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Top TSX Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Away With $2,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A $2,000 capital pool can buy shares of top Canadian stocks and build a diversified portfolio with volatility protection.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Dividend Stocks Canadians Can Buy for 2026

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) and another attractive dividend stock worth buying this year.

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Investing

3 Stocks for Canada’s Infrastructure Spending Boom

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canada’s infrastructure boom is creating opportunities for investors, including these stocks positioned to benefit from long-term infrastructure spending.

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Energy Stocks

A Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Hold Through Anything

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tariff headlines can come and go, but a power producer with long contracts can keep paying you through the noise.

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Dividend Stocks

This 5.5% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Sneha Nahata

This Canadian stock offers an attractive yield of over 5.5%, and has a proven track record of steady payouts year…

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Investing

Here Are 3 of the Best Opportunities on the TSX Today

| Chris MacDonald

These three Canadian stocks look poised for some significant gains over the long term, making them juicy opportunities worth considering…

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Tech Stocks

Why AI Data Centres Could Be Canada’s Next Big Investment Opportunity

| Jitendra Parashar

From hyperscale cloud demand to record-breaking revenue growth, this Canadian AI infrastructure stock could continue to see a powerful long-term…

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Tech Stocks

The TSX Stock I’d Trust for the Next 10 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Topicus is a “10-year hold” candidate because it buys sticky vertical software businesses and reinvests cash into more compounding.

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Investing

A 10% Yield Monthly Income ETF Every Canadian Should Review

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Like Canadian bank dividends? This ETF uses covered calls to enhance yield, but at the cost of capped upside.

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Retirement

The Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in a TFSA

| Demetris Afxentiou

These top Canadian dividend stocks offer stability, income, and long-term growth, making them ideal buy-and-hold picks for any TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect February TFSA Stock With a 9.7% Monthly Payout

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-yield, non-bank lender paying monthly dividends is an income powerhouse for TFSA investors in February.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Stock Down 44% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Aditya Raghunath

A short-seller attack knocked this non-prime lender off its highs. But the business keeps growing, the dividend keeps rising, and…

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Retirement

Retirement Planning: How to Generate $2,000 in Monthly Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX income fund pays a fixed $0.10-per-share monthly distribution, which can make retirement planning easier.

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Investing

Here’s the Average TFSA And RRSP for a 40-Year-Old in Canada

| Chris MacDonald

Let's put some numbers to the debate around how much Canadians actually have saved for retirement at age 40, and…

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ETF is short for exchange traded fund, a popular investment choice for Canadians
Investing

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs to Buy for High-Yield Passive Income in 2026

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these Hamilton ETFs deliver +10% yields with monthly payouts.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: These Canadian Companies Are Raising Payouts Again

| Andrew Walker

These companies have increased their dividends annually for decades.

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Buying This ETF Like There’s No Tomorrow and Never Selling

| Andrew Button

I'm bullish on Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (TSX:VEE) this year.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: Don’t Chase Yield. Do This Instead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Skip the yield trap and consider a TFSA compounder tied to long-cycle space and defence spending instead of consumer demand.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s the Average TFSA and RRSP at Age 45

| Adam Othman

Grow your retirement funds by investing in the best Canadian retirement accounts while keeping assets like Manulife Financial in your…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $14,000? Turn Your TFSA Into a Cash-Gushing Machine

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-yield strategy can turn a $14,000 TFSA into a cash-gushing machine.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $30,000 in 3 TSX Stocks and Create $1,262 in Dividend Income

| Robin Brown

If you have $30,000 to invest, there are many options in Canada for dividends. This low-risk stock combo would earn…

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Dividend Stocks

This 5.6% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Jitendra Parashar

This Canadian REIT offers a 5.6% yield and consistent monthly payouts, making it an appealing choice for income-focused investors.

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.8% Dividend Play Pays Every. Single. Month.

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) stands out as a great monthly dividend payer to buy and hold.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

| Demetris Afxentiou

Building an income portfolio of dividend stocks requires the right type of investment. Here are three picks every investor needs…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Invest $14,000 in This TSX Stock and Create $784 in Annual Passive Income

| Sneha Nahata

This company is likely to increase its dividend at a mid-single-digit rate in the coming years, making it a top…

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Investing

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $2,500

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given their healthy growth prospects and solid financial performances, these two Canadian stocks offer excellent buying opportunities.

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Energy Stocks

Renewable Energy in Canada: Hype or Historic Opportunity?

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN) is doing big things in renewable energy. But is it just hype?

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today for Long-Term Growth

| Robin Brown

Even though the TSX is soaring, there are TSX stocks that have not fared so well. Its a great buying…

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Investing

These Stocks Won Big Last Month and Are Still Excellent Buys for 2026

| Sneha Nahata

These TSX stocks delivered significant gains in January and are likely to outperform the broader market by a wide margin…

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Bank Stocks

The 1 TSX Stock Built for Trade-Headline Chaos

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Trade-policy whiplash can rattle markets, so RBC looks like a “core and calm” Canadian holding that can earn through volatility.

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Dividend Stocks

A 7.6% Dividend Stock That Pays Cash Monthly

| Jitendra Parashar

A strong production profile and growing cash flow make this 7.6% monthly dividend stock worth considering in 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $40,000 in This Dividend Stock for $250 in Monthly Passive Income

| Demetris Afxentiou

Generating a monthly passive-income stream is easier than you may think thanks to this superb dividend stock.

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Investing

These 2 Canadian Stocks Have the Booster Power to Rocket Higher in 2026

| Sneha Nahata

These companies are operating within favourable industry conditions and have significant growth catalysts supporting their stocks in 2026.

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Energy Stocks

What’s Ahead for Canadian Natural Resources Stock in 2026?

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given its strong operating performance and favourable growth outlook, I expect Canadian Natural Resources to maintain its upward momentum and…

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Investing

The Investment Strategy That Doesn’t Require Watching the News

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Maintaining a long-term outlook and investing in quality companies with strong growth trends are keys for a successful strategy.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy on a Pullback

| Jitendra Parashar

If you’re waiting for the right entry point, these reliable Canadian dividend stocks could shine on the next market dip.

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Could Thrive if Rates Stay Higher Longer

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

goeasy is a “higher-for-longer” dividend idea because it can reprice new loans, but the real risk is a credit spike.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How Much Do You Need to Invest to Make $1,000 per Month?

| Rajiv Nanjapla

These two monthly-paying dividend stocks can boost your passive income in this low-interest-rate environment.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold and Silver Mining Stock to Buy in February

| Joey Frenette

As gold covers a lot of ground, while silver looks to follow suit, should you wait for another big pullback…

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Dividend Stocks

Use a TFSA to Earn $500 a Month With No Tax

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This TSX fund is all you need in a TFSA for tax-free passive income every month.

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