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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

TFSA Investors: The Best TSX Energy Stocks for a Fast-Growing Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

This small energy stock has raised its dividend by 200% in 24 months. Suncor is increasingly friendly to its passive-income-oriented…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $500 a Month to Target a $5,938.68 Yearly Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Using a CT REIT stock as reference, here's how a simple investment strategy could turn $500 monthly contributions into a…

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Investing

Up 15% in 2023: Is FirstService Stock Worth a Buy Today?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The latest quarterly results justify FirstService as your cheap growth stock to buy during a bear market this quarter.

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Dividend Stocks

Riding the AI Wave: The Must-Have Stocks for Future-Focused Investors

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian investors should not overlook OpenText stock as they invest to ride the long-term AI wave.

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Dividend Stocks

Up 14% in October, Is Barrick Gold Stock a Buy Today?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Barrick Gold stock is rising on improving production economics and strong gold prices. The future is even more interesting.

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Dividend Stocks

Magna International’s Role in the EV Revolution and What It Means for Dividend Investors

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Magna International is fast growing into an EV stock. Here's what EV investments mean for Magna stock's dividend.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Better Buy: Nutrien Stock or Mosaic Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Nutrien stock offers a better dividend yield and wider fertilizer market exposure. However, Mosaic stock has attractive qualities, too.

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Investing

Is Canadian National Railway Stock a Buy?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

A key valuation multiple on CN Rail stock has reached decade lows. Long-term investors may love the current bargains on…

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Energy Stocks

Dividends From the Deep: Can Cameco’s Uranium Resurgence Boost Payouts?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

A surge in uranium prices unlocks dividend raises on Cameco stock. However, investors may only see a token increment for…

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Investing

The 3 Top-Performing TSX Stocks of 2023 So Far: Can They Keep Gaining?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Bitfarms stock retains a performance lead. However, Cameco and another rising TSX stock could offer better risk-adjusted returns.

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Dividend Stocks

Up 17 Percent in 2023, Is Open Text Stock a Buy Now?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Open Text stock is too cheap to ignore, despite a recent fine run. A recent acquisition and organic revenue growth…

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Energy Stocks

Here’s How Suncor Stock Could Really Energize Your Portfolio

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Suncor stock is a top Canadian energy stock powered-up enough to outperform industry peers this time around. Here's why...

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Investing

Up 93.6% This Year, Is SNC-Lavalin Stock Still a Buy?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

SNC-Lavalin's stock price has soared in 2023. Could it have more room to grow past historical growth stretches?

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources stock and another reliable dividend stock could be best buys for high investment return right now.

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Choice Properties REIT is a stable source of monthly passive income with significant near-term growth potential.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Top Gold Stock to Buy for Under $10

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Kinross Gold Corp is banking strong cash flows and fortifying its balance sheet, and its stock investors are smiling this…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Agnico Eagle Mines vs Nutrien Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian investors could get greedy and buy Nutrien stock as it navigates a tough terrain, or jump into an easygoing…

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Tech Stocks

Unleash Your Portfolio’s Potential With AI Stocks

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Despite its recent rally, Nvidia stock surprisingly appears undervalued on this metric right now.

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Energy Stocks

This TSX Energy Stock Could Be a Value Play to Consider Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Vermilion Energy stock could be a value investor's favourite stock to buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Does Quebecor Stock Belong in Your Investment Portfolio?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Quebecor stock has room for capital gains following recent Freedom Mobile acquisition deal.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Building a Resilient Retirement Portfolio? I’d Buy Franco-Nevada Stock in September 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Gold and precious metals streamer Franco-Nevada could be your defensive gold stock to buy and hold into 2024.

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Investing

Prediction: This Could Be the Biggest EV Stock in 2025

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Magna International's growing EV partnerships solidify its top position as Canada's largest EV stock by 2025.

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Investing

Is WELL Health Stock a Buy in September 2023?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s what investors need to know before buying WELL Health Technologies stock in September 2023.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks You Can Confidently Invest $500 in Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

TELUS is a blue-chip stock to buy now for growing passive income. A REIT helps with diversification, and your $500…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Easily Turn $10,000 Into $592 in Annual Passive Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

GICs and TSX dividend stocks including TELUS could combine to create a formidable passive income stream.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy the 5 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks on the TSX?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Enbridge stock features among high-yield dividend stocks to take a chance on. Four other options offer intriguing prospects.

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Energy Stocks

Here’s How TC Energy Can Afford to Pay You a 7.7% Dividend

| Brian Paradza, CFA

TC Energy is a high-yield Canadian dividend stock that could afford to pay investors a 7.7% dividend yield over the…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors, Take Note: These Canadian Dividend Stocks Are on Fire

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Strong earnings and margin expansions at Bird Construction and another TSX dividend stock supports sustained rallies in 2023.

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Investing

My Take: 4 Strong Growth Stocks To Buy This Week

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed Commerce stock and WELL Health Technologies are among four Canadian growth stocks to buy this week. The rest include…

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Dividend Stocks

This 7.5 Percent Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why I'd be happy to buy SmartCentres REIT’s 7.5% distribution yield today.

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Dividend Stocks

The Top Canadian REITs to Buy in August 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Dream Industrial REIT continues to impress in 2023. The other top Canadian REIT to buy in August has a resilient…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Double Up On Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian dividend investors may double up on TELUS stock and another 6.8% yielder as they undergo temporary weakness.

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Dividend Stocks

Secure Your Future: Top Dividend-paying Stocks for 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

This dividend-paying stock has generated 46% in total gains so far this year. Meanwhile, high oil prices are accelerating Canadian…

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Tech Stocks

Turbocharge Your Portfolio for a Bull Market With 2 TSX Small Caps

| Brian Paradza, CFA

A new bull market is coming. Here's how you can ride it to new wealth. Notably, WELL Health Technologies stock…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

A Lithium Stock Just Listed on the TSX: Should You Buy the IPO?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lithium Royalty Corp (LIRC) stock is a low-risk play on lithium's upside. The recent IPO is well placed to shine,…

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Tech Stocks

Up-and-Coming Tech Stocks You Won’t Want to Ignore

| Brian Paradza, CFA

This recent IPO follows a strategy its majority shareholder Constellation Software used to generate 19,000% in stock investor returns in…

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Tech Stocks

Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Watch: Canadian Companies in the Mix Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian AI stocks are gaining traction in 2023. CGI commits $1 billion to artificial intelligence while a fast-growing small cap…

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Tech Stocks

Missed Nvidia Stock? 2 Stocks With High-Flying Potential

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Nvidia stock has soared with rapid AI adoption. Investors can still find more AI upside in these two not-so-obvious AI…

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Tech Stocks

Investing in the Future: How AI Stocks Could Revolutionize Your Portfolio

| Brian Paradza, CFA

AI could usher in a $5.8 trillion market, rejuvenate Open Text stock, and revolutionize investor portfolios

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Tech Stocks

After the Huge Rally in Tech Stocks, Is It Too Late to Buy?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Shopify stock and 14 other Canadian tech index stocks have soared. Fortunately, there may be some pockets of value left.

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