Member Login
  1. Category
    2. /
  2. Investing
    3. /
  3. Stocks for Beginners
    4. /

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.

[KevelPitch/]

Top Articles

data center server racks glow with light
Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Companies Powering the AI Revolution [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Motley Fool Staff

AI energy consumption is expected to double by 2026, and these companies could be set to profit from the boom.

Read more »

Striking match creates fire and light.
Stocks for Beginners

10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2025 [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…

Read more »

A celebrity is photographed on a red carpet.
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.

Read more »

Striking match creates fire and light.
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…

Read more »

top TSX stocks to buy
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.

Read more »

runner ties shoe while stopped on grass outside
Stocks for Beginners

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…

Read more »

two people use AI to examine a house
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%…

Read more »

Striking match creates fire and light.
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?”

Read more »

Recent Stocks for Beginners News

Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Is Another Stock Market Crash Coming?

| Kay Ng

Is another stock market crash on the horizon? This is what Warren Buffett is doing and what you can do.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why These 2 Top Retail Stocks Are Strong Investments

| Victoria Hetherington

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and one other stock could reward Canadian investors for years to come, no matter the market…

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

Value Investors: Are These 2 Stocks Cheap or Value Traps?

| Kris Knutson

It is a tough time to be a value investor. Companies that focus on investing in value like ONEX Corp.…

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

BUY NOW: Coronavirus Just Turned This Company Profitable

| Jitendra Parashar

Goodfood Market (TSX:FOOD) just reported its first quarterly profit ever. Its rapidly rising active subscriber base presents an excellent future…

Read more »

Tech Stocks

These TSX Stocks Just Surged Over 200%: Are They a Buy?

| Robin Brown

These two TSX growth stocks have surged over 200% since March! They both have been blowing away analysts estimates, but…

Read more »

Coronavirus

Is Air Canada a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is going to be a turbulent ride, but for those willing to ride it out, the…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Does Warren Buffett’s Latest Deal Signal it’s Time to Buy Pipeline Stocks?

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a Canadian pipeline stock that Warren Buffett's followers may wish to buy following his latest $9.7…

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

Betting on a Vaccine? 4 Top Stocks to Watch for a Dip

| Victoria Hetherington

Viemed Healthcare (TSX:VMD)(NASDAQ:VMD) and three other key stocks offer access to upside potential in the vaccine space.

Read more »

Tech Stocks

How This Little-Known TSX Stock Thrashed Shopify (TSX:SHOP) in 2020

| Vineet Kulkarni

This small Canadian stock has soared more than 700% so far this year, even beating Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSESHOP). But will the…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Buy This 1 Cheap TSX Gold Stock for Years of Growth

| Victoria Hetherington

An election year during a pandemic was always going to be fraught with risk. Here’s why Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) stock…

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

3 TSX Stocks to Buy for Real Estate Riches

| Victoria Hetherington

Staying away from REITs? Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) and two other stocks offer access to a potential building boom.

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

Why This TSX Giant Is a Must-Have for Every Portfolio

| Vineet Kulkarni

This TSX giant has stood tall in all kinds of markets and has emerged strong. Consider holding this stable-dividend-payer for…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

CRA CERB Income Assistance: How to Help Yourself With Extra Income

| Kay Ng

Need income assistance? Help yourself with some extra passive income with this one strategy.

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Just Plunged 8%: Should You Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) stock is pulling back once again, but should you buy the dip in the face of what…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: These 6 Stocks Could Make You a Fortune Over a Lifetime!

| Robin Brown

New and veterans investors alike should take advantage of the TFSA. Here are six stocks that can help you build…

Read more »

Tech Stocks

TSX Stocks: 3 OVERBOUGHT Canadian Titans to Buy Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

These three top TSX stocks are currently trading in the overbought zone. The short-term pressure might create an opportunity for…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

CRA Taxes the CERB: How to Get BIG Tax-Free Income 100%!

| Kay Ng

Looking for BIG income tax free? These are some key things you need to take note of.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

2 TFSA Stocks to Buy Today for a Barbell Portfolio

| Victoria Hetherington

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a low-risk stock that belongs at the safe end of a barbell portfolio. But what can…

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

This TSX Stock Could Make You Rich Over the Long Term

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) stock could make you very rich, with one caveat: you need to be a long-term investor.

Read more »

Tech Stocks

2 E-Commerce Stocks to Hold for Decades

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and another Canadian e-commerce stock are must-owns for any growth-oriented portfolio.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Returns: Here’s the “Elephant” Deal He Just Made

| Joey Frenette

TC Energy Inc. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is the perfect TSX stock for Canadians to buy following Warren Buffett's latest big gas bet.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

4 TSX Stocks I’d Invest $4,000 in Right Now

| Robin Brown

Looking to grow wealthy over the long haul? Put $4,000 into these four solid TSX stocks for some long-term income,…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

The Next Market Crash: How to Protect Your TFSA Portfolio

| Joey Frenette

Newmont Gold Corp. (TSX:NGT)(NYSE:NEM) and another defensive stock to prepare your TFSA portfolio for the next market crash.

Read more »

close-up photo of investor Warren Buffett
Dividend Stocks

Make Money: Follow Warren Buffett’s Move Into This Dividend Stock Now

| Kay Ng

Warren Buffett made a US$10 billion move. Now’s your chance to boost your income by diversifying into this proven dividend…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash: 3 Safe Dividend Stocks to Park Your Money

| Kay Ng

Worried about another stock market crash? Then consider parking your money in these three safe TSX dividend stocks.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

2 Value Stocks to Buy in July

| Robin Brown

TSX industrial REITs are attractive stocks for value, income, and growth. Buy these two stock in July and get rich…

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

Aim for a $1 Million TFSA With These Cheap TSX 60 Stocks

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and another wide-moat TSX 60 stock can help TFSA investors hit the million-dollar milestone in just a…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Forget Bitcoin and Gold: I’d Buy These Battered Shares Today to Weather Volatility

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) looks to offer a better risk/reward tradeoff relative to Bitcoin or gold for investors seeking to combat…

Read more »

Tech Stocks

Fear Market Crash 2.0? Watch Out for This 1 Stock Trend

| Victoria Hetherington

Stocks like Docebo (TSX:DCBO) belong on a wish list ahead of a pullback. In the meantime, there’s another way to…

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: Maximize Your $6,000 Contribution With These Types of Stocks

| Kris Knutson

Every account has its own perks and tricks. Investors need to be aware of how to maximize your returns in…

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Plays it Safe Again, and You Should, Too!

| Vineet Kulkarni

Warren Buffett might be expecting a much bigger fall than we saw in March 2020. He is playing it safe…

Read more »

Tech Stocks

E-Commerce Investing: 3 Key Strategies and 6 Top Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) and five other stocks are all buys for their e-commerce exposure, but each has its own merits.

Read more »

Coronavirus

Warning: How to Prepare for a Market Crash in July

| Kay Ng

Prepare your stock portfolio for a market crash now before it's too late! Here are some tips for you.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 2 Canadian Stocks to Build You a Tax-Free Fortune

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and another stock that young TFSA investors should buy and hold for decades at a time.

Read more »

Cannabis Stocks

The New Cannabis: Better Stocks to Buy for the Upside

| Victoria Hetherington

Aphria (TSX:APHA)(NASDAQ:APHA) is a rare gem among cratering cannabis stocks. But are there better plays for momentum?

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks to Buy as Canada’s Trade Deficit Shrinks

| Victoria Hetherington

Good news may be thin on the ground at the moment. Here’s why latest figures on Canada’s trade gap makes…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

My 3 Biggest TFSA Stock Holdings Happen to Pay Big Dividends

| Kay Ng

Want tax-free returns from big dividends complemented by price appreciation, consider these quality dividend stocks.

Read more »

Tech Stocks

Bargain Hunters: Now Is the Time to Buy This Lesser-Known Growth Stock

| Joey Frenette

Tucows Inc. (TSX:TC)(NASDAQ:TCX) is an underrated, low-risk growth stock that Canadian bargain hunters should consider today.

Read more »

Tech Stocks

All You Need to Know About Maxar Technologies and its Growth Prospects

| Vineet Kulkarni

Maxar Technologies (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) stock has soared 110% since last year. What's next for it and for the entire space industry?

Read more »

Bank Stocks

Wells Fargo to Cut Dividend: Buy Royal Bank (TSX:RY) Stock Instead

| Kay Ng

Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) is about to cut its dividend. Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) provides a safer dividend. What's more…

Read more »