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Daniel Da Costa

Daniel joined the Motley Fool Canada team in 2019 with years of experience in banking and investing. Growing up the son of a proprietary stock trader and educator, Daniel’s always found joy in helping Canadians to improve their financial situations. With the Motley Fool, Daniel sees an even more rewarding way to impact Canadians positively. A student and great admirer of Warren Buffett, he’s always looking for investments offering growth at a reasonable price. Outside of finance, Daniel enjoys spending his time with family, sailing, and watching Formula One.

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

Post-Pandemic Dividend Performers: Canadian Stocks Leading the Way

| Daniel Da Costa

These top Canadian stocks are not only finding ways to grow their revenue in this environment, but they're also increasing…

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Tech Stocks

Down 30% Over the Last 6 Months, Is Well Health Stock a Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although WELL Health stock continues to sell off, its operations are rapidly expanding, making it one of the top stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Blue Chips: The Perfect Hedge Against Surging Interest Rates?

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian blue chips are extremely reliable and can help shore up your portfolio in this rising-rate environment.

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Investing

3 Top Growth Stocks in Canada for November 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

These three picks are some of the best growth stocks to buy in November, whether you want a significant bargain…

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Dividend Stocks

This 5% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month!

| Daniel Da Costa

With this high-quality dividend stock trading ultra-cheap and its yield now above 5%, it's one of the best investments to…

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Investing

Is Air Canada Stock Actually Worth $30 a Share?

| Daniel Da Costa

The average target price among the eight analysts covering Air Canada stock sits at $29.88, but can the airliner actually…

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Dividend Stocks

Recession-Proofing With Dividends: Canadian Picks That Stand the Test of Time

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks have some of the longest dividend-growth streaks in the country, making them ideal to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

With a 6.8% Dividend Yield, Is it Time to Buy Pizza Pizza Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

As Pizza Pizza stock has been declining over the last few months, its dividend yield has been rising, creating a…

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Investing

Is Dollarama Stock a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Dollarama stock has gained more than 20% so far year to date, but is it still worth a buy with…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Passive Income Stocks That Pay Out Every Month

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks pay dividends every month and offer yields of at least 6.8%, making them ideal investments…

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Dividend Stocks

Compounding Interest With Dividends: Top Stocks for Savvy Canadian Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why top Canadian dividend stocks are some of the best investments you can make and why compound interest is…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Utility Stocks With Dividends That Beat Inflation

| Daniel Da Costa

With the economy still a major concern for investors, here are three top Canadian utility stocks with dividends that outpace…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Canadian Tire Stock for its 4.9% Yield?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Canadian Tire trading ultra-cheap and with plenty of long-term growth potential, this 4.9% dividend stock is one of the…

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Dividend Stocks

Down 25% in the Last 3 Months, Is Brookfield Infrastructure Stock a Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

Brookfield Infrastructure is highly defensive but also an ideal growth stock, making it one of the best to buy while…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Canadian Stocks I Plan to Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

Each of these stocks is defensive and has plenty of long-term growth potential, making them some of the best Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $400 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

While interest rates are peaking and dividend stocks remain ultra-cheap, here are two of the smartest stocks you can buy…

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Dividend Stocks

The Top Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top stocks to buy now both trade cheaply and offer significant long-term growth potential in addition to attractive…

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Investing

Is Cineplex Stock Worth a Buy in October?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Cineplex stock trading at just 7.7 times its forward earnings, is it one of the best stocks to buy…

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Investing

Up 20% in 2023, Is Dollarama Stock a Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Dollarama has massively outperformed the TSX this year, is it worth buying now, or should you wait for the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks Under $100 You Can Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

While many stocks continue to trade cheaply, here are two of the best in Canada to buy today and hold…

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Investing

These 2 Stocks Carry a Lot of Risk, But Their Upside Is Huge

| Daniel Da Costa

These two stocks have some significant risks, but they trade so cheaply that they offer unbelievable capital gains potential.

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Investing

Better Buy: Air Canada Stock or WestJet Airlines?

| Daniel Da Costa

With the airline industry yet to recover fully from the pandemic, is Air Canada one of the top stocks to…

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Investing

A Bull Market Is Coming: 3 Growth Stocks That Could Thrive

| Daniel Da Costa

These growth stocks all trade undervalued and have tonnes of long-term potential, making them some of the best to buy…

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Investing

Before You Buy Shopify: Here’s a Different Growth Stock I’d Buy First

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Shopify has tonnes of growth potential and is trading 65% off its all-time high, here's an even more impressive…

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Investing

Shopify Stock or Couche-Tard: Which Is Better for Growth in the Next 2 Years?

| Daniel Da Costa

Both Shopify and Couche-Tard are two of the top growth stocks in Canada, but which offers more potential in the…

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Investing

2 Bargain Stocks You Can Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These two growth stocks trade ultra-cheap and have major growth potential, making them two of the best stocks you can…

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Investing

How to Earn Big TFSA Income That the Canada Revenue Agency Can’t Tax

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are the best stocks to buy for your TFSA in order to maximize your investment income without paying a…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire Stock: Why Now Looks Like a Perfect Time to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

With Canadian Tire stock trading more than 25% off its all-time high, here's why it's one of the best stocks…

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Energy Stocks

Can Freehold Royalties Stock Sustain its 7.1% Dividend Yield?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Freehold Royalties stock offers a compelling dividend yield of 7%, it's essential to ensure that it's sustainable for years…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Royalty Stocks With Dividend Yields of 6.3% or More

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top Canadian royalty stocks all offer attractive yields as well as impressive long-term growth potential.

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Stocks for Beginners

Are Airline Stocks a Good Buy in September 2023?

| Daniel Da Costa

With many airline stocks trading roughly 50% off their pre-pandemic highs in North America, are they some of the best…

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Investing

The Best Retail Stocks for September 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

These two retail stocks are some of the best to buy in September 2023. One is highly defensive, while the…

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Dividend Stocks

The Top Canadian REITs to Buy in September 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian REITs are highly reliable and offer significant long-term potential, making them some of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Spectacular Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% or More

| Daniel Da Costa

These five high-yielding dividend stocks are some of the best investments to buy in Canada if you're looking to boost…

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Dividend Stocks

My Top Dividend Aristocrat to Buy in August (and it’s Not Even Close)

| Daniel Da Costa

This top Dividend Aristocrat has highly defensive operations and is constantly growing its portfolio, making it one of the best…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy in August

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top renewable energy stocks offer incredible long-term growth potential, making them two of the best stocks to buy…

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Investing

3 Growth Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These growth stocks all trade significantly undervalued and have years of potential ahead of them, making them some of the…

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Investing

Is the Worst Over for Aritzia Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

Down over 45% in the last 12 months, has Aritzia stock finally reached its bottom, and is it one of…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks That Are Top Buys in August

| Daniel Da Costa

These three blue-chip stocks offer both capital gains and dividend-growth potential, making them some of the best buys in August.

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Dividend Stocks

This 8.4% Dividend Stock Is My Top Pick for Immediate Income

| Daniel Da Costa

This top Canadian stock pays a massive dividend and is consistently growing its free cash flow, making it one of…

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