Brian Paradza

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The Smart Way to Invest $7,000 in Your TFSA Before Year-End

2 days ago | fool.ca | Brian Paradza

While December holidays feel distant, the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution window for 2025 is quietly shrinking. That $7,000 sitting in your chequing account? Waiting until January to deploy it isn’t just procrastination, it’s forfeiting six extra months of tax-free compounding. Think of it as planting a money tree today versus next spring. Which orchard grows faster? With the 2025 TFSA limit at $7,500, your $7,000 is nearly the full shot.
2 Mining Stocks I'd Buy With $7,500 Whenever They Dip in Price

2 days ago | fool.ca | Brian Paradza

Market volatility can be a savvy investor’s best friend, especially in the Canadian mining sector, where temporary setbacks often create compelling buying opportunities. While mining stocks face periodic headwinds from commodity price swings and geopolitical tensions, two Canadian mining giants, including a gold stock, stand out as companies with the operational strength and strategic positioning to weather short-term storms and deliver meaningful returns over the next decade.
Cargojet Stock: Buy the Dip and Call it a Day

3 days ago | fool.ca | Brian Paradza

Cargojet (TSX:CJT) could be a lucrative investment opportunity hiding in plain sight, obscured by trade war headlines and market jitters. As Canada’s premier cargo airline, Cargojet has seen its stock take a beating this year, down roughly 15% year to date. Tariff fears are the major culprit. But dig into the undervalued company’s latest results, and a different, far more bullish picture emerges. This isn’t an airline stock buckling under pressure; it’s one built to thrive in this exact moment.
The Airline Stock I'd Choose Over Air Canada Right Now

3 days ago | fool.ca | Brian Paradza

Canadian airline stocks have taken a beating in 2025. Trade wars disrupting global supply chains and spooking investors have sent shares tumbling across the sector. Investors intent on buying this dip, looking for potential rebound candidates, may be inclined towards the obvious giant Air Canada (TSX:AC). It’s Canada’s flagship carrier, after all. But hold on.
Maximize Your TFSA With This $7,000 Investment Approach

3 days ago | fool.ca | Brian Paradza

Picture this: You diligently save and invest, watching your nest egg grow. Now imagine the government never taking a single slice of those hard-earned gains when you finally tap into them. That’s the magic of your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Forget complicated tax strategies for a minute; the TFSA’s core superpower is breathtakingly simple: contribute after-tax dollars once, and then all future growth and withdrawals are yours, tax-free. Forever.
How to Invest $5,000 for Potential Growth Over the Next 5 Years

5 days ago | fool.ca | Brian Paradza

Got $5,000 and a desire to make your money work harder? You could potentially grow this capital into a substantial amount over time. Many Canadians wonder how to invest for growth, especially with a modest starting sum. However, once you commit to an investment journey, you can build lasting wealth from modest initial capital positions. This isn’t about getting rich quick, but rather laying a solid foundation for potential growth over the next five years and beyond.
3 Technology Sector Stocks That Could Help Make You a Fortune

1 week ago | fool.ca | Brian Paradza

Canadian investors on the hunt for companies that can deliver market-beating returns over the long haul would love three distinct opportunities on the TSX today. While the investment climate remains dynamic, one sector stands out as a prime candidate for fortune-making: technology, especially companies capitalizing on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution.
Should You Buy Canadian Tire While It’s Below $200?

1 week ago | fool.ca | Brian Paradza

Canadian Tire Corporation (TSX:CTC.A) stock is buzzing. Shares recently surged past $180, hitting fresh 52-week highs on strong momentum. While the stock trades above the average analyst price target of $170.18, it remains below its all-time highs above $200, and many investors are rightly asking: Is Canadian Tire stock still a buy at these levels? Let’s dig into the retail giant’s bull case, the risks, and what the next few years might hold.
Should You Buy Canadian Tire While It’s Below $200?

1 week ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Brian Paradza

Written by Brian Paradza, CFA at The Motley Fool CanadaCanadian Tire Corporation (TSX:CTC.A) stock is buzzing. Shares recently surged past $180, hitting fresh 52-week highs on strong momentum. While the stock trades above the average analyst price target of $170.18, it remains below its all-time highs above $200, and many investors are rightly asking: Is Canadian Tire stock still a buy at these levels? Let’s dig into the retail giant’s bull case, the risks, and what the next few years might hold.
Is Power Corporation of Canada Stock a Buy Now?

1 week ago | fool.ca | Brian Paradza

Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW), affectionately nicknamed Power Corp, is a Canadian financial sector giant celebrating its 100th birthday this year. That’s a century of navigating markets, building businesses, and rewarding shareholders. But with its stock up 19% year to date and delivering a stellar 195% total return over the past five years, a crucial question arises: Is there still juice left in the tank for investors buying the value stock today? Let’s dig in.