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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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Top 2 Under-$10 Canadian Stocks to Buy Today

| Robin Brown

Canadian small-cap stocks can give you massive upside if you're patient. Here are two high-growth stocks trading under $10 that…

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TSX Today: Top 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy on Wednesday, October 6

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are three top TSX stocks that Canadian investors could consider buying on Wednesday, October 6.

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2 Canadian Stocks That Could Double Soon

| Daniel Da Costa

These two cheap Canadian stocks offer investors an appealing mix of short-term recovery potential and long-term growth potential.

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Hexo Versus Air Canada: Which Stock Offers Greater Value?

| Daniel Da Costa

Hexo and Air Canada have been two of the most beaten-up stocks in Canada. But with both trading so cheap,…

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1 Cheap Canadian Dividend Grower to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Joey Frenette

CP Rail (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is just one interesting value stock for Canadian investors after being outpaced by the broader TSX Index…

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Stock Market Pullback: How to Manage Your Stocks and Make Money

| Kay Ng

Stock market pullbacks are gifts in disguise. Here's how to manage a falling stock and make money from it, assuming…

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3 Undervalued Canadian Stocks That Could Rally in October

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are some of the best investments you can make in undervalued companies today, and all three…

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3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy in October

| Daniel Da Costa

After a choppy month for markets in September, here are three of the best Canadian stocks for investors to buy…

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3 Canadian Stocks That Analysts Think Could Soar 39% to 94% in the Next 12 Months

| Daniel Da Costa

These three analyst favourites offer Canadian investors some of the best opportunities, making them some of the very best stocks…

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How Stock Market Corrections Affect Growth Investments

| Daniel Da Costa

It's crucial for investors to understand how these highly volatile growth stocks will perform when the market starts selling off…

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3 Canadian Growth Stocks That Could Triple in the Next 5 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian companies aren't just any growth stocks; they are three of the highest-potential investments you can make today.

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2 Cryptocurrency Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Growth

| Daniel Da Costa

The cryptocurrency industry is one of the top industries to find long-term growth stocks. So, here are two of the…

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

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are four top TSX stocks that Canadian investors should keep on their watchlists on Monday, October 4.

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Is it Safe to Invest in the Stock Market Right Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're worried about the increasing volatility in the stock market lately, here are three simple starter stocks for beginner…

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2 Vertically Integrated Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for Years

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a top Canadian stock to buy and hold for years, these two vertically integrated companies are…

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Sitting on Cash? 2 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got cash that you're looking to invest in an undervalued company, these two top Canadian stocks offer some…

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2 Overlooked TSX Stocks Offering Safety, Income, and Growth

| Robin Brown

Are you looking for a great combination of safety, growth, and income today? Here are two SOLID TSX stocks to…

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New Investors: Get Your Share of Dividend Income Now!

| Kay Ng

Big Canadian corporations pay out billions of dollars of dividend income every year. Grab your share of dividend income starting…

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2 Top Canadian Stocks You’ll Be Glad You Bought at These Undervalued Prices

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a quality investment opportunity today, these two Canadian stocks are some of the best businesses to…

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5 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy in a Market Pullback

| Daniel Da Costa

These are five of the best Canadian stocks to buy for the long term, especially if you can get them…

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Top 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy As a Beginner Investor

| Robin Brown

When is the best time to start investing? Any time! Here are three top Canadian stocks that are a great…

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Is Alimentation Couche-Tard Stock a Top Reopening Play?

| Daniel Da Costa

Alimentation Couche-Tard has been one of the best long-term Canadian growth stocks of the last decade. But as the economy…

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3 Canadian Retail Stocks Doing Very Well

| Demetris Afxentiou

The retail apocalypse hasn’t absorbed all retail stocks just yet. In fact, here are a few that are doing very…

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Crypto Investors: Is Voyager Digital or Galaxy Digital Stock the Better Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Galaxy Digital and Voyager Digital are easily two of the top crypto stocks you can buy in Canada, but which…

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2 Canadian Healthcare Stocks That Are All-Stars in the Making

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian healthcare stocks are both analyst favourites and offer some of the best growth potential of any…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Last Call Before its Expected, Spectacular Takeoff

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are some key reasons why I expect Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock to start a spectacular recovery soon.

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2 Canadian Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio in a Market Correction

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian blue-chip stocks are some of the best businesses to own, making them ideal stocks to buy during…

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Top 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Puja Tayal

If you haven’t yet made your 2021 TFSA investment, now's the time. Here are three stocks and investment strategies for…

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2 Blue-Chip Dividend Stock Picks for New Investors

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is just one of many great Canadian blue-chip stock picks for new Canadians to buy heading into a…

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Barrick Gold Stock Looks Too Cheap to Ignore

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) loooks like an attractive bargain for new investors, as the stock continues falling towards new 52-week lows.

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3 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy in October

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy a Canadian stock that's undervalued in this environment, these three companies offer investors the best…

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Canadian Stocks: 2 Long-Term Investments You’ll Thank Yourself for Buying Later

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks are some of the best businesses you can own, making them no-brainer stocks to add to…

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Why I’d Buy BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock on Every Dip

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are some key reasons why I find BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock worth buying on every dip right now.

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Canadian Investors: 1 Major Mistake to Avoid When Looking for Undervalued Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

This is a major and easy-to-make mistake that Canadian investors need to avoid whenever looking for an undervalued stock to…

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Don’t Wait for a Market Correction to Buy This Top Canadian Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy a stock today, this top Canadian infrastructure company is one of the best long-term investments…

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3 Explosive Crypto Stocks That Could 10X in 10 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

Crypto stocks are some of the few investments available to Canadians worth holding for the long-term but can also grow…

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New Investors: Are You Stock Investing or Gambling?

| Kay Ng

Do you feel lost and freeze when you want to make your first stock investments? Start with solid dividend stocks…

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1 Warren Buffett Tip to Help You Make Money Consistently

| Kay Ng

Warren Buffett thinks it's possible to invest in stocks and make money consistently in the long run by doing this.

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The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy in September 2021

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks have declined in September, but that presents great opportunities. Here are three cheap stocks to buy in September…

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Is it Too Early to Buy Air Canada Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock is trading more than 50% off its pre-pandemic price. But with the company consistently losing value lately,…

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