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

Forget BCE (TSX:BCE): Here Are 3 Dividend Stocks If You’re Hungry for a Bigger Bargain

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and another dividend deal that income investor should consider buying today.

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

Young TFSA Investors: A TSX Stock for Big Upside

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) offers a terrific risk/reward trade-off that's too good to pass up for risk-taking young TFSA investors.

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

60-Cent Loonie Looming? Hedge Your Portfolio With CN Rail (TSX:CNR) Stock

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a terrific way to hedge yourself if you're worried about the Canadian dollar falling into 60-cent…

Read more »

Metals and Mining Stocks

4 Great TSX Gold Stocks to Buy in May

| Victoria Hetherington

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is one of the best gold stocks on the TSX. Let’s explore some other strong plays in…

Read more »

Tech Stocks

Here’s Why Canadian Tech Stocks Are Breaking Out in 2020

| Victoria Hetherington

Big names such as Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are leading the market rally. But here’s why they’re a play for the longer-term.

Read more »

Tech Stocks

The Best Defensive Stock to Buy if You Have $2,000

| Robin Brown

Technology stocks are the new defensive stocks to own. Got $2,000 to invest? Consider this TSX-outperforming stock for your portfolio…

Read more »

Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Is Just Part of a Total Market Sea-Change

| Victoria Hetherington

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and one other Canadian stock offer ways to invest in two strong themes already emerging in the…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Never Mind the CRA: 2 Strong TSX Stocks for a TFSA

| Victoria Hetherington

Here's how names like Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) can help TFSA investors save tax-free for the long term.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: An 8% TSX Dividend Stock That Has 100% Upside

| Kay Ng

This stock's high yield is much safer now. What's more to like is that it can double your money from…

Read more »

close-up photo of investor Warren Buffett
Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Why You Need to Heed His Words of Wisdom

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett had a lot to share with investors in his recent annual meeting, most notably his cautious stance on…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

5 Top Stocks for New TSX Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why stocks like Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are strong long-term buys for new investors looking for long-term wealth creation.

Read more »

Coronavirus

Could Air Canada (TSX:AC) Go Belly Up in 2020?

| Joey Frenette

In a shocking comment, David Calhoun is calling the bankruptcy of one airline this year. Could Air Canada (TSX:AC) be…

Read more »

Energy Stocks

Green Energy Stocks Could Make You Rich

| Victoria Hetherington

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) ticks the box for green economy upside. Here’s why it’s a play for the long-term.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Warning: 2 Dividends That Could Be Next on the Chopping Block!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources Inc. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and another blue-chip TSX dividend stock that could be next in line to cut their dividends.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Earn $1,000/Year From These 3 Cheap TSX Dividend Stocks!

| Robin Brown

TSX dividend stocks are selling at bargain prices today. Invest $15,000 into these three stocks and earn over $1,000 in…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

If You’ve Got $3,000 to Invest, Buy These Dividend Stocks Now

| Kay Ng

Got some extra cash lying around? Get yields of up to 7% in these solid dividend stocks, while you wait…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Only Reason You Need to Buy TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock

| Victoria Hetherington

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) has all the hallmarks of a great bank stock. However, there’s one strong reason to buy that…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Getting OAS? You May Get an Extra $500!

| Kay Ng

$500 may be coming your way! The coming market dips are a good opportunity to increase your passive income via…

Read more »

Tech Stocks

3 Great Canadian Stocks to Buy Today With $3,000

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why names like Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) are money-spinning stocks set to rocket in the near term.

Read more »

Tech Stocks

2 Top Stocks Vastly Beating the TSX in 2020!

| Robin Brown

Looking for stocks that are outperforming the volatile TSX? Check out these two top stocks that have beaten the TSX…

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

2 Stocks to Buy If You Think COVID-19 Will Last Into 2021

| Joey Frenette

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) and another resilient stock to buy if you're looking to prepare for a worst-case scenario with…

Read more »

close-up photo of investor Warren Buffett
Stocks for Beginners

Mirror Warren Buffett’s Recent Buys With These 2 Underrated TSX Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Leon's Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) and another Canadian stock that fans of Warren Buffett should look to buy in May.

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

Market Crash 2020: 3 Reasons the TSX Could Plunge From Here!

| Robin Brown

Markets bounced back nicely from the crash in March. Could they decline again? Here are three reasons TSX investors should…

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

5 Top Canadian Tech Stocks for New Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Five top TSX tech stocks are solid buys for new investors. Here’s why names like Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) resonate…

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Generate a Million and Pay Zero Taxes

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canadian investors can generate a robust retirement reserve using the TFSA and have no liability to the Canada Revenue Agency.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

OAS and CPP Pensions Aren’t Enough: You Need a TFSA Income Stream

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a top dividend stock for OAS and CPP pensioners looking to supplement their monthly income with…

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Breaks Silence About This Coronavirus-Plagued Market

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett urges investors to be careful, as the coronavirus grips the market and hard-hit industries like the airlines like…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

TFSA: How to Earn $420 in Monthly Income That the CRA Won’t Tax

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is one of many stable dividend-payers to stash in your TFSA for big tax-free income when…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Millennials: 1 TSX Tech Stock You Don’t Want Miss Out on!

| Robin Brown

Millennials, take advantage of the recent market crash by buying this top TSX tech stock that is profiting from the…

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC): A Buy as Revenues Nosedive?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could make you filthy rich if the coronavirus is eradicated sooner rather than later, but is…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Stock Could Explode Higher in 2020!

| Robin Brown

Canadian Tire's (TSX:CTC.A) stock has been beaten down in 2020. It is trading at a bargain and here are three…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

2 Wonderful TSX Stocks That Are Too Cheap to Ignore

| Kay Ng

Here are two dividend stocks with high risk-adjusted returns that you should consider if you have a long investment horizon.

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

If You’ve Got $6,000, Buy These 2 Canadian Value Stocks Now

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and another TSX value stock that investors should look to buy today, while they're super cheap.

Read more »

Stocks for Beginners

Market Crash 2020: Prepare Your Defences — Another Selloff Is Probably Coming

| Joey Frenette

Prudent investors should heed the implicit warnings of Warren Buffett by being cautious and not exhausting one's liquidity on this…

Read more »

Tech Stocks

TSX Tech Investors: Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) Stock Is a Strong Buy

| Victoria Hetherington

Analysts expect great things from Kinaxis (TSX:KXS), making for a solid outlook. Here’s why it’s a strong buy after its…

Read more »

Bank Stocks

Which TSX Bank Stocks Belong in Your Forever Portfolio?

| Victoria Hetherington

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of the biggest names on the TSX. But is it a buy in the current…

Read more »

Metals and Mining Stocks

Buy These 4 TSX Metals Stocks With Massive Upside

| Victoria Hetherington

Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) matches steep growth potential in a booming sector with passive income. Find out why stocks like this…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? Park it in These 2 Resilient TSX Dividend-Growth Stocks

| Robin Brown

Dividend-growth stocks are a perfect place to park $3,000. These two TSX stocks are pandemic resilient, and they are growing…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: Where to Invest Right Now

| Kay Ng

Investors need to consider risk and return every time they make a buy or sell decision. Here's where to invest…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) the Perfect Retail Stock After Earnings?

| Victoria Hetherington

Perfection is hard to attain, if not impossible. But just how close does Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) stock come to…

Read more »