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Stocks for Beginners

Investing in stocks can feel intimidating at first, but it’s one of the most effective ways to build long-term wealth. For beginners, the key idea to understand is that there’s no “perfect” time to start—because historically, markets have trended upward over long periods despite short-term ups and downs. Whether markets are rising or falling, consistent investing over time has rewarded patient investors, making any time a good time to begin if your focus is long-term growth.

More importantly, the stock market allows your money to work for you, rather than relying solely on your own time and effort to generate income. By investing in stocks, you’re putting your capital to work in businesses that grow, innovate, and generate profits—often compounding returns year after year. Instead of trading hours for dollars, investing gives you the opportunity to build wealth in the background while you focus on your career, goals, or everyday life.

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

Recent Stocks for Beginners News

Tech Stocks

Should You Take Profits in BlackBerry Stock?

January 25, 2021 | Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BB) is picking up traction in the new year, but is it too late to punch your ticket…

Tempted by Bitcoin? Here Are 2 Canadian Tech Stocks That Could Outshine the Cryptocurrency

January 25, 2021 | Joey Frenette

Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO)(NASDAQ:DCBO) and Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) have been white hot, but can they outperform Bitcoin?

New Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks You Can Start With in 2021

January 24, 2021 | Kay Ng

Don't know which stock to invest in? Start with these three proven dividend stocks. You won't regret taking this first…

Tech Stocks

3 Top Auto Stocks for Tech Investors to Buy Today

January 24, 2021 | Victoria Hetherington

The auto-tech growth thesis is switching up a gear. Discover top stocks like Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) today.

3 Top TSX Materials Stocks to Buy

January 24, 2021 | Debra Ray

Have materials stocks like Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) bottomed, or are they heading for another strong run on the Toronto Stock…

4 Great TSX Stocks to Buy for a “Biden Bull” Market

January 24, 2021 | Victoria Hetherington

New year, new president. Find out why names such as Northland Power (TSX:NPI) strike a chord in a fresh political…

3 Great Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2021

January 24, 2021 | Robin Brown

2021 is looking to be a banner year for Canadian dividend stocks. Here are three of my top TSX dividend…

3 Top TSX Software Stocks to Buy

January 23, 2021 | Debra Ray

Canadian investors should purchase top Toronto Stock Exchange technology stocks like Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) this year.

Warren Buffett: Forget Bitcoin, Here’s How to Make Millions!

January 23, 2021 | Robin Brown

Warren Buffett has avoided Bitcoin like the plague. Looking for something more stable with HUGE upside? This Canadian stock could…

3 TSX Stocks to Buy Today if You Have $1,000

January 22, 2021 | Vineet Kulkarni

It makes sense to deploy a portion of your cash in these top-performing TSX stocks and earn some handsome return…

TFSA Investments: My Portfolio Made 20% in 2020: Here’s What I’m Buying Next

January 22, 2021 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Here are my top, and bottom, performers and why I'm still holding them. And, of course, what I'm planning to…

Forget a Crash: Canada Housing Market Just Got a Big Thumbs-Up!

January 22, 2021 | Vineet Kulkarni

Canada’s housing market has been soaring high for the last few years. The bull ride is expected to continue in…

A Top Stock I’m Tempted to Buy for My TFSA Growth Fund

January 22, 2021 | Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a wonderful business that I think investors should look to add to their long-term TFSA…

3 Cheap Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2021

January 22, 2021 | Kay Ng

Get more income, protect your principal, and get market-beating returns across these three cheap Canadian dividend stocks!

Bank Stocks

Canadians: These 2 Stocks Could Plunge in 2021

January 22, 2021 | Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and another Canadian stock that I think could be overdue for a correction at some point in the…

3 Canadian Small-Cap Stocks to Buy for 2021

January 22, 2021 | Joey Frenette

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) and two other Canadian small-cap stocks that investors should look to buy right now.

Don’t Time a Market Crash: 1 Defensive Dividend Stock to Buy Instead

January 22, 2021 | Joey Frenette

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) is one of many cheap dividend stocks that you should look to buy today, even if…

How to Find the Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in 2021

January 22, 2021 | Kay Ng

Want outsized total returns? Here’s how you can find the top Canadian stocks to buy now!

3 Top Tech Stocks for Growth Investors to Buy in 2021

January 22, 2021 | Victoria Hetherington

Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) and two other hot tech stocks could continue to see reliable growth in 2021.

3 Tips to Retire Rich With Growth Stocks

January 21, 2021 | Kay Ng

Check out these tips that can help you retire rich with growth stocks.

4 Top TSX Stocks to Buy for a Silver Bull Market

January 21, 2021 | Victoria Hetherington

Discover why Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM) and three other key silver stocks may add years of upside to a portfolio.