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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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3 Warren Buffett Quotes to Make You a Better Investor

| Daniel Da Costa

These three quotes from Warren Buffett include some of the best advice you can get on how to buy and…

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CP Stock or CNR Stock: Which Railway Looks Better Before Earnings?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CNR (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) stock and CP (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) stock both have earnings due, so what should investors know before diving in?

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Beginner Investors: 3 TSX 60 Stocks to Watch Next Week!

| Robin Brown

If you are a new investor, you will likely want to own some TSX 60 stocks. Here are three with…

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What Is a Registered Account, and What Stocks Should You Hold in 1?

| Jed Lloren

Are you having trouble understanding what a registered account is? Here are the basics!

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Canadian REITs vs. U.S. REITs: Which Are Better Buys for Canadians?

| Puja Tayal

Are you a Canadian considering investing in U.S. REITs? Before you buy a foreign REIT, understand the tax implications.

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The 2 Best Canadian Stocks for DIY Investors Right Now

| Robin Brown

There are many advantages to being a do-it-yourself (DIY) investor. Here's two top Canadian stocks that are perfect for long-term…

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New Investors: 1 Trick to Make Millions the Safe Way

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

New investors need this one trick if they're going to make millions by the time they retire. And it's absolutely…

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TFSA Investors: 3 Blue-Chip Stocks to Get Your Portfolio Started

| Jed Lloren

Are you trying to start a stock portfolio in your TFSA? These three blue-chip stocks are must-buys!

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TFSA Investors: 2 TSX Stocks That Could Make an Incredible Fortune

| Robin Brown

Don't waste your Tax-Free Savings Account by using "high-interest" savings accounts. Buy great TSX stocks to build your fortune!

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2 Top Dividend Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Adam Othman

Start investing on the right foot by securing these two top dividend-paying stocks in your investment portfolio.

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Stocks for Beginners: 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

Where should you invest when global growth looks uncertain?

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5 Perks of Saving and Investing Early

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Saving and investing early has perks that should lead to financial stability and a comfortable lifestyle in retirement.

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The 4 Best Canadian Stocks to Kickstart Your Equity Portfolio

| Puja Tayal

This is the right time to start investing in some Canadian stocks, as certain short-term events are hindering their long-term…

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RRSP Investors: Why You Should Plan to Hit Your Contribution Limit Right Now!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RRSP investors get more benefits than just saving for retirement when they meet their contribution limit. Taxes come down, cash…

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Beginner Investors: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Just Invest in Growth Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Most new investors who started in the last few years tend to overweight growth stocks. Here's why that's not the…

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2 Dependable Stocks to Buy in a Volatile Market

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Here are two TSX stocks that Canadian investors should be buying if they’re concerned about volatility.

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Want Your Money to Make More Money? Start Investing in Q2 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

First timers in the stock market can have their money make more money in 2022 like seasoned investors through dividend…

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Got Cash? Here’s Why a Stock Market Selloff Is Not Such a Bad Thing

| Daniel Da Costa

Often, investors fear a stock market selloff, because their stocks may lose value. However, if you have cash, this could…

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3 Beginner Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Adam Othman

There are many tried-and-tested “easy” stocks that make for healthy forever holdings for both seasoned and beginner investors.

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3 Top Canadian Beginner Stocks for 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians who are new to investing have three excellent beginner stocks to choose from in Q2 2022.

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1 Simple Investing Strategy for Investors Seeking Easy Wealth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canadian investors seeking an easy path to wealth just need these to things to get there. And this strategy is…

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Are You a Stock Market Novice? Here Are 3 Stocks You Should Buy Today

| Jed Lloren

Are you a new investor struggling to create your portfolio? Here are three stocks you should buy today!

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3 Blue-Chip TSX Stocks for Beginners to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

Consider these three Canadian bigwigs for the long term.

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Don’t Own a Home Yet? Invest in Housing Through Cheap Canadian REITs Instead

| Kay Ng

Don't feel left out if you don't own a home. You can invest more strategically in discounted Canadian REITs instead…

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3 Top Canadian Stocks for Beginners in April 2022

| Robin Brown

Market downturns are a perfect time to start investing. Here are three stocks that are great fits for a beginner…

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Got $400? 4 Top TSX Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Nicholas Dobroruka

With less than $400 today, Canadian investors can own this entire basket of four top TSX stocks.

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Air Canada Stock Price: Is $25 the Top in 2022?

| Daniel Da Costa

With travel recovering well now, can the price of Air Canada stock rally, or is $25 the cap at what…

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ETF Investing: Take What the Market Offers

| Jared Seguin

Are you looking to get started on ETF investing? Find out why this massive S&P 500 index ETF is a…

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3 Top Dividend Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Start investing successfully and without stress with these dividend stocks, including BCE stock, that are ideal for beginner investors.

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ETFs Safer Than Stocks? Only If You Do THIS!

| Andrew Button

True index ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) are pretty safe, but some other ETFs are quite…

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Investing 101: When All Else Fails, Invest in Index Funds 

| Puja Tayal

Are you fearful of buying the dip? Then index funds are the ideal investment choice! Here’s how they can work…

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Lululemon Stock or Aritzia Stock: Which Retailer Is a Better Buy?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) and Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) have managed to come out on top with e-commerce sales rising, but which is…

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A Surefire Bet for Your TFSA in 2022

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Your TFSA deserves a robust stock like Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR).

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Investors Hate This Dividend Stock, So it May Be Time to Buy

| Kay Ng

Open Text stock is a stable business that beginner investors can trust, but you should have an investment horizon of…

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Beginner Investors: 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Never Sell

| Robin Brown

It's never too late to start investing! Here are three top Canadian stocks beginner investors can buy and hold for…

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Passive Income Ideas: Top Dividend Stocks to Watch Today

| Joey Frenette

Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is a dividend stock for passive income investors who want to stock-pick their way to…

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2 Unstoppable Canadian Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade (and Beyond)

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian growth stocks are some of the best businesses to buy now and hold in your portfolio for…

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Real Estate Sell-Off: 2 of the Best Valued REITs to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Many high-quality real estate stocks have been selling off lately creating tonnes of opportunities for investors. Here are two of…

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Stagflation Fears? 2 Stable Dividend Stocks to Hold Through 2023

| Joey Frenette

Boring, predictable dividend stocks are what can help you lose least or even make gains if stock markets have an…

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Why You Really Should Buy Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A)

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) is one of Canada’s best known and oldest retailers. Here’s a look at why you should buy…

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