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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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2 TSX Stocks to Help You Retire a Millionaire

| Jitendra Parashar

Buying these two TSX stocks could help you multiply your savings sooner than you think to let you plan your…

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1 Canadian TSX Stock I’d Buy Above All Others

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CP (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) stock is a number one buy right now, even at all time highs. With all the drama behind…

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Why Your Net Worth May Not Be as Important as You Think

| Jed Lloren

A lot of investors obsess over their net worth. Here’s why it may not be as important as you think.

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Starting Is Easy: Picking an Easy Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for a good mix of investments to start your portfolio with? Forget volatility and uncertainty. Starting is easy with…

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2 TSX Sector ETFs by BMO That Could Outperform in 2022

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The Canadian banking and energy sectors tend to do well in a rising interest rate and inflationary environment.

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Doubling Capacity: Buy the Stock?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors’ long wait for the exponential growth of Air Canada post-pandemic could be over soon if the company meets its…

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2 Commodity Stocks That Could Finish 2022 Strong

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is one commodity stock that could provide upside and greater diversification in another rocky year.

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Early Retirement: 2 TSX Stocks to Help You Meet Your Financial Goals

| Jitendra Parashar

Buying these two TSX stocks could help you grow your savings fast for your early retirement goal.

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Air Canada: Is the Risk in AC Stock Worth the Reward?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada is on the verge of a major recovery. But with all the risks that the business still has,…

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How to Build a Portfolio From Scratch

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in learning how to invest but don’t know where to start? Here are some helpful tips!

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Yield Curve Inversion: How Should New Investors Take the News?

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is one of the more intriguing bargains after last week's round of selling pressure on the news…

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5 Money and Stock Investing Concepts for Beginners

| Kay Ng

Are you new to investing? These five concepts provide a high-level introduction to how to think of money and stock…

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What to Look for in a Growth Stock

| Jed Lloren

Trying to decide which growth stock to add to your portfolio? Here are three things I look for when assessing…

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Air Canada Stock: New Highs Ahead for 2022?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) could face upside as capacity looks to increase ahead of a continuation of the economic recovery from…

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3 Top Canadian Value Stocks to Buy in April

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top Canadian companies are some of the cheapest and most attractive stocks to buy for your portfolio in…

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Canadian Tire Stock: A 100-Year-Old Retailer With Attractive Upside

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) is a dirt-cheap value stock that doesn't get as much respect as it deserves given its earnings…

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1 TSX Play to Beat the S&P 500 in 2022

| Joey Frenette

BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (TSX:ZWU) is a great specialty-income ETF offered by Bank of Montreal for those looking to…

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Top Dividend Stock to Reduce Inflation’s Impact on Your Nest Egg

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) stock is incredibly cheap for those looking for value and inflation-resilience in 2022.

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2 Top Canadian ETFs to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Haul

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian ETFs are not just some of the best ETFs to buy for the long haul, they're also…

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goeasy (TSX:GSY) Stock 5-Minute Analysis: Is It Still a Buy in 2022?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Consider reading this breakdown before you buy.

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2 Canadian Stocks to Buy No Matter What the Market Does

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two of the safest and most resilient Canadian stocks that you can buy for your portfolio and hold…

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Cheap Stock to Watch After Last Week’s Market Surge

| Joey Frenette

CAE (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) stock is a great value bet for those bullish on a continuation of the great economic reopening in…

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Beginner Investors: 3 Easy Ways to Invest in the Canadian Stock Market Using Index ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in the Canadian stock market is a great way to kick-start your investment portfolio.

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Why Shopify Stock Plunged 52% in Q1 2022

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s why Shopify stock just posted its worst quarterly losses ever.

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, April 1

| Jitendra Parashar

The TSX Composite Index climbed by 3.1% in Q1 to set new record highs.

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Want to Start Investing? 3 Canadian Stocks You Can’t Go Wrong With

| Daniel Da Costa

When you start investing, there are plenty of different stocks you can consider, allowing you to craft your portfolio however…

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Air Canada: Is $30 a Fair Price for AC Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock on the verge of a recovery, is $30 a fair price, or could the stock…

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5 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy in April 2022

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got some cash you're looking to invest in April, these five Canadian stocks are, hands down, the best…

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3 Cheap, High-Growth TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

There are tonnes of cheap, high-growth TSX stocks in the small- to mid-cap space. Here's three that are screaming buys…

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Air Canada Stock Price: Can it Hit $40 in April?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Air Canada stock expected to make a significant recovery starting this year, here's what to consider when looking at…

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Bonds Prices Are Dropping Right Now: Here Are 2 Alternative ETFs to Hedge Your Portfolio With

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Interest rate risk makes intermediate and long bonds a losing bet right now. Here's what you can buy instead.

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3 Canadian Stocks to Buy That Have Doubled Investors’ Money Every 5 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian companies constantly double investors' money, making them some of the best growth stocks to buy and hold…

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Air Canada Stock: Could the Russia-Ukraine War Still Hammer it?

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s why the Russia-Ukraine war still has potential to hammer Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock in the near term.

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DIY Investors: 2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

Do-it-yourself (DIY) investors can create massive wealth by investing themselves. Here are two Canadian stocks for any DIY starter portfolio.

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Low Risk Investors: Buy These 2 ETFs for an Ultra-Safe Investment Portfolio

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A 60/40 balanced portfolio consisting of low volatility Canadian equity and money market ETFs is a good choice for risk-averse…

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5 Stocks to Create a Diversified Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

If you want a diversified portfolio, there are plenty of options to choose. These five stocks could provide a solid…

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3 Blue-Chip Stocks That Could Help You Retire Wealthy

| Jed Lloren

Investors don’t need to focus on risky small-cap stocks in order to generate wealth. Blue-chip stocks could work just as…

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2 Canadian ETFs to Buy That Could Help You Retire a Millionaire

| Daniel Da Costa

If you want to get rich by investing for the long term, here are two of the best Canadian ETFs…

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4 Undervalued Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy in 2022

| Robin Brown

There are plenty of heavily undervalued Canadian growth stocks to buy in 2022. Here are four top picks that are…

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Covered Call ETFs: Here’s Why New Investors Should Avoid Them

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Don't get fooled by the high yields - covered call ETFs are no free lunch. Don't think of them as…

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