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Stocks for Beginners

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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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Where to Find Good News in a Market Pullback

| Demetris Afxentiou

News in a market pullback is often negative. Fortunately, it’s not all bad. There are some great buys right now.

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Got $3,000? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

Looking for growth along with dividends? Here are three top TSX stocks.

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Inflation Have You Scared? Why You Should Invest Anyway

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Inflation can be scary, but don't let it get in the way of your long-term goals. By figuring out what…

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2 Cheap Canadian Stocks (Under $5) to Buy Today

| Jitendra Parashar

Despite the recent market weakness, long-term investors can buy these two cheap Canadian stocks today to get solid returns in…

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TSX Still Down 9%: Why New Investors Should Buy Now!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

New investors should pounce on the opportunity to buy long-term holds like these blue-chip companies while they're still down by…

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Early Retirement: 2 Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

A recent big selloff in high-growth stocks could help you reach your early retirement goals much sooner than you thought.

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The 4 Best Canadian Stocks Under $10 to Buy Today

| Robin Brown

Canadian small-cap stocks are trading at all-time low valuations! Here are four top stocks below $10 per share that each…

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1st-Time Investors: Where to Invest $1,000 in the Current Market Scenario

| Vineet Kulkarni

Are you procrastinating because of the volatility?

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Is Your Portfolio Hurting? Here Are 3 Survival Tips to Remember

| Jed Lloren

Are you trying to figure out how to approach portfolio management? Here are three tips to live by.

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Have $5,000? Here’s Where to Invest it Now!

| Robin Brown

Have you got $5,000 to invest in Canadian stocks? Here are three diverse stocks that should deliver strong compounding returns…

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New to the TFSA? 4 TSX Stocks to Buy With $6,000

| Puja Tayal

The tech stock selloff has created a March 2020-like opportunity to buy the dip. Here are four stocks to buy…

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New Investors: Start Investing in 2 Dividend Stocks With Peace of Mind

| Kay Ng

New investors who don't want to spend too much time managing their investments can consider buying these dividend stocks.

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How to Create a Complete “Lazy” Stock Portfolio With Just 4 BlackRock ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Want a cheap, effective, and hands-off approach to investing? Give this article a read.

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Buying High-Yield Dividend Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're considering buying high-yield stocks for your portfolio, especially in this environment, here's what to consider first.

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Bear Market: Your Chance to Create Serious Wealth With 2 Growth Stocks

| Kay Ng

Bear markets bring incredible wealth-creation opportunities for new investors. Here's why you should focus on solid growth stocks.

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What Investors Can Learn From the Last 3 Market Corrections

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

No one can predict market corrections, but we can learn by looking back at the last few on the TSX…

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Convert $50,000 Into $500,000 in Tax-Free Income With 4 TFSA Stocks

| Puja Tayal

If you buy four TFSA growth stocks in today’s market dip, they could convert $50,000 to $550,000 in 10-17 years.…

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5 Investing Rules to Make Money in Today’s Stock Market 

| Puja Tayal

The pandemic bubble has burst, and interest rate reality strikes. Make the most of this market with five investing principles.

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3 Incredibly Cheap Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy Today

| Robin Brown

Canadian growth stocks are cheaper than they have been in a long time. Here are three stocks that are incredible…

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What’s Next for Premium Brands Stock?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Shares of the specialty food production and distribution company have fallen about 25% since last October.

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2 Reliable Stocks Beginners Can Buy Amid the Market Selloff

| Jitendra Parashar

As the broader market turmoil continues, new investors can buy these two reliable dividend stocks to get good returns on…

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New Investors: Embrace the Market Downturn and Start Making Serious Side Income

| Kay Ng

Don't be afraid of the current market downturn. Start researching solid dividend stocks now to make serious side income!

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How This Stock Market Selloff Can Help You Retire Early

| Jitendra Parashar

The ongoing market crash can massively enhance your potential long-term profits to let you plan your early retirement.

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Are Stock Buybacks a Positive Sign?

| Daniel Da Costa

Stock buybacks have become increasingly popular in recent years, but are they always a positive sign for investors?

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Next Tesla? This 1 Canadian EV Stock Just Got More Attractive

| Jitendra Parashar

BlackBerry’s latest partnership with Magna International makes this already amazing EV stock in Canada even more attractive.

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Newbie Stock Investors: 3 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Newbie investors can ensure financial success in a today’s complex environment by avoiding three rookie mistakes.

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Beginner Investors: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Buy TSX Stocks!

| Robin Brown

New to investing? Stock market corrections are a perfect time to buy high-quality TSX stocks. Here's two top stocks to…

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4 Stocks to Buy Now and Forget for a Decade

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for stocks to buy now and forget for a decade or longer? The market is full of great opportunities…

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Street Analysts Expect This High-Growth Stock to Climb 170% in a Year

| Jitendra Parashar

Lightspeed’s consistently improving fundamentals and solid sales growth trends support analysts’ high expectations from its stock.

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How to Simply Turn a $20,000 TFSA Into $150,000 or More

| Robin Brown

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) creates chances to build long-term wealth. Here are two stocks that could help turn $20,000…

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Is it Dangerous for First-Timers to Invest in May 2022?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

First-time investors can still invest in 2022 and have peace of mind, provided the positions are in two blue-chip stocks.

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TFSA Investors: This Stock Could Easily Turn $47,000 Into $500,000

| Jitendra Parashar

Buying some fundamentally strong stocks for the long term amid the ongoing market selloff could help TFSA investors multiply their…

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Got $2,000? Buy These 2 Canadian Growth Stocks for Enormous Returns

| Robin Brown

Canadian growth stocks have fallen fast. If you've got $2,000, there are some serious bargains for enormous returns in the…

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3 Stocks to Hold During a Volatile Market

| Jed Lloren

Are you wondering which stocks you should be holding right now? Here are three top picks!

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TFSA Investors: 3 Stocks to Keep in Your Retirement Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Are you using your TFSA as a way to save for your retirement? Make sure you hold these three stocks!

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The Dos and Don’ts of Stock Investing in a Bearish Market

| Puja Tayal

The TSX Composite Index is falling but is yet to reach the bear zone. It’s better to know the dos…

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How to Create a Complete “Lazy” Stock Portfolio With Just 4 Vanguard ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Want a cheap, effective, and hands-off approach to investing? Give this article a read.

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This High-Yield Dividend Stock Is Perfect for New Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's a stock for new investors to buy for their portfolios but also to help them learn how to analyze…

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New Investors: How to Get a Pay Raise Every Year

| Kay Ng

New investors may be uncomfortable with stock price volatility. What if you can get a pay raise every year from…

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Idle Cash Earns $0 Until You Start Investing

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can prevent inflation from depleting the value of their idle cash by putting the money to work.

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