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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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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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Should You Buy Cineplex (TSX:CGX)?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Cineplex has endured a lot in the past two years. Should you invest in it?

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Want a Deal? Now Is a Great Time to Grab These TSX Stocks!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TFSA investors can put their contribution room to work by picking up these valuable TSX stocks, including Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU).

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3 Stocks New Investors Should Buy Today

| Jed Lloren

Are you trying to get started in the stock market? Here are three stocks new investors should buy today!

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3 TSX Stocks to Be Greedy About — Not Fearful

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These stable TSX stocks are perfect for Canadians worried about losses on the TSX today but want in on the…

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Want to Start Investing? 2 of the Best Stocks to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to start investing today, these two stocks are some of the safest and best businesses you can…

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2 of the Best TSX Stocks I’d Buy in June 2022

| Jitendra Parashar

These two top TSX stock picks for June 2022 could help you get solid returns on your investment in the…

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5 Stocks to Buy in June 2022

| Puja Tayal

June marks the start of consumer seasonality. Here are five stocks that could perform in the second half of 2022.

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Start the Summer With 3 Hot Stock Buys

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for some hot stock buys for the summer? Here are three stellar options that should be on every investor's…

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Start Investing Today: The Balanced 5-Stock Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Struggling with where to start investing today? Here are five stellar options to consider buying for long-term growth and income.

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Blue Chips or Small-Cap Stocks: What’s the Best to Buy for New Investors?

| Daniel Da Costa

Both blue-chip stocks and small-cap growth stocks are excellent investments to hold in your portfolio. So, which type should new…

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Where to Put $1,000 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you have $1,000 just sitting there, you need to invest it wisely by taking these steps on the TSX…

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How to Invest in the S&P 500

| Jed Lloren

Are you trying to figure out how you can invest in the S&P 500? Here’s exactly how you can do…

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TFSA Investors: 3 Top Stocks That Could Make You an Absolute Fortune!

| Robin Brown

Want to build a fortune from the stock market? Try put these top three stocks in your TFSA for years…

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Canadians: Where to Invest if There’s a Recession

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're fearful about a potential recession with interest rates rising, then these two stocks are solid options to recession…

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3 Monthly Dividend Stocks to Keep Income Flowing

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking to keep income flowing in your portfolio? Here are three stellar income stocks that pay out on a monthly…

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3 Canadian Stocks Perfect for Beginners

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Beginners should look to snatch up reliable Canadian stocks like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and others in 2022.

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Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $1,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are top Canadian stocks to buy for the long term.

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3 Investing Tricks Canadians Can Use to Make Great Stock Choices

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These tricks can help get you started when identifying how to choose great stocks and where to even begin.

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3 Blue-Chip Stocks New Investors Should Buy Today

| Jed Lloren

Are you struggling to decide which stocks to add to your portfolio? Buy these three blue-chip stocks today!

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Market Correction: Are Canadians at the Beginning or the End?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This market correction could be over or it could just be getting started. In either case, protect your portfolio with…

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2 Buy-and-Forget Stocks to Hold for a Decade

| Demetris Afxentiou

The market is full of great long-term opportunities for investors. Here are two stellar buy-and-forget stocks to hold for a…

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2 Cheap Canadian REITs for Passive Income

| Kay Ng

REITs are perfect real estate investments for passive investors. Here are a couple of cheap Canadian REITs you can start…

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TSX Stocks for Beginners: Where Should You Invest $1,000 Today?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Are you sitting on some cash? Here are some top TSX stocks to consider.

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New Investors: 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Start Your Portfolio

| Kay Ng

New investors of any age can dig deeper into these discounted Canadian dividend stocks for long-term income and growth.

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3 Cheap Stocks to Buy Now That Could Double in a Decade

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three cheap stocks offer Motley Fool investors a strong chance at doubling your returns within the next decade, if…

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3 Methods to Decide if a Stock Is a Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to take advantage of the fantastic opportunities in the markets, here are three methods to determine which…

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3 Top Canadian Stocks for Beginners in 2022

| Robin Brown

2022 is the perfect year to begin investing in Canadian stocks! Markets are down and stocks are cheap. Here are…

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Buy the Dip: 2 Insanely Cheap Growth Stocks to Buy Today!

| Robin Brown

Many Canadian growth stocks are looking insanely cheap today. Here are two stocks that have long histories of making investors…

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3 Stocks to Start Investing Today

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for a set of stocks to start investing today? Here are some great options that offer growth and income…

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How to Save Thousands Per Year With Your RRSP

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you can hit your RRSP contribution limit each year, you could save thousands in taxes that could help boost…

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New Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Soon

| Kay Ng

Are there too many stocks to choose from? New investors can start their research in these solid dividend stocks!

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5 Amazing Stocks That Are on Sale Today

| Robin Brown

After the recent stock market correction, tonnes of top-quality stocks are on sale today. Here are five amazing stocks to…

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2 Simple Strategies That Canadian Investors Can Use to Start Investing in Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two of the simplest and best investing strategies for Canadians to start investing in stocks today.

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Top 2 Dividend Stocks for Beginners

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Dividend stocks like BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are ideal for beginners.

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Starting an Investment Portfolio? Buy These 3 Stocks!

| Jed Lloren

Interested in getting a start in the stock market? Buy these three stocks today!

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TFSA Investors: 3 Stocks You Should Buy Today

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for stocks to add to your TFSA? Here are three top stocks to buy today!

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2 High-Growth Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist This Week

| Jitendra Parashar

You might not get a better bargain on these two Canadian high-growth stocks if you miss them buying right now.

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2 Interesting ETFs to Buy for Passive Investing

| Kay Ng

ETFs are a simple and low-cost way for investors to invest passively for the long haul. Currently, QQQ and XRE…

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Canadians: 3 Ways to Help You Fight High Inflation

| Kay Ng

No one likes high inflation when it makes a regular basket of goods way more expensive than it was not…

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2 Safe TSX Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Newbie investors with low-risk tolerance can buy two safe TSX stocks anytime and keep them for decades.

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