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Author: Sneha Nahata

Sneha is a M.Sc. in finance and has been a Motley Fool contributor since mid-2020. Sneha specializes in writing about bank, energy, consumer and TMT (technology, media, and telecom) stocks. She focuses on identifying winning long-term stock picks.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Protect Your Retirement Income

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian stocks have resilient businesses and can help you protect your retirement income by offering sustainable payouts.

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Investing

TFSA Holders: This Dividend ETF Delivers Monthly Income

| Sneha Nahata

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) offer an alternative to stocks by combining income potential with built-in diversification.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Create $154 in Monthly Income With a $26,960 TFSA Investment

| Sneha Nahata

This Canadian dividend stock offers a high yield of about 6.9%. It will sustain its payouts in coming years.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Canadian Dividend Stocks I Think Everyone Should Own

| Sneha Nahata

These stocks provide steady income that can either be reinvested for compounded returns or used to meet everyday expenses.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Hidden Dividend Gems With Rock-Solid Payments

| Sneha Nahata

These hidden gems have solid earnings and healthy cash flows that support their payouts and enable them to increase dividends…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Safest Dividend Stocks That Always Pay Out

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian dividend stocks are safe bets given their steady earnings growth, sustainable payouts, and dividend growth history.

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Investing

The Best $7,000 TFSA Approach for Canadian Investors

| Sneha Nahata

These stocks offer growth, income, and stability, boosting your chances of achieving significantly higher total returns over time.

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Investing

Prediction: This Financial Services Stock Will Help Secure Your Future

| Sneha Nahata

The company delivers solid earnings, rewards shareholders with steady dividends, and still trades at an attractive valuation.

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Dividend Stocks

Transform $7,000 Into Reliable Monthly Income With These 2 Canadian Stocks

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian stocks offer high yields and have durable payouts, making them attractive investments for monthly income.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks Perfect for Retirement Income

| Sneha Nahata

These three Canadian dividend stocks can generate a reliable stream of income for years, making them perfect for your retirement…

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Dividend Stocks

My Strategy for Creating Monthly Income With $20,000

| Sneha Nahata

If you invest $20,000 and split the capital evenly between these two dividend-paying stocks, you could earn over $102 every…

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Investing

3 Cheap Canadian Stocks That Are Just Waiting for Their Starting Gun

| Sneha Nahata

These stocks continue to trade cheaply and remain undervalued, offering investors an opportunity to buy now.

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Dividend Stocks

A Reliable Dividend Stock Perfect for Your TFSA

| Sneha Nahata

This Canadian company has a resilient business model and a growing earnings base to consistently pay and even increase its…

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3 No-Brainer Canadian Stocks to Buy With $300 Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

These no-brainer Canadian stocks offer strong growth potential while being backed by fundamentally sound businesses.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks That Deliver Income and Potential Capital Gains

| Sneha Nahata

These TSX stocks not only reward shareholders with reliable dividends but also offer the potential for capital appreciation.

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Dividend Stocks

20 Years of Passive Income: 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Sneha Nahata

These stocks have sustainable payout ratios, strong earnings, and a proven record of dividend payment and growth.

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Tech Stocks

The Only 2 Canadian Growth Stocks I’d Ever Put in a TFSA

| Sneha Nahata

When you put high-quality growth stocks in a TFSA and allow them to grow tax-free, they can generate significant wealth.

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Investing

Aritzia Stock Popped 11% in August, and it’s Not Done Yet

| Sneha Nahata

Shares of the Canadian fashion retailer Aritzia popped 11% in August, building on an already impressive run.

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Investing

3 Legit Growth Stocks to Buy for Less Than $50

| Sneha Nahata

These under-$50 stocks have solid business models and potential to deliver significant returns over the long term.

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Dividend Stocks

For Monthly Income, Look No Further Than These High-Yield Stocks

| Sneha Nahata

These high yield Canadian dividend stocks can help you generate a worry-free passive income of over $117 per month.

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Tech Stocks

Where Could Celestica Stock Be in 3 Years?

| Sneha Nahata

Celestica stock has surged more than 433% in one year and still has ample room to run due to solid…

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Dividend Stocks

How Many SmartCentres Shares You Need for $1,848 in Dividends

| Sneha Nahata

SmartCentres is a top dividend stock that pays cash every single month and has a durable payout history. Moreover, it…

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Investing

Where Will Aritzia Be in the Next 3 Years?

| Sneha Nahata

Canadian clothing retail company Aritzia has been one of the top wealth-creating TSX stocks, generating above-average returns.

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock Should Have a Permanent Place in Your TFSA

| Sneha Nahata

Buying and holding this dividend stock in a TFSA can help generate significant tax-free passive income for decades.

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Investing

3 Undervalued Canadian Stocks Primed for Big Returns

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian stocks are undervalued but have the potential to deliver above-average returns in the long term.

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Investing

The Smartest Canadian Stocks to Buy With $100 Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian stocks are trading at low dollar prices, but have significant prospects, making them the smartest buying option.

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Tech Stocks

Alphabet’s AI Push Is Accelerating — Is the Stock a Buy Now?

| Sneha Nahata

Alphabet’s integration of AI across Search, advertising, and Google Cloud is already translating into solid revenue.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Don’t Cut Their Payouts

| Sneha Nahata

These dividend stocks have a strong record of never reducing payouts and are well-positioned to keep growing their dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

Max Your TFSA Impact: 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Sneha Nahata

These dividend stocks provide consistent income and steady growth, making them ideal candidates for your TFSA portfolio

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Dividend Stocks

Wake Up Every Morning Knowing Your Dividends Are Safe With These Stocks

| Sneha Nahata

While dividends are not 100% guaranteed, these TSX stocks have sustainable payouts, making them reliable income stocks.

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Energy Stocks

Is TC Energy a Buy?

| Sneha Nahata

TC Energy stock has been on a strong run, with its shares surging close to 34% over the past year…

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Dividend Stocks

Where Will Brookfield Asset Management Be in 10 Years?

| Sneha Nahata

Over the past 12 months, BAM stock has surged more than 53.6%. Further, it has more than doubled since December…

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Dividend Stocks

3 No-Brainer Canadian Stocks to Buy With $7,000 Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian stocks offer solid growth and income potential, making them no-brainer investments for the long term.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian dividend stocks are likely to pay and increase their dividends in the coming years, making reliable investments.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ultra Safe Dividend Stocks to Own for the Next 10 Years

| Sneha Nahata

These ultra safe dividend stocks have solid fundamentals and a growing earnings base, making them reliable investments for passive income.

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Investing

2 TFSA Stocks to Buy With $200 Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

Investing in these TSX stocks and allowing them to grow tax-free, can snowball into meaningful wealth over the years.

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Dividend Stocks

My Top 3 Canadian Dividend Picks You’ll Want in Your Portfolio

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian stocks have consistently paid and increased dividends for decades, offer attractive yield, and have resilient payout ratios.

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Investing

These Are 2 of the Worst-Performing Stocks in the TSX Index in 2025

| Sneha Nahata

These TSX stocks are down over 34% year-to-date, reflecting tariff-related uncertainties and the volatility in crude oil prices.

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Investing

What’s Going on With Lululemon Stock?

| Sneha Nahata

Lululemon stock has been one of the worst performers in the S&P 500 Index in 2025, declining nearly 47% year…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Buying goeasy Stock Today Set You Up for Life?

| Sneha Nahata

An investment of $10,000 in goeasy a decade ago would be worth about $154,617 today, more than 15 times the…

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