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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.

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September 13, 2019 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

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September 13, 2019 | Debra Ray

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September 13, 2019 | Debra Ray

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September 13, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

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September 13, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

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September 12, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

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September 12, 2019 | Debra Ray

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) may be the best-performing cannabis stock on the TSX according to fiscal year 2019 earnings.

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September 12, 2019 | Debra Ray

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September 12, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

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September 12, 2019 | Joey Frenette

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September 12, 2019 | Haris Anwar

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September 11, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

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September 11, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

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September 11, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

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September 11, 2019 | Debra Ray

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This TSX Stock Just Hit a Strong Sell Signal

September 11, 2019 | Debra Ray

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September 11, 2019 | Joey Frenette

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September 10, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

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September 10, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Newmont Goldcorp Corp. (TSX:NGT)(NYSE:NEM) and one other top TSX stock could satisfy a long-term, low-risk investor.

Turn $10 Into $100 in 10 Years With This Simple TFSA Trick

September 10, 2019 | Vishesh Raisinghani

Maximize your TFSA contributions in 2019 by investing in high-growth stocks that have millionaire-making potential.

How to Get to $1 Million in Your TFSA

September 10, 2019 | Debra Ray

How TFSA investors can get to $1 million by investing in high-dividend stocks like Nutrien Ltd (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR).

How to Find the Best Long-Term Stocks

September 10, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

To find great long-term stocks, all one has to do is look for companies with consistently high returns on equity.…

2 Cannabis Stocks Just Hit a Massive Buy Signal

September 10, 2019 | Debra Ray

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September 10, 2019 | Adam Othman

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September 10, 2019 | Kay Ng

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September 10, 2019 | Chen Liu

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September 9, 2019 | Debra Ray

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September 9, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

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Buy This Retail Stock for “Safe” Cannabis Exposure

September 9, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

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Income Investors: Avoid This Common Mistake

September 9, 2019 | Daniel Da Costa

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September 9, 2019 | Debra Ray

Canadians should invest in stocks like Thomson Reuters Corp (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI) to avoid common TFSA pitfalls and begin earning passive income.

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September 9, 2019 | Victoria Matsepudra

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Why Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) Stock Has More to Run

September 9, 2019 | Kay Ng

Inter Pipeline Ltd.’s (TSX:IPL) refusal to be bought indicates the stock is worth so much more.

Should Dividend Stocks Be in Your Self-Directed RRSP?

September 9, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is a good example of a dividend stock that looks cheap, but is it…

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September 8, 2019 | Kay Ng

Here’s why you might want to buy undervalued Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) and U.S. dividend stocks in your RRSP.

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