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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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Canadian Stock Bay Street Bets Will Double in 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Analyst price targets on Lithium Americas (LAC) stock imply a 93.5% potential upside. Here's why you should buy the dip.

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Dividend Stocks

The Top Canadian REITs to Buy in April 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Dream Industrial REIT could continue to shine after a 24% gain, while another top Canadian REIT's monthly payouts could yield…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: BCE Stock vs. Telus

| Brian Paradza, CFA

What TELUS stock lacks in yield, it makes up for in better capital gains potential over BCE stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Need $500 in Passive Income Each Month? These 2 TSX Stocks Are Your Top Bets

| Brian Paradza, CFA

You can create a robust monthly dividend income portfolio around SmartCentres REIT, and another top passive income play today.

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Energy Stocks

2 Cheap Canadian Stocks You Can Buy for Less Than $50

| Brian Paradza, CFA

You can buy Suncor Energy stock, and this gold stock at cheap valuations today

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Bank Stocks

1 Undervalued Stock That Smart Investors Are Buying in 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Insiders recently loaded up on CIBC stock. You may want to buy the beaten-up Canadian bank stock, too.

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Investing

2 REITs You Can Safely Buy, Even if the Housing Market Does Whatever

| Brian Paradza, CFA

CT REIT and another Canadian real estate investment trust could do well, whatever happens to the housing market.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $400 Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

You could buy cheap real estate with $400 via CT REIT and earn more than a 5% yield, or buy…

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Investing

3 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The top AI stocks to buy today include Kinaxis, a fast-growing automation leader, and an ETF that diversifies risks in…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks With a Dividend Bump Coming

| Brian Paradza, CFA

BCE, TC Energy, and another TSX dividend stock recently announced raises for 2023. You have to invest before key dates…

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Tech Stocks

What’s Next for Nuvei Stock After Earnings

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Nuvei's latest earnings outshined market expectations and NVEI stock price surged. However, some key items will change going forward.

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Investing

AutoCanada Stock Falls 26% So far in March: Time to Buy the Dip?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Contrarian investors may find the 26.5% drop in AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ) stock a bargain buy opportunity. Should you?

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Food Stocks in March 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Food inflation remains a problem, but Canadian food stocks could benefit. Loblaw Companies and another well-placed food stock are best…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Powered Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy for 2023 and Beyond

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources may allocate 100% of free cash flow to stock investors soon, and exponentially grow dividends. Manulife Financial…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: The Payouts on These 3 Stocks Just Jumped 10%

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Nutrien and Manulife Financial Corp's recent dividend raises solidify their status as value stocks of choice. However, a 120% dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Safest Dividend Stocks in Canada

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Royal Bank of Canada stock is one of the safest TSX dividend stocks to buy. So is CT REIT and…

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Investing

Got $5,000? These are 2 of the Best Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

WSP Global stock may continue to shine, while MDA soars into space as revenue growth gains momentum.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Series 19 Preferred Stock: What to Know About the Coming Conversion

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Holders of Enbridge shares (Series 19 preferred stock) must choose wisely this month. Perhaps it's time to buy the reset…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian REITs That Pay Out Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

$10 can buy you a stake in a REIT that pays monthly distributions yielding 8.2% annually. CT REIT and another…

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Investing

Canadian IPOs All But Vanished in 2022: Here’s How 3 New Listings Did

| Brian Paradza, CFA

A $9.2 billion Canadian IPO market in 2021 slumped to record lows in 2022. Two IPOs produced market-beating returns. Here…

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Dividend Stocks

Deadline Coming: 3 TFSA Stocks to Buy Now Before Dividend Payouts

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Invest in RNW stock and 2 other TFSA friendly names before this fast-approaching deadline to get the full 2023 dividend.

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Investing

How High Could Nutrien Stock Go in 2023?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Nutrien (NTR) stock has the potential to rally another 21% in price before 2023 comes to a close

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Dividend Stocks

3 REITs With the Safest Yields for 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

H&R REIT and Artis REIT feature among Canadian REITs paying the safest distributions for 2023. The third name may surprise…

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Tech Stocks

Will Lightspeed Stock Price Soar in 2023?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed Commerce stock may sustain a rally in 2023. These factors will have a strong influence on whether LSPD stock…

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Investing

2 Top Mining Stocks in Canada to Buy in January 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Agnico Eagle Mines stock should do well in 2023, as gold prices rebound. Nutrien could be another interesting bet this…

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Dividend Stocks

A TFSA Investor’s Dream: This REIT Is a Must Buy for 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Dream Industrial REIT could generate good returns in your TFSA this year and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.3% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Artis REIT’s 6.3% distribution is among the safest high-yield monthly dividend for Canadian investors. Units could even double.

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Investing

This Defensive Stock Pays a Juicy 6.3% Dividend Yield: Should You Buy for 2023?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Rogers Sugar stock can perform well in a dividend strategy. However, there's a dark cloud still hanging in 2023.

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Tech Stocks

The TSX’s Biggest Losers in 2022 (Should You Sell?)

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Shopify stock lost $150 billion of its market value in 2022. Here are the TSX's top 10 biggest losers in…

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Dividend Stocks

Could This 10% Yielding REIT Double Your Money?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why True North Commercial REIT's 10% distribution yield is on focus in 2023.

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Dividend Stocks

These TSX Dividend Stocks Could Double Your Money in Less Than 8 Years

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s how growing dividends help Magna International and Enbridge stock to easily double investors’ money by 2030.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Low-Risk Ways to Score a Richer Monthly TFSA Payout

| Brian Paradza, CFA

High interest savings accounts and GICs are back in style. Granite REIT's growing distributions may add inflation protection on top…

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Investing

Here’s the Next TSX Stock I’m Going to Buy

| Brian Paradza, CFA

It made millionaires before COVID-19 struck. MTY Food Group stock looks potent again today, yet appears undervalued.

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Investing

Retirees: 3 Canadian Stocks You Can Confidently Own for the Next 20 Years

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why retirees need to plan beyond 20 years in retirement. Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Algonquin Insiders Are Loading Up on AQN Stock – Should You Follow?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Algonquin Power and Utilities (TSX:AQN) insiders poured millions into AQN stock last week. Share valuation multiples seem compelling.

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Investing

2 Trustworthy TSX Stocks to Buy Without Any Hesitation

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why I wouldn't hesitate to buy Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) stock and another trusted dividend stock right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Invest in TSX Mining Stocks Right Now?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

A key TSX mining index has gained 16% so far this quarter. Newmont stock (TSX:NGT) could be a rewarding bet…

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Top TSX Stocks

Is Now the Right Time to Buy Magna Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Magna International (TSX:MG) stock retains potential upside after a near 20% rally over the past month. There's one key risk…

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Energy Stocks

This High-Yield Dividend Stock Could Be One to Hold Forever

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) stock clocked 16 years of consistent dividend growth in 2022, and could reward investors with more passive…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Invest in Real Estate Stocks Right Now?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

This is the best time to invest in passive income opportunities in Canadian real estate stocks like CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN)

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