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Brian Paradza, CFA

Brian is an investment writer and a Chartered Financial Analyst. He is an investing enthusiast who has regularly contributed to The Motley Fool Canada since 2017. He is also a contributor to TipRanks (www.tipranks.com). His work has been featured on InvestorPlace (www.investorplace.com) as well. You can follow Brian on X (formally Twitter) @brianparadza

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

This Undervalued Dividend Stock is Worth Buying Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) stock is an undervalued dividend dynamo that investors can count on. here's why ...

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $10,000 in This Dividend Stock for $555.36/Year in Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Dividend investors may spread one investment over 304 assets with this Canadian REIT and receive steady monthly distributions with low…

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Could TELUS Stock Pay in Dividends This Year?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

TELUS (TSX:T) stock takes good care of income-oriented investors, and its dividend yield could exceed 7% for 2025

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Energy Stocks

Gold Stocks vs Oil Stocks: Where Canadians Should Invest for the Rest of 2024

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Gold's momentum looks strong for the rest of 2024, especially with economic uncertainties. But don't write off oil stocks yet…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy in September: Passive-Income Plays or Growth Stocks?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

This Exchange-Traded Fund could offer both monthly passive income and growth potential for investors unsure about the best stocks to…

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold Right Now?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) stock is at a crossroads. Recent growth and steady dividends attract buyers to TD Bank stock, but…

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Dividend Stocks

Which TSX Stock is the Best Buy Today?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why TELUS (TSX:T) stock is a compelling dividend investment as the Bank of Canada hits inflation targets and interest…

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Bank Stocks

1 Magnificent TSX Dividend Stock Down 10.3% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) stock is undergoing a temporary weakness. Here's why you can buy it for its 5.3%…

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Dividend Stocks

RBC Stock’s Path to Doubling Your Investment: A Decade-Long Perspective

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) or RBC stock has more than doubled investors' capital in 10 years and may…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Stocks Down 31% and 33% to Buy Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Cameco (TSX:CCO) stock is primed for a strong recovery into 2025, while analysts tip this beaten-down Canadian artificial intelligence stock…

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Tech Stocks

Celestica Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Celestica (TSX:CLS) stock looks too cheap to ignore for this class of investors right now. But there are some reasons…

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Tech Stocks

This Stock Is Getting Ridiculously Oversold

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock's 60% year-to-date decline presents a trading opportunity for patient contrarian investors

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: The Best AI Stocks for Tax-Advantaged Accounts

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) stock has pivoted to an AI-infused growth focus, and this other AI stock could invigorate your TFSA.

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Tech Stocks

Can Constellation Software Stock Reach $10,000 in 10 Years?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) stock could steadily grow from here. Could investors see a $10,000 price by 2034?

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Energy Stocks

1 Incredibly Cheap Energy Stock to Buy Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

An 8.9% dividend yield and stable production make Parex Resources (TSX:PXT) stock an attractive undervalued TSX energy stock to buy…

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Tech Stocks

How to Buy ChatGPT Stock in Canada

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian investors can buy AI stocks in three ways. The third option offers diversified access to several stocks ChatGPT rejuvenated…

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Dividend Stocks

This 5.8%-Yielding Dividend Stock is a Top Option for Safe Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Extendicare (TSX:EXE) stock's 5.8% dividend could help pay monthly bills for decades to come

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 667 Shares of This Top Dividend Stock for $100/Month in Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Allied Properties REIT (TSX:AP.UN) could reward investors with a 10.7% passive income yield – and offer more than 100% potential…

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Dividend Stocks

Best Stocks to Buy in August: TSX Real Estate Sector

| Brian Paradza, CFA

One of the best TSX real estate sector stocks to buy this month has a 43% potential upside.

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Tech Stocks

How to Invest in C3.ai Stock in Canada

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian investors could ride C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock's wild swings for profit in September. Here's why, and how.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much to Invest to Get $500 in Dividends Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian REITs are doing well as interest rates fall. The BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (TSX:ZRE) and another ETF…

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Tech Stocks

2 AI Stocks That Could Dominate the Rest of 2024

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has taken a breather. Here's why Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and another AI stock could dominate news (and returns)…

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Tech Stocks

1 Stock I’d Drop From the Magnificent 7, and 1 I’d Add

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why I'd drop Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) from the Magnificent Seven stock list, and add Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) instead.

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Tech Stocks

Is it Too Late to Invest in AI Stocks?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

New investors may find better entry points as AI stocks correct. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock looks fairly valued.

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Dividend Stocks

1 TSX Stock That Could Help Set You Up for Life

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Early investors in Intact Financial (TSX:IFC) stock could earn a 17% dividend yield in 2024. Here's how IFC stock could…

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Dividend Stocks

Want $250 in Super-Safe Monthly Dividend Income? Invest $46,083.03 in This Ultra-High-Yield Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

High-yield investments compensate for high risks. However, beaten-down CT REIT (TSX.UN) pays relatively safe, high-yield income streams

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 6,250 Shares of This Top Dividend Stock for $250/Month in Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Beyond its reliable monthly passive-income streams, iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF (TSX:FIE) is on course to double investors' capital

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Retirement

We’re Only Getting Older: A Top TSX Stock That Benefits From an Aging Population

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) could be a successful turnaround story to invest in as Canadian grow older

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Energy Stocks

If You Invested $1,000 in Headwater Exploration Stock 5 Years Ago, This Is How Much You’d Have Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Headwater Exploration (TSX:HWX) stock has been an active investor's dream come true over the past half decade

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Retirement

Create a Pension Passive-Income Stream With This TSX Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Choice Properties REIT (TSX:CHP.UN) could be your top choice for monthly passive income in during retirement

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks That Could Create $1,000 in Passive Income in 2024

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's (TSX:LIF) double-digit dividend yields seem appealing. But Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock's lower yield could be better for…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use a TFSA to Earn $250 Per Month in Tax-Free Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors can make low-risk TFSA passive income every month. Here's how the BMO Money Market Fund (TSX:ZMMK) can help you…

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Dividend Stocks

6.8 Percent Dividend Yield! I’m Buying This Stock and Holding for Decades

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors could buy H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) units at nearly 60% discount to fair value, receive monthly distributions yielding 6.8% annually,…

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify Stock a Buy in 2024?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock could experience elevated volatility as investors watch a key metric during the second half of 2024.

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Dividend Stocks

60 Stocks Under $50 New Investors Can Buy Confidently

| Brian Paradza, CFA

New investors in Canadian stocks could add an outperforming edge and gain wide diversification at $33 a share

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Dividend Stocks

Beat the TSX With This Cash-Gushing Dividend Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

A new Canoe EIT Income Fund (TSX:EIT.UN) investment could earn almost 9% yield annually, and the monthly dividend stock has…

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Shopify Stock Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Improving earnings quality, sustained cash flow growth, and another reason support a buy-the-dip thesis on Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock today

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Dividend Stocks

This 9.4 Percent Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's how BTB REIT (TSX:BTB.UN) could sooth your high-yield monthly dividend income cravings.

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Here’s How to Make $1,000 Each Month in Retirement

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's how you can easily make $1,000 in monthly passive income in retirement in Canada, without taking on too much…

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Dividend Stocks

Where to Invest $10,000 in June

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian small caps are widely outperforming the TSX, and REITs, including Dream Industrial REIT (TSX:DIR.UN) could recover as interest rates…

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