending on how…

Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investing: How to Become a TFSA Millionaire

February 22, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Use the TFSA and this simple tool to buy top stocks like Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP), to grow and…

Dividend Stocks

2020 RRSP: 2 Stocks to Buy Today

February 22, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

With the deadline to contribute to your RRSP for the 2019 tax year right around the corner, here are two…

Stocks for Beginners

Forget 2% Interest: Buy These 2 Index ETFs Instead

February 22, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

If you are earning 2% interest or less on your savings, it's likely that you're actually losing value to inflation.…

Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Will Do Well in a Recession

February 21, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

If you are looking to add protection to your portfolio, consider these three top TSX stocks that can be expected…

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