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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

Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks With Ultra Safe Dividend Yields

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks all pay attractive dividends and have ultra-low payout ratios, making them some of the best stocks…

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Investing

5 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less Than $200

| Daniel Da Costa

These five Canadian stocks offer some of the best and most reliable growth potential on the TSX, making them some…

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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 best stocks on the TSX and you'll want to buy the discount retailer…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $5,000 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three companies all have solid operations and tonnes of growth potential, making them three of the best dividend stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Utility Stocks That Could Help Set You Up for Life

| Daniel Da Costa

If you’re looking to boost your income or shore up your portfolio, here are three of the best utility stocks…

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Investing

How to Invest $20,000 for Growth in the Coming Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how to take a long-term approach and invest in the best growth stocks to own over the coming decade.

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Dividend Stocks

Beat Back Inflation With Dividend Growth Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how high-quality dividend growth stocks can help you grow your money safely and consistently, to mitigate the effects of…

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Investing

Cautious Investor? 2 Steady Canadian ETFs to Feel Confident About

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian ETFs own some of the safest and highest-quality companies in Canada, making them ideal for cautious investors.

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: How to Invest Your Money With Confidence

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can pick the best stocks and invest with confidence, whether you're a new investor or have years…

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Investing

1 Consumer Staple Stock Down 19% to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why you'll want to buy this high-quality defensive growth stock right now, while it's nearly 20% off its 52-week…

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Dividend Stocks

Want Decades of Passive Income? 2 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These two stocks have reliable operations and generate substantial cash flow, making them two of the best dividend stocks to…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Incredibly Cheap Growth Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two growth stocks are both unbelievably cheap and have significant long-term potential, making them some of the best to…

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Investing

Wisdom From Warren Buffett That Could Make You a Better Investor

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are some of the best quotes on investing from Warren Buffett so you can buy stocks like the world's…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian ETFs to Buy for Instant Diversification

| Daniel Da Costa

These three funds are reliable and well-managed, making them three of the best Canadian ETFs to buy now for conservative…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Going for Gold? How the Precious Metal Stocks, ETFs, and Funds Stack Up

| Daniel Da Costa

With uncertainty in the economy continuing to drive the price of gold higher, here are the best stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

For Reliable Passive Income, 3 Safer Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These stocks have reliable operations and consistently increase their dividends, making them three of the best Canadian stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Stock: Is the Reduced 5.8% Dividend Yield Safe?

| Daniel Da Costa

After BCE stock reduced its dividend by a whopping 56% in May, is the stock worth buying now, or is…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These companies have high-quality operations and tonnes of long-term potential, making them some of the best dividend stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Invest $10,000 in Canadian Dividend Stocks for the Next Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can pick the perfect Canadian dividend stocks to buy now and hold for years in your portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Infrastructure Stock Down 10% to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this top TSX stock is the perfect investment to buy right now and hold for the long haul,…

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Investing

5 Undervalued Stocks Worth Adding to Your $7,000 TFSA Today

| Daniel Da Costa

These five stocks are some of the most undervalued businesses on the TSX, making them ideal investments for your TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Incredibly Cheap Real Estate Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These four REITs are some of the best in Canada and all trade cheaply, making them some of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Build an Unstoppable Income Portfolio With $7,000

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how to find the highest-quality dividend stocks on the TSX to build a reliable and unstoppable income portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian REIT Giant Paying 5.9% Is My Ultimate Monthly Income Pick

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this Canadian retail REIT is one of the best and most consistent investments to buy for monthly income.

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Down 30% Could Be the Bargain of the Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

With this impressive Canadian growth stock trading 30% off its 52-week high, it might be the best bargain we've seen…

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Invest $7,000 in These 3 Stocks for a Lifetime of Dividends

| Daniel Da Costa

These stocks offer safe, but more importantly, growing dividends, making them three of the best to buy now and hold…

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Investing

Dollarama vs. Canadian Tire: Why I’d Consider Them for My $7,500 Retail Investment

| Daniel Da Costa

Although many retail stocks are under pressure in this environment, here's why Dollarama and Canadian Tire are two of the…

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Investing

Smart Tax Strategies for Canadian Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how Canadians can both reduce their tax bill, and save their money to invest in high-quality stocks for retirement.

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Investing

The Prepared Investors Battle Plan for a Trade War

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can help protect your capital during a trade war, and even take advantage of the opportunity to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks for Growing Income

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian dividend stocks have solid operations and offer consistently growing dividends, making them some of the best to buy…

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Investing

2 Canadian Growth Stocks With Potential to Double Your Investment by 2028

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian growth stocks have significant long-term growth potential and trade ultra-cheaply, making them two of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Champions for Reliable Passive Income in 2025

| Daniel Da Costa

These three dividend stocks have reliable operations and offer attractive dividend yields, making them ideal for passive-income seekers.

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Canadian Dividend Stocks to Maximize Your TFSA Returns

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian stocks all have high-quality operations and offer significant dividend yields, making them three of the best to buy…

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Investing

Tax Refund Season: 3 Premium TSX Stocks to Put Your CRA Money to Work

| Daniel Da Costa

These three TSX stocks operate some of the best and most reliable business in Canada, making them ideal investments for…

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’d Start My Investing Journey With $7,000 in 4 Foundational Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

These four stocks have high-quality and reliable operations, making them among the best long-term investments in Canada.

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Dividend Stocks

Where I’d Invest in Canadian Value Stocks for Passive-Income Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

These stocks both have growth potential, pay solid dividends and trade cheaply, making them two of the best Canadian value…

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Energy Stocks

These 2 Energy Stocks Are a No-Brainer in Today’s Market

| Daniel Da Costa

These two energy stocks have reliable operations and pay significant dividends, making them two of the best stocks that you…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this high-quality defensive growth stock is one of the best Canadian companies to buy now and hold for…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reliable Canadian Dividend Stocks for Dependable Income in 2025

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian dividend stocks have solid operations and pay reliable dividends, making them three of the best investments to buy…

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Investing

Why I’d Add Canadian Value Stocks to My TFSA During Market Weakness

| Daniel Da Costa

With uncertainty causing markets to sell off significantly, investors have the opportunity to start buying Canadian value stocks on the…

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