Daniel Da Costa, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

Cogeco Communications (TSX:CCA) vs. Cogeco (TSX:CGO): Which Is the Better Buy?

August 30, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Cogeco Communications Inc (TSX:CCA) and Cogeco Inc (TSX:CGO) are two top cable stocks to buy in Canada. They have their…

Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Stocks to Profit from Gold’s Rally

August 30, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

There couldn't be a better time to buy gold stocks. Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) and Equinox Gold Corp (TSX:EQX)…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: Prepare Your Portfolio for the Upcoming Federal Election

August 30, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

With the Canadian federal election less than two months away, it's time to start thinking about how it may impact…

Dividend Stocks

A Top REIT to Hold Until Retirement Regardless of Your Age

August 29, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) is a top residential real estate company that will grow for decades, allowing investors to buy…

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Stocks for Beginners

Lower Interest Rates Coming to Canada: Here Are 2 Ways to Benefit

August 29, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Many believe the Bank of Canada will need to cut interest rates soon, which will lead to some opportunities in…

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Stocks for Beginners

Cannabis Investing: The Safest Way to Gain Exposure Ahead of October

August 28, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

For investors who believe the cannabis industry will continue to grow, Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (TSX:HMMJ) is a…

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Dividend Stocks

Can’t Afford a Rental Property? Here’s a Better Way to Invest in Real Estate

August 28, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Real estate is one of the best industries to operate in, and First Capital Realty Inc (TSX:FCR) and InterRent REIT…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Miss Out on These 2 Top Retail Stocks

August 28, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd (TSX:CTC.A) and Aritzia Inc (TSX:ATZ) are two of the best retail companies to own in Canada.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Intangibles Every Investor Needs to Be Successful

August 27, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Successful investing requires investors to have certain qualities to minimize mistakes. It also requires top-quality stocks such as Peyto Exploration…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Oil and Gas Stocks Yielding Over 9%

August 27, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) and Torc Oil and Gas Ltd. (TSX:TOG) are two top-tier oil and gas stocks that have…

Cannabis Stocks

2 Cannabis Companies That Could Be the Next Industry Leaders

August 27, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

OrganiGram Holdings Inc (TSX:OGI)(NASDAQ:OGI) and Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) are two companies that have a ton of potential and the opportunity…

Stocks for Beginners

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Has Never Had More Value Than it Does Now

August 26, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) continues to be the most attractive investment if you are looking to get into the cannabis…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Common Mistakes to Avoid During This Market Volatility

August 26, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

It can be difficult for investors to stomach the volatility and uncertainty when the markets are down. Doing so would…

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Cannabis Stocks

2 Cannabis Companies With Huge Potential That You May Have Never Heard of

August 26, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Weed MD Inc (TSXV:WMD) and VIVO Cannabis Inc (TSXV:VIVO) are two small-cap cannabis stocks that have huge potential to be…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Growth Stocks to Play the Growing Change in Canadian Demographics

August 25, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Extendicare Inc (TSX:EXE) and NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) are two companies that are well positioned to benefit from the…

Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks Under $5 That Could Have Huge Upside

August 24, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Diversified Royalty Corp (TSX:DIV) and CanWel Building Materials Group Ltd. (TSX:CWX) are both trading for below $5. They have each…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: A Top Contrarian Pick to Buy in September

August 24, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc (TSX:ZZZ) is not a stock to sleep on. The company has positioned itself well in…

Dividend Stocks

Reduce Your Portfolio’s Volatility With These 2 Top Dividend Stocks

August 23, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Emera Inc (TSX:EMA) and TC Energy Corp (TSX:TRP) are two top stocks investors should buy if they are looking to…

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Gold Stocks to Buy Before the Rally Continues

August 22, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Newmont Goldcorp Corp (TSX:NGT)(NYSE:NEM), Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM), and Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) are three top-tier gold stocks that…

Dividend Stocks

Recession Preparation: 2 Defensive Stocks That Offer Huge Growth Potential

August 22, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Metro, Inc (TSX:MRU) and Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD.B) are two top-tier defensive stocks that also offer long-term investors promising growth…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Highly Stable Dividend Stocks Yielding 6% or More

August 22, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Inter Pipeline Ltd (TSX:IPL), Western Forest Products Inc (TSX:WEF) and H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) are all stocks that…

Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks That Will Grow for Decades

August 21, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) have been rewarding investors the last few years, as they improve their efficiency…

Dividend Stocks

These 2 Rules Are Warren Buffett’s Keys to Success

August 21, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is a great stock for long-term investors. Buying Royal Bank at a fair price will…

Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks on the Verge of a Breakout

August 20, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

SIR Royalty Income Fund (TSX:SRV.UN), Gamehost Inc (TSX:GH), and Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) are all stocks on the verge of…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Companies to Consistently Earn You 15% or More on Your Investment

August 20, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Brookfield Asset Management Inc (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) and Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) offer investors the opportunity to have some of their…

Dividend Stocks

Renewable Energy Is a Top Growth Industry: Here Are 3 Industry Leaders

August 20, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) Northland Power Inc (TSX:NPI) and Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) are three top-tier renewable energy…

Dividend Stocks

3 Important Steps Ahead of a Recession That Could Save You Thousands

August 18, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Being prepared for a recession can help you to save a lot of money in the long run. Adding a…

Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: 2 Dirt Cheap Energy Companies With Huge Upside

August 15, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) and Imperial Oil Limited (TSXIMO)(NYSE:IMO) are two large oil companies with a rich history of execution. Both…

Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: This Disrupter Is Set to Continue to Grow Into 2020

August 14, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Shaw Communications Inc (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) has been successfully reorganizing its business. It's wireline business continue to succeed, and its wireless business…

Energy Stocks

Warning: These 3 Stocks Are at Risk of a Dividend Cut

August 14, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Dividends are a great way to build and compound wealth, but investors need to understand the financing needs. Investors in…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Will Continue to Outperform: Here’s an Easy Way to Gain Exposure

August 13, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (TSX:XGD) is an easy way for investors to get good exposure to gold.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 High-Growth Apparel Stocks to Buy Ahead of 2020

August 13, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Roots Corp (TSX:ROOT) and Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) are two high-quality apparel companies. Though they’ve had their hiccups lately,…

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Energy Stocks to Power Your Portfolio

August 9, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Integrated energy companies are much more stable investments than a traditional exploration company. Two top integrated stocks are Cenovus Energy…

Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Investors: The One Stock That All Investors Should Own

August 9, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Canopy Rivers Inc (TSXV:RIV) the venture capital arm of Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) has a unique business model that ensures…

Stocks for Beginners

Warning! Don’t Miss Out on the Rally in Gold: Here Are 2 Ways to Get Exposed

August 8, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Kinross Gold Corp (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) and Detour Gold Corp (TSX:DGC) are two well-run gold miners that are poised to benefit from…

Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: Buy This Telco Stock and Forget About It

August 7, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

The telecommunications industry continues to grow at an incredible pace, and Telus Corp (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is the best way for investors…

Dividend Stocks

2 Ideas to Stabilize Your Portfolio During Periods of Falling Interest Rates

August 7, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are two solid utility companies that are great ways to stabilize a portfolio…

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Dividend Stocks

Beginner Investors: A Helpful Tip to Personalize Your Portfolio

July 31, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

By using a stock screener, investors can find stocks that meet their own criteria, like Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB), a…

Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG) Is Finally on the Right Track, but Is it Ready for an Investment?

July 31, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) looks like it may have finally turned the corner, but with so much risk still…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Industry-Leading Stocks to Drive Portfolio Growth Forever

July 31, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Cameco Corp (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Nutrien Ltd (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) are two industry leaders that can drive portfolio growth for decades.

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