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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

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

| Daniel Da Costa

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Gold Stocks to Buy Before the Rally Continues

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

Recession Preparation: 2 Defensive Stocks That Offer Huge Growth Potential

| 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

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks That Will Grow for Decades

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Rules Are Warren Buffett’s Keys to Success

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Daniel Da Costa

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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…

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Energy Stocks

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

| Daniel Da Costa

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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

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

| 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

| 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,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Energy Stocks to Power Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

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

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Investors: The One Stock That All Investors Should Own

| 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…

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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

| Daniel Da Costa

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

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Energy Stocks

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

| 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

| 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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Dividend Stocks

The Infrastructure Stock That Should Be in Every Investor’s Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) has great assets and is really well run. In addition to the 4.5% dividend, the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Small-Cap Oil Stocks That Are Screaming Buys

| Daniel Da Costa

Bonterra Energy Corp (TSX:BNE) and Surge Energy Inc (TSX:SGY) are two well-positioned energy companies to buy and hold forever.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Financial Services Stocks That Offer Special Opportunities

| Daniel Da Costa

Chesswood Group Ltd. (TSX:CHW) and goeasy Ltd (TSX:GSY) are two high-earning alternative finance companies you want in your portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Invest for the Future With This Renewable Energy Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is a leader in the growing renewable energy industry. The attractive assets and strong management…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stable Utilities to Anchor Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

Hydro One Ltd (TSX:H) and Emera Inc (TSX:EMA) are two solid Canadian utilities. They both have stable cash flows and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Residential Real Estate Stocks Offering Incredible Value

| Daniel Da Costa

Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) and Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) are two of the top residential REITs in Canada, both yielding…

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Dividend Stocks

Why You Should Buy This Top-Tier Real Estate Stock Yielding 7%

| Daniel Da Costa

Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) owns some high-quality assets and pays a hefty dividend, which currently yields over 7%.

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Stocks for Beginners

Consumer Debt Continues to Rise in Canada: 4 Ways it Could Affect Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

There are may ways rising debt levels in Canada could impact your portfolio. A company like BRP Inc (TSX:DOO)(NASDAQ:DOOO) selling…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Could Be 5-Baggers in the Next Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST), Peyto Exploration & Development Corp (TSX:PEY), and Questor Technology Inc (TSXV:QST) are all investments with huge…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Wine Company Offers Great Value in a Growing Industry

| Daniel Da Costa

Andrew Peller Limited (TSX:ADW.A) is one of the largest publicly trade wine-producing companies in Canada. It is integrated well into…

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Dividend Stocks

Can Corus Entertainment (TSX:CJR.B) Survive the Changing Media Landscape?

| Daniel Da Costa

Corus Entertainment Inc (TSX:CJR.B) could be a great contrarian play if you believe the company can execute its turnaround plan.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: This Company Offers Investors Prime Exposure to Emerging Markets

| Daniel Da Costa

Fairfax India Holdings Corp (TSX:FIH.U) is the perfect way for Canadian investors to gain exposure to great investments in an…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: Raise the Stakes With These 3 Gambling Companies

| Daniel Da Costa

Gamehost Inc (TSX:GH), The Stars Group Inc (TSX:TSGI) and Great Canadian Gaming Corp (TSX:GC) all operate in one of the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Growth Stocks Set to Profit From the Aging Population

| Daniel Da Costa

Park Lawn Corporation (TSX:PLC) and Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) should continue to grow over the coming decades as the population…

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Dividend Stocks

Add Some Income to Your Portfolio With These 2 Royalty Companies

| Daniel Da Costa

Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp (TSX:PZA) and A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (TSX:AW.UN) offer investors monthly income and exposure to the…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: These 3 Dividend Aristocrats Offer Both Income and Growth

| Daniel Da Costa

Alaris Royalty Corp (TSX:AD), Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) and Parkland Fuel Corp (TSX:PKI) are all great options for growth…

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