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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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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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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 Top Stocks Trading at Insane Discounts … For Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three top stocks offer both value and massive dividends, especially for those willing to get in near the ground…

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TFSA Passive Income: Earn $3,471.80 This Year

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

By combining the use of a TFSA with a top dividend stock, you could see immense passive income come your…

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Investors: Should You Buy Pembina Pipeline Stock, or Royal Bank Stock?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two dividend stocks have offered investors a long history of payments, but what about the future? Which comes out…

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This 9.9% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

By combining the use of your TFSA with monthly dividend stocks like this one, there's no telling how much you…

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3 Stocks You Can Buy With Confidence in Any Market Condition

| Puja Tayal

Investing in stocks is not always about timing but also about holding. You can buy and hold these stocks with…

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Want to Beat the Market? 2 Stocks to Watch

| Jitendra Parashar

These top Canadian stocks have not only outperformed the broader market so far in 2024 but also have the potential…

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1 ETF I’m Buying Hand Over Fist in September as Markets Recover

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

ETFs can provide you with income from too many sources to count, all for a low price! Yet this one…

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The Ultimate TSX Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for dividend income as well as growth? Even just $1,000 into this top stock could create massive results through…

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2 Absurdly Undervalued TSX Stocks to Buy in September 2024

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for value and dividends? Look no further than these two dividend stocks due for a massive recovery.

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Invest $7,000 in This Dividend Stock for $657.74 in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TELUS stock (TSX:T) could be a top choice for investors wanting in on long-term growth – and currently high dividends.

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These Are My Top 3 TSX Stock Picks Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX stocks are my top choice as the TSX continues to ride a higher wave, passing its all-time…

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The Best Stocks to Invest $2,000 in Right Now

| Jitendra Parashar

Buying these two undervalued stocks right now could help you earn solid returns on your investments in the long run.

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2 Stocks with Millionaire-Maker Potential

| Jitendra Parashar

These two Canadian high-growth stocks have the potential to make millionaires out of ordinary investors in the long term.

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2 Top TFSA ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Value? Check. Global exposure? Check. All tax-free? Absolutely checked off!

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How Much to Invest to Get $318.39 in Dividends Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking to make some extra cash before back to school? How about for life? This dividend stock could be just…

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What’s Going on With Couche-Tard Stock?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) is hitting headlines as it ramps up its acquisitions once again.

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Got $500 to Invest in Stocks? Put it in This Index Fund

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Vanguard index ETF is a great way to start investing.

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Dividend Dynamos: Canadian Stocks to Drive Your TFSA Higher

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for stable income that will last a life time? Oh, and did I mention tax-free? Then these three could…

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Beginner Investors: 3 Top Canadian Stocks for 2024

| Robin Brown

If you are new to investing, you want to widely diversify your holdings. Here are three widely different Canadian stocks…

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Ready to Invest With $5,000? 3 Stocks for August 2024

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to invest $5,000 in stocks? Consider investing in these three value play stocks in August.

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Is There Any Hope for Ballard Power Stock?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Ballard Power (TSX:BLDP) was the "it" stock a few years back. But now the company has been having trouble proving…

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Goeasy Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold in September 2024?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock has a huge past filled with growth, but there could be even more on the way for…

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Is a Dividend Cut Coming for This 8.5%-Yielding Stock?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BCE stock (TSX:BCE) has a solid history of dividend growth and payments, but that's looking less solid these days.

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3 TSX Stocks That Could Easily Create $1 Million

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking to hit that million-dollar mark? These three stocks could certainly help get you there, with more growth on the…

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TFSA: 4 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

Do you have a forever horizon to invest? Check out these top stocks ideal for tax-free income in a TFSA.

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How to Earn $580 in Annual Passive Income With Just $10,000 and a TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Power stock (TSX:POW) could be the top choice for investors looking to create massive annual passive income for life.

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CPP at 70: When It’s Not Worth the Wait

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Manulife (TSX:MFC) could be the best way of bringing in more income during your retirement, even if it means taking…

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2 Stocks to Buy Right Now With Just $3,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These dividend stocks are top choices for Canadian investors looking to create massive returns and passive income, even with $3,000.

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Time to Jump on This 1 Top TSX Stock Down to 52-Week Lows

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This TSX stock may be down at 52-week lows, but I wouldn't hold out and think that it's going to…

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Tax-Free Income: Invest $6,000 in This Dividend Stock for $107.11 in Monthly Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock offers up huge passive income for investors looking for long-term income, for a safe and stable price.

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8.5% Dividend Yield! I’m Buying This Passive Income Stock and Holding for Decades

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend aristocrat has a long and storied history of providing dividends to its investors. And with shares down, it's…

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Forget the Magnificent 7: This Stock Offers Deep Long-Term Value

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This ETF is perhaps the top option for investors looking to get in on global growth, with a far safer…

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What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This Index Fund

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why this all-in-one ETF can be a great way to start investing today.

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Income Stocks: 3 Once-in-a-Decade Chances to Get Rich

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for life-long income? These three stocks are your chance to bring in stellar income as well as huge returns…

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3 Soaring Stocks That Show Zero Signs of Slowing

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three stocks are soaring today!

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2 Canadian Stocks That Are RRSP Must-Haves

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

An RRSP is great, but only with the best investments on hand. And these two Canadian dividend stocks offer just…

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Turn Your TFSA Into a Gold Mine With Just $10,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tax-free compounding makes the TFSA an ideal vehicle for holding these growth stocks

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Here Are My Top 3 TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

After the recent correction, many TSX stocks are looking more attractive to buy. Here are three top stock picks to…

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This 5.4% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for a top dividend stock? How about a monthly payout that offers strong long-term growth as well!

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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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