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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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Want Exposure to Emerging Markets? Buy These Top Canadian ETFs

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to diversify your portfolio and find investments outside North America, here are two of the top ETFs…

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Build a Diversified Portfolio With These 3 ETFs

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in building a diversified portfolio but don’t want to spend too much time following individual companies? Here…

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2 Stocks to Sell This Month

| Demetris Afxentiou

Unfortunately, not all stocks will remain great investments for the long term. Here are two stocks that investors should look…

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2 Canadian Stocks Under $10 to Buy Now for a TFSA in 2022

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market (TSX:FOOD) and StorageVault Canada (TSX:SVI) are Canadian stocks under $10 that may be worth buying on the TSX…

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Want Stocks for Your TFSA You Never Have to Sell? Here Are 3 to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy the top Canadian stocks for your TFSA that you can own for years and never…

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Looking to Buy Value Stocks? They Don’t Get Much Cheaper Than These 2

| Daniel Da Costa

If you want to take advantage of the recent volatility and buy stocks while they're cheap and offer a tonne…

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TFSA Investors: 3 Cheap Stocks to Buy and Never Sell

| Robin Brown

Top-quality, compounding stocks are on sale now. Here are three top stocks to buy and never sell in your Tax-Free…

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2 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy on Sale in February

| Daniel Da Costa

After the massive selloff in Canadian growth stocks over the last few weeks, these two are extremely cheap, making them…

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Why Do Investors Panic About Interest Rates? Science Has the Answer!

| Andrew Button

Because of one psychological principle, investors worry excessively about losses in stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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1 Great Canadian ETF to Invest in China

| Joey Frenette

Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group Holdings are major holdings in the TSX-traded BMO MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (TSX:ZCH).

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) – Is it Really a Cheap Stock?

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has a low price-to-sales ratio, but is it truly "cheap"?

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TFSA Investors: The Only 3 ETFs You’ll Need to Own to Retire Rich

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Saving for retirement? These three ETFs will provide you with all the exposure to the stock market you’ll ever need.

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Why Hardwoods Distribution (TSX:HDI) Stock Just Soared 10%!

| Robin Brown

Hardwoods Distribution (TSX:HDI) just announced another transformational acquisition that saw its stock soar as much as 10% yesterday. Here are…

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3 Canadian TSX Stocks Under $10 That Are Screaming Buys

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These Canadian TSX stocks offer substantial value for investors looking for long-term stocks on the cheap.

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Planning to Invest in 2022? 1 Top ETF to Buy and Hold Forever

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Don’t let the recent volatility in the stock market stop you from investing. This ETF is a solid buy, no…

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3 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy if This Volatility Continues

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to get the most bang for your buck in the current market environment, these are three of…

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Want to Protect Your Capital? 3 Low-Volatility ETFs to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a risk-averse investor that's worried about the recent volatility, here are three of the lowest-volatility and best ETFs…

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Stocks to Buy Now: Warren Buffett’s Best Investment Recommendation

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for some of the best stocks to buy now, I'd strongly consider Warren Buffett's advice.

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TFSA Investors: These 3 Stocks Would Be Great Buys for the Long Term

| Jed Lloren

Looking for three stocks to add to your TFSA? Here are three great buys for the long term!

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3 Growth Stocks With 10X Potential

| Adam Othman

Rapid growth surges are difficult to predict and hard to plan for, but when you are looking for 10x growth…

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3 Reasons Value Investors Will Win in 2022

| Andrew Button

Value stocks look set to outperform in 2022, which is why I'm still holding Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock.

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How to Combat Inflation as CPI Hits its Highest Level in 30 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Rising inflation is a major concern, although Canadians have a way to combat or hedge against it in 2022.

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2 Health Care Stocks Could Return at Least 50% in 1 Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The health care sector continues to underperform, although two stocks could deliver superior returns in one year.

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Worried About the Stock Market? These 3 Cheap Stocks Are Safe as Milk!

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for safe value stocks to buy in 2022, you could consider the Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY).

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3 Insanely Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX stocks are perfect for TFSA investors looking for long-term holdings that should bring in cash for decades…

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3 Cheap TSX Stocks Under $10 to Buy for a 2022 Recovery

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX stocks have been hammered in the last month, but far more than they should have been. That…

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3 Cheap Canadian Stocks With P/E Ratios of Less Than 10 Times

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy Canadian stocks that are cheap, these three are some of the best value stocks to…

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Don’t Get Taxed by Surprise: The TFSA’s Dirty Little Secret

| Andrew Button

You can get taxed by surprise by holding un-approved stocks in a TFSA, so make sure you hold approved assets,…

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New Investors: Do You Need Bonds in Your Investment Portfolio?

| Kay Ng

What's the difference between bonds and stocks? How do bonds impact your investment portfolio?

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3 of the Best ETFs to Buy in February

| Daniel Da Costa

ETFs are an excellent tool Canadian investors have at their disposal. And while the market is selling off, here are…

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Planning to Invest? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in Your TFSA

| Nicholas Dobroruka

TFSA investors should look to add at least one of these three top TSX stocks to their portfolios in 2022.

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3 Top ETFs for Tax-Free Passive Income in Retirement

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for quality dividend ETFs you could consider the iShares TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats ETF (TSX:CDZ).

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The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy During a Market Bottom

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These are three of the best Canadian stocks if you are looking for growth in the next few years and…

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3 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy That Are Outperforming in the Recent Volatility

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to add a Canadian growth stock to your portfolio, but you're worried about the current investing environment,…

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Opening a TFSA? Start Investing With These 3 Stocks!

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in building a stock portfolio in your TFSA? Here are three stocks to help you get started!

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My Top 5G Stock Pick as 5G Goes Live in the U.S.

| Jitendra Parashar

This top 5G stock in Canada could help you get outstanding returns in your investment in the coming years.

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3 Stocks to Prepare Your TFSA for a Potential Market Sell-Off

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These defensive stocks are perfect for a TFSA should volatility continue both in the U.S. markets and here at home.

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2 Low-Fee, High-Growth U.S. ETFs to Buy and Hold in Your RRSP

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

U.S. ETFs can be an excellent way to capture high growth with low fees, especially when held in your RRSP.

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Why Value Will Beat Growth in 2022

| Andrew Button

Value stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are quite likely to beat growth stocks in 2022.

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3 Top Growth Stocks to Buy After the Recent Volatility

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to seize the opportunity and buy the top Canadian growth stocks while they trade cheap, here are…

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