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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Just Invest in Large-Cap Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in small-cap stocks might be a reliable way of beating the market over the long run.

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Prioritizing Goals for Your Retirement Portfolio

| Kay Ng

Ultimately, you want stable passive-income generation in retirement. Before then, will you focus on income or growth?

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top TSX Dividend Stock to Start a TFSA Retirement Nest Egg

| Adam Othman

Consider investing in this high-yielding dividend stock if you want to begin building your TFSA retirement nest egg on a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Top Gold and Silver ETFs to Snatch Up This Spring

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Uncertainty has driven investors to gold. You can track its performance with the iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold ETF (TSX:XGD) and…

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Worried About Inflation? Invest in Water and Agriculture With These 2 Oddball ETFs

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Index funds are great and all, but everybody loves a cool, thematic ETF once in a while.

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Want to Buy Real Estate Stocks? Here Are 3 Crucial Metrics to Know!

| Daniel Da Costa

Real estate is an excellent industry. Here are three of the most popular metrics to help you determine which real…

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Bank Stocks

Retirees: Double Your OAS Payments With This Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Retirees depend on Old Age Security (OAS) payments. Make sure you put them to work in the best way possible…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons I Just Bought Freehold (TSX:FRU) Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Last year, when energy stocks were cheap I bought Freehold (TSX:FRU) stock for around $4 a share and again earlier…

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Investing

Losses From Lightspeed Commerce and Air Canada Stocks: Here’s How to Recoup Them

| Puja Tayal

Do you hold Lightspeed Commerce and Air Canada stocks in your portfolio? Here is how you can recoup your losses.

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Got $3,000? Here Are 3 Growth Stocks to Buy Today

| Jed Lloren

Looking for growth stocks to add to your portfolio? Here are three top picks!

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2 ETFs That Are Growth Stock Alternatives

| Adam Othman

If you are looking to invest in growth that comes with minimal downside/risk, some ETFs might be better than stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Oversold Passive-Income Stocks to Buy and Lock In a Dividend

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These oversold stocks may not remain down for long, and each offers passive income for investors willing to wait it…

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Energy Stocks

Why You Should Buy Enbridge (TSX:ENB)

| Demetris Afxentiou

Are you looking for a long-term stock you should buy for growth and income prospects? That stock is Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB),…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Drops to 52-Week Low: What Investors Should Do Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced a new program that's in direct competition with Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock, so what should investors do?

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Dividend Stocks

Where to Invest: Defensive Stocks or 1 Inflation-Fighting ETF?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can invest in defensive stocks or a Dividend Aristocrat ETF to cope with or fight rising inflation.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Solid Dividend Stocks for TFSA Passive Income

| Andrew Walker

These top dividend stocks deserve to be anchor picks for a TFSA focused on passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

Mid-Year Shock: A 0.75-1% Rate Hike Is Next

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Mortgage affordability is a major concern for homebuyers if the Bank of Canada implements a larger rate hike by June…

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: Start Investing in Safe Dividend Stocks Today

| Kay Ng

New investors can consider starting investing in defensive dividend stocks before thinking of higher-risk growth stocks.

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Bank Stocks

Not-Yet Retired Canadians: Do This 1 Thing to Lessen Anxiety

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retiring Canadians can lessen anxiety by refocusing on their financial futures and creating a fail-safe retirement plan.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Start a Self-Directed RRSP Pension

| Andrew Walker

Industry leaders with strong track records of dividend growth tend to be good anchor stocks for a self-directed RRSP.

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Haven Assets: 2 Commodity Stocks to Buy Today

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two commodity stocks from the TSX’s outperforming resources sectors are the top picks and haven assets in 2022.

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Personal Finance

5 High-Paying Side Hustles That Could Help You Save for Retirement in 2022

| Steven Porrello

If you're struggling to save for retirement, here are five side gigs that could give your retirement fund a boost.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: 2 Top Stocks for Retirees

| Andrew Walker

Retirees can still find good dividend stocks with attractive yields for a TFSA focused on passive income.

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Investing

A Cheap Canadian REIT to Help Your TFSA Survive Inflation

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) is a cheap REIT with a durable yield to help Canadian TFSA investors get through these inflationary…

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Dividend Stocks

Who Is for or Against Delaying Retirement Until 70?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Because of the uncertainties, retiring at age 65 or delaying until 70 is the predicament of many Canadian seniors or…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Undervalued Stocks for Your Dividend Portfolio

| Adam Othman

An undervalued and preferably a discounted dividend stock is an excellent choice from a valuation and yield perspective.

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Bank Stocks

New Investors: 1 Stock Is All You’ll Need to Bank on the Big 6

| Joey Frenette

BMO Equal Weight Canadian Banks ETF (TSX:ZEB) is an intriguing ETF for investors seeking broader exposure to the Big Six…

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Passive-Income Investing: How to Generate $15/Day TAX FREE in 2022

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians looking to build a passive-income portfolio should consider stocks like Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) in their TFSA.

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Bank Stocks

Load Up on These 2 Bank Stocks

| Adam Othman

The Canadian banking stocks are coming down from one of their most substantial bullish phases in the last decade. Now…

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Just Invest in U.S. Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The U.S. has a great stock market, but long-term investors should also look outside it for returns. Here’s why.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Top Mining Stocks in Canada

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can turn to three top Canadian mining stocks to hedge against inflation and realize a higher return on investment…

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Investing

1 Top TSX Growth Stock That’s Soaring With Room to Run

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) is a top momentum stock that's in a class of its own with both growth and value…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $20

| Adam Othman

These two top Canadian dividend stocks could be ideal for helping you boost your passive income and strengthen your self-directed…

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Just Invest in Canadian Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canada has a great stock market, but long-term investors should also look outside it for returns. Here's why.

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Tech Stocks

3 Undervalued Tech Stocks to Buy Before May

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians should be excited to snatch up discounted tech stocks like Absolute Software Corp. (TSX:ABST)(NASDAQ:ABST) in late April.

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus (TSX:CVE) Stock: 1 TSX Energy Stock to Buy as Oil Stays High

| Joey Frenette

Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is a top TSX energy stock that could have way more room to run as oil prices…

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How Much Bitcoin Should You Hold in Your Investment Portfolio? The Answer Might Surprise You

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A small amount of Bitcoin in your portfolio could improve risk-adjusted returns. Here's how much to add.

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Energy Stocks

4 Reasons to Buy Crescent Point Energy Stock in April

| Puja Tayal

Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG) stock surged 468% in 18 months and increased its dividend twice by 100% and 50%. More…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy With $300

| Sneha Nahata

Thanks to their resilient cash flows, these companies could continue to pay dividends amid all market conditions.

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Dividend Stocks

If You Buy 1 Stock, Make it This 1

| Demetris Afxentiou

New investors often struggle with where to start investing. There is hope, though! If you buy one stock, this is…

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