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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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RRSP: How to Reduce Your 2021 Tax Bill in January 2022

| Puja Tayal

You still have a chance to reduce your 2021 tax bill by investing up to $27,830 in an RRSP. But…

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3 Remarkably Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

The recent TSX stock market pullback is creating some exceptional buying opportunities. Here are three cheap stocks that are bargains…

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4 Must-Have TFSA Stocks for Any Investment Goal

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

No matter your investment goal, these stable TFSA stocks are ones you can hold onto for decades, using passive income…

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2 of the Best Growth Stocks for Low-Risk Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for growth stocks to buy but don't want to take on too much risk, here are two…

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Looking for That High-Growth Pick for Your Portfolio?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Investors looking to add a high-growth pick to their portfolios should consider buying this stellar long-term stock for the growth…

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3 of the Best Growth Stocks to Buy After the Recent Volatility

| Daniel Da Costa

As market volatility picks up and stocks pull back, it's an excellent opportunity to buy the best growth stocks in…

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The 3 Best ETFs to Buy in January 2022

| Puja Tayal

Have you made your January 2022 investments? Make the most of your $6,000 TFSA limit with three ETFs that could…

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3 Cheap Stocks I’m Buying More of With Zero Hesitation

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These cheap stocks are the very first I'll be adding to my portfolio come pay day. And I will again…

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Have You Started Saving for Retirement? 2 Stocks for Your RRSP Portfolio

| Puja Tayal

Start saving for retirement at an early age, as it gives you a 25-30-year horizon to build a strong portfolio.…

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4 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy for 2022

| Robin Brown

The recent volatility in TSX stocks has created some great bargains. Here are four undervalued Canadian stocks to buy for…

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TFSA Investors: 4 Canadian Stocks to Get You Started in 2022

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Your TFSA may need some new and fresh options for 2022, and these four provide solid long-term choices for 2022…

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, January 14

| Jitendra Parashar

TSX stock could open slightly higher today due to overnight gains in commodity prices.

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TFSA Investors: 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy as a Beginner

| Robin Brown

If you are setting up a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) for the first time, I've got three top TSX stocks…

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Nervous Investors: 1 Stock to Get You Started

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are you nervous or new to investing? This strong ETF offers a way to get in on all the latest…

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Why I’m Watching This Top Canadian Growth Stock Today

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a top Canadian growth stock to buy in 2022, here's one with a tonne of long-term…

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3 Dirt-Cheap Stocks to Buy Now and Hold in Canada

| Jitendra Parashar

These dirt-cheap stocks in Canada could help you get outstanding returns on your investments.

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TFSA Investors: 3 Top Stocks to Hold in Your TFSA

| Kay Ng

Are you looking to invest for your new $6,000 TFSA contribution limit for 2022? Consider buying and holding these three…

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5 Predictions for the Canadian Stock Market in 2022

| Robin Brown

2021 delivered outsized gains for many Canadian stocks. 2022 returns might be tempered, but there are still opportunities to beat…

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2 Simple Ways for Canadians to Invest in the Global Stock Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Diversifying your portfolio with stocks from around the world can significantly boost returns while reducing volatility

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Looking to Start Investing in 2022? Here Are 3 of the Best ETFs to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

ETFs are perfect for investors who are looking to get started. Here are three of the best ETFs to buy…

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If I Could Buy Just 1 Canadian Stock in 2022, This Would Be it

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy a top Canadian growth stock to hold in your portfolio through 2022 and beyond, this…

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TFSA Investors: Buy These 3 Stocks for Long-Term Growth

| Jed Lloren

Investing in a TFSA can help you achieve financial independence. Which three stocks should investors hold in this account?

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3 TSX 60 Stocks to Buy in 2022

| Kay Ng

Investors looking to win in the long run should buy these three top TSX stocks now and add to their…

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Why Waste Connections Stock Soared 32% in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Growing demand for waste management services amid growing environmental concerns could help Waste Connections stock yield handsome returns in the…

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3 Stocks Outside the Tech Sector to Buy in 2022

| Jed Lloren

Investors often think that they need to hold tech stocks in order to achieve massive returns. Here are three stocks…

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4 Incredibly Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy for the New Year

| Robin Brown

Looking for some cheap TSX stocks to buy at the start of 2022? Here are four top stocks that could…

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Why H&R REIT Stock Plunged 20% Today

| Jitendra Parashar

The news about H&R REIT’s (TSX:HR.UN) Primaris properties spinoff completion seemingly didn’t please most investors, triggering a selloff in its…

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1 Growth Stock Turned $10,000 Into $500,000: It’s Still a Buy Today

| Kay Ng

This growth stock is a must-own for investors seeking total returns. It's a solid core holding you can depend on…

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What to Do With Your $6,000 TFSA Contribution Limit in 2022

| Nicholas Dobroruka

TFSA investors will want to have these two top Canadian stocks on their radars this year.

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3 Explosive Growth Stocks I’d Buy in 2022

| Jitendra Parashar

These three high-growth stocks could help you get outstanding returns on your investments in 2022 and beyond.

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4 Top Canadian Stocks for Beginners in 2022

| Robin Brown

There is no better time to start investing than at the start of a new year. Here are four top…

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TSX Stocks: Where to Invest $10,000 in 2022

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three TSX stocks you can consider for 2022.

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3 Must-Buy TSX Stocks for Anyone New to Investing

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Planning to invest in 2022? These three TSX stocks should be at the top of your watch list.

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Why Brookfield Asset Management Stock Surged 45% in 2021

| Robin Brown

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A) stock has outperformed Canadian banks for years. 2021 was no different. Here's why it's up over…

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3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy With Your New 2022 TFSA Contribution Room

| Daniel Da Costa

Now that 2022 is here, and investors have more TFSA contribution room, these three Canadian stocks are some of the…

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3 Canadian Stocks That Analysts Think Can More than Double in 2022

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a high-quality Canadian stock that can double your money or more in 2022, these three are…

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2 Stocks I’d Buy and Never Sell for 2022

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) can't make you filthy rich overnight, but it can help power your TFSA to big gains…

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COVID-19 Rages On: Here’s Where Your Money is Safe

| Andrew Button

Utility stocks like Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) were less volatile than others in the initial 2020 COVID-19 outbreak.

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Planning to Invest? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in 2022

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Canadian investors should have these three market-leading TSX stocks on their watch lists in 2022.

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Should You Contribute to Your TFSA or RRSP in 2022?

| Kay Ng

Are you pondering whether to invest in GICs or stocks in your TFSA or RRSP? Think of how much tax…

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