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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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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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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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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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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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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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Could Bombardier Stock Help You Become a Millionaire?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) stock has seen immense growth in the last year, but could double in share price if analysts have…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Reasons to Buy Couche-Tard Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

ATD (TSX:ATD) stock has seen shares increase substantially in the last year, but if its five-year plan is correct, there…

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Is Bombardier Stock a Buy Now?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Bombardier stock (TSX:BBD.B) has been surging in share price, but analysts believe there is more room to run in a…

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What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This all-in-one ETF provides a comprehensive investment portfolio perfect for beginners

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Easy Stock Market Strategies for Beginners

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

New investors can do so much better than keeping their cash on the sidelines. All it takes is following these…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Slate Grocery REIT a Buy?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Slate stock (TSX:SGR.UN) seemed unstoppable, until inflation and interest rates rose. Now, what should investors do with the stock?

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Opinion: 3 of the Best Stocks to Buy in 2024 and Hold for 10 Years

| Robin Brown

Investing is for the patient. Here are three Canadian stocks to buy this year that could really deliver in 10…

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s Why CNR Stock Is a No-Brainer Value Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CNR (TSX:CNR) stock has over 100 years behind it, and yet investors remain wary given the near-term outlook for railway…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 50 Shares of This Super Dividend Stock for $2,342/Year in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Picking up this dividend stock and holding it long term has proven successful in the past, and should prove even…

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3 Stocks Buffett Is Buying That Should Be on Your List Too

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These stocks were just added to Warren Buffett's portfolio as spinoffs, but that doesn't mean you should ignore the buys!

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3 Top Reasons to Buy Air Canada Stock in 2024

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are my top three reasons that make Air Canada stock look really attractive to buy in 2024.

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Yes, 2024 Is Actually the Perfect Time to Start Investing

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This year is the year to get back into the market, with steals on some of the best companies all…

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2 TSX Stocks to Buy and 1 to Avoid in 2024 

| Puja Tayal

Looking at the market dynamics and macroeconomic outlook, here are a few stocks you could consider buying and one to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 CRA Benefits Most Canadians Can Grab in 2024

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These CRA benefits are ones that many Canadians can apply for, and can be used to create even more cash…

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Should You Buy Aritzia Stock While it’s Below $35?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) stock climbed and fell as consumers cut back, but this might be changing according to the most recent…

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3 Top Reasons to Buy Aritzia Stock in 2024

| Jitendra Parashar

These top three reasons make Aritzia a great growth stock to buy on the dip in 2024.

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2 Top Canadian EV Stocks to Buy in 2024

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are two of the best Canadian EV stocks you can buy in 2024 and hold for years to come…

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Investing Made Simple: Kickstart Your Net Worth in the New Year!

| Demetris Afxentiou

Are you looking to kickstart your net worth this year? It might be easier than you think. Here are two…

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These 2 Stocks That Struggled in 2023 Could Make a Big Comeback in 2024

| Jitendra Parashar

Improving macroeconomic and consumer spending environments can help these growth stocks make a big comeback in 2024.

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Beginner Investors: 5 Top Canadian Stocks for 2024

| Robin Brown

New to investing and don't know where to start? Here's a five-stock Canadian portfolio that provides income, growth, and value.

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Energy Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy No Matter What 2024 Brings

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These dividend stocks are a strong buy in the next year, and even stronger beyond that. All while continually collecting…

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Forget Apple: 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Instead

| Jitendra Parashar

Buying some cheap yet fundamentally strong AI-focused stocks in 2024 could help you earn outstanding returns on investments in the…

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

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three stocks could see incredible movement in the year to come, never mind the next decade! So pay attention…

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Dividend Stocks

Seize the Day: Beginner Strategies for Stock Market Success in 2024!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Keep calm and stay consistent with these strategies and you're sure to have a winning stock portfolio in 2024 and…

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From Novice to Investor: Start Your Stock Market Journey This Year

| Kay Ng

Start investing in dividend stocks today to begin your journey towards long-term wealth creation. Be ready for excitement and volatility!

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Is it Too Late to Buy Royal Bank of Canada Stock?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Royal Bank stock (TSX:RY) is climbing closer to 52-week highs, leaving little time to get in on a great deal.…

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If I Were You, I’d Buy These 2 Stocks Before They Skyrocket

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The future looks bright for copper, but it could face some near-term issues that make these stocks still a steal…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock Down 13% to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock may be down 13%, but I would certainly take this as a time to buy rather than…

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3 Secrets of Retiree Millionaires

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you want to be a retiree millionaire, you need to think like a millionaire. And these tips will help…

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Step Into the Stock Market: Your Path to Financial Success in 2024!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Follow these steps and you'll be prepared for whatever 2024 throws your way -- especially with this stock on hand.

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New Year, New Wealth: Unlock the Power of Stock Market Investing

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for a way to unlock new levels of wealth? Unlock the power of stock market investing!

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Dividend Stocks

How Should a Beginner Invest in Stocks? Start With This Index Fund

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're a new investor, this is really the only way to invest. Especially if you don't have the time…

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Start Small, Dream Big: A Beginner’s Path to Investing in Stocks

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for ways to get into the stock market? Here’s how you can get started today!

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Stocks for Beginners

Could Dollarama Stock Help You Retire a Millionaire?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) stock has proven before that it can make $1 million portfolio, and it can certainly do that again.

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Your Guide to Prosperity: Stock Market Investing Tips for 2024!

| Jed Lloren

Are you trying to achieve great wealth? Here are some stock market investing tips for 2024!

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, January 5

| Jitendra Parashar

Weakness in metals prices could pressure the TSX index, especially mining stocks, at the open today.

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Bank Stocks

Banking on Stability: Canadian Banks with Consistent Dividends

| Kay Ng

Big Canadian bank stocks are blue chip wealth creators. You can earn consistent dividend income from them that grows over…

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Goeasy Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When it comes to smart buys, goeasy stock (TSX:GSY) is up there as one of the smartest money can buy.…

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Got $3,000? 3 Growth Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Growth stocks like these have already been climbing, but there is even more on the way for those wanting in…

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The Bulls Are Coming: 2 of the Best Growth Stocks to Buy Now to Get Ahead

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are two of the best Canadian growth stocks you can buy in 2024 amid growing expectations of a bull…

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