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Author: 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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Investing

Where to Invest $3,000 in March 2026

| Robin Brown

Are you looking for cheap stock opportunities to put $3,000 into? Here are two cheap stocks to buy for a…

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 5 Years

| Robin Brown

Here are five Canadian stocks I would have no problem holding.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks Primed to Surge in 2026

| Robin Brown

If you are worried about geopolitics or AI threats, these two Canadian stocks should be resilient and primed to surge…

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Dividend Stocks

This Is the Average TFSA Balance for Canadians at Age 60

| Robin Brown

Maximize your retirement savings with a TFSA. Explore strategies to effectively use your TFSA contribution space today.

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Stocks for Beginners

Prediction: Here Are 2026’s Most Promising Canadian Stocks

| Robin Brown

Given the market volatility, where should you invest in 2026? Here are some promising Canadian stocks that could still have…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Defensive Dividend Stocks to Hold in the Face of New Tariff Threats

| Robin Brown

Are you worried about new tariffs about to hit Canada? These three dividend stocks should be safe holds no matter…

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Investing

Here Are My Top 3 TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

Are you looking for some new investment ideas for 2026? Here are three of my top TSX stocks to buy…

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Stocks for Beginners

A Top Canadian Stock to Buy With $1,000 in 2026

| Robin Brown

If I had $1,000 to invest, this top Canadian stock has a lot to like: an attractive valuation, double digit…

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Dividend Stocks

Use a TFSA to Earn $475 a Month With No Tax

| Robin Brown

Want to earn as much as $475 per month of tax-free income. Here's a few TFSA investment strategies to help…

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Investing

Canada’s Defence Spending Boom: 3 Stocks Poised to Win Big

| Robin Brown

Canada is about to see a surge in defence spending in 2026 and beyond. These three stocks could be major…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Blue-Chip Stocks to Hold Through 2026 and Beyond

| Robin Brown

Worried about how AI could disrupt your investment portfolio? Hold these three high quality blue-chip stocks for growth and income.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $30,000 in 3 TSX Stocks and Create $1,262 in Dividend Income

| Robin Brown

If you have $30,000 to invest, there are many options in Canada for dividends. This low-risk stock combo would earn…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today for Long-Term Growth

| Robin Brown

Even though the TSX is soaring, there are TSX stocks that have not fared so well. Its a great buying…

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Turn the 2026 TFSA Contribution Into $150,000 (or More)

| Robin Brown

Want to turn $7,000 into $150,000 or more? Look for these types of stocks, put them in your TFSA, and…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

Looking for some steady Canadian dividend stocks you can hold for years in your TFSA? Check out these top forever-hold…

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Tech Stocks

Software Crash: Is This a Generational Buying Opportunity?

| Robin Brown

Software stocks have been obliterated in the past six months. Yet, we could be near a bottom and buying opportunities…

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Dividend Stocks

Build a Cash-Gushing Passive Income Portfolio With Just $15,000

| Robin Brown

Want to earn an extra $680 of passive income per year? Here's how a five-stock portfolio can turn $15,000 into…

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Stocks for Beginners

Maximum TFSA Impact: 2 TSX Stocks to Help Multiply Your Wealth

| Robin Brown

Using the TFSA just as savings account is a waste. However, when you invest in stocks, it can become a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks Ready to Surge in 2026

| Robin Brown

Wondering what stocks could surge in 2026? Here's a list of three Canadian stocks that could be set for substantial…

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Investing

These Stocks Could Power Canada’s Nation-Building Push in 2026

| Robin Brown

Canada is building and looking to spend some dollars. These stocks could be major winners from some of those dollars…

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Tech Stocks

Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Robin Brown

Markets are getting unruly and there are plenty of opportunities for contrarian investors. Here are two Canadian stocks that look…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Invest $20,000 in These 4 Stocks and Get $1,000 Passive Income

| Robin Brown

Are you wondering how to earn $1,000 of tax-free passive income? Use this strategy to turn $20,000 into a growing…

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Investing

2 Exceptional Stocks for Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution in 2026

| Robin Brown

If you are looking for some exceptional stocks for your 2026 TFSA contribution, here are two to consider buying in…

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Investing

3 Top Canadian Growth Stocks for February 2026

| Robin Brown

Don't mind being a bit contrarian? Check out these three top Canadian growth stocks that look like buys in February.

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Stocks for Beginners

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $20,000 in 2026

| Robin Brown

Do you have $20,00 to invest in 2026? Here's a diversified portfolio of quality Canadian stocks to buy for the…

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Stock Market

Invest in These Unstoppable Canadian Stocks for the Next 5 Years

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks are soaring, but can it continue? These three stocks are set to keep outperforming for the years ahead.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $20,000 in These 4 Dividend Stocks for $928 in Passive Income

| Robin Brown

Want to increase your annual investment passive income? Here's how these four Canadian dividend stocks could earn as much as…

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Investing

How I’d Invest $20,000 of TFSA Cash in 2026

| Robin Brown

Got $20,000 to invest in your TFSA today? These three Canadian stocks give you a mix of diversification and balance…

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Dividend Stocks

My 2 Favourite Dividend Stocks for Canadians to Buy in 2026

| Robin Brown

Looking for safe and growing passive income? These two Canadian dividend stocks could deliver solid total returns in the years…

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Stocks for Beginners

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $25,000 in 2026

| Robin Brown

Are you wondering how to invest $25,000 of cash in 2026? Here are five diverse Canadian stocks to buy with…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How Much Do You Need to Invest to Make $500 Per Month?

| Robin Brown

Are you wondering how to get a $500 per month passive-income boost? Here are three unique methods to invest and…

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Dividend Stocks

The Perfect TFSA Stocks for Generous Monthly Payouts

| Robin Brown

If you want some monthly TFSA income, here are three TSX stocks to look at today.

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Dividend Stocks

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Enbridge vs TC Energy?

| Robin Brown

Enbridge and TC Energy are two highly regarded Canadian dividend stocks. But which stock is a better buy for 2026?

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Investing

Here’s the Average Canadian TFSA at Age 40

| Robin Brown

Find out how a TFSA can help Canadians aged 40 to 44 grow their savings while protecting gains from taxes.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP: 2 TSX Stocks With Decades of Dividend Growth

| Robin Brown

Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:GRT.UN) and Intact Financial (TSX:IFC) have decades-long histories of dividend growth.

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Tech Stocks

2 Bargain TSX Stocks to Buy While They Are Still Cheap

| Robin Brown

Even though the TSX is charging higher in 2026, here are two beaten-down stocks that could have substantial upside once…

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: 6 Top Canadian Stocks for 2026

| Robin Brown

Want to start investing in Canadian stocks in 2026? Here are six quality stocks for a new investor's portfolio.

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Stocks for Beginners

4 Canadian Stocks to Hold for the Next Decade

| Robin Brown

Do you have a long investment horizon? Check out these four top Canadian stocks that would be worth holding for…

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Investing

My Biggest Investing Regret in 2025 Was Not Buying This Stock

| Robin Brown

Not buying this top-performing TSX stock was one of my biggest regrets in 2025. Here's why it could continue to…

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Dividend Stocks

Top TSX Income Stocks to Start Your 2026

| Robin Brown

If you are looking for income-producing stocks on the TSX, here are four growing dividend stocks to buy.

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