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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.

Recent Stocks for Beginners News

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How to Build a Second Income Source, Part 3: REITs and Telecoms

May 13, 2015 | Kay Ng

Build a defensive, growing income by buying companies that offer needed products and services. Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) and Telus Corporation…

Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada Reports Record Q1 Results: Is Now the Time to Buy?

May 12, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Air Canada (TSX:AC) released record first-quarter earnings on May 12, and its stock has reacted by rising over 5%. Should…

Dividend Stocks

Inter Pipeline Ltd. Reports Record Q1 Results: Should You Buy Now?

May 12, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) released record first-quarter earnings on May 11, and its stock has responded by falling slightly. Should…

Dividend Stocks

How to Build a Second Income Source, Part 1: Food Retail and Utilities

May 11, 2015 | Kay Ng

Build a defensive, growing income by buying companies that offer needed products and services. Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Canadian Utilities…

Dividend Stocks

Is Magna International Inc. the Top Manufacturing Stock to Buy Today?

May 11, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Magna International Inc.’s (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) stock has risen over 7.5% since it released mixed first-quarter earnings on May 7. Will it…

Dividend Stocks

How to Use Telecoms to Pay Your Cell Phone Bill

May 11, 2015 | Kay Ng

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) yields 4%. Is it better to buy it for income or to blend its income with BCE…

Dividend Stocks

AutoCanada Inc.’s Revenue Jumped 74.1% in Q1: Should You Invest Today?

May 11, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) released better-than-expected first-quarter earnings on May 7, and its stock reacted by rising over 20%. Can the…

Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Natural Resources Limited the Missing Piece to Your Portfolio?

May 11, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Canadian Natural Resources Limited’s (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) stock has remained relatively flat since it released earnings on May 7. Is now the…

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 3 Stocks With Yields Over 3.5% to Buy Today

May 11, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Are you searching for a dividend-paying investment? Look no further than Russel Metals Inc. (TSX:RUS), New Flyer Industries Inc. (TSX:NFI),…

Dividend Stocks

Cineplex Inc.’s Profits More Than Double in Q1: Should You Buy Now?

May 11, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) announced first-quarter earnings on May 8, and its stock reacted by rising about 2%. Should you be…

Dividend Stocks

3 Things All Investors Should Know Before Investing Their First Dollar

May 11, 2015 | Kay Ng

Know your goals for investing. Sleep well at night by buying established businesses like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Dream Global…

Dividend Stocks

Is Manulife Financial Corp. the Top Insurance Stock to Buy Today?

May 11, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Manulife Financial Corp.’s (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) stock rose over 1.5% after it released first-quarter earnings. Should you buy in to the rally?

Tech Stocks

Should You Buy or Avoid Sierra Wireless Inc. Today?

May 8, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) released first-quarter earnings on May 7 and its stock has reacted by falling over 5%. Should…

Stocks for Beginners

3 Timeless Investing Lessons I Learned From My Mother

May 8, 2015 | Nelson Smith

How my mother's important lessons led me to load up my portfolio with stocks like Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE)…

Dividend Stocks

Will the Post-Earnings Rally in SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. Continue?

May 8, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) released first-quarter earnings on May 7 and its stock reacted by rising over 5%. Should you…

Stocks for Beginners

Should You Buy Bombardier Inc. Following its Strong Q1 Results?

May 7, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) released first-quarter earnings on May 7, and its stock has reacted by rising over 2%. Should you…

Stocks for Beginners

Is Kinross Gold Corporation the Top Stock Under $3 to Buy Today?

May 7, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) released first-quarter earnings on May 6 and its stock reacted by falling over 4%. Should you…

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Loblaw Companies Limited Following its Q1 Earnings Beat?

May 6, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) released first-quarter earnings on May 6 and its stock has reacted by rising over 1%. Should…

Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Right Time to Buy Sun Life Financial Inc.?

May 6, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) released first-quarter earnings on May 5 and its stock has reacted by rising over 1%.…

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Agrium Inc. Today?

May 6, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) released first-quarter earnings on May 6 and its stock has reacted by rising about 1%. Should you…

Stocks for Beginners

Attention Investors: WestJet Airlines Ltd. Belongs in Your Portfolio

May 5, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) released record first-quarter earnings on May 5 and its stock has reacted by making a slight…

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy or Avoid BCE Inc. Today?

May 5, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) released first-quarter earnings on April 30 and its stock has reacted by falling over 1.5%. Is now…

Tech Stocks

Is CGI Group Inc. the Top Tech Stock to Buy Today?

May 1, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) released second-quarter earnings on April 29 and its stock has reacted by falling about 5%. Should…

Stocks for Beginners

How a 90-Year-Old Woman Amassed a $21 Million Fortune (And How You Can, Too)

May 1, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Boring, old fashioned dividend stocks—like Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO), Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI), and the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS)—can…

Stocks for Beginners

Is the Jean Coutu Group Inc. the Top Pharmacy Stock to Buy Today?

April 30, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

The Jean Coutu Group Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) released fourth-quarter earnings on April 29 and its stock has reacted by falling over…

Stocks for Beginners

3 Easy Ways to Protect Your Portfolio From the Next Crash

April 29, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Don't wait until it's too late. Protect your portfolio now with iShares DEX Universe Bond Index Fund (TSX:XBB), Loblaw Companies…

Millennials: the Chart Every 25-Year-Old Needs to See

April 29, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

If you're under the age of 25, you need to start investing in index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60…

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Solidify Your Portfolio With One of These Timber Stocks

April 28, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT), Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ), and Acadian Timber Corp. (TSX:ADN) are three of the world’s largest…

Stocks for Beginners

Restaurant Brands International Inc.’s Adjusted Q1 EPS Rises 38.5%; Is Now the Time to Buy?

April 27, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) released first-quarter earnings on April 27, and its stock has reacted by rising over 1%.…

Energy Stocks

What Should You Do With Canadian National Railway Company Following its Recent Earnings Beat?

April 27, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) released first-quarter earnings on April 20, and its stock has fallen over 3% since. Should…

Stocks for Beginners

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. Tops $1 Billion in Q1 Sales. Should You Buy Now?

April 24, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT) released first-quarter earnings on April 23, and its stock has responded by rising over…

Stocks for Beginners

Does the Post-Earnings Weakness in TransForce Inc. Represent a Buying Opportunity?

April 23, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

TransForce Inc. (TSX:TFI) released first-quarter earnings on April 22 and its stock has reacted by falling over 2%. Should you…

Dividend Stocks

Attention Savers: 5 Stocks That Belong in Your TFSA

April 23, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Here's why dividend stocks like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are great additions…

Stocks for Beginners

5 ETFs to Start a College Grad’s Retirement Fund

April 15, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

New investors should consider buying the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index (TSX:XIC), iShares Canadian Universe Bond Index Fund (TSX:XBB), and…

Stocks for Beginners

Attention Savers: 7 Tips to Get More From Your TFSA

April 10, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and the iShares DEX Universe Bond Index Fund (TSX:XBB) make great additions to any TFSA.

Stocks for Beginners

3 Easy Ways Anyone Can Invest Like Canada’s Richest Billionaires

April 1, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Investing like a billionaire is easier than you think. Just put your money in high-quality stocks like Rogers Communications Inc.…

Tech Stocks

What Investors Should Focus on When BlackBerry Ltd. Announces Results Next Week

March 19, 2015 | Sandra Mergulhão

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is set to report its earnings for the fourth quarter on March 27 and all eyes are…

Stocks for Beginners

Bombardier Inc. Gets New CSeries Orders. Is This a Turning Point for the Company?

March 18, 2015 | Sandra Mergulhão

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) received a new order for its CSeries jets worth $1.5 billion. Should investors jump in and buy…

Dividend Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. Ready to Lead the Energy Sector in Acquisitions?

March 16, 2015 | Sandra Mergulhão

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is protecting its dividend and seems to be gearing up to make acquisitions. What does…

Stocks for Beginners

Does Your RRSP Have These 3 Forever Stocks?

March 13, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Quit making investing complicated. Just load up on forever stocks like Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS)…

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