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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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Stocks for Beginners

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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5 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $50 in June 2021

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks are charging higher, but there are still some hidden gems. Here are five top Canadian stocks to buy…

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3 Under-$10 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $500

| Joey Frenette

Fire & Flower Holdings (TSX:FAF) is one of three great under-$10 Canadian stocks for beginner retail investors with limited capital.

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Forget Reddit Stocks: Here Are 2 Top TSX Stocks You Should Own

| Kay Ng

Before betting on Reddit stocks, check out these top TSX stocks first!

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5 of the Best Stocks to Buy on TSX Today and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

These are five of the best TSX stocks that you can buy right now to get outstanding returns on your…

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Buy Alert! 2 TSX Stocks With Over 25% Gains in June

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are two rallying Canadian stocks in June 2021 that are still worth buying for the long term.

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This 1 Millionaire-Maker Stock Could Be Among the Most Undervalued TSX Stocks in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are some key factors why I think Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock could be one of the most undervalued stocks…

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3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today With $500

| Vineet Kulkarni

While some of the Canadian names indeed appear frothy at these record levels, some TSX stocks still offer handsome growth…

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Dividend Stocks

If You Like Dividends, You’ll Love These 2 Stocks!

| Daniel Da Costa

Dividend stocks will be some of the top investments you make for your portfolio. Here are two of the best,…

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2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in June and Own Forever

| Robin Brown

Looking to beat the stock market over the long term? Here are some tips on how to build wealth. Also,…

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Canadians: 3 Stock Lessons You Won’t Want to Learn the Hard Way

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the most common mistakes investors make when buying Canadian stocks that can be devastating to your…

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Forget AMC and Dogecoin: This Canadian Stock Could Be Capable of Even Bigger Gains

| Joey Frenette

Score Media and Gaming (TSX:SCR)(NASDAQ:SCR) is a Canadian tech stock that could soar higher than speculative assets like Bitcoin, Dogecoin,…

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2 Cheap Canadian Stocks I’d Buy Over BlackBerry

| Joey Frenette

Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and another cheap Canadian stock that could crush BlackBerry stock for the remainder of 2021.

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The Reddit Stock Bubble Will Burst: 3 Smart Stocks to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

Reddit stocks may be appealing for their past performance, but these three smart Canadian stock picks offer exceptional growth potential…

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis (TSX:FTS) Stock: Dividend Hike Coming Soon!

| Kay Ng

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) stock has done well lately, partly because it’s about to increase its dividend again.

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3 TSX Stocks That Cratered up to 75% Recently: Should You Buy?

| Vineet Kulkarni

While markets at large have continued to soar higher, overvalued stocks have been punished awfully recently. Here are three TSX…

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2 Undervalued Dividend Stocks on the TSX Today

| Kay Ng

Looking for value in a high market? Here are two undervalued dividend stocks to consider.

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2 Undervalued Dividend Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

These two dividend stocks are undervalued and pay attractive dividends, making them two of the best Canadian stocks you can…

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3 of the Best Canadian Electric Vehicle Stocks That Could Help You Make Millions

| Jitendra Parashar

These Canadian EV stocks could help you get extraordinary returns, as the electric vehicle revolution goes mainstream in the coming…

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Ahead of Their Ex-Dividend Dates

| Vineet Kulkarni

As TSX stocks loiter around their all-time highs, this could be an apt time to amass some top Canadian dividend…

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Got $1,000? The 3 Best Inflation Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

Higher inflation not only affects the purchasing power but also increases the cost of capital. Here are three top inflation…

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2 Top Canadian Stocks I’d Buy for Summer 2021

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) and Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) are top Canadian stocks that could soar in the summer of 2021.

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3 Reasons to Buy This Tech Stock Now

| Kay Ng

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to accumulate shares of this cheap tech stock.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Energy Stocks With Solid Dividends to Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

Buy these three Canadian energy stocks today to get handsome dividend income from your stock investments.

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Stock’s Rally May Just Be Getting Started

| Joey Frenette

Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) stock is a great bargain for those light on commodity plays ahead of what could be long-lasting…

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Could These 2 TSX Stocks Make You a Millionaire?

| Vineet Kulkarni

How to become a millionnaire: Regular, disciplined investment in top-quality stocks for the long term should achieve the goal. Here's…

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Tech Stocks

Space, Crypto, or EV Stocks: Which Are the Best to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

Space, crypto, and EV stocks are top industries to invest in for long-term growth. Of the three, though, here's the…

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New Investors: Start Investing With as Little as $1!

| Kay Ng

There's no more excuse for not investing for your financial future because you can start investing with as little as…

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Forget Reddit Stocks: Buy These 3 Unbeatable TSX Tech Stocks Instead

| Jitendra Parashar

Instead of increasing your risks by investing in Reddit stocks, you can buy these three amazing Canadian tech stocks today.

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Dogecoin: How to Turn a $10,000 TFSA Into $20,000

| Joey Frenette

Dogecoin could help you double your TFSA, but there are many far less risky Canadian stocks that can help you…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $30 Now!

| Robin Brown

As the TSX rises, dividend yields compress. Yet here are five top Canadian dividend stocks that are still relatively cheap…

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Value Stocks Thrashed Growth Names This Year: Will the Trend Continue?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Growth stocks on the TSX have taken a back seat this year. Here are some of the top-performing value stocks.

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Could Cineplex Stock (TSX:CGX) Double This Summer?

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) suffered a massive fall from grace, but as the Canadian economy opens for summer, the stock could be…

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Why This Canadian Tech Stock Is a Smart Buy Today

| Kay Ng

This tech stock did exceptionally well last year, making its current results seem weak. The Canadian Dividend Aristocrat is a…

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3 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $10 Today!

| Robin Brown

TSX small-cap stocks offer Canadian investors big upside if they are patient. Here are three top stocks trading under $10…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Do you need a high dividend yield or dividend growth? Here's what TSX income stocks are best to own in…

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3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy With $1,000 in June 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

Do you think Canadian markets will continue to soar higher? Here are top three TSX stocks that offer decent growth…

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Energy Stocks

The 3 Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in June 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

Yield is an important metric, as it shows how much payout a shareholder would receive relative to its stock price.…

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2 Canadian Stocks That Could Be Due for a Pullback

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and another Canadian stock could be in a spot to pull back further in the summer.

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Passive Income: 4 Canadian Stocks Paying a 4% Dividend or More

| Robin Brown

If you want to earn passive income, you have to go digging. Here are four top Canadian stock ideas that…

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Is Cineplex 1 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex stock is one of the cheapest stocks in Canada, even after its recent rally. But does its major discount…

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