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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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Prediction: These Will Be 3 of the Largest Canadian Stocks by 2030

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a top Canadian growth stock to hold for years, I'd start with these three.

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2 of the Best Canadian Stocks for November

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to get the most bang for your buck in November, these are the best Canadian stocks to…

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3 Top Stocks Outside the Tech Sector to Buy in November 2021

| Jed Lloren

There are many companies outside the tech sector that can generate excellent returns over the long term.

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Shiba Inu: 3 Major Reasons to Avoid the Digital Coin

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are just three of the many reasons why I'd avoid Shiba Inu token at all costs.

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3 TSX Stocks That Account for the Largest Positions in My Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

The TSX contains many great companies. However, given limited capital (and maintaining one’s sanity), it’s impossible for any individual to…

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After Gaining 40% Last Week, Is Galaxy Digital Stock Still Worth Buying Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

Galaxy Digital is one of the highest-potential growth stocks in Canada. But after last week's massive rally, is it still…

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Is There Any Hope Left for Air Canada Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

After more than a year and a half of the pandemic, will Air Canada stock ever recover?

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FIRE SALE: 3 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are some of the most undervalued businesses that investors can buy today.

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1 Top Canadian Stock to Buy in November 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) could be one of the best Canadian stocks to buy before the upcoming holiday season.

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3 Stocks to Choose When Building a Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

In this article, I discuss how new investors can choose stocks when building a portfolio.

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2 Surprising Growth Stocks Offering Canadian Investors Incredible Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

These two unlikely companies are some of the best Canadian growth stocks to own for the long run.

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The 4 Best ETFs to Buy Now

| Puja Tayal

ETFs are a good way to start investing in the stock market. These four ETFs can give you a well-balanced…

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Why TFI International (TSX:TFII) Stock Tanked 10% Friday

| Jitendra Parashar

TFI International's (TSX:TFII) stock is tanking today, despite its record Q3 results.

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2 of the Best Canadian Stocks You Can Buy at a Huge Discount Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Even with markets at all-time highs, you can confidently buy these two Canadian stocks undervalued today.

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3 Under-the-Radar Canadian Stocks With Incredibly Bright Futures

| Daniel Da Costa

These three lesser-known Canadian stocks offer some of the best long-term growth potential today.

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Why I’d Buy Waste Connections (TSX:WCN) Stock After its Q3 Earnings

| Jitendra Parashar

Waste Connections's (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) improving financial growth trend and rising dividends make its stock worth buying today.

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3 Canadian Stocks That Analysts Think Could Soar at Least 25% in the Next 12 Months

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three high-quality Canadian stocks to own for the long haul that offer attractive value in the short term…

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Looking for Diversification? Here Are 3 Top Stocks to Buy Today

| Jed Lloren

By spreading your wealth across many different companies, the amount of risk in your portfolio should drop.

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The 3 Best TSX Stocks to Buy Before November 2021

| Robin Brown

It has been an incredibly strong month for the TSX Index of stocks. The index is up over 4% in…

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Forget Cardano: 2 Crypto Stocks That Offer Far More Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Cardano is the fifth most valuable cryptocurrency, these two crypto stocks offer far more growth potential.

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2 Canadian Growth Stocks That Could Carry Your Portfolio for Years

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to add growth to your portfolio, these two Canadian stocks are some of the best to consider.

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Getting Started in the Stock Market? Here Are 3 Investments You Shouldn’t Miss

| Jed Lloren

Here are three investments you shouldn’t miss as a new investor.

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Dividend Stocks

Interested in Passive Income? Build a Dividend Portfolio With These 3 Stocks

| Jed Lloren

The ability to generate passive income is often one of the most attractive aspects of being invested in the stock…

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Canadian Stocks: Where to Invest $2,000 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got some cash that you're looking to invest, these two Canadian stocks offer some of the best opportunities…

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The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy in October 2021

| Robin Brown

Looking for a way to win from the supply chain crunch in 2021? Here are three of my favourite Canadian…

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3 Canadian Stocks That Are Perfect for New Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're new to investing and looking to build a core foundation for your portfolio, these are three of the…

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Long-Term Investing: 1 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why its crucial to find the best Canadian stocks in each sector and buy them for the long haul.

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4 Incredibly Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy in October 2021

| Robin Brown

Buying undervalued stocks is not for the faint of heart. Here are four cheap TSX stocks that could create great…

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These 2 Canadian Stocks Are up More Than 100% This Year: Can They Keep Up the Pace?

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks have had incredible performances so far this year and show no signs of slowing down.

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1 of the Cheapest Canadian Value Stocks Just Reported Another Quarter of Stellar Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

This Canadian value stock just reported another impressive quarter of earnings, showing why it's one of the best stocks to…

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2 Top Canadian Stocks I’ll Never Sell

| Robin Brown

Some of the best investments you can make are the ones you never have to sell. Here are two top…

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2 TSX Hockey Stocks to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're excited about the return of hockey and looking for some top TSX stocks to gain exposure, here are…

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3 Top TSX Stocks for the Long Term

| Jed Lloren

Here are three top stocks for the long term.

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Earnings Season: 3 Reopening Stocks That Could Soar!

| Daniel Da Costa

These three reopening stocks offer some of the best potential to rally in the coming months.

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3 Canadian Crypto Stocks That Could Double by 2022

| Daniel Da Costa

These three crypto stocks are some of the best long-term investments you can make. But they also offer short-term growth…

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Supply Chain Crisis: Canadian Shoppers Could Face the Heat This Holiday Season

| Jitendra Parashar

Here's how the ongoing supply chain disruptions could increase the burden on Canadian shoppers this holiday season.

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Is There Any Hope Left for Facedrive Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

After losing more than 95% of its value this year, is there any hope for Facedrive stock to recover?

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3 Underperforming Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are some of the cheapest on the market, making them some of the best to buy…

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2 Top Utility Stocks With Dividend Yields Over 3%

| Kay Ng

Utility stocks are perfect for passive income. However, if you want to boost your returns, valuations still come into play.

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Bitcoin ETF Debuts on NYSE! Top 3 Canadian Crypto Stocks to Watch

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are top three Canadian cryptocurrency stocks to watch now as the first Bitcoin ETF made its debuts on NYSE…

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