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Stocks for Beginners

To learn more about Stocks for Beginners, take a look at our Guide to How to Start Investing in Canada for all the details.

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Stocks for Beginners

Can You Guess the 10 Most Popular Canadian Stocks? (If You Own Them, You Might Be Losing Out.)

| Iain Butler

The list is woefully predictable.

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Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

The Motley Fool's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go…

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Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in February 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Making money investing in stocks is not hard -- often, all you need is patience.

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TFSA Investors: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Motley Fool Stock Advisor's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in January 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Let’s cut to the chase: It’s absolutely true that shares of Redfin, an online real estate platform, have fallen 93%…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Our yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go first?”

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Got $1,500? You Can Confidently Add These 3 Stocks to Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Do you have $1,500 that you’re hoping to invest? Here are three stocks to add to your portfolio!

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3 Cheap Stocks I’d Buy in Bulk Before a Bull Market Arrives

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

All three of these cheap stocks trade in value territory, and offer up dividends you can lock up before the…

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3 Canadian Stocks You Can Confidently Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Demetris Afxentiou

Want some of the best stocks to buy now and hold forever? Here's a trio that are too hard to…

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How Much to Invest to Get $500 in Dividends Every Month

| Demetris Afxentiou

Want to get a cool $500 in dividends every month? Here are three stocks you can buy today to start…

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2 TSX Stocks Poised for Massive Earnings

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two TSX Stocks are already quite strong, but after a rough year, could be up for huge growth with…

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3 Canadian ETFs for All-Time TFSA Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Sure, you could try your hand at finding those long-term stocks, or you could keep it simple and buy up…

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Here is the Best Way to Start Investing with $1,000 Right Now

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking to start investing but don't have thousands to spare? Here are three great ways to kickstart your portfolio for…

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3 Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

| Robin Brown

Looking for some stocks to buy and hold for years to come? These three Canadian compounders have delivered and will…

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This 5 Percent Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month!

| Demetris Afxentiou

Want a stock that pays cash every month? This top pick boasts strong growth and offers a generous dividend that…

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2 TSX Stocks at 52-Week Lows to Buy Immediately

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two dividend stocks offer plenty of reasons to pick them up right away, especially at these valuable levels.

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2 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy Under $60

| Demetris Afxentiou

There's no shortage of great options for new investors to consider. Here are two no-brainer stocks to buy today and…

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Energy Stocks

CPP Bump? Increase Your Benefits by $10,298 Every Single Year

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for more income? Follow these steps and you could earn over $10K every single year! No kidding!

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3 Canadian Stocks to Buy in 2024 and Hold for a Decade

| Robin Brown

Like stocks for the long run? Here are three high quality Canadian stocks to buy on the dip and hold…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock REIT to Avoid, and 1 to Buy in Bulk

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock reported more poor earnings, so despite a 10% dividend yield, I would look to this other option…

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Want the $1,937.73 Maximum CPP Benefit? Top Strategies for Boosting Your Payouts

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Use every trick you possibly can to max out on that CPP, and then turn it into passive income that…

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Monthly Dividend Stocks: How to Create a Consistent Income Stream Worth $436.79

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two passive income stocks stand to make you big bucks, looking at dividend income alone! Add in returns, and…

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Energy Stocks

Why Oil Stocks Jumped This Week

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Oil prices rose after the assassination of a Hamas leader. The price jump brought to light the importance of Canadian…

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Tech Stocks

Down 10%, Should You Buy Microsoft Stock?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Microsoft stock (TSX:MSFT) fell this week, but it could signal a great moment for investors to pick up the stock.

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Tech Stocks

Why Semiconductor Stocks Popped This Week

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Semiconductor stocks surged in share price this week, with upgrades, trade rules, and earnings all powering shares higher.

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Why Shares of Filo Stock Are Powering Higher

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Shares of Filo stock (TSX:FIL) surged as the company reported it would be bought out by two copper miners at…

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This Growth Stock Has Market-Beating Potential

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This growth stock rose 11% in a day, compared to the TSX which is up just 11% in a year!…

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Goeasy Stock: Easily the Most Undervalued Stock on the TSX Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Goeasy stock (TSX:GSY) could be the most undervalued stock on the market, and yet investors continue to ignore it!

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Energy Stocks

Best Dividend Stock to Buy for Passive Income Investors: Capital Power vs. TC Energy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Both of these energy stocks offer substantial dividends, but which dividend stock is the better buy all around?

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3 Top TSX Stocks I’m Buying in August

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TSX stocks can offer up some great opportunities in earnings season. And among them all, these three look like strong…

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Beginner Investors: How to Make Money in Stocks (It’s Easier Than You Might Think)

| Kay Ng

New investors should start with dividend stocks that tend to increase their earnings and dividends over time.

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The Smartest Stocks to Buy With $20 Right Now and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want in on the dividend action? These two smart stocks offer a stable growth model while also producing incredible dividends…

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If I Could Only Buy 2 Stocks in 2024, I’d Pick These

| Puja Tayal

2024 has special relevance as this is the time to pick some value stocks trading closer to their multi-year lows.

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Load Up on Bombardier Stock?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Recent earnings from Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) stock were stellar, to be sure. But can the company keep it up is the…

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2 Ridiculously Cheap Growth Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2024

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to buy cheap growth stocks before they pick up momentum? Here are two such stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Why I Won’t Touch This 7.1% Yielding Dividend Stock With a 10-Foot Pole

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TELUS stock (TSX:T) may have an ultra-high dividend yield, but there are certainly many concerns to consider before buying.

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3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If ever there were three dividend stocks that investors should buy up for long-term gains, it has to be these…

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Could This Undervalued Stock Make You a Millionaire One Day?

| Puja Tayal

Undervalued stocks with significant growth potential have the power to give you the multifold returns needed to become a millionaire.

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Bargain Alert: I’ve Been Buying Dips in These Canadian Bank Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Whether for dividends or returns, these two bank stocks provide investors with a solid future, even with a present dip.

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2 Growth Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

| Demetris Afxentiou

There's no shortage of superb growth stocks on the market. Here's a look at two you can buy today and…

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3 Top TSX Stocks I’m Buying in August

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are you looking for an easy win in August? These three TSX stocks can give you everything from headline makers…

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1 Seriously Cheap TSX Stock Perfect for Beginning Investors

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) stock is a fantastic low-cost dividend stock for new investors just getting started.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire is Paying $7 per Share in Dividends – Time to Buy the Stock?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canadian Tire stock (TSX:CTC.A) has one of the best dividends in the business, with a dividend at $7 per year.…

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1 Magnificent TSX Dividend Stock Down 20% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BCE stock (TSX:BCE) was once a darling on the TSX, but even with an 8.7% dividend yield, there are risks…

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2 Bargain Stocks You Can Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When it comes to bargain hunting, you've come to the right place. These two bargain stocks certainly offer that as…

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Dividend Stocks

Could This Undervalued Stock Make You a Millionaire One Day?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Magna stock (TSX:MG) could be one of the most undervalued stocks out there – at least, for long-term investors that…

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $500 to Invest in Stocks? Put it in This ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why this asset allocation ETF is a great way to put $500 to work.

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Got $2,000? Here Are 2 Beaten-Down Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Shares of these two growth stocks once surged. And yet now, with shares falling back, both could be major long-term…

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