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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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

Is Royal Bank of Canada Stock a Buy for Its 3.3% Dividend Yield?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Royal bank stock may have what looks like a lower dividend yield. But don't let that fool you from picking…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 625 Shares of This Top Dividend Stock, Make $381.25 in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Pick up these shares, and you can look forward to practically guaranteed passive income that never ends!

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy With Your $7,000 Contribution

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you want dividend stocks, these three are the best Canadian stocks to buy right now. Especially when using your…

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Energy Stocks

Is Algonquin stock a buy for its 5% dividend yield?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Sure, Algonquin Power stock has what looks like a stable dividend yield. However, there are a few challenges to first…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Desirables: 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Lead You Into Retirement

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're hoping to make it through retirement in one piece with cash to spare, these dividend stocks can help…

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Dividend Stocks

If You’d Invested $1,000 in goeasy Stock in 2010, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Goeasy stock has been a major winner in the last few years. Yet it's been around for so much longer.…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Benefits: Should You Be Reinvesting, or Not?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

It's great to see cash flow into your account from CRA benefits. But what should you be doing with them?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks I’d Double Up on Immediately

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When it comes to top dividend stocks, these are stocks with a proven past and a very shiny future outlook.

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Dividend Stocks

Want $500 Each Month in Passive Income? Here’s How Much You Need

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want some passive income? You don't have to find some risky dividend stocks. In fact, you can create tons of…

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best Canadian ETFs to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Finding a winning stock is great. But sometimes we need a base for portfolios, and that's exactly where these ETFs…

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock is Set to Beat the TSX Again and Again

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Some people might be overlooking this sector which still has a strong future outlook. Let's get into why.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Stocks: Take This Once-in-a-Decade Chance to Get Rich

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock could certainly be a once in a lifetime chance to get rich, and here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

This 9.44% Dividend Stock Pays Out Consistent Cash

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for some income? This high-yielder could be your ticket.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 713 Shares of This Dividend Stock, Create $156.83/Month in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This choice offers both stability and growth.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Stream: 2 Top Dividend Stocks for Decades of Cash

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Sometimes, we need to keep things simple. And that's what makes these two dividend stocks strong choices.

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Dividend Stocks

The 5.5% Dividend Stock Set to Dominate the TSX

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If there's one area of the market due for immense growth in Canada, it's this industry set to explode.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: 4 Dividend Stocks to Buy for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Let's make a passive income portfolio that lasts, with these top-notch dividend stocks to start you off.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s The Average TFSA Balance at Age 44 in Canada

| Andrew Button

If you worry that your TFSA balance is too small, consider investing in this fund.

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Invest $7,000 in This Dividend Stock for Immense Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There's one sector that's due to continue seeing a massive rise, and that's healthcare. And this dividend stock is a…

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Dividend Stocks

4 Canadian Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for a Lifetime in a TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're wanting Canadian stocks to buy now and never worry about, these would be my top choices.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Cash-Gushing Dividend Stock Set to Beat Out the TSX

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock is one of the best ways for investors to get into the mining sector, with far more…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Stock to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This Canadian stock could be the best one for your TFSA, if you're wanting to invest in a sector that…

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Dividend Stocks

A 6.9% Dividend Super Star Paying Out Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock has a stellar long-term outlook, with a higher yield for those wanting income every single month.

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Super Star I’d Buy Over TD Stock Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TD stock could still be a strong buy long term. But I'd perhaps wait until the dust settles, and buy…

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Powerhouse I’d Buy Over Chemtrade Stock Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Chemtrade stock has long been seen as a strong investment, but this dividend stock might have a few problems.

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Dividend Stocks

An 8.5% Dividend Stock I’ll be Buying and Holding for Decades!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If there's one thing we all need, it's food. Which is why this dividend stock is a must buy.

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2 Undervalued Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

While these two growth stocks may not be near all-time highs, this could mean they have a lot more room…

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stocks Soaring Higher With Zero Signs of Stopping

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want some massive growth in the next few years? Latch onto these top TSX stocks and never let go.

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Dividend Stocks

The 4.7% Dividend Stock Set to Dominate the TSX

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With all this market volatility, the market can be a bit of a scary place to invest. Which is why…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Superb TSX Dividend Stock Down 10% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Need some cash for a major deal? Pick up this top dividend stock down 10% in the last three months!

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stable Stocks With the Highest Growth of the Last Decade

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These 3 TSX stocks haven't just had the highest growth over the last decade, they also had the most stable…

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Dividend Stocks

Boost Your Dividend Payments Immediately With This TSX Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

How does a 5.6% dividend yield sound?

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Dividend Stocks

You Got a CRA Payment? Don’t Blow It. Boost Your Wealth With These Savvy Savings Tips

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Take those benefits and turn them into even more cash.

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Won’t Cut It: How to Boost Your Retirement Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Investing in dividend stocks can help.

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Dividend Stocks

3 CRA Red Flags for the Everyday TFSA Investor

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Millionaires aren't the only ones at risk of the CRA's scrutiny.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TFSA Stocks to Buy Right Now With $2,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The TFSA is an astute choice for those wanting to create long-term income, or who need short-term cash. And these…

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Dividend Stocks

The OAS Maximum Is Not Enough, but This Dividend Stock Can Help

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Set aside some cash to invest this top dividend stock.

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stocks Surging Higher With No Signs of Coming Down

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for long-term holds but worried about the 52-week highs? Consider these three stocks showing no signs of slowing down.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $561/Year in Tax-Free Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With a little strategy, patience, and the right investments, your TFSA can be a passive income powerhouse.

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock Pays an Astonishing 10.3%

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Too many investors are simply ignoring this stock.

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