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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

Investing

Coronavirus Lockdowns: Know the CRA Cash Benefits You’re Entitled To

| Daniel Da Costa

Coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions continue to be put into place. Here are all the recovery benefits you could be eligible…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: Make Your Money Work for You

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can put your hard-earned money to work, earning passive income and bringing you closer to financial freedom.

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Investing

Warren Buffett: 5 Qualities to Look for in Potential Investments

| Daniel Da Costa

Learn how to identify the best long-term investments using 5 key qualities Warren Buffett always looks for before buying a…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: The Key to Financial Freedom

| Daniel Da Costa

Earning passive income is one of the best feelings in the world, and the more you earn, the faster it…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Millionaire-Maker Stocks to Buy on More Vaccine News

| Daniel Da Costa

As more positive vaccine news continues to come out, here are two high-potential stocks offering investors incredible value.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Earn $500 a Month of Tax-Free Income

| Daniel Da Costa

Canadians who invest through the TFSA and follow all the rules can save thousands a year in taxes from the…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Enbridge Raise Its Dividend This Year?

| Daniel Da Costa

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a high-quality dividend stock with a current yield above 8.5%. Here are the chances it increases that…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Contribution Limit: Earn $300 a Month in 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can use your 2021 TFSA contribution room to build a portfolio and earn over $3,500 in tax-free,…

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Coronavirus

2 TSX Stocks I’d Buy Instead of Air Canada

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada has been one of the most popular stocks as the market rallies on vaccine news. Instead of Air…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada: 12 Million Reasons to Avoid the Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is one of the most popular on the TSX lately, especially with the current vaccine rally.…

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Dividend Stocks

$1 Million in Investments: Here’s How…

| Daniel Da Costa

Utilizing these popular financial tips and investing in high-quality TSX stocks will set you on your way to a $1…

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Dividend Stocks

Vaccine Rally: Do NOT Buy This TSX Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

The vaccine rally has gotten a lot of investors, and many TSX stocks have skyrocketed. No matter what, though, make…

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Tech Stocks

Buy Alert: 3 TSX Tech Stocks That Just Crushed Their Earnings Reports

| Daniel Da Costa

These three TSX tech stocks once again smashed earnings and, after last week's tech stock selloff, are now offering investors…

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Tech Stocks

Tech Stocks: Time to Buy the Dip

| Daniel Da Costa

During the last few weeks, tech stocks have gone on sale, offering investors the perfect opportunity to buy them while…

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Coronavirus

WestJet Stock: Here’s How You Can Gain Exposure

| Daniel Da Costa

With a second highly effective vaccine announced this morning, airline stocks and even the company that owns WestJet could see…

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Coronavirus

Time to Load Up on TSX Gold Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Over the last few weeks, TSX gold stocks have gone on sale, offering investors massive discounts, despite the economy continuing…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Pfizer: 2 TSX Stocks to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

This week, we got news that Pfizer's vaccine was very effective. But before you go considering an investment in Pfizer,…

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Coronavirus

TSX Stocks: Now That the Election Is Over, Here’s the Big Market Catalyst

| Daniel Da Costa

The U.S. election was a crucial event for markets, but this next event could create some big opportunities to buy…

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Coronavirus

Is the Market Still Going to Crash in 2020?

| Daniel Da Costa

There is still major risk in financial markets around the world. However, with this new vaccine, here are the chances…

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Investing

3 Tiny TSX Value Stocks You’ve Probably Never Heard of

| Daniel Da Costa

After the major rally following the vaccine news, these three tiny TSX value stocks now offer some of the best…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Woah! These 3 TSX Stocks Just Obliterated Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

These are three of the top growth stocks to own on the TSX. However, the longer you wait, the more…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget the Election: Pay Attention to These TSX Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

There has been a tonne of news impacting markets lately. However, now that the election is over, it's time to…

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Dividend Stocks

Wow! This TSX Stock Is up 35% Since it Reported Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

Investors looking for a TSX value stock with a tonne of upside while it recovers from the pandemic, look no…

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Stocks for Beginners

Coronavirus Vaccine: What TSX Investors Need to Know

| Daniel Da Costa

This morning, markets around the world are rallying on very promising news of a coronavirus vaccine. Here's which Canadian stocks…

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Investing

Joe Biden Wins the Election: 3 Stocks for Canadians to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

One of the most historic elections has finally been called, and Joe Biden has been declared the winner. Here are…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: 1 Top Real Estate Stock for Long-Term Growth!

| Daniel Da Costa

Real estate stocks are some of the top long-term businesses you can own. Here's one TSX REIT offering significant growth…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Long-Term Dividend Stocks to Buy in November

| Daniel Da Costa

With all the uncertainty of rising coronavirus cases, these two top dividend stocks can protect investors' capital and offer significant…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

Dividend stocks are some of the most important investments you will make. Here are two of the top dividend stocks…

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Coronavirus

3 Pros and 3 Cons of Buying Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada (TSX:AC) continues to be one of the cheapest stocks on the TSX. Here are three pros and three…

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Tech Stocks

Is Nuvei (TSX:NVEI) Stock a Buy Ahead of Earnings?

| Daniel Da Costa

Nuvei (TSX:NVEI) is one of the hottest stocks on the TSX, but after a more than 20% increase since it…

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Investing

Warren Buffett: Does the Oracle of Omaha Have a Preference for President?

| Daniel Da Costa

The U.S. election is one of the most important events of the year for investors. So, which candidate would Warren…

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Coronavirus

Better Buy: Air Canada (TSX:AC) or WELL Health (TSX:WELL) Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and WELL Health Technologies Corp (TSX:WELL) are two stocks offering major opportunities, but which is the better…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) or Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock: Which Is the Better Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) and Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) have some of the biggest discounts on the TSX; here's which stock…

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Investing

2 TSX Stocks That Have Already Smashed Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

Earnings season has just kicked off, and several TSX stocks have already smashed earnings. Here are two of the top…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy if Markets Continue to Crash

| Daniel Da Costa

If you the market continues to selloff and stocks go one sale, these three TSX stocks would be at the…

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Dividend Stocks

Green Energy Is on Fire in 2020: Where to Invest $1,000 Right Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

The green energy industry is in the midst of a major long-term growth spurt. Here are three of the top…

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Investing

3 Non-Tech TSX Stocks up More Than 100% Year to Date

| Daniel Da Costa

These three companies have been some of the hottest growth stocks on the TSX this year, and they aren't showing…

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Investing

This Time Last Year, Cargojet (TSX:CJT) Stock Was Worth Less Than $100 a Share

| Daniel Da Costa

Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) has been one of the top-performing stocks on the TSX this year. Here's how much growth potential…

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Dividend Stocks

U.S. Election: Prepare for the Unexpected With This Asset

| Daniel Da Costa

The U.S. election will be something investors all around the world watch. So, make sure you are prepared and that…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Warning: 3 Lesser-Known Facts About the CERB Replacements

| Daniel Da Costa

It's crucial you know all the rules for each of the different CERB replacements; otherwise, you could find yourself penalized…

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