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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 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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3 Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio Today

| Jed Lloren

Here are three stocks to add to your portfolio today.

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2 Cryptocurrency Stocks I’d Buy Over Shiba Inu

| Daniel Da Costa

While Shiba Inu has been a top performer in October, these two crypto stocks are much better long-term investments.

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Stock Picks Performance: 10 Months, 8 Stocks, 10% Return

| Puja Tayal

Building a portfolio is an ongoing process. A stock may be the top pick in one month but not in…

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Cineplex Stock: The Top Recovery Pick to Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

With more than 55% of its theatres now operating at full capacity, is Cineplex stock finally worth an investment?

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Air Canada Stock: Headed to $50?

| Daniel Da Costa

As the economy continues to reopen, and Air Canada resumes several international routes, has the stock become a buy?

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3 Canadian Stocks to Buy Immediately When There’s a Market Correction

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the best Canadian stocks to buy immediately the moment they begin trading undervalued.

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3 TSX 60 Stocks to Hold for the Long Term

| Jed Lloren

The S&P/TSX 60 Index consists of 60 large companies listed on the TSX. It was established as a way of…

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How Beginners Buy Stocks: 5 Top Stock Picks for You

| Puja Tayal

Every stock has a different way of giving returns. So before you begin buying stocks, set realistic expectations with the…

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3 Top Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

| Robin Brown

If you want to compound wealth for a lifetime, the TFSA could be your best bet. These three growth stocks…

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3 Hot TSX Stocks Are on Fire

| Kay Ng

These are the hot stocks right now, but does it mean you should chase them?

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3 Stocks for a New Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Here are three stocks that investors should consider holding in a new portfolio.

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3 Unstoppable Canadian Growth Stocks That Can Survive a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are some of the best businesses that you can own long-term, including through recessions.

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3 Under-$2 Canadian Monster Growth Stocks in the Making

| Jitendra Parashar

These three Canadian high-growth stocks look cheap and could yield outstanding returns in the long term.

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3 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks are trading just below all-time highs and it can be hard to find good value. Here are three…

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2 Ridiculously Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks trade at extremely cheap valuations, making them two of the best to buy now for value…

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Growth vs. Income: Why Settle?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Growth vs. Income is a question that every investor is faced with at least once. Fortunately, you don’t need to…

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3 Unbelievable Canadian Growth Stocks You Can Buy Undervalued Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the top Canadian growth stocks you can buy today, and all happen to be trading significantly…

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Want to Start Investing? 3 Canadian Stocks for a Beginner’s Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the best Canadian stocks to buy today to help you begin to build a high-quality, long-term…

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3 Cheap Stocks to Buy on the TSX in October 2021

| Robin Brown

Despite volatility many TSX stocks are still pricey. Well, here are three top ultra-cheap stocks to pick up on the…

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Got $500? 2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got cash that you're looking to invest, here are two of the top Canadian stocks to buy now…

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TSX Today: Top 4 Canadian Stocks to Watch on Wednesday, October 13

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are the top four Canadian stocks that TSX investors may want to keep on their watchlists today.

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Canadians: 3 Warren Buffett Tips for Buying Undervalued Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the best Warren Buffett tips if you're looking to find high-quality Canadian stocks trading undervalued.

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2 TFSA Stocks to Invest in Passively for Wealth Creation

| Kay Ng

Ready to generate some serious wealth? This is how you can start stock investing tax-free without speculating.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Shares to Buy With $300

| Puja Tayal

Figuring out which shares to buy is one question, but the price to buy at differentiates profits from losses. Here…

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Why Facedrive Stock Fell 6% Last Week

| Daniel Da Costa

After another choppy week of trading, Facedrive stock closed the week down 6%. Here is why.

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2 Top Canadian Stocks I’m Looking to Buy Ahead of 2022

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks offer excellent potential over the coming months, making them two of the top stocks to buy…

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Thanksgiving: 3 Canadian Stocks I’m Thankful to Have

| Kay Ng

It's Thanksgiving! Which stocks do you appreciate having in your stock portfolio? They might provide you peace of mind, income,…

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Does Bitcoin’s Resiliency in Recent Months Make it a Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

Lately, Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies have been a lot more resilient to volatility, adding to the reasons for a…

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3 Stocks for Starter Portfolios

| Jed Lloren

Are you thinking of starting an investment portfolio? Here are three stocks you should consider!

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The Best Canadian Stock to Buy in October 2021

| Joey Frenette

Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is one great Canadian stock that investors should consider scooping up as we move into…

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The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy in October 2021

| Robin Brown

Are you wondering what stocks to buy for October and beyond? Here are three top Canadian stocks you can buy…

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Should All Canadians Have Exposure to Crypto?

| Daniel Da Costa

Cryptocurrency is highly volatile, but it's one of the fastest-growing industries there is. Should all Canadians have exposure to crypto?

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2 Canadian Stocks for Truly Long-term Thinkers

| Joey Frenette

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) are long-term Canadian stock picks for investors looking for a deep discount.

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3 Canadian Stocks That Have No Business Trading This Undervalued

| Daniel Da Costa

These three high-quality Canadian stocks are trading so far undervalued that they're some of the top companies to buy today.

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3 Unstoppable Canadian Stocks Every Investor Needs in Their Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are some of the best business in the country, making them excellent investments to own for…

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Why Air Canada Stock Has Been Flat for Over 6 Months

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock has been trading flat for more than six months now. Here's how you can approach an investment…

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2 Canadian Stocks I’ll Never Sell

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks are some of the highest quality businesses in the country, making them investments you'll want to…

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3 Top Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy in Q4

| Daniel Da Costa

These three undervalued Canadian stocks all offer unique opportunities for long-term investors looking to buy in the fourth quarter.

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