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Robin Brown

Robin Brown has been a Motley Fool contributor since January 2020. He has lived in Canada, Norway, and Australia where he studied theology and business management. Robin works as a commercial real estate manager, as well as an investment research advisor for a private investment manager. Today, he provides equity research and analysis for a private family office. He enjoys traveling, hiking, fishing, and spending time with his wife and children.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Structure My $14,000 TFSA for Constant Income

| Robin Brown

If you have $14,000 saved in your TFSA, here is one easy investment strategy to earn $50 of tax-free monthly…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge vs. Pembina: Which Pipeline Stock Looks Better Today?

| Robin Brown

Enbridge and Pembina Pipeline are two well-known Canadian infrastructure stocks, but which one is the better buy right now?

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Investing

2 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy With $2,000 Today

| Robin Brown

Do you have $2,000 that you are looking to deploy this October. These two Canadian stocks could be attractive buys…

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

Here are five Canadian stocks that could form a well-rounded, diversified portfolio that you can buy on the October dip.

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Dividend Stocks

What Is a Payout Ratio? The Dividend Number New Investors Should Check First

| Robin Brown

Here's why the payout ratio might be a dividend investor's most important metric when determining if a stock is a…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is a TFSA a Good Place for an Emergency Fund? It Depends

| Robin Brown

Wondering if the TFSA is a good place for an emergency fund? We dig into when it is and isn't…

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect TFSA Stock for Retirement: A 5.7% Yield With Constant Paycheques

| Robin Brown

If you want to earn a "no work" passive income stream, this Canadian REIT stock would be a perfect hold…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: 2 Canadian Stocks to Hold for the Long Run

| Robin Brown

Looking to 10X your TFSA in the decades ahead? These two Canadians stocks have potential for long-term gains.

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Dividend Stocks

Make $250 a Month Tax-Free: The 4-Stock TFSA Plan I’d Follow

| Robin Brown

If you are looking to generate $250/month of tax-free passive income, this TFSA portfolio will provide a long-term, growing income…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a Canadian Portfolio That Pays You Monthly

| Robin Brown

If you like monthly income, this mix of five real estate, industrials, and energy stocks can pay you attractive monthly…

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Stock Market

Buy the Dip: 2 Stocks Worth Buying Today

| Robin Brown

These two TSX stocks have recently pulled back by nearly 30%. There could be huge upside if you buy them…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Convert $40,000 Into a TFSA Income Machine

| Robin Brown

Want to earn $1,770 of extra dividend income? Here's how to structure a TFSA portfolio for a mix of income,…

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Stocks for Beginners

4 Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $10,000

| Robin Brown

The TSX is up this year, but you can take advantage of recent pullbacks by swiping up these four high…

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Dividend Stocks

For Both Income and Growth, Consider Canadian Natural Resources and AltaGas stocks

| Robin Brown

If you want an attractive combination of growth and income, Canadian Natural Resources and AltaGas are the ideal stocks to…

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Dividend Stocks

AltaGas and Pembina Pipeline Stock Are Great Choices for Both Stability and Growth

| Robin Brown

AltaGas and Pembina Pipeline are great choices for growing, stability, and income. Here's why they are great buys now.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s What $100,000 in the Right Stocks Could Pay You Every Month

| Robin Brown

If you have $100,000 to invest today, here's a mini four-stock portfolio that could earn you over $400/month of passive…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s What $50,000 in the Right Stocks Could Pay You Every Month

| Robin Brown

These four stocks could give you a steady income stream of $175/month. Here's how the portfolio could work.

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Dividend Stocks

I Think These 3 Canadian Stocks Are Absolutely Best in Class for Dividends

| Robin Brown

These three Canadian dividend stocks are some of the greatest companies in Canada. They are ideal bets for long-term safe…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks Worth Holding for the Next 7 Years

| Robin Brown

If you want resilient, growing income from dividends, these are two top TSX stocks that are perfect for income and…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 TSX Stocks to Buy With $1,000 This September

| Robin Brown

Got $1,000 to deploy this September? Here's a small-, medium-, and large-cap TSX stock to buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget the Big Banks: 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy While RBC and TD Take a Breather

| Robin Brown

Royal Bank and TD Bank stocks are trading at all time valuations. Here are two stocks I'd rather buy despite…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 TSX Stocks to Buy With $5,000 Right Now

| Robin Brown

If you are looking for top quality TSX stocks to add on pullbacks, here are two stocks I'd happily buy…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Stock Could Replace Your Side Hustle

| Robin Brown

Are you looking to replace your side hustle with some passive monthly income? This Canadian stock provides an ideal mix…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Fast-Rising TSX Stocks That Are Still Good Buys Today

| Robin Brown

These three TSX stocks have charged substantially higher in the past year. Yet recent pullbacks make them attractive buys now.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Fortis Stock Can Handle Any Market – Here’s My Take

| Robin Brown

Fortis is a top Canadian utility stock with a massive dividend growth record. Here's why its a great dividend stock…

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Dividend Stocks

These Are the Dividend Stocks I’d Hold Through Any Economy

| Robin Brown

Want dividend stocks that you can reliably hold through any economy. These three TSX stocks should be faithful through it…

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stocks to Buy With $2,000 This September

| Robin Brown

These are the perfect TSX stocks to buy on the recent September pullback. These three stocks could multiply in the…

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Dividend Stocks

The Dividend Stocks That Pay You While You Sleep

| Robin Brown

Are you looking for stocks that you can depend on for predictable passive income. These three dividend stocks are safe…

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Stocks for Beginners

I’m Using These 3 Canadian Stocks as My TFSA Cornerstones

| Robin Brown

These three stocks are perfect anchors for a TFSA portfolio. Here's why they are cornerstones in my TFSA portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Stocks Retirees Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

| Robin Brown

These dividend stocks provide the right mix of growth, income, and stability for the long term.

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $20,000? Here Are the Canadian Stocks I’d Buy

| Robin Brown

Got $20,000 to build an investment portfolio? Here are four Canadian stocks that look like great buys for long-term compounding.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Dividend Stocks for Passive Income

| Robin Brown

Do you want dividend stocks that can earn income for the long term? Here are stocks to avoid and stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Best Canadian REITs for Dividend Income Right Now

| Robin Brown

REITs are a perfect vehicle for earning monthly passive income. Here are two top REITs to buy and hold long…

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Dividend Stocks

I Found a Way to Pull $300 a Month, Tax-Free, From My TFSA

| Robin Brown

If you want tax-free passive income, this TFSA strategy could earn you as much as $300 every single month!

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Stocks for Beginners

I’m Using These 4 Canadian Stocks as My TFSA Cornerstones

| Robin Brown

Looking for stocks that can form the foundation of your TFSA? These 4 Canadian blue chip stocks give you a…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Strategy: Turn $80,000 Into $315 Monthly Passive Income

| Robin Brown

Are you wondering how to get a tax-free boost in passive income? This $80,000 TFSA portfolio could earn as much…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How I’d Turn $40,000 Into Consistent TFSA Income

| Robin Brown

This $40,000 TFSA could turn into over $1,000/year of growing passive income. You might get some good capital upside as…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $5,000? Here Are the Canadian Stocks I’d Buy

| Robin Brown

Here's how I would take a $5000 beginner portfolio and buy 5 quality Canadian stocks for a mix of defence,…

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Stocks for Beginners

I’m Using These 2 Canadian Stocks as My TFSA Cornerstones

| Robin Brown

These two Canadian stocks have outperformed the market long-term. Buy these as foundations for your TFSA for decades to come.

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Dividend Stocks

4 TSX Dividend Stocks That Pay You No Matter What the Market Does

| Robin Brown

Do you want dividend stocks that you can hold through any market? These four TSX stocks are safe bets through…

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