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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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Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL): Say Goodbye to This Top Growth Stock?

February 13, 2019 | Haris Anwar

Here is why Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a top growth stock that looks attractive after its 40% plunge from the…

RRSP Investors: 3 TSX Index Dividend Stocks to Help Build a Substantial Retirement Portfolio

February 13, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and two other top Canadian companies might be attractive picks right now for…

TFSA Investors: Does Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock Deserved to Be a Top Pick Right Now?

February 13, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) has delivered strong returns for investors over the years. Should you buy the stock…

Is This the Next Generation of RRSP-Friendly Stocks?

February 13, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Enerflex Ltd. (TSX:EFX) and its peers may take over from the old guard of defensive RRSP picks.

3 Canadian Stocks as Good As Gold Bullion in an RRSP

February 13, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Retirement investors can glean defensive income from Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NSE:SU) and two other Canadian stocks.

Dividend Investors: One of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy in 2019

February 12, 2019 | Haris Anwar

Here is why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of the best dividend stocks to own in 2019.

Retirement Investors: Which Canadian Gold Stocks Belong in Your Savings Plan?

February 12, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is a good example of a miner fit for an RRSP, but do two other stocks make…

3 Canadian Stocks With High Expected Earnings Growth

February 11, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Three stocks from different industries, including Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET), are expecting high growth in earnings ahead of them.

Opportunity or Trap? 3 Undervalued Stocks on the TSX Index

February 11, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) and two other stocks are undervalued today, but are they worth investing in?

Should Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) or Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Be in Your RRSP Right Now?

February 11, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) offer investors different approaches to international growth. Is one a…

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Boost TFSA Income in 2019

February 11, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) and two other high-yield stocks appear oversold today.

Can New Canadian Investors Still Harvest Upside From This Crop of Weed Stocks?

February 10, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

New investors might not be too late to profit from Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and two other Canadian cannabis stocks.

1 Important Lesson That Can Save You Big Money

February 10, 2019 | Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a stock that investors may want to "break up" with.

3 Canadian Energy Stocks With More Insider Buys Than Sells

February 9, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

TORC Oil & Gas Ltd. (TSX:TOG) and two other stocks have had more shares bought by insiders than sold in…

This Top Dividend Stock Is Still Worth Buying Even After 16% Jump

February 8, 2019 | Haris Anwar

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a top dividend stock which is re-gaining its lost ground in 2019. Here is why it's…

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3 Hot Pot Stocks to Rock Your Canadian Cannabis Portfolio

February 8, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX:VIVO) is trading with some attractive valuations at the moment, but do two other weed stocks offer…

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Can 1 Key Canadian Entertainment Stock Rival its American Peers?

February 8, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) may not have the same reach as two American stocks in the same business, but is…

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2 Stocks to Own for 35 Years in Your RRSP

February 7, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another top Canadian stock deserve to be on your self-directed RRSP radar.

Casual Investors: 2 Classic Canadian Dividend Stocks With Attractive Valuations

February 7, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) and one other Canadian stock offer secure dividends at attractive valuations.

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2 Overlooked Stocks to Grow the Wealth in Your TFSA/RRSP

February 7, 2019 | Joey Frenette

Buy Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and one other stock for your TFSA or RRSP, ASAP!

Bank Investors: Could the Flattened Yield Mean Massive Trouble Big 6 in 2019?

February 7, 2019 | Joey Frenette

Is Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) still a bargain to buy given the tough road ahead?

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Which of These 3 Auto Stocks Is Best to Hold in 2019?

February 7, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and two other Canadian auto-related stocks vie for a place in a dividend portfolio.

Gold, Weed, and Luxury Clothing: 3 Very Canadian Growth Stocks

February 6, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

CannTrust Holdings (TSX:TRST) and two big names in Canadian investing head up the best growth stocks on the TSX index.

3 Top TSX Index Stocks for Your Self-Directed RRSP

February 6, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another two Canadian stocks are attractive picks to launch a balanced RRSP portfolio today.

2 Top TSX Index Dividend Stocks at 12-Month Highs

February 6, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and another top TSX Index stock deserve to be on your radar today.

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Could Quickly Enrich Your TFSA

February 6, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) and one other TSX index heavyweight could bring security and passive income to TFSA investors.

Caution: 3 Ways to Spot Stock Price Fragility

February 6, 2019 | Kris Knutson

High-flying growth stocks like Bausch Health Companies Inc. (TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC) can make and destroy wealth in an instant. Watch out for…

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Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS): Is This the Best Dividend Stock to Buy Now?

February 6, 2019 | Haris Anwar

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is one of the best banking stocks to buy now, as the lender recovers from…

Should Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) Stock Be on Your RRSP Buy List?

February 5, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) still appear oversold, even after the January bounce. Is one a…

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Bargain Stock Round-Up: Are These 3 Previous Steals Still Undervalued?

February 5, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Are STEP Energy Services Ltd. (TSX:STEP) and two other Canadian stocks still undervalued?

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Is There a New Rising Star of Canadian Marijuana Stocks?

February 5, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Is Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) still a good marijuana investment, or does a Canadian competitor offer a better play?

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Which Canadian Luxury Retail Stock Is a Stronger Buy Right Now?

February 4, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

While Canada Goose Holdings Inc.’s (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) share price recovers, is a competitor a better buy?

2 Canadian Behemoths, 1 Winning Stock: Which Is a Buy for New TSX Investors?

February 4, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) and one other big-name Canadian stock go head to head.

An Unloved Stock That Could Deliver Big Gains in 2019 and Beyond

February 4, 2019 | Andrew Walker

TransAlta (TSX:TA) (NYSE:TAC) has endured some tough years, but the situation is starting to improve. Is this the right time…

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Should You Buy Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) or Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) Stock for Your RRSP?

February 4, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) have made some long-term investors quite rich. Is one more attractive…

This Is the Best Way to Invest in Real Estate

February 4, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Real estate has been a proven way to build wealth over time. Owning Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:GRT.UN) can…

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Millennials: Save the World and Get Rich Doing So

February 4, 2019 | Joey Frenette

TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) is an incredible income investment that has a lot more than meets the eye!

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Can Any Stock on the TSX Index Match the Unbearable Lightness of Boeing (NYSE:BA)?

February 2, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

What’s the Canadian equivalent of Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) stock, and is it worth buying at the moment?

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Attention Income Seekers: 3 Stocks With Monthly Distributions Yielding 6-8%

February 2, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Keyera Corp (TSX:KEY) and another two unloved stocks offer attractive yields today and a shot at some nice capital gains…

Here’s the Best Way to Invest in Gold

February 1, 2019 | Kris Knutson

If there’s anything good that has come from the uncertainty the market has been experiencing lately, it’s the fact that…

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Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL): Say Goodbye to This Top Growth Stock?

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RRSP Investors: 3 TSX Index Dividend Stocks to Help Build a Substantial Retirement Portfolio

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TFSA Investors: Does Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock Deserved to Be a Top Pick Right Now?

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Is This the Next Generation of RRSP-Friendly Stocks?

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3 Canadian Stocks as Good As Gold Bullion in an RRSP

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Retirement Investors: Which Canadian Gold Stocks Belong in Your Savings Plan?

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3 Canadian Stocks With High Expected Earnings Growth

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Opportunity or Trap? 3 Undervalued Stocks on the TSX Index

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Should Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) or Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Be in Your RRSP Right Now?

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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Boost TFSA Income in 2019

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Can New Canadian Investors Still Harvest Upside From This Crop of Weed Stocks?

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1 Important Lesson That Can Save You Big Money

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3 Canadian Energy Stocks With More Insider Buys Than Sells

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This Top Dividend Stock Is Still Worth Buying Even After 16% Jump

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3 Hot Pot Stocks to Rock Your Canadian Cannabis Portfolio

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Can 1 Key Canadian Entertainment Stock Rival its American Peers?

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2 Stocks to Own for 35 Years in Your RRSP

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Casual Investors: 2 Classic Canadian Dividend Stocks With Attractive Valuations

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Bank Investors: Could the Flattened Yield Mean Massive Trouble Big 6 in 2019?

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Which of These 3 Auto Stocks Is Best to Hold in 2019?

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Gold, Weed, and Luxury Clothing: 3 Very Canadian Growth Stocks

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3 Top TSX Index Stocks for Your Self-Directed RRSP

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2 Top TSX Index Dividend Stocks at 12-Month Highs

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Caution: 3 Ways to Spot Stock Price Fragility

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Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS): Is This the Best Dividend Stock to Buy Now?

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Should Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) Stock Be on Your RRSP Buy List?

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