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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

Building a $5,000 Starting Stock Portfolio With Room to Grow

| Robin Brown

Do you want to build a diverse and growing stock portfolio with $5,000? Here are five quality stocks I'd look…

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Asset Management
Stocks for Beginners

How to Invest $5,000 for Potential Long-Term Gains

| Robin Brown

Want a long-term portfolio for strong total returns. Here's a five stock mini-portfolio to buy if you have $5,000 today.

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Dividend Stocks

Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy and Hold These 3 Canadian Stocks for the Years Ahead

| Robin Brown

Do you want passive income that could last a lifetime? These three Canadian stocks could provide a steady mix of…

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Stocks for Beginners

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $5,000 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Have $5,000 that you aren't sure where to deploy? These three high-quality Canadian stocks are worth adding to right now!

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Allocate $40,000 Across Different Stock Investment Opportunities

| Robin Brown

Are you wondering how you could turn $40,000 into a steady stream of income and gains? Here's a diverse four-stock…

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Stocks for Beginners

The $35,000 Stock Investment Strategy That Balances Risk and Opportunity

| Robin Brown

Wondering how to build a portfolio of stock investments? Here's a five-stock diversified portfolio you can hold for years ahead.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top Canadian Stocks I’d Buy for Dividends and Capital Growth

| Robin Brown

If you want dividend income and capital growth, these four Canadian stocks are the kind of stocks you want to…

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Tech Stocks

The Smartest Growth Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Have $1,000 to invest for growth? These three Canadian stocks could still have a long runway to grow sales and…

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Tech Stocks

The Best TSX Stocks to Buy for a Decade or More of Growth

| Robin Brown

The recent market correction has created opportunities to buy high-quality TSX stocks at attractive valuations. Here are three to look…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Allocate $30,000 for Both Current Income and Future Growth

| Robin Brown

Are you wondering how to earn income and grow your capital (at the same time)? These three quality TSX stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Wondering where to deploy $500 for some income? Check out these three sustainable Canadian dividend stocks to buy today.

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Dividend Stocks

Beat the Market With These Cash-Gushing Dividend Stocks

| Robin Brown

Do you want to earn income and still beat the market? Check out this mix of dividend growth stocks for…

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Investing

How $5,000 Invested Wisely Can Transform Your Financial Future

| Robin Brown

Are you wondering how to turn $5,000 into a small fortune? Here's how two stocks and the power of compounding…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks I’d Rather Buy Over BCE Stock

| Robin Brown

Even after the big dividend cut, BCE still looks like a risky stock. Here are three quality dividend stocks I'd…

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Asset Management
Dividend Stocks

Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

Do you need an income boost? Here are three great Canadian stocks that will deliver passive income and capital gains…

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Stocks for Beginners

4 TSX Stocks Worth Adding to Your $7,000 TFSA Right Now

| Robin Brown

If you recently topped up your TFSA with the $7,000 contribution limit increase, here are four TSX stocks that would…

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Investing

Why $5,000 Invested in These 2 Stocks Could Be a Smart Move for the Decade Ahead

| Robin Brown

If you have $5,000 to invest right now, these two Canadian compounder stocks could be excellent picks for a decade…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ways to Easily Bolster Your Monthly Passive Income

| Robin Brown

Do you want to be a landlord one day? It might be easier than you think. These ideas could help…

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Stock Market

Hot Take: The Absolute Greatest Canadian Stocks to Hold for Decades

| Robin Brown

The absolute greatest Canadian stocks are often those that have already won. Here are some winners that should keep winning!

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Investing

Where Will Canadian Pacific Kansas City Be in 5 Years?

| Robin Brown

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) is a top blue-chip stock in Canada. Here's where I think the stock will be…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Use $7,000 to Build a Monthly Income Fortress in My TFSA

| Robin Brown

Do you want a monthly income stream that is tax-free? Here are three stocks to add to your TFSA for…

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Stock Market

The Best Canadian Stocks to Buy With $10,000 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Wondering how to deploy $10,000 in today's uncertain stock market? Here are four stocks for a diversified portfolio.

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Investing

How I’d Invest $7,000 in My TFSA for Inflation-Beating Returns

| Robin Brown

The TFSA can make you and save you money! Pick the right stocks, and you can create life-changing wealth by…

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Dividend Stocks

Why it’s Smart to Befriend Dividends in an Uncertain Market

| Robin Brown

Are you worried about more uncertainty for the stock market? Try holding these three solid dividend stocks for the long…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Reliable Dividend Stocks to Buy With $6,000 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Do you want some reliable stocks you can hold for dividend income and gains? These two stocks are reliable dividend…

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Investing

The Smartest Mid-Cap Stocks to Buy With $2,800 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Check out these four mid-cap stocks that could provide substantial upside if you hold them for the next 10 years.

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Stock Market

2 Top Stocks to Buy When the TSX Dips Again

| Robin Brown

If the market were to pullback again, wondering what to buy? Here are two TSX stocks I would buy like…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Income Stocks to Buy With $5,000 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Do you want to increase your dividend income? Check out these three smart Canadian income stocks for a long-term hold.

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Stocks for Beginners

How I’d Secure My Financial Future With a $7,000 TFSA Investment

| Robin Brown

You can secure your financial future by holding these three TSX compounders in your TFSA long term. Here's what to…

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Stock Market

Where I’d Invest $3,500 in the TSX Today

| Robin Brown

Do you have $3,500 that you wondering how to invest? Here are five diverse TSX stocks to look at adding…

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Put $7,000 in These Legendary Dividend Growers to Earn for the Next Decade

| Robin Brown

If you've got some cash for your TFSA, here are two stocks that should give you growing dividend income and…

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Dividend Stocks

New to Investing? These Resilient Stocks Could Guide You Through Market Turbulence

| Robin Brown

Are you looking for resilient stocks to buy for a starter portfolio? Here are three stocks that could outlast the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Smart TFSA Strategy: How I’d Invest $10,000 in Today’s Canadian Market

| Robin Brown

A TFSA can save you a massive amount of cash, especially if your investment hits a huge home run. Here's…

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Stocks for Beginners

Where I’d Invest $5,000 Right Away for Big Future Growth Potential

| Robin Brown

Are you wondering how to invest in uncertain times? Here are some tips for investing $5,000 for big growth in…

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Investing

How I’d Invest $5,000 in Top Small-Cap Stocks With Growth Potential

| Robin Brown

If you want to enjoy substantial long-term returns, small-cap stocks are a great place to look. Here's where I'd spend…

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Investing

Where I’d Invest the New $7,000 TFSA Contribution Limit in 2025

| Robin Brown

If you have $7,000 for the new TFSA contribution increase, here are three stocks I would contemplate adding to the…

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Investing

Market Dip Opportunity: 2 Premium Canadian Stocks Worth Adding Now

| Robin Brown

Stocks have pulled back on Trump's global tariff threats. Here are two premium stocks to add while their valuations look…

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Investing

The Tariff Pullback Is Actually a Tremendous Opportunity to Buy These Stocks

| Robin Brown

Are you looking for some bargain buys from the recent tariff pullback? These stocks could be great long-term opportunities.

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Stocks for Beginners

Where I’d Invest $7,000 in the Best Canadian Stocks Right Now for Long-Term Growth

| Robin Brown

Wondering how to invest your $7,000 TFSA contribution in 2025? These Canadian stocks could be solid long-term winners.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Start Investing With These 3 Safer Canadian Stocks for Income

| Robin Brown

If you are new to investing and worried about the recent market volatility, these three dividend stocks could be a…

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