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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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Why These Dividend Stocks Are Among the Best to Buy in 2019

January 20, 2019 | Haris Anwar

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

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A Perfect Dividend Stock for Your TFSA That’s Selling Absurdly Cheap Now

January 20, 2019 | Haris Anwar

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) offers a unique opportunity to TFSA investors to diversify their holdings and buy a cheap…

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3 Strong Companies With U.S. Cash Dividends to Buy Today

January 19, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Earn U.S. dollars or get a boost on your dividend through some great Canadian dividend stocks like Restaurant Brands International…

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The Top Undervalued TSX Stocks in 4 Key Canadian Industries

January 19, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) may be the best undervalued banking stock on the TSX, but what about three other…

A “War Chest of Value” to Be Had With This Super-Cheap Growth Stock

January 19, 2019 | Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is an overlooked growth king that could soar quickly.

Banking on Safety: Frightened Investors Should Hide in Stocks Like These!

January 18, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and two other big banks represent the safest stocks on the TSX index.

1 Sector That Belongs in Your TFSA

January 18, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Some assets are better suited to your TFSA than others. Real Estate Investment Trusts like Granite REIT (TSX:GRT.UN) are well-suited…

3 RRSP Picks to Grow Your Retirement Portfolio in 2019

January 18, 2019 | Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and another two top Canadian stocks might be interesting RRSP picks right now. Here's why.

This Defensive Stock Should Be on Top of Your TFSA Buying List

January 17, 2019 | Haris Anwar

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is among the top defensive stocks that one should consider adding to the TFSA.

2 Top Stocks to Buy in 2019 With Your Additional $6,000 TFSA Room

January 17, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and another top TSX Index stock deserve to be on your TFSA radar today. Here's…

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Is Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) or Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) Stock a Better TFSA Pick Today?

January 16, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are two Canada's top dividend stocks. Is one more attractive right…

RRSP Investors: 2 Top TSX Index Stocks to Own for 2 Decades

January 16, 2019 | Andrew Walker

TC Energy (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) and one other industry leader deserve to be on your RRSP radar right now. Here's why.

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Mining Investors: Jump on These 3 High-Growth Canadian Gold Stocks

January 16, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

The gold rally continues, with Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) and two other precious metal miners offering considerable upside.

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January 16, 2019 | Kris Knutson

Buying a home with debt at high real estate prices is, at best, a terrible investment. Buy shares of Fortis…

Bump Stocks Like These to the Top of Your Wish List Right Now

January 16, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and miner Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN) are among the most defensive stocks on the TSX index.

Should Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) or Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Be on Your TFSA Buy List?

January 15, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) took big hits in 2018. Is one a buy today for your…

Power Your Portfolio With These 2 “Forever” Stocks

January 15, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Hitting a 52-week low, Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) is a nicely valued dividend stock, but so is one big…

Is This Famous Canadian Telecom Stock Really a Strong Buy Right Now?

January 14, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) still has some upside, but is a major rival a stronger play?

Tech Stocks

Should Value Investors Avoid This Gravity-Defying Tech Stock?

January 14, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Does the upside offered by Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) really beat its biggest American competitor?

1 Strategy to Prepare for the Next Recession

January 14, 2019 | Kris Knutson

A potential recession might be around the corner, so investors should strategize how to stabilize their portfolios by adding stocks…

Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should You Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Right Now?

January 14, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) has bounced off the 2018 low. Is this the right time to buy?

TFSA Retirement Investors: 3 Canadian Stocks to Own for Decades

January 14, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and another two top Canadian companies are worth considering today for your TFSA.

Dividend Stocks

Is This the Best Cheap Energy Stock on the TSX Right Now?

January 13, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Keyera Corp. (TSX:KEY) is a strong buy at the moment, but can a major competitor beat it on value and…

Is Aphria (TSX:APHA) Stock the Most-Watched Cannabis Investment Right Now?

January 13, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

All eyes are on Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) at the moment, and its stats are looking good.

This Is My Top Dividend Stock to Buy in 2019

January 13, 2019 | Haris Anwar

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is my top dividend stock to buy in 2019 as investors get defensive amid spiking volatility.

Dividend Stocks

2 Glittering Gold Stocks Paying Dividends to TSX Investors

January 12, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN) is an attractively valued gold stock that pays a dividend, but is it a buy right…

Dividend Stocks

Which Blue-Chip Canadian Energy Stock Belongs in Your TFSA?

January 12, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

High-quality energy stocks like Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) abound on the TSX, but which should you buy today?

Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Here’s How You Can Amass a $2 Million TFSA

January 12, 2019 | Nelson Smith

Loading up on great stocks like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is the…

Is Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) or Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Attractive Today?

January 12, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) are two of Canada's best companies. Is one a…

3 Dividend Stocks for Your RRSP in 2019

January 11, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and another two top Canadian companies deserve to be on your radar today.

TFSA Investors: 2 Cheap TSX Index Giants to Kickstart a Retirement Fund

January 11, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) and another top TSX Index stock appear heavily oversold. Here's why.

3 of the Best TSX Stocks Hitting 52-Week Lows

January 11, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is trading at a 52-week low, along with two other stocks. Which ones are worth buying?

This Soaring Canadian Stock Just Hit a 52-Week High!

January 11, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) is outperforming its industry and flying high. Should you jump on or buy a competitor?

Sell Alert: 3 TSX Stocks I’d Ditch Right Now

January 11, 2019 | Joey Frenette

I'd short or sell Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and two other stocks right now.

Dividend Stocks

TSX Roundup: Breaking Down the Top 3 High-Dividend-Yielding Energy Stocks

January 10, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Keyera Corp. (TSX:KEY) and two other key Canadian energy stocks are paying big dividends at the moment, so which should…

3 Oversold Dividend Stocks to Start Your Self-Directed RRSP Today

January 10, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and two of Canada's largest companies deserve to be on your RRSP radar today.

Dividend Stocks

This TSX Index Oil Super-Stock Could Soar in 4 Weeks

January 10, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

A strong buy at its current valuation, Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) releases its full last-quarter report in early February.

3 Reasons Why Everyone Should Open a TFSA

January 9, 2019 | Kris Knutson

The TFSA is a remarkably powerful savings account that allows investors to compound dividends from companies like Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA)…

TFSA Investors: 3 TSX Index Stocks to Buy as the Market Recovers

January 9, 2019 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and another two oversold TSX Index stocks deserve to be on your…

These 2 Canadian Pot Stocks Are Soaring!

January 9, 2019 | Victoria Hetherington

Canadian weed still has upside to offer, with HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) rocketing in the last five days, along with one…

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A Perfect Dividend Stock for Your TFSA That’s Selling Absurdly Cheap Now

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3 Strong Companies With U.S. Cash Dividends to Buy Today

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The Top Undervalued TSX Stocks in 4 Key Canadian Industries

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A “War Chest of Value” to Be Had With This Super-Cheap Growth Stock

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Banking on Safety: Frightened Investors Should Hide in Stocks Like These!

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1 Sector That Belongs in Your TFSA

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This Defensive Stock Should Be on Top of Your TFSA Buying List

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2 Top Stocks to Buy in 2019 With Your Additional $6,000 TFSA Room

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Is Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) or Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) Stock a Better TFSA Pick Today?

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RRSP Investors: 2 Top TSX Index Stocks to Own for 2 Decades

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Mining Investors: Jump on These 3 High-Growth Canadian Gold Stocks

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The #1 Way to Wreck Your Investments

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Bump Stocks Like These to the Top of Your Wish List Right Now

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Should Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) or Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Be on Your TFSA Buy List?

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Power Your Portfolio With These 2 “Forever” Stocks

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Is This Famous Canadian Telecom Stock Really a Strong Buy Right Now?

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Should Value Investors Avoid This Gravity-Defying Tech Stock?

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RRSP Investors: Should You Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Right Now?

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Is This the Best Cheap Energy Stock on the TSX Right Now?

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Is Aphria (TSX:APHA) Stock the Most-Watched Cannabis Investment Right Now?

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This Is My Top Dividend Stock to Buy in 2019

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2 Glittering Gold Stocks Paying Dividends to TSX Investors

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Which Blue-Chip Canadian Energy Stock Belongs in Your TFSA?

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Millennials: Here’s How You Can Amass a $2 Million TFSA

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