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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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How Does Warren Buffett Manage His Investment Portfolio in a War?

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett made his first investment during World War II. Here’s how the famous value investor managed his portfolio in…

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Is Cineplex Stock a Better Recovery Stock to Buy Than Air Canada?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Air Canada and Cineplex stock both set to start recovering significantly from the pandemic this year, which is the…

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The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy in March 2022

| Robin Brown

If you are worried about a bear market in 2022, here are three Canadian stocks to own for defence and…

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2 Top Real Estate Stocks to Buy and Hold for Years

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy a top real estate stock for your portfolio, these two are some of the best…

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3 Reasons Stocks Sometimes Sell Off After Posting Strong Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three reasons why stocks might sell off after posting strong earnings.

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Air Canada Stock Is Cheap, but Is It the Best Stock to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Air Canada stock still trades more than 50% below its pre-pandemic share price, the stock may not be as…

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Canadians: 2 of the Best Stocks to Watch Today

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are intriguing Canadian stocks to watch as the TSX nosedives.

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1st-Time Investors: 4 TSX Stocks to Buy Amid the Market Turmoil

| Vineet Kulkarni

Be greedy when others are fearful.

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New Investors: Start a Portfolio With These 3 Stocks

| Jed Lloren

Starting your investing journey can be nerve wracking. However, it’s a very important step to take. Here are three stocks…

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1 Cheap, off-the-Radar Canadian Growth Stock to Check Out as Markets Correct Further

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master (TSX:TOY) stock may be cheap, but is the profitable toy company a bargain as the stock market sinks…

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There Are Stocks to Counter Volatility

| Demetris Afxentiou

Investors looking for stocks to counter volatility should start with this superb pick that can provide income and growth potential…

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1 Stock I’d Buy Over XRP to Build Wealth in 2022

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) may be a better store of wealth than XRP or Bitcoin as volatility continues to work its…

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3 Top Index Funds for Safe Passive Income

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for safe passive income, consider banking ETFs like the BMO Equal Weight Banks ETF (TSX:ZEB).

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The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy When the Market Bottoms

| Robin Brown

Nobody knows when the Canadian stock market decline will bottom. Average into top-quality stocks and enhance your chance of investing…

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Stocks for Beginners: The 2 Best TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Nicholas Dobroruka

These two TSX stocks are must-buys in any new Canadian investor’s portfolio.

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New Investors: Stock Investing Do’s and Don’ts

| Kay Ng

Stock investing is fun, but don't jump into it right away. Instead, write a simple investing plan and update it…

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TFSA Investing: 2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got cash that you're looking to invest, these companies are two of the best Canadian stocks to buy…

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3 Long-Term Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for Years

| Daniel Da Costa

These companies are some of the highest-quality businesses in Canada, making them three of the best growth stocks to buy…

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Forget Air Canada Stock: This Airline Is Much Cheaper

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock is finally starting to rally ahead of a recovery, but there could be more upside for investors…

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No Take-Off Yet: Air Canada (TSX:AC) Posts 8 Consecutive Quarterly Losses

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s top airline stock is on the road to recovery, but don’t expect it to turn the corner and…

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New Investors: 1 Stock I’d Buy in a Market Correction

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a wonderful company at a wonderful price as we head into March 2022.

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Stocks for Beginners: The 2 Best TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Kay Ng

Start investing in dividend stocks. Get a dividend yield of about 5% now with the best TSX dividend stocks discussed…

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FIRE SALE: 2 Cheap Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

After all the recent volatility in markets lately, these two cheap Canadian growth stocks are some of the best to…

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Beginner Investors: How to Take Advantage of a TSX Stock Market Selloff

| Robin Brown

TSX stocks are seeing a steep decline in 2022. Do not fear! Now is the perfect time to start a…

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Become a Passive Landlord and Get $500 a Month!

| Kay Ng

Don't want to create another job for yourself by investing in real estate? Invest in quality REITs instead for passive…

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3 Stocks I Would Start a Portfolio With Today

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in taking advantage of the massive stock market sales? Here are three stocks to start a portfolio…

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2 Canadian Stocks to Buy That Are Too Cheap to Ignore

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks are some of the best to buy now, as they are so undervalued, it looks as…

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3 of the Best ETFs to Buy for Exposure Outside Canada

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to diversify your portfolio and find high-quality investments outside Canada, then these three are some of the…

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Forget Peloton: 2 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy With Far More Value

| Daniel Da Costa

Peloton stock might look like a buy after its recent sell-off, but these two Canadian growth stocks offer far more…

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2 Under-$5 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy Before March 2022

| Jitendra Parashar

These two under-$5 stocks could be some of the best cheap stocks to buy in Canada right now.

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2 Top Stock Picks for New Canadian Investors

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are great stock picks for new Canadian investors in March 2022.

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3 TSX Stocks That Could Double by Next Family Day

| Jitendra Parashar

These three high-growth TSX stocks could help you double your money by the next Family Day if you act now.

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1 Bruised High-Growth Canadian Stock That Looks Pretty Intriguing Here

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) is one of many intriguing growth stocks that should not have fallen as hard as it did…

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Index Funds vs Individual Stocks: Which Is Better?

| Andrew Button

Index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) have desirable characteristics.

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Is It Too Early to Buy Growth Stocks?

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) is a growth and value stock that looks ready to buy after a tough start to the…

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This 1 No-Brainer, Massive-Growth Stock Could Make You a Millionaire

| Jitendra Parashar

This no-brainer, high-growth stock in Canada has made many investors millionaires in the past and could do so again, as…

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Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Soared After its Q4 Earnings

| Jitendra Parashar

Air Canada stock rallied after its largely better-than-expected Q4 earnings report and its management’s positive comments about air travel demand…

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Self-Employed? How to Turn Your Taxes Into Cash

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Your taxes aren't a loss; you can still bring in thousands in returns by paying the CRA and taking these…

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Stocks for Beginners: The 3 Best TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

Dividend-growth stocks could build a solid reserve over the long term, creating a stable passive-income stream for your sunset years.

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2 BlackRock ETFs Every Canadian Investor Should Own

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Depending on whether you want dividend growth or capital gains, either of these ETFs could be an excellent long-term buy-and-hold.

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