Daniel Da Costa, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy Today and Hold Through Retirement

January 13, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Finding the perfect stocks for retirement can be difficult, but if you stick to quality names with reliable dividends, like…

2 Value Stocks Perfect for Long-Term Investors

January 13, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Looking for stocks that are trading undervalued and have a large margin of safety, is the best long-term investing strategy,…

2 Gold Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio in Times of Trouble

January 12, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The recent scare out of Iran is just another reminder why all investors should have some exposure to gold, such…

3 Triple-Threat Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

January 12, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

A triple threat is a stock that pays an attractive dividend, has high-potential growth opportunities, and is trading undervalued, such…

Here’s Why This Stock Is at the Top of My Buy List

January 12, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Turnaround stocks that have been executing well and remain undervalued represent some of the top long-term opportunities investors can find,…

Why You Shouldn’t Worry About a Market Crash (Even Though it’s Definitely Coming)

January 11, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Building a portfolio with only high-quality stocks will make you start to welcome market crashes, so you can add more…

3 Lesser-Known Dividend Aristocrats to Earn You Up to 5.6%

January 11, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

There are some well-known dividend aristocrats, then there are some of the lesser-known companies, which tend to offer investors better…

Revealed: The Top 3 Ways to Buy Gold

January 10, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The role gold can play in your portfolio during times of market distress can't be overstated, but are buy gold…

Why Renewable Energy Is the Best Industry to Invest in for 2020

January 9, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of positive catalysts for the renewable energy industry and a number of quality renewable stocks, but…

Forget Pot Stocks, This Company Could Return Investors More Than 415%

January 9, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Technology stocks have the ability to earn investors huge returns due to the explosive nature of their businesses. One example…

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) Earnings Just Moved the Shares to Record Territory

January 9, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Aritzia Inc (TSX:ATX) reported earnings this morning that highlighted its strong results and detailed its vision for the future. The…

Here’s Why BCE (TSX:BCE) Is the Top Core Stock for Your Portfolio

January 9, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

BCE Inc (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is an ideal company to invest in as a core holding of your portfolio for a number…

This Income-Growth Stock Is the Best Buy of 2020

January 8, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Stocks that offer both sustainable income and high-growth potential are some of the best companies investors can own, such as…

Want to Start Investing? Here’s the Easiest Way to Begin

January 8, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

For investors who may not have the time to research stocks, you can use indexing to your advantage and gain…

This High-Growth Stock Is Reporting Earnings This Week: Here’s What to Watch

January 7, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Aritzia Inc (TSX:ATZ) has been one of the most impressive growth stocks over the last few years, especially when you…

3 Top REIT Stocks to Buy for 2020

January 7, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

If you are looking to add an income stock to your portfolio, the real estate industry is the perfect place…

Up 75% in 2019, This Major Growth Stock Just Got Another Increase to Its Price Target

January 6, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Growth stocks that can exceed their estimates for growth are a top way for investors to grow their capital, such…

If You Own Canadian Energy Stocks, You Need to Read This

January 6, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

With the flight against climate change increasing the risk for long-term investors in the energy industry, investors can hedge the…

This Dividend Aristocrat Will Be the Best Stock You Buy in 2020

January 5, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The Canadian Dividend Aristocrats list is full of some of the best income-generating stocks on the TSX, but none are…

Millennials: How to Get a $1 Million Investment Portfolio by 2050

January 4, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Growing you portfolio to $1 million is easier than you think. All it requires is the ability to save money…

Cannabis Investors: Read This to Avoid a Major Industry Risk

January 4, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The cannabis industry continues to offer investors big opportunities but also comes with some major risk. Investors should be aware…

CRA: 89% of TFSA Investors Are Making This Major Mistake

January 3, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The Tax-Free Savings Account is one of the best tools investors have at their disposal to invest and grow their…

This Major Canadian Gold Stock Is Set for a Big Rally in January 2020

January 3, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

The gold mining sector has seen a major rally begin over the past couple weeks, but one major company that's…

Top 5 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy for 2020

January 2, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

This list of five top growth stocks for 2020 is highlighted by Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) and features similarly high-quality names…

TFSA Investors: Buying These 2 Stocks With Your New Contribution Room Could Earn You More Than $525 in 2020

January 2, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

Using your new $6,000 of TFSA contribution room to buy high-yield stocks could make you more than $525 by the…

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Was Down 30% in 2019: Here’s Why it Can Rebound in 2020

January 1, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

As the market leader in the cannabis industry, Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) had a tough year in 2019. Now, at…

This Stock Was Up 100% in 2019 — and Could Grow Even Faster in 2020

January 1, 2020 | Daniel Da Costa

There have been a number of high-quality growth stocks to buy the last few years, but none have been better…

This Top REIT Yielding More Than 5% Is the Perfect Income Stock for 2020

December 31, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Combining high-quality REITs, an undervalued share price, and a decent dividend yield is next to impossible these days, except in…

Why Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Stock Could Double in 2020

December 31, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) has already proven to be highly profitable at current gold prices, so as prices rise over…

3 Reasons Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Can Soar to New Highs in 2020

December 31, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

The airline industry is growing, but there are three bigger reasons why Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock can continue its growth…

Two Casino Stocks to Bet on the House and Win Every Time in 2020

December 31, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

Casinos have always been cash cows, so buying these companies when they are cheap will set you up for major…