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Author: Matt Smith

Former investment manager and market junkie, Matt has 20 years of experience. He hails from Sydney Australia where he earned a Master of Business Law from the University of Sydney and Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of New South Wales. He has been helping investors achieve their goals for over a decade. When not studying the markets, he can be found relaxing with his dogs and practising Spanish.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

1 Critical Mistake Every Investor Should Avoid During a Recession

| Matt Smith

Buy Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) today to hedge against a recession and lock-in a 4% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This the Only REIT That Investors Should Own?

| Matt Smith

Boost income and growth by adding BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (TSX:ZRE) to your portfolio today.

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Energy Stocks

Is Gran Tierra Energy (TSX:GTE) an Attractive Oil Stock to Buy?

| Matt Smith

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSEMKT:GTE) is trading at a deep discount to the value of its oil reserves.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top REITs to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Boost income and weather-proof your portfolio by buying Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY), Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) and…

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Dividend Stocks

Even a Recession Won’t Stop This Bank From Delivering Value

| Matt Smith

Buy National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) today and lock in a 4% dividend yield.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Platinum: The Best Precious Metals Play for a Recession

| Matt Smith

Get ready for platinum to soar by adding Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (TSX:IVN) to your portfolio.

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Investing

Become a TFSA Millionaire Despite a Looming Recession

| Matt Smith

Buy Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) today and start your journey to becoming a millionaire.

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Energy Stocks

Ignore Weak Natural Gas: 1 Top Natural Gas Stock to Buy and Hold Beyond 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) today and profit from its rapidly growing earnings.

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Energy Stocks

Will the Next Oil Price Collapse Occur in 2020?

| Matt Smith

Growing signs that crude will weaken further make Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) an unattractive investment.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget About the Threat of a Recession: Canada’s Big Banks Will Continue to Perform

| Matt Smith

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) are unlocking value for investors, making now the time…

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Dividend Stocks

Avoid Making This Mistake With Your TFSA

| Matt Smith

Add National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) to your TFSA today and lock in a 4% dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Energy Stocks Yielding 9% or More in the Energy Patch to Buy Today

| Matt Smith

Boost your portfolio's yield by buying Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET), Surge Energy Inc. (TSX:SGY), and Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP).

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Stock Every Investor Should Own in a Bear Market

| Matt Smith

Weather-proof your portfolio against a bear market by investing in Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Undervalued REITs to Buy Today and Profit From in 2020

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY), Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN), and Slate Office REIT (TSX:SOT.UN) are trading at deep…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Energy Stocks Yielding +4% to Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Matt Smith

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are attractively valued, making now the time to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Energy Stocks to Buy Despite Weaker Crude

| Matt Smith

Get ready for the next oil rally by investing in Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP).

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best-Performing REITs for 2019: Is it Time to Buy?

| Matt Smith

Boost income and growth by adding Dream Industrial REIT (TSX:DIR.UN), BSR Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HOM.U), and Artis Real Estate…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

With a Recession Looming, Avoid Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B)

| Matt Smith

The rising threat of a recession makes Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) a risky investment.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Recession-Proof Stock for Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Prepare for the looming recession by buying Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Get Ready for a Global Recession in 2020

| Matt Smith

Weather-proof your portfolio by buying Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) today.

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Energy Stocks

Can This Monster 9% Yield in the Energy Patch Survive?

| Matt Smith

Buy Surge Energy Inc. (TSX:SGY) today and lock in a 9% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Buy Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) and Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) to weather-proof your portfolio against an economic slump.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Buy Continental Gold (TSX:CNL) Today and Double Your Money in 2020!

| Matt Smith

Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL) is poised to soar once commercial production commence in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy National Bank of Canada Today and Lock in a 4% Yield

| Matt Smith

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is attractively valued and performing strongly despite industry headwinds, making now the time to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO): Too Cheap to Ignore — Now’s the Time to Buy!

| Matt Smith

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is attractively valued despite its mixed results.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Top Miner to Get Exposure to Record Palladium Prices

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher palladium by investing in North American Palladium Ltd. (TSX:PDL).

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Energy Stocks

Will Another Oil Price Collapse Occur?

| Matt Smith

If oil plunges again, it would have a sharp impact on heavily indebted oil companies like Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Brookfield Infrastructure (TSX:BIP.UN) to Build Wealth for 2020 and Beyond!

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is a top long-term buy-and-hold growth stock.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Get Ready for Gold to Reach US$1,600 Before the End of 2019

| Matt Smith

Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX:DPM) will soar, as gold climbs higher because of growing economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

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Dividend Stocks

Is It Finally Time to Buy Frontera Energy (TSX:FEC)?

| Matt Smith

Latest results indicate that Frontera Energy Corp. (TSX:FEC) is unlocking value, making now the time to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Use Your TFSA and This REIT Yielding 5% to Generate $2,250 in Monthly Passive Income

| Matt Smith

Dream Industrial REIT (TSX:DIR.UN) is an ideal investment to accelerate the pace at which you can create wealth and passive…

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Energy Stocks

2 Oil Stocks to Buy in September and 1 to Avoid

| Matt Smith

Buy Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) and Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE) before the end of September 2019.

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Energy Stocks

Baytex (TSX:BTE) Is Dirt Cheap for a Reason

| Matt Smith

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) may be attractively valued, but it is facing significant short-term headwinds.

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Energy Stocks

Canada’s Top Discounted Oil Stock to Buy for 2020 and Beyond

| Matt Smith

Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) is trading at a deep discount to its net asset value, making now the time to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2020 Will Be a Pivotal Year for this Gold Miner

| Matt Smith

Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL) is poised to soar after its first gold pour next year.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Every Retirement Portfolio Should Contain REITs

| Matt Smith

Cash in on the growing popularity of REITs by investig in BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (TSX:ZRE) and Brookfield…

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Dividend Stocks

Many Canadians Are Failing to Take Full Advantage of Their TFSA

| Matt Smith

Access the power of compounding and accelerate wealth creation by owning Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) in your TFSA.

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Energy Stocks

This Oil Stock Is on Sale, Making Now the Time to Buy

| Matt Smith

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE) is attractively valued and poised to soar when oil rebounds.

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Energy Stocks

Saudi Arabia’s Pain Will Benefit Canada’s Energy Patch

| Matt Smith

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is attractively valued and poised to profit from higher oil.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Whitecap Resources’s (TSX:WCP) Juicy 7% Dividend Yield Safe?

| Matt Smith

Buy Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP) today and lock in a 7% dividend yield.

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