Daniel Da Costa, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Avoid This Major Mistake in Retirement

February 21, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

You've worked your whole life to save and invest your money for retirement, so be sure to avoid this major…

Investing

3 TSX Growth Stocks to Buy Today

February 21, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian growth stocks all have major upside potential, capable of providing massive returns to investors who get in…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget High-Risk Stocks: Buy These 3 Dividend Aristocrats for Long-Term Success

February 20, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Buying high risk stocks, or trying to make a large amount of money in a short amount of time is…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: The Best TSX Stock To Buy Today

February 20, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of opportunities for investors to buy attractive TSX stocks today, however none like this turnaround company…

Metals and Mining Stocks

This TSX Gold Stock Is Up More Than 115% in the Past Year

February 19, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Gold investments continue to heat up as uncertainty creeps into the market, giving top gold stocks like Equinox Gold Corp…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Rental Properties: 2 Real Estate Stocks to Make You Rich

February 19, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Rental properties are a great way for investors to earn extra income, but they can come with a lot of…

Investing

2 of the Top TSX Stocks From Earnings Season

February 18, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Both these high-growth companies have been top performers so far in 2020, and as long as they can continue their…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: 3 Reasons Your Portfolio Is Underperforming the Market

February 16, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Investing can be difficult for a number of different reasons, but make sure you aren't making these three common mistakes…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Devastating Retirement Mistakes You Need to Avoid

February 16, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

When it comes to investing in the stock market, reducing mistakes is always key, but for retirees, avoiding these blunders…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Turn $69,500 Into $1 Million in Just 25 Years

February 15, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The TFSA is the perfect millionaire-maker investing account, so stick to a disciplined long-term strategy and buy top long-term stocks…

Dividend Stocks

CRA: 2 Key Ways to Pay Less Taxes on Your Investments

February 15, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Take advantage of these easy-to-implement investing habits in order to save yourself thousands of dollars in taxes over the course…

Dividend Stocks

Forget Fortis: These 2 Utility Stocks Are Best in Class

February 14, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one of the top Canadian utilities, but these two TSX titans are even more attractive for…

Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Best Way to Invest for Retirement

February 13, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

When buying stocks ahead of retirement, it's important not only to focus on the income potential of the stock, but…

Dividend Stocks

Can Tim Hortons’ Parent Turn Its Slumping Stock Around?

February 13, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Tim Horton's growth hasn't been what parent company Restaurant Brands International Inc (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) was expecting and it's hurting the stock,…

Dividend Stocks

This Well-Loved TSX Stock Is Trading at a Massive Discount

February 12, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

If you are looking for a top stock to buy today, look no further than this dominant Canadian retailer, which…

Dividend Stocks

3 Blue-Chip TSX Stocks to Ride out a Bear Market

February 11, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Worried about a market crash or the potential for a recession? Then buy these three recession-proof stocks such as Emera…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Canadian Income ETFs

February 11, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

These three top TSX income funds will provide investors with strong and reliable passive income from a diversified group of…

Dividend Stocks

Today Is a Great Day to Buy Nutrien (TSX:NTR) Stock

February 10, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Nutrien Ltd (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) is one of the best stocks to own long term in Canada, and its stock hasn't been…

Investing

3 Top TSX Stocks Under $3

February 10, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

These three low-priced stocks all have proven business models and the potential to grow their business operations considerably over the…

Dividend Stocks

2 Core Canadian Stocks That Already Raised Their 2020 Dividends

February 10, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

If you are an investor seeking income-generating stocks, consider these two TSX companies including Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), which have already…

Dividend Stocks

3 of the Cheapest Canadian Stocks to Buy Today

February 9, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Finding cheap stocks to buy on the TSX is not easy, especially since most have been sold off for good…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Cannabis: Buy This High-Growth Tech ETF Instead

February 8, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The chances of pot stocks doubling investors’ money, or more, is a thing of the past. Instead, look to the…

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Aristocrats

February 7, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Investors looking to add a high-quality, income-generating stock to their portfolio should look to the Canadian Dividend Aristocrats list, where…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Restaurant Stock to Buy Today and 1 to Avoid

February 7, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Restaurant stocks have been sold off lately as a number of headwinds affect the sector. This has created a solid…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Revealed: Top 2 Gold Stocks to Buy Now

February 6, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

One of the best ways to invest in gold is buying shares of gold mining companies, and no gold stock…

Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: Why You May Be Better Off for Retirement

February 6, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The TFSA has a number of advantages over the RRSP that will make it a lot less stressful for investors…

Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy Today

February 5, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Consider buying shares of these two Canadian dividend-paying companies that generate passive income for investors each month and are trading…

Cannabis Stocks

2 of the Only Pot Stocks Worth Buying Today

February 5, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The cannabis industry is full of overvalued companies that could take years to grow into their valuations. Instead, stick to…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Real Estate Stocks to Buy Now

February 5, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

REITs can be attractive for investors that want to build a passive-income stream, but for investors interested in capital gains,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Retailers to Buy Today

February 4, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Both of these two companies are some of the most attractive investments on the TSX today, because of their major…

Dividend Stocks

This High-Yield Dividend Stock Is a Screaming Buy

February 4, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Income-generating stocks are always some of the top companies to add to your portfolio, especially when the business pays out…

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Investing

Top 2 Long-Term Growth Stocks to Buy in February

February 3, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian companies have both proven to have sustainable business models that provide for solid long-term growth as well…

Dividend Stocks

1 Lesser-Known Industry Leader to Buy and Forget

February 3, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Industry leading companies make for great investments because the business already has a dominant position. As long as you can…

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Dividend Stocks

The 2 Best Small-Cap Canadian Energy Stocks to Buy in 2020

February 2, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Some of the top value stocks that also pay some of the highest dividends on the TSX can be found…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Make $250 a Month in Passive Income

February 2, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The TFSA is the perfect investing account for investors looking to acquire passive-income generating stocks for the purpose of growing…

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Dividend Stocks

The Top Core Canadian Stock to Buy in February

February 1, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is one of the best companies you can buy today. It will pay you a growing…

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks Trading at 52-Week Lows

February 1, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Investing in companies that are trading ultra cheap is a great way to find some of the best long-term businesses,…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: The Best Retirement Dividend Stock

January 31, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Adding passive income to your portfolio is never a bad idea, so if you're looking for a high-quality company with…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Avoid This Mistake to Keep the CRA Away

January 31, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Most investors aren't even aware they are doing it, but if you make this major investing mistake in your TFSA,…

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Cannabis Stocks

Here’s Why Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Is Only Worth $15

January 31, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

After 2019, when the cannabis industry took a big hit, a number of the stocks began trading at attractive valuations.…

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