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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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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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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

2 TSX Railroad Stocks to Buy

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should consider TSX railroad stocks like Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) for their retirement portfolios this year.

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Stocks for Beginners

Which Aerospace Stock Is the Better Buy Today?

| Victoria Hetherington

There’s one very strong play for the casual long-term TSX investor in the aerospace sector right now, and it isn’t…

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Tech Stocks

2 Takeover Target Stocks to Avoid This Summer

| Victoria Hetherington

Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) and one other stock look like takeover material. But are they falling knives?

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Dividend Stocks

Have $3,000? Buy These Top Dividend Stocks and Let the Cash Roll In!

| Robin Brown

Got $3,000 that you want to invest today? Then check out these three dividend stocks that are benefiting from strong…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stellar Bank Stocks To Buy Today

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should buy high dividend bank stocks like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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Investors: A COVID-19-Resilient Stock That Can Make You Filthy Rich

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is an undervalued defensive growth stock that could make you filthy rich amid the COVID-19 recession.

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Cuts: 2 Dividend Stocks to Supplement Shrinking CRA Payments

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and another secure income investment will help CERB users find more security and income amid this pandemic.

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $5,000? Buy This Bulletproof Stock Before a 2nd Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is a promising portfolio hedge for those not positioned for a second market crash induced by…

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Dollarama (TSX:DOL): Competitive Leads, Risks, Future Growth, and More

| Vineet Kulkarni

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) stock returned more than 1,000% in the last decade. But will it continue to outperform in the future?

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Buy Alert: 3 Growth Stocks Riding High on Pandemic Tailwinds

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) and two other TSX-traded growth stocks that are experiencing profound COVID-19 pandemic tailwinds.

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2 Hot Bank Stocks to Buy in July

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should consider buying the income stock, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) for the 4.65% dividend yield.

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1 Top TSX Tech Stock to Buy Now

| Kay Ng

COVID-19 is disrupting the economy. Thankfully, here’s a good place to park your money for great returns.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a $1 million TFSA in Only 20 years

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

You could become a TFSA millionaire in a reasonable period of time by investing in blue-chip stocks like Royal bank…

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2 Pot Stocks to Hold in July

| Debra Ray

If you are looking for great pot stocks to buy in 2020, take a second look at Aurora Cannabis Inc…

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3 Things Every Beginner Should Know About Canada’s Stock Market

| Vishesh Raisinghani

The stock market is driven by finance and energy and is currently trading at a reasonable valuation. Beginner investors should…

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Energy Stocks

1 Outperforming TSX Energy Stock to Buy in July

| Victoria Hetherington

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is down this week despite higher oil prices. But are there any energy names that actually rose this…

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Dividend Stocks

This Income Stock Is Popular: Should You Buy?

| Debra Ray

Understand the legal risks that come with owning the TSX income stock Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) before you buy the asset.

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Where to Invest?
Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget Metal Tariffs and Buy This 1 Stock on the Pullback

| Victoria Hetherington

Russel Metals (TSX:RUS) is a key name to snap up if cross-border metals trade becomes disrupted again.

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A Dividend Stock Immune to the Coronavirus

| Joey Frenette

Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) is a terrific bond proxy dividend stock that investors should look to load up on amid the…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Your Own CERB for Future Emergencies

| Kay Ng

The CERB will end. Another economic downturn will come. Put things in your own hands by getting your own CERB…

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Dividend Stocks

Turn a $3,000 TFSA Into $10,000…$100,000…$200,000

| Kay Ng

The COVID-19 economic downturn is a good catalyst for you to build a substantial TFSA to secure your financial future.…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Value Stocks Are Absurdly Cheap Right Now

| Kay Ng

Sit back and collect big passive income from these A-grade dividend stocks that are trading at massive bargains.

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Fortis (TSX:FTS) Is the Best Dividend Stock to Hedge a Market Crash

| Vineet Kulkarni

Utility stocks like Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can be highly effective in market downturns due to their less-volatile stock movements and stable…

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Tech Stocks

Watch List: 6 Stocks to Buy in July

| Victoria Hetherington

Think the markets have reached the top? Expecting a pullback? Here are six stocks, including Docebo (TSX:DCBO), to watch for…

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Fear a Housing Market Crash? Investors Should Do This 1 Thing

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) is a rare play in a frothy market. So should real estate investors begin looking…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Just Became a Must-Buy

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) looks even better equipped to survive the coronavirus onslaught and is likely to recover quicker than most…

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TFSA Investors: This Top Stock Could Make You an Absolute Fortune!

| Robin Brown

TFSA investors, now is the time to buy into this top TSX stock! If the next 10 years are as…

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Beat the TSX: 2 Value Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 30 Years

| Joey Frenette

Quebecor Inc. (TSX:QBR.B) and another cheap stock can help self-guided Canadian investors beat the TSX Index over the long haul.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy These 3 Top Stocks for Years of TFSA Growth

| Victoria Hetherington

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a boring pick for a portfolio. But boring is good when the market has already priced in…

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TSX Market Sell-Off: Buy These Top Stocks While They’re on Sale!

| Robin Brown

Every TSX market sell-off is an opportunity for long-term investors. Here are three market-leading stocks that are great buys when…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Canadian Bank Stock Is the Most Undervalued?

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a dirt-cheap Canadian bank stock that TFSA income investors should consider loading up on right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Where Should You Invest Your $2,000 CERB?

| Joey Frenette

If you're going to invest the CRA's CERB, consider putting it in a defensive king like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) rather…

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Stocks for Beginners

Revealed: 2 of the Cheapest TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and another dirt-cheap TSX stock that can give you the most bang for your invested buck.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock at a Bargain Price Now

| Kay Ng

Buy Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock on the pullback for passive income that exceeds market returns this year.

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Tech Stocks

COVID-19: 1 Stock to Buy Before the Coronavirus Crashes the TSX Index

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) stock is a must-buy for investors looking for protection from volatility amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How to Begin Investing in the TSX With a TFSA

| Puja Tayal

It is never too late to start investing in the TSX. A good way to start is by investing in…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Is Now the Time to Buy?

| Robin Brown

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is cheap and trading near multi-year lows! However, is the stock a buy now, or are…

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3 Hot 5G Stocks to Buy in July

| Debra Ray

Major 5G stocks like Telus Corp (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are driving profitable innovation and rural expansion during the 5G rollout this year.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top TSX Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% or More

| Robin Brown

You can't get any yield from interest or bonds anymore. So why not check these five TSX dividend stocks that…

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Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Can Help You Form a TFSA Income Stream That’ll Outlast CERB

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is one of many blue-chip dividend kings that can form a TFSA income stream that'll last…

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