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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.

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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…

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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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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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Invest $10,000 in This Dividend Stock for $333 in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Got $10,000? This Big Six bank’s high yield and steady earnings could turn tax-free dividends into serious compounding inside your…

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Use Your TFSA to Earn $184 Per Month in Tax-Free Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want tax-free monthly TFSA income? SmartCentres’ Walmart‑anchored REIT offers steady payouts today and growth from residential and mixed‑use projects.

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What’s the Average TFSA Balance for a 72-Year-Old in Canada?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

At 70, your TFSA can still deliver tax-free income and growth. Firm Capital’s monthly payouts may help steady your retirement…

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Defensive Stocks Every Canadian Investor Needs During Market Volatility

| Demetris Afxentiou

Volatility is a normal part of investing. It’s also something that can be offset in part with the right defensive…

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2 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy in a TFSA and Hold for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TFSA-ready blue chips offer tax-free compounding, resilient cash flows, and inflation protection for calm, long-term growth.

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The 1 Single Stock That I’d Hold Forever in a TFSA

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s why this Canadian stock’s reliable business model makes it a compelling choice to hold for decades in a TFSA.

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TFSA: 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want tax-free income and growth in your TFSA? These two dividend payers could compound quietly for decades, even through choppy…

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1 Smart Buy-and-Hold Canadian Stock

| Jitendra Parashar

Here's why Waste Connections could be a smart addition to any buy-and-hold portfolio.

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A Canadian Dividend Knight to Hold Through Anything

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This Canadian “dividend knight” could help steady your portfolio. Meet the TSX stalwart built to keep paying when markets panic.

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The Sole 2 Canadian Stocks to Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two Canadian stocks you can buy once and hold for life, Royal Bank and Constellation Software, blend stability, recurring revenue,…

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3 Dead-Easy Canadian Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now 

| Puja Tayal

Maximize your investments through stocks. Discover strategies to turn idle funds into returns with smart stock choices.

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2 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks Offering 6% Yields

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX blue chips with 6% yields let you lock in bigger income today while you wait for long-term growth.

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TFSA Wealth Plan: Turn 1 Canadian Stock Into Riches

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn your TFSA into a long-term wealth engine by automating contributions and letting a quality ETF like XQLT compound tax-free…

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What’s Going on With TD Bank After Q4 Earnings

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TD’s cross-border strength and robust earnings make it a compelling, dividend-backed anchor for long-term portfolios.

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Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 40 in Canada

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn 40 into your TFSA turning point, so let a long-term compounder like Brookfield do the heavy lifting while your…

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TFSA Must-Haves: 2 Top Dividend Stocks for Canadians to Buy and Hold Forever

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian investors can supercharge TFSA income with these two top dividend stocks to buy and hold forever.

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Build a Pumping Passive Income Portfolio With $35K

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn $35,000 into a low-maintenance, global income engine with Power Corp’s steady dividend and VXC’s worldwide growth.

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Best Canadian Stocks to Buy With $7,000 Right Now

| Puja Tayal

Understanding stocks is crucial for effective investing. Discover tips and strategies to navigate the stock market.

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A 6.8% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A global, hospital-backed landlord paying monthly income, NorthWest Healthcare REIT’s turnaround could turn a tough stretch into steady TFSA cash…

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The Best Canadian ETFs $100 Can Buy on the TSX Today

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s how $100 can give you exposure to Canada’s top-performing tech and high-yield dividend stocks.

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Canadian Investors: The Best $7,000 TFSA Approach

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian investors can boost their TFSA with this trio of defensive, income-rich stocks.

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How to Use $7,000 to Transform a TFSA Into a Cash-Pumping Machine

| Puja Tayal

Here is an investing strategy that can help you make the most of a TFSA's tax-free cash withdrawals while staying…

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2 Canadian Stocks to Buy for Lifetime Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two under‑the‑radar Canadian plays pair mission‑critical growth with paycheque‑like income you can hold for decades.

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2 TSX Growth Giants to Buy for Decades of Dividends

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Own the world’s strongest companies and the transformers powering electrification, two TSX plays built to compound for decades with steadier…

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Ready to Max Out Your TFSA? 2 Canadian Blue-Chip Stocks Offer Huge Growth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two blue-chip Canadian stocks to power your TFSA with tax-free dividends and steady growth you can own for decades.

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How I’d Structure a $21,000 TFSA for Constant Monthly Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Catch up from a tough few years by building constant, tax-free monthly income in a $21,000 TFSA, anchored by diversification…

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GICs Are Done: This Dividend Stock Is a Much Better Income Option

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

As GIC yields sink, Richards Packaging offers higher income and potential upside, without abandoning the safety investors want.

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2 Gargantuan Dividend Giants That Belong in Every Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX dividend giants that deliver paycheque-like income and steady growth, so you can set it and forget it for…

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A 7.4% Dividend Yield to Hold for Decades? Yes Please!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Think all high yields are risky? MCAN Financial’s regulated, interest-first model could be a dividend built to last.

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TFSA Passive Income: 2 TSX Dividend Stocks to Consider Now

| Demetris Afxentiou

Building out a passive income portfolio with great TSX dividend stocks is easier than it sounds. Here are 2 stocks…

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Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs for 2026 

| Puja Tayal

Explore how ETFs can enhance your investment portfolio strategy with balanced returns and market diversification.

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1 Obvious Canadian Stock to Buy and Hold for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

An obvious Canadian stock to hold for life? Granite REIT’s mission-critical warehouses and strong balance sheet make it a quiet,…

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A 6.7% Dividend Stock That Remains a Standout Buy Into 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

NorthWest Healthcare REIT’s hospital-backed leases and improving finances make it a defensive monthly payer to consider as rates ease in…

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Turn Any TFSA Into a $400/Month Dividend Machine

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Build tax-free monthly cash flow with a TFSA, and consider Plaza Retail REIT’s steady, necessity-based income to help reach $400…

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1 Impressively Awesome Canadian Dividend Stock Down 38% to Hold for Decades

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Fiera Capital’s pullback may be a chance to lock in a big dividend from a fee-driven asset manager reshaping for…

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3 Secrets of TFSA Millionaires

| Kay Ng

The TFSA is an environment that can create millionaires. Read on to find out how!

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CRA Just Released New 2026 Tax Brackets

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

New 2026 CRA tax brackets can cut “bracket creep” so plan around them to ensure more compounding, and consider Manulife…

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How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $700 per Month in Tax-Free Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn your TFSA into a steady, tax‑free monthly paycheque, Here’s a simple plan and why APR.UN fits the bill.

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How I’d Structure a $50,000 TFSA for Almost Constant Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn a $50,000 TFSA into a dependable, tax‑free paycheque with a simple ETF mix. Here’s why VDY can anchor the…

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TFSA: 3 Premier Canadian Stocks for Your $10,000 Contribution

| Robin Brown

Invest in your future with high quality Canadian stocks for your TFSA. Discover three stocks offering significant growth potential.

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