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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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Move Over, China: Wall Street Is Betting Big on India

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

India looks as though it will take over China within the next decade as one of the largest economies and…

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Why the Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (TSX:VGRO) Is One of My Favorite ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

VGRO ticks all the right boxes when it comes to an ideal core portfolio holding.

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Is it Too Late to Buy Magna Stock?

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s why Magna stock continues to be one of the most attractive investment options for long-term investors in Canada, despite…

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McDonald’s Stock Drops on Sales Miss, and This Canadian Stock Could Be Next

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) stock fell after reporting lower sales, which could continue for the year, but it's another story for this…

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Is Air Canada Stock a Buy in February 2024?

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are some important factors you need to consider before buying Air Canada stock in February 2024.

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Got $1,000? Buy These Hot Growth Stocks Before They Take Off

| Robin Brown

Got $1,000 to build a growth stock portfolio? Here are three Canadian multi-bagger stocks in the making.

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3 Reasons to Buy Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BIP (TSX:BIP.UN) stock has had a hard year, but that could mean investors have a great chance to hop in…

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Cameco Stock Could Pop After Earnings: Is It a Buy Beforehand?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cameco stock (TSX:CCO) has seen shares increase substantially in the last year, but is it all due to higher spot…

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Want to Be an RRSP Millionaire? 3 Tips All Retirees Should Know

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Follow these tips and you're sure to put your RRSP into millionaire status before you know it!

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The Time Is Now: Simple Steps to Start Investing in Stocks This Year!

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are three easy, affordable ETF picks beginners can use to start investing in global stocks.

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2 TSX Stocks That Could Explode in February

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two TSX stocks may be near all-time highs, but investors will likely see even more come their way during…

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Business Earnings Could Double This Year! Time to Buy CP Stock?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CP stock (TSX:CP) has seen shares reach 52-week highs after announcing it expects synergies to double earnings for 2024.

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Canada’s Economy Grew Yet Again! Here’s What That Means for Investors

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Investors continue to watch for signs of a rate hike in the future, but in the meantime, what should investors…

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Aurora Cannabis’ Reverse Stock Split: Is the Stock a Buy Today?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cannabis stock Aurora (TSX:ACB) is consolidating shares once again, but what does this mean for investors?

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New Investors: How to Build a Worry-Free Dividend Portfolio

| Kay Ng

Start building a dividend portfolio with businesses you know, such as Fortis and TD that trade at good valuations today.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income Seekers: How High Interest Rates Can Work for You

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Interest rates may remain high, but there is a low risk and medium risk option to take full advantage of…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How Much Should You Invest to Earn $1,000 Every Month?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dividend stocks are valued for their passive income, but make sure you're considering everything before sinking in your cash!

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How to Build a Bulletproof Monthly Passive Income Portfolio With Just $10,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking for passive income, this is by far the easiest and safest way to achieve it. But there…

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House Hacking: Why New Investors Are All Over This Strategy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

House hacking might sound simple, but make sure it's right for you. If it is, adding this and a great…

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2 Healthcare Stocks That Could Help Make You a Fortune

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two healthcare stocks are the ones to watch, as the market continues to rebound, and could be huge long-term…

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1 Tip to Create Massive Passive Income in 2024

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Take this tip and one strong stock and you could create massive cash flow in 2024!

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Forget Tech Stocks: 1 Stock Bound to Rise in 2024

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tech stocks had a rough week in the markets and may take a while to recover. This other stock is…

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3 Takeaways From Fed Reserve’s Interest Rate Announcement

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady this week, right as the market experienced its worst performance in months.

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Free Cash! 3 CRA Benefits You Should Maximize in 2024

| Robin Brown

You can save BIG on your tax bill by maximizing CRA's registered accounts. Here are three ways to maximize tax…

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Are Airline Stocks a Good Buy in February 2024?

| Jitendra Parashar

Are you planning to buy Canadian airline stocks in February 2024? Here’s what you should know first.

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This No-Brainer Retirement Strategy Could Help Make You Rich

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

ETFs tracking the S&P 500 can be an amazing, simple investing strategy.

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Energy Stocks

3 Things About Brookfield Renewable Partners Stock Every Smart Investor Knows

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Brookfield stock (TSX:BEP.UN) is a stellar option for those seeking growth, income, and a cheap share price! But that won't…

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Beginner’s Guide to Stock Market Success in the New Year

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's my survival guide for new investors in 2024

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3 Secrets of RRSP Millionaires

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The secret is out! Here are the easiest ways that investors can use their RRSP to achieve millionaire status for…

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2 Sizzling-Hot Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are two rallying Canadian stocks you can buy at the start of 2024 and hold for years.

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TSX Today: Is Canada Finally Back in a Bull Market?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The TSX today is up 12.6% since hitting 52-week lows, but does that mean we're in a bull market? And…

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New Year, New Financial Goals: How to Start Investing in the Stock Market

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's an easy way beginners can get started with investing in stocks.

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5 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

| Puja Tayal

The $7,000 TFSA limit has created an opportunity for long-term investing. Here are some dividend and growth stocks to buy…

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Got $1,000 to Invest in Stocks? Put it in This Index Fund

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Just buy XEQT and call it a day.

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Turn Aspirations Into Action: Begin Stock Market Investing This New Year!

| Kay Ng

Make solid investments in reliable dividend stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank to help you achieve your goals.

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3 Things About Dollarama Stock Every Smart Investor Knows

| Jitendra Parashar

These top three factors make Dollarama stock a great Canadian long-term stock pick for smart investors.

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Got $500 to Invest in Stocks? Put it in This Index Fund

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Even $500 can buy over 3,700 U.S. stocks. Here's how.

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TFSA Couples: How to Maximize Your Investment Safely!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are you and your partner doing everything they can to max out your TFSA? If not, get on it right…

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Passive Income Seekers: Invest $10,000 for $226.97 in Monthly Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Passive income is great and all, but there are major downsides to some income streams. So consider this stock instead,…

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3 Winning Stocks to Buy No Matter What the Market Is Doing

| Jitendra Parashar

Despite the ongoing market volatility, you can still beat the market by investing in these three winning Canadian stocks in…

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