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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

Warning! What Canadian National Railway’s (TSX:CNR) Earnings Say About the Economy

| Daniel Da Costa

Investors wondering the state of the economy can look to the massive railroads such as Canadian National Railway Co (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI)…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: Top 3 Consumer Staple Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Consumer staples play a crucial part in stabilizing your portfolio and can offer you growth opportunities like Alcanna Inc (TSX:CLIQ).

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Stocks for Beginners

Long-Term Investors: Gain Exposure to India’s Economy With This Top Stock Trading Extremely Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

The Indian economy is one of the largest and fastest growing in the world, and investors can get exposure to…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN) the Best Green Energy Stock to Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

There will be a lot of opportunities in green energy over the next decade and Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP)…

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Investing

Warning! 3 Stocks to Watch as We Approach Tax Loss Selling Season

| Daniel Da Costa

Tax loss selling season is a great way for investors to reduce their taxes, but for those looking to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Penny Stocks: These 3 Millionaire-Maker Stocks Are Your Best Bet

| Daniel Da Costa

Penny stocks have been statistically proven to not be worth the risk. Luckily, there are top growth stocks such as…

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Top Growth Stock to Own Through a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

Great Canadian Gaming Corp (TSX:GC) has shown over the last couple of years just how strong its operations are. With…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Make $100 a Week in Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

Earning passive income is a great way to accumulate and grow your wealth, especially from strongly managed companies such as…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap Utilities Stocks Paying Attractive Dividends

| Daniel Da Costa

Finding top companies in defensive industries is one of the best ways to add stability to your portfolio. One top…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock a Buy Below $40?

| Daniel Da Costa

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) continues to be a top stock for Canadian investors, especially those looking for energy exposure, but…

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Stocks for Beginners

Are Gold Companies the Best Stocks to Buy Ahead of a Recession?

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a few different ways to insulate your portfolio ahead of a downturn, including gold stocks, so buying iShares…

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Tech Stocks

Could This Drone Delivery Stock Be the Next Shopify (TSX:SHOP)?

| Daniel Da Costa

The massive gain in popularity of e-commerce has created a number of new opportunities for investors, and Drone Delivery Canada…

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Cannabis Stocks

2 Premier Cannabis Stocks to Watch This Earnings Season

| Daniel Da Costa

Each time cannabis companies like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) post earnings, it gives investors a clearer view into the progress…

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Tech Stocks

1 Investing Trend to Watch as Baby Boomers Age

| Daniel Da Costa

iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (TSX:XIT) is the ideal way for investors to expose themselves to a growing…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income Seekers: This High-Quality Real Estate Stock Will Make You Rich

| Daniel Da Costa

Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) is a top real estate company with a global portfolio of high-quality assets, that fund…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: Beware of This Major Mistake That Could Cost You Thousands

| Daniel Da Costa

When doing your due diligence before making an investment, it's important to go beyond the numbers, to get the full…

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Stocks for Beginners

Debt: 5 Important Facts Investors Should Always Keep in Mind

| Daniel Da Costa

Debt may be the most useful tool in our economy. When used correctly, debt can lead to great returns, but…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Recession-Proof Dividend Aristocrats for Passive Income Seekers

| Daniel Da Costa

Combining an investment in recession-proof industries with dividend paying stocks, will lead you to a top company such as Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Major Companies Reporting Earnings This Week You’ll Want to Watch

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of major Canadian companies reporting earnings this week, such as Canadian National Railway Co (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: The Warren Buffett Strategy to Minimize Risk

| Daniel Da Costa

Staying disciplined and only buying undervalued stocks like Leon's Furniture Ltd (TSX:LNF) will allow investors to forget about the daily…

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Stocks for Beginners

Growth Investors: The Best Retail Stock to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Aritzia Inc (TSX:ATZ) has managed to continue its impressive growth, posting another quarter of strong earnings, continuing its run of…

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Investors: Why I Wouldn’t Be Buying CannTrust (TSX:TRST)

| Daniel Da Costa

Although CannTrust Holdings Inc's (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) stock is extremely cheap, there are a number of better stocks for investors to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Buying a Stock: Here’s How to Value it

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a number of ways to check the value of a stock before you start your due diligence that…

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Investors: 5 Important Takeaways From Aphria’s (TSX:APHA) Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) reported earnings Tuesday morning that was well received by the market, but what does it say about…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Warning: Why Increased Recession Talk Is a Troubling Sign

| Daniel Da Costa

As potential recession talks become more frequent, investors should consider adding a top gold stock to their portfolio, such as…

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Dividend Stocks

Recession or Not: This Is the Best Long-Term Stock to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

The best strategy for long-term investors is to find companies with a diverse portfolio of high-quality assets such as Brookfield…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About Growing Volatility? Here Are 3 Low-Beta Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

If you are concerned with how heightened volatility may impact your portfolio, consider anchoring it with low-beta stocks such as…

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Dividend Stocks

Earnings Season: 2 Stocks to Watch This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

The earnings season kicks off this week and one of the first companies to report earnings is Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA).

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: This Is the Cheapest Stock on the TSX

| Daniel Da Costa

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp (TSX:PEY) is a high-quality company that may be the most under-valued stock on the TSX.

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Stocks for Beginners

If You’re Worried About a Market Crash, Here Are 2 Industries to Avoid

| Daniel Da Costa

Avoiding certain industries that tend to fare worse in market down turns, will help steer you clear of a stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: Why You Shouldn’t Fear a Bear Market

| Daniel Da Costa

Long-term investors should welcome recessions when they come, as they tend to bring discounts in quality stocks such as TC…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Retirement Stocks to Buy for Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

As the population continues to age in Canada, the demand for retirement services is only going to increase, and Sienna…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 Passive-Income Stocks to Buy Ahead of a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

In order to weather a storm in the financial markets, investors should look to own strong and stable passive-income stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Important Steps All Investors Must Take Ahead of a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

Taking precautions and preparing your portfolio for a recession can go a long way, especially if you are acquiring strong…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Gold Stocks to Buy Ahead of a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

Buying growth stocks in the gold sector such as Victoria Gold Corp (TSXV:VIT) is a great way to take advantage…

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Dividend Stocks

The Number 1 Real Estate Development Stock to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

Melcor Developments Ltd. (TSX:MRD) offers investors a unique opportunity to own a vertically integrated real estate company.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: This Is the Worst Mistake You Can Make

| Daniel Da Costa

TFSA contribution room is one of the best tools investors have to help build their nest eggs by investing in…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: The Best Growth Stock to Buy Ahead of 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Outsourcing services continues to be a trend amongst corporations to decrease corporate costs. One HR company that has been taking…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income Seekers: 2 Top Stocks Yielding More Than 9%

| Daniel Da Costa

Finding high-yield dividends can be a great opportunity for investors provided you do your research. One of the best high-yielding…

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Dividend Stocks

The Top Services Stock to Make You Rich

| Daniel Da Costa

As companies increase the services they are outsourcing, there are a number of businesses taking advantage of this new demand…

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