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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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Planning to Invest in 2022? 1 Top ETF to Buy and Hold Forever

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Don’t let the recent volatility in the stock market stop you from investing. This ETF is a solid buy, no…

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3 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy if This Volatility Continues

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to get the most bang for your buck in the current market environment, these are three of…

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Want to Protect Your Capital? 3 Low-Volatility ETFs to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a risk-averse investor that's worried about the recent volatility, here are three of the lowest-volatility and best ETFs…

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Stocks to Buy Now: Warren Buffett’s Best Investment Recommendation

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for some of the best stocks to buy now, I'd strongly consider Warren Buffett's advice.

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TFSA Investors: These 3 Stocks Would Be Great Buys for the Long Term

| Jed Lloren

Looking for three stocks to add to your TFSA? Here are three great buys for the long term!

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3 Growth Stocks With 10X Potential

| Adam Othman

Rapid growth surges are difficult to predict and hard to plan for, but when you are looking for 10x growth…

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3 Reasons Value Investors Will Win in 2022

| Andrew Button

Value stocks look set to outperform in 2022, which is why I'm still holding Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock.

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How to Combat Inflation as CPI Hits its Highest Level in 30 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Rising inflation is a major concern, although Canadians have a way to combat or hedge against it in 2022.

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2 Health Care Stocks Could Return at Least 50% in 1 Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The health care sector continues to underperform, although two stocks could deliver superior returns in one year.

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Worried About the Stock Market? These 3 Cheap Stocks Are Safe as Milk!

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for safe value stocks to buy in 2022, you could consider the Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY).

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3 Insanely Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX stocks are perfect for TFSA investors looking for long-term holdings that should bring in cash for decades…

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3 Cheap TSX Stocks Under $10 to Buy for a 2022 Recovery

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX stocks have been hammered in the last month, but far more than they should have been. That…

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3 Cheap Canadian Stocks With P/E Ratios of Less Than 10 Times

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy Canadian stocks that are cheap, these three are some of the best value stocks to…

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Don’t Get Taxed by Surprise: The TFSA’s Dirty Little Secret

| Andrew Button

You can get taxed by surprise by holding un-approved stocks in a TFSA, so make sure you hold approved assets,…

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New Investors: Do You Need Bonds in Your Investment Portfolio?

| Kay Ng

What's the difference between bonds and stocks? How do bonds impact your investment portfolio?

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3 of the Best ETFs to Buy in February

| Daniel Da Costa

ETFs are an excellent tool Canadian investors have at their disposal. And while the market is selling off, here are…

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Planning to Invest? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in Your TFSA

| Nicholas Dobroruka

TFSA investors should look to add at least one of these three top TSX stocks to their portfolios in 2022.

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3 Top ETFs for Tax-Free Passive Income in Retirement

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for quality dividend ETFs you could consider the iShares TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats ETF (TSX:CDZ).

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The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy During a Market Bottom

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These are three of the best Canadian stocks if you are looking for growth in the next few years and…

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3 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy That Are Outperforming in the Recent Volatility

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to add a Canadian growth stock to your portfolio, but you're worried about the current investing environment,…

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Opening a TFSA? Start Investing With These 3 Stocks!

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in building a stock portfolio in your TFSA? Here are three stocks to help you get started!

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My Top 5G Stock Pick as 5G Goes Live in the U.S.

| Jitendra Parashar

This top 5G stock in Canada could help you get outstanding returns in your investment in the coming years.

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3 Stocks to Prepare Your TFSA for a Potential Market Sell-Off

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These defensive stocks are perfect for a TFSA should volatility continue both in the U.S. markets and here at home.

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2 Low-Fee, High-Growth U.S. ETFs to Buy and Hold in Your RRSP

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

U.S. ETFs can be an excellent way to capture high growth with low fees, especially when held in your RRSP.

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Why Value Will Beat Growth in 2022

| Andrew Button

Value stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are quite likely to beat growth stocks in 2022.

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3 Top Growth Stocks to Buy After the Recent Volatility

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to seize the opportunity and buy the top Canadian growth stocks while they trade cheap, here are…

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Retire Early With This 1 Tip and 3 Top TSX Stocks

| Kay Ng

You can save thousands of dollars annually with this one tip! Then, use the savings to help you retire early…

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Planning to Invest in 2022? 3 Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Nicholas Dobroruka

The TSX is full of buying opportunities today. Here’s a list of three discounted stocks that should be on any…

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RRSP: How to Reduce Your 2021 Tax Bill in January 2022

| Puja Tayal

You still have a chance to reduce your 2021 tax bill by investing up to $27,830 in an RRSP. But…

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3 Remarkably Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

The recent TSX stock market pullback is creating some exceptional buying opportunities. Here are three cheap stocks that are bargains…

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4 Must-Have TFSA Stocks for Any Investment Goal

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

No matter your investment goal, these stable TFSA stocks are ones you can hold onto for decades, using passive income…

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2 of the Best Growth Stocks for Low-Risk Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for growth stocks to buy but don't want to take on too much risk, here are two…

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Looking for That High-Growth Pick for Your Portfolio?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Investors looking to add a high-growth pick to their portfolios should consider buying this stellar long-term stock for the growth…

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3 of the Best Growth Stocks to Buy After the Recent Volatility

| Daniel Da Costa

As market volatility picks up and stocks pull back, it's an excellent opportunity to buy the best growth stocks in…

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The 3 Best ETFs to Buy in January 2022

| Puja Tayal

Have you made your January 2022 investments? Make the most of your $6,000 TFSA limit with three ETFs that could…

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3 Cheap Stocks I’m Buying More of With Zero Hesitation

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These cheap stocks are the very first I'll be adding to my portfolio come pay day. And I will again…

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Have You Started Saving for Retirement? 2 Stocks for Your RRSP Portfolio

| Puja Tayal

Start saving for retirement at an early age, as it gives you a 25-30-year horizon to build a strong portfolio.…

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4 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy for 2022

| Robin Brown

The recent volatility in TSX stocks has created some great bargains. Here are four undervalued Canadian stocks to buy for…

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TFSA Investors: 4 Canadian Stocks to Get You Started in 2022

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Your TFSA may need some new and fresh options for 2022, and these four provide solid long-term choices for 2022…

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, January 14

| Jitendra Parashar

TSX stock could open slightly higher today due to overnight gains in commodity prices.

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