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Stocks for Beginners

To learn more about Stocks for Beginners, take a look at our Guide to How to Start Investing in Canada for all the details.

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Stocks for Beginners

Can You Guess the 10 Most Popular Canadian Stocks? (If You Own Them, You Might Be Losing Out.)

| Iain Butler

The list is woefully predictable.

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

The Motley Fool's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in February 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Making money investing in stocks is not hard -- often, all you need is patience.

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TFSA Investors: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Motley Fool Stock Advisor's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in January 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Let’s cut to the chase: It’s absolutely true that shares of Redfin, an online real estate platform, have fallen 93%…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Our yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go first?”

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $1,500? You Can Confidently Add These 3 Stocks to Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Do you have $1,500 that you’re hoping to invest? Here are three stocks to add to your portfolio!

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Cheap Stocks I’d Buy in Bulk Before a Bull Market Arrives

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

All three of these cheap stocks trade in value territory, and offer up dividends you can lock up before the…

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Magnificent TSX Dividend Stock Down 22% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock may be down 22% from all-time highs, but is up 17% in the last year alone. And…

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The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three are the best stocks your $1,000 can buy, with all seeing huge growth in the last year, but…

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Energy Stocks

What to Watch When This Dividend Powerhouse Shares Its Latest Earnings

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Methanex stock (TSX:MX) had a rough year, which ended on a bit of a high note, though revenue was down.…

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Tech Stocks

Why Tesla Stock Surged 16% This Week

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been all over the place in the last year, bottoming out before rising after first-quarter earnings…

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2 TSX Growth Stocks That Could Turn $10,000 Into $23,798 by 2030

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are you looking for growth stocks? These two are proven winners with even more room to grow in the years…

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Stocks for Beginners

Underpriced and Overlooked: 2 Canadian Stocks Ready to Rally

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Momentum is underway for these two Canadian stocks, and yet both still trade at share prices that are quite low…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Stock Needs to Cut Its Dividend – Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BCE stock (TSX:BCE) has seen shares fall drastically with more debt rising, so why on earth did it increase its…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Canadian Utilities Is an Ideal Canadian Dividend Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) stock is well known as a dividend star, but why? Let's get into three reasons why it's…

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Stocks for Beginners

CP Stock: 1 Key Catalyst Investors Should Watch

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

After a positive surprise in the last quarter, CP stock (TSX:CP) recently made a change that should have investors excited…

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Is Air Canada Stock a Good Buy in April 2024?

| Jitendra Parashar

Despite rallying by over 20% in the last six months, Air Canada stock could be a great buy for the…

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Dividend Stocks

Up 13%, Killam REIT Looks Like It Has More Room to Run

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Killam REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) has seen shares climb 13% since market bottom, but come down recently after 2023 earnings.

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Stocks for Beginners

Can Waste Connections Stock Keep Beating Estimates?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

WCN (TSX:WCN) stock missed its own estimates last year but provided strong guidance for 2024. So, here's what to watch…

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My 5 Favourite Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These companies continue to be some of my favourite stocks on the TSX today, with all proving to be major…

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Tech Stocks

Why Hut 8 Stock is Up 44% in the Last Week

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Hut 8 stock (TSX:HUT) has surged in the last week, and even more year to date. But if you think…

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Tech Stocks

Why Nvidia Stock Fell 10% Last Week

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Nvidia stock (NASDAQ:NVDA) fell by 10% last week after its competitor announced an earnings date, but without preliminary results.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $5,000? Buy and Hold These 3 Value Stocks for Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These essential and valuable value stocks are the perfect addition to any portfolio, especially if you have $5,000 you want…

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Stocks for Beginners

What Investors Should Take Away From WinPak Stock’s Earnings

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

WinPak (TSX:WPK) stock has stagnated in share price over the last few years, but has there been enough momentum to…

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3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy Now for Less Than $1,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking for companies bound for more greatness, these three no-brainer stocks are easy buys, no matter what the…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA: 4 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

Here are four stocks that you can buy and hold for decades in your TFSA.

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Stocks for Beginners

New to Investing? This Step-by-Step Guide Will Get You Started

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

New to investing? Then follow this guide to help you get started, by paying off your debts and saving towards…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ways Canadian Investors Can Save Thousands in 2024

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you've done the budgeting and are still coming out with less money than you'd like, consider these three ways…

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Stocks for Beginners

Where to Invest $7,000 in April 2024

| Robin Brown

Are you wondering how to deploy the $7,000 TFSA contribution increase in 2024? Here are four high-quality stocks for earning…

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New Investors: 5 Top Canadian Stocks for 2024

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are five Canadian stocks that might be ideal for a beginner investment portfolio.

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Tech Stocks

Hot Takeaway: Concentration in 1 Stock Can Be Just Fine

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Concentration in one stock can be alright under the right circumstances, and far better than buying a bunch of poor-performing…

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Stocks for Beginners

If You Invested $1,000 in WELL Health in 2019, Here is What It’s Worth Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

WELL stock (TSX:WELL) has fallen pretty dramatically from all-time highs, but what if you bought just before the rise? Should…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money in Canada

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These easy methods can help Canadians make money in 2024, and keep it growing throughout the years to come.

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Top TSX Stocks

1 High-Yield Dividend Stock You Can Buy and Hold Forever

| Demetris Afxentiou

There are some stocks you can buy and hold forever. Here's one top pick that won't disappoint investors anytime soon.

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This ETF Is Up 16% and Could Be the Best Investment Around

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Get access to the global market with the click of a button. This ETF is one of the best ways…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Best-Performing Equity ETFs in 2024 Thus Far

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you want big winners from big sectors, consider these three ETFs currently surging already in 2024.

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Dividend Stocks

Index Funds or Stocks: Which is the Better Investment?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Index funds can provide a great long-term option with a diverse range of investments, but stocks can create higher growth.…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $500 Each Month to Create a Passive Income of $266 in 2024

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Regular monthly investments of $500 in the iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF (TSX:XDIV), starting right now in…

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Making a Move? These Are the Inflation Rates for Each Province

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

No matter where you live, it's important to understand the factors influencing your province's rising inflation rates. Or falling!

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Stocks for Beginners

The Investor’s Sleep Test: When to Know it’s Time to Sell

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are you not catching enough shut-eye? It's likely because of finances, but don't worry! Here is how to gauge what…

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Stocks for Beginners

Dollarama Stock Is Rising, But Is it Still a Buy?

| Jitendra Parashar

Dollarama’s seemingly evergreen business model, continued expansion efforts, and initiatives to improve productivity make it a great Canadian stock to…

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Dividend Stocks

Ranking Inflation Rates in Canada: How Does Your City Stack Up?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Inflation rates stoked higher for some cities, but dropped for others. So let's look at how your city stacked up,…

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Dividend Stocks

Inflation Is Up (Again): What Investors Need to Know

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Inflation ticked higher in Canada this month, but core inflation was lower. Here's how investors can take advantage during this…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Steps to Creating the Perfect Passive Income Portfolio With $0 in Savings!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking for extra income, but don't have the extra income to spare, here is how investors can get…

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Stocks for Beginners

If the Best Offence Is a Good Defence, This Stock Is a Winner

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you want an essential stock, defence stocks are definitely ones to consider. And CAE stock is seeing an increase…

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $100? 2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold

| Demetris Afxentiou

There are some great top Canadian stocks on the market to buy and hold right now. Here's a look at…

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1 Passive Income Stream and 1 Dividend Stock for $491.80 in 2024

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Need to invest but have nothing to start with? This passive income stream and dividend stock are exactly where you…

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