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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

Investing

This Beaten-Down Growth Stock Looks Like a Bargain Now

| Daniel Da Costa

This high-quality growth stock is trading down more than 33% off its high, despite increasing its sales rapidly over the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best Canadian Stocks That Pay Out Monthly

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian dividend stocks are some of the best to buy, offering yields upwards of 5.4% and returning cash…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Big Dividend-Paying Stocks for 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

These four stocks all earn strong cash flow and offer attractive dividend yields, making them some of the best to…

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Investing

1 Growth Stock Down 40% to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

This Canadian stock has years of growth potential, and considering the significant discount it trades at now, it's a top…

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Dividend Stocks

This Must-Buy Dividend Growth Stock Could Pay You for Life

| Daniel Da Costa

With this dividend growth stock trading more than 50% off its all-time high, it's quickly become one of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 3 of the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy This Year

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian dividend stocks are some of the best to buy for the long haul and have tremendous potential…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Stock a Slam Dunk Buy for Dividend Investors?

| Daniel Da Costa

This impressive Canadian dividend stock continues to perform well in this economic environment, making it one of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

Beat the TSX With This Unstoppable Dividend Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

This top dividend stock has significantly outperformed the TSX over the last decade, making it one of the best to…

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Investing

Is This Your Last Chance to Buy Cineplex Stock Under $10?

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex is seeing a rapid recovery in its operations, and its stock is trading unbelievably cheaply, making it one of…

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Investing

3 Unbelievable Value Stocks to Buy in April

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks all offer tremendous value and have significant long-term growth potential, making them some of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Boston Pizza Stock or Pizza Pizza Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

Both Pizza Pizza and Boston Pizza are excellent high-yield dividend stocks, but which is the better buy for investors in…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: 2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top TSX stocks offer both growth and defensive qualities, making them some of the best investments to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Canadian REITs to Buy While They’re Still Undervalued

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian REITs have attractive growth potential and are trading undervalued, making them some of the best to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Enbridge Stock Is a Top Buy If There’s a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

Enbridge stock provides essential services, earns tonnes of cash flow and offers an attractive dividend – an ideal investment in…

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Investing

If You Invested $10,000 in Dollarama Stock 10 Years Ago, This Is How Much You Would Have Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Dollarama stock has been one of the top investments in Canada over the last decade and continues to have impressive…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Safest Dividend Stocks in Canada

| Daniel Da Costa

These three dividend stocks are all high-quality companies with defensive operations, making them some of the safest investments in Canada.

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks With Rock-Solid Payout Ratios

| Daniel Da Costa

These two dividend stocks offer unbelievably high yields of more than 7% and earn more than enough free cash flow…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Canadian Dividend Stocks With Yields of 5% or More

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are five of the best dividend stocks Canadian investors can buy to boost their passive income in the current…

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Investing

5 Best Stocks to Buy Now for Long-Term Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

While the market is facing headwinds and many companies are trading at steep discounts, here are five of the best…

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Investing

3 Incredible Canadian Growth Stocks That Could Turn $10,000 Into $50,000

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian growth stocks have incredible operations and significant long-term potential, making them some of the best to buy…

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Energy Stocks

If I Could Buy Just 1 Canadian Energy Stock, This Would Be it

| Daniel Da Costa

Freehold is a relatively low-risk energy stock, earns tonnes of cash flow, has major growth potential and pays a dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Boost Your Passive Income With These 2 Canadian Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian stocks have reliable operations and are constantly increasing their dividends, making them ideal for passive income seekers.

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Investing

Is Cineplex Stock on the Verge of a Massive Rally?

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex continues to recover well, and with the stock trading much cheaper than it did before the pandemic, it's one…

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Investing

1 TSX Stock to Channel Your Inner Warren Buffett (and Profit for Decades) 

| Daniel Da Costa

Having patience and buying stocks for the long haul, like Warren Buffett, is the best way to set yourself up…

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Investing

3 Small-Cap TSX Stocks With Massive Growth Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

These three small-cap stocks have impressive businesses and have grown well over the last few years, making them some of…

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Investing

Better Buy in 2023: Tech Stocks or Real Estate?

| Daniel Da Costa

Both real estate and tech stocks trade at compelling discounts in this environment, but which is the best to buy…

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Investing

3 Growth Stocks I Bought to Get Ready for the Coming Bull Market

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian growth stocks have tonnes of potential and trade dirt-cheap, making them some of the best to buy…

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Investing

3 Reasons Cineplex Could Be the Best Canadian Stock to Buy in 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex is trading dirt cheap, and with its operations on the verge of recovery, it looks like one of the…

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Investing

Better Buy: Air Canada Stock vs. Cineplex

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada and Cineplex stock both trade at attractive valuations, but in this uncertain environment, here's the stock that is…

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Dividend Stocks

Safe Stocks to Buy in Canada for March 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

In this market environment, it's essential to shore up your portfolio and buy high-quality stocks that are safe and reliable.

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Growth: 2 Top Green Energy Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These green energy stocks have well-diversified portfolios and major long-term growth potential, making them some of the best to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks That Just Boosted Their Dividends

| Daniel Da Costa

Although many companies have struggled recently, these three Canadian stocks are performing well, and all just increased their dividends.

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Investing

2 Reliable Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian growth stocks have highly reliable businesses, giving investors the confidence to buy and hold for years.

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Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Royal Bank of Canada Stock in This Uncertain Market?

| Daniel Da Costa

RBC is a stable long-term stock to buy, but is it at risk in the short term if the economy…

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Stocks for Beginners

New to Investing? Get Started With Just 5 Easy Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

These stocks off investors easy diversification with exposure to reliable and defensive investments as well as high-potential growth stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Dividend Stocks to Buy With Yields Upwards of 5%

| Daniel Da Costa

These five companies all earn tonnes of cash flow, making them some of the best long-term dividend stocks you can…

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: Should You Buy CIBC Stock After its Earnings?

| Daniel Da Costa

CIBC stock may be trading roughly 25% off its 52-week high and offering a dividend yield of 5.5%, but is…

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Investing

2 Transportation Stocks to Buy in February 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

These transportation stocks have high-quality operations and trade significantly undervalued, making them some of the best stocks to buy now.

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Dividend Stocks

Down Over 35% From its 52-Week High: Is Cogeco Stock Worth Buying Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

Cogeco is one of the longest-standing stocks on the Canadian dividend aristocrats list, but is it worth buying in this…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: 3 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks all have reliable operations and provide consistent dividend growth, making them some of the best to…

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