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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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%…

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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?”

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Got $1,500? You Can Confidently Add These 3 Stocks to Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Do you have $1,500 that you’re hoping to invest? Here are three stocks to add to your portfolio!

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3 Cheap Stocks I’d Buy in Bulk Before a Bull Market Arrives

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

All three of these cheap stocks trade in value territory, and offer up dividends you can lock up before the…

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3 Renegade Stocks at All-Time Highs That Are Ignoring the Market Downturn

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These stocks remain at 52-week highs, but don't let that fool you. They still have so much more growing to…

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2 High-Potential Growth Stocks You Can Buy With $5,000

| Kay Ng

If you have an extra $5,000, a high-risk tolerance, and a long-term investment horizon, consider these growth stocks.

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2 TSX Stocks That Could Make You Rich by Retirement

| Robin Brown

Invest with a long horizon and you can build a fortune for retirement. Here's two top TSX stocks that could…

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How I’d Invest in a TFSA Today If I Were Starting Over

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

An all-in-one ETF makes for a great "set-it-and-forget-it" TFSA holding.

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Not Falling for Algonquin Power’s 7% Dividend Yield

| Vineet Kulkarni

Algonquin Power stock currently yields a handsome 7%. But here's the catch.

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Got $5,000? Buy and Hold These 3 Value Stocks for Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you have $5,000 sitting around doing nothing, use it now to buy these value stocks you'll never regret owning.

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Here’s Why I Just Bought Cargojet Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cargojet (TSX:CJT) stock is still down 16% year to date, but that only means it's a huge deal based on…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Invest $900 in 3 Stocks and Get $220 in Monthly Passive Income 

| Puja Tayal

Rising inflation and interest rate hikes are crippling economic growth in the United States, Canada, and Europe. It’s time to…

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Why Is Everyone Talking About Air Canada Stock?

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are key recent developments that have been driving Air Canada stock lately.

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3 Monthly Dividend Stocks to Set and Forget

| Demetris Afxentiou

Finding that perfect mix of set and forget dividends that pay out on a monthly frequency is easier than you…

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Here’s the Next TSX Stock I’m Going To Buy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Stop looking for a quick buck during this downturn and find a solid TSX stock like this one that can…

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Zero Savings? Do This to Save for Your Retirement

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in a low-cost S&P 500 index fund could help you jump-start your retirement portfolio.

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Which Brookfield Stock Should You Buy?

| Robin Brown

Wondering which Brookfield stock is the best to buy today? Here's a breakdown on which is best for income or…

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3 Undervalued TSX Stocks Worth a Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

These three undervalued TSX stocks are potential winners.

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3 TSX Stocks to Buy No Matter What the Market Is Doing

| Demetris Afxentiou

Are you looking for a selection of stocks to buy no matter what the market is doing? Here are three…

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TFSA: Invest $400 in These 2 Stocks for a Legit Shot at $1 Million

| Puja Tayal

A $400 monthly investment in a stock can give you a chance to make $1 million. Here’s how you can…

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All the Stocks I’m Buying in This Wild Market

| Jed Lloren

The stock market has been very wild for the past year. That has given investors an exciting opportunity to pick…

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4 Things to Know About CNR Stock in November 2022

| Vineet Kulkarni

Should you buy CNR stock?

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Millions of Investors Lose Money in Stocks: Don’t Be Them (Here’s How) 

| Puja Tayal

Don’t be among the 90% of investors who lose money in the stock market. Here’s how you can make money…

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How I’d Invest $50,000 for Retirement if I Had to Start From Scratch

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A lazy portfolio of just three ETFs might be all an investor really needs.

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2 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Until You Retire

| Robin Brown

Do you have a long investment horizon? Here are two top Canadian stocks that could help give you a wealthy…

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$10,000 Invested in These Stocks Could Make You a Fortune Over the Next 10 Years

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to make a fortune? Then you have to give time in the market. Here are a few…

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The TSX Is Down, But These 3 Stocks Are Beating the Market

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three stocks continue to not just outpace the TSX today but soar past it. Plus, they provide protection both…

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Safer Than Gold: 3 Ways to Protect the Downside of Your Portfolio

| Kay Ng

You can protect the downside of your portfolio by planning ahead with low-risk (potentially dividend) holdings.

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Better Buy: Shopify vs. Constellation Software Stock

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) and Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) stocks are looking incredibly cheap amid the 2022 bear market.

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5 Things to Know About Nutrien Stock in November 2022

| Vineet Kulkarni

Should you buy NTR stock?

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Investing in the Stock Market Could Turn Your $10,000 Into $100,000: Here’s How

| Puja Tayal

Do you want to earn $100,000 from stock market investing? Here are three simple rules to earn 10-fold returns on…

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3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Now Before They Rally

| Robin Brown

Are you looking for cheap Canadian stocks to buy before the next big rally? Her are three top stocks that…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Bargain TSX Stocks Trading Near Their 52-Week Lows

| Puja Tayal

Buy when others are selling. It’s time to act and buy two bargain stocks trading near their 52-week lows after…

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1 Solid TSX Stock I’d Sink Every Cent I Can Into

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

While you should never put all your cash in one place, every cent you can spare should arguably go towards…

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3 of Investors’ Worst Fears (and How to Avoid Them)

| Kay Ng

Investors should invest by a set a carefully thought out rules so as to avoid losing money and experiencing income…

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4 TSX Stocks to Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

If I were looking for TSX stocks to simply buy and hold forever, here are four I’d consider today.

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Here’s the Next TSX Stock I’m Going to Buy

| Jed Lloren

Are you having trouble finding a stock to add to your portfolio? Here’s the next TSX stock I’m going to…

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3 Safe Stocks That Are Too Cheap to Ignore

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are tonnes of what could be considered safe stocks out there, but to me, these three are the best…

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3 Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio in a Market Downturn

| Kay Ng

Market downturns are opportunities to add to solid dividend stocks for potentially higher long-term returns.

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Wednesday, November 16

| Jitendra Parashar

The release of Canadian inflation and U.S. retail sales reports is likely to give further direction to TSX stocks today.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Invest $2,000 in 2 Stocks and Get $3,000 in Passive Income 

| Puja Tayal

Can an investment in stocks now boost your passive income by 1.5x? Here is a dividend reinvestment strategy that can…

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Tuesday, November 15

| Jitendra Parashar

TSX stocks could remain volatile today, as investors keep their eyes fixed on tomorrow’s Canadian inflation and U.S. retail sales…

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November 2022: Is it Better to Pull Your Money Out of the Stock Market or Keep Investing for Now?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Time in the market always beats timing the market. Diversify and stay the course.

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3 AI Stocks That are Too Cheap to Ignore

| Christopher Liew, CFA

These AI stocks may be trading at deep discounts but they offer investors high-growth potential.

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