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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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Want to Build Wealth in the Stock Market With Next to No Effort? Start With This Type of Investment

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

BMO's selection of asset-allocation ETFs are tailored for DIY, hands-off investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Invest Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution in 2024

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking for long-term growth as well as dividends, you can set that up right now with just $7,000!

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What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This Index Fund

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This index fund lets you invest in over 8,000 global stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Brookfield Stock Fell on Thursday

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Brookfield is on the acquisition trail. Should you buy or hold?

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Energy Stocks

How to Build a Bulletproof Monthly Passive Income Portfolio With $25,000 and WCP Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you want monthly passive income, consider this stock. Here’s how to achieve all that income in the first place.…

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TFSA: Invest $15,000 in CSU Stock and Get $4,694 in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CSU stock (TSX:CSU) has surged in the last year, yet even if growth slows by half, you could create immense…

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Got $500 to Invest in Stocks? Put It in This ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Just $500 can get you a share of the top 500 U.S. stocks with this low-cost ETF.

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Is it Too Late to Buy Fortis Stock?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Is it too late to buy Fortis (TSX:FTS)? Here’s a look at whether you should buy this utility behemoth right…

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Dividend Stocks

Build the Best Passive Income Portfolio for $117.62 in Monthly Dividends With XDIV ETF

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This ETF is perfect as a base for your monthly passive income portfolio, and here's exactly how to get started…

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Here Are My Top 5 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These undervalued stocks are down, but have strong financials that should see them rise right back up within the next…

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Better Buy in March: WELL Health Stock vs. TC Energy Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

WELL stock (TSX:WELL) has been falling lower as TRP stock (TSX:TRP) has been climbing higher. So consider this before buying.

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If You Invested $10,000 in BCE Stock in 2023, This is How Much You Would Have Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BCE stock (TSX:BCE) has seen its shares fall by 18% in the last year, but could the company be making…

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Where Will Celestica Stock Be in 3 Years?

| Jitendra Parashar

Celestica’s focus on high-growth segments and increasing operation efficiency can help its stock continue soaring in the years to come.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a Bulletproof Monthly Passive Income Portfolio With Just $10,000 and IAG Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

IAG stock (TSX:IAG) provides stability and growth for passive income investors, while momentum is surging on strong growth that could…

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Stocks for Beginners

What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Just buy XEQT and call it a day.

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Canadian Blue-Chip Stocks: The Best of the Best for March 2024

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three stocks are the best of the best this March, providing dividends and long-term growth while remaining in defensive…

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This Growth Stock is Down 9%: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This growth stock has climbed rapidly, and is up 12% after earnings! Yet there is still room to run according…

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Canadian Mining Stocks: Buy, Sell or Hold?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canadian mining stocks have seemed like such a strong investment, but with shares down significantly this year, what should we…

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Could Royal Bank Stock Help You Retire a Millionaire?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RBC (TSX:RY) stock has a long history dating back decades for those seeking a safe stock to help achieve that…

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What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This Index Fund

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This Index Fund is up significantly in the last five years, and could easily continue to rise with exposure to…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Cascade Stock’s Dividend in Danger After the Company Posted an Underwhelming Q4?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cascades stock (TSX:CAS) currently offers a 4.57% dividend yield, but is that going to stay safe after quite disappointing earnings…

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Should You Contribute to the TFSA or RRSP First?

| Robin Brown

Are you wondering whether you should contribute to the TFSA or RRSP first? Here are some thoughts on why to…

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3 Stocks That Could Make You Richer in 2024

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If there are any stock that are set to help make you richer in 2024, it's certainly these three that…

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Dividend Stocks

Best Stock to Buy Now: Is Royal Bank of Canada Stock a Buy After Earnings?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RBC stock (TSX:RY) recently reported earnings with provisions climbing higher, so is it a buy? Or buyer beware at this…

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Why Is Celestica Stock up 46% After Earnings?

| Jitendra Parashar

Celestica’s consistent focus on strategic positioning, generating free cash flow, and optimizing cost structure could help its stock continue soaring.

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Great News for Gold Stock Investors!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Gold has hit an all-time high! Which is good news for some gold stocks, and really good news for others.

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TSX Consumer Discretionary Stocks in March 2024: The Best Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three stocks have done well despite the ongoing market and economic volatility. And they still have room to run!

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Investor Need-to-Know: Interest Rate to Stay at 5%

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The interest rate held steady at 5%, so what does that mean for investors? And how should we be investing…

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ATZ Stock Could Be Undervalued by 71%

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

ATZ stock (TSX:ATZ) has jumped 75% since hitting 52-week lows, yet there could be far more room to run for…

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Here Is the Best Way to Start Investing With $1,000 Right Now

| Robin Brown

There are plenty of different stock investment products to choose from. Here are some of the best ways to put…

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3 Stocks That Could Make You Richer in 2024

| Puja Tayal

2024 could see some uptick in stocks towards the end of the year as Bank of Canada cuts interest rates.…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $400 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dividend stocks are great, but only when you choose the smartest ones around. Luckily, here's a list just for you!

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Stocks for Beginners

Royal Bank of Canada Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RBC stock (TSX:RBC) has seen shares climb 22% since bottoming out, while offering a 4.18% dividend. But what about future…

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New Investor? 1 Easy Way to Get Started and Then Leave on Auto-Pilot

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) stock looks like a great bargain pick for new tech investors.

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The Best Stocks to Invest $500 in Right Now

| Demetris Afxentiou

Finding the best stocks to invest in is a goal of every investor. Here are two of those great stocks…

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Here’s Why I Might Change My Mind and Buy Nvidia Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Nvidia stock (NASDAQ:NVDA) has surged in share price. But even so, there is a reason I'd get back in.

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Why BCE Stock Fell on Monday

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BCE stock (TSX:BCE) has long been known as a top dividend provider. However, could this change with all that's going…

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5 Stocks You Can Confidently Invest $500 in Right Now

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Are you looking to put some money to work in the stock market today? Here are five companies to put…

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Here’s What $1 Million Buys You Across Canada

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Real estate investing can sound like the perfect option, but not everywhere. So let's look at what $1 million might…

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Got $10,000? Here Are 4 Top Canadian Stocks for Beginners

| Robin Brown

New to investing and wondering where to put some cash to work? Here are four Canadian stock ideas for a…

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