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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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Investing

3 REITs to Create a Diversified Real Estate Empire and Dependable Passive Income

| Matt Smith

Build recurring passive income with WPT Industrial REIT (TSX:WIR.U), NorthWest Healthcare REIT (TSX:NWH.UN), and Dream Hard Asset Alternatives Trust (TSX:DRA.UN).

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Cannabis Stocks

Get Ready for Cronos Group (TSX:CRON) to Soar

| Matt Smith

Cronos Group Inc. (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) will benefit from increased market share as global cannabis demand expands.

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Cannabis Stocks

Colombia: Poised to Become the World’s Leading Cannabis Growing Jurisdiction

| Matt Smith

PharmaCielo Ltd. (TSXV:PCLO) is ready to soar after making a transformative acquisition.

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Dividend Stocks

This Electric Utility Just Hiked Its Dividend by 10% — Now’s the Time to Buy

| Matt Smith

Boost income and growth by buying Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) today.

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Dividend Stocks

Diversify Internationally With This Canadian Banking Giant

| Matt Smith

Boost income and growth while diversifying outside Canada by investing in Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Dividend Stocks

Become a Global Real Estate Investor With These 2 REITs Yielding 6% or More

| Matt Smith

Diversify outside of Canada boosting income and growth by investing in Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (USA)(NASDAQ:BPY) and Dream Global REIT…

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Cannabis Stocks

1 Top Marijuana Stock to Buy in June

| Matt Smith

Buy Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) before it soars.

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Dividend Stocks

Become a Global Property Investor and Earn a 6% Yield Without Becoming a Landlord

| Matt Smith

Buy Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) today before it soars.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) Today to Lock In a 5% Yield

| Matt Smith

Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) is an ideal stock to build a recurring income stream.

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Dividend Stocks

Use This Renewable Energy Utility to Turn Your $5,000 TFSA Into $50,000

| Matt Smith

Access the magic of compounding by investing in Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and locking in a 6% yield.

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Cannabis Stocks

Get Ready for Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) to Soar Higher

| Matt Smith

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is poised to expand at a rapid clip as the domestic marijuana market grows.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Controversial Investment Strategy Wall Street Pros Don’t Want You to Know

| Matt Smith

Focus your portfolio on high-quality stocks such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) to maximize returns.

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Dividend Stocks

Ignore Wall Street and Buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)

| Matt Smith

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is well-positioned to continue to growing despite the headwinds that abound.

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Dividend Stocks

This REIT Yielding Over 7% Is on Sale: Now Is the Time to Buy

| Matt Smith

Buy Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY)(NASDAQ:BPY) before its stock soars.

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Investing

Betting on This Risky Alternate Lender Could Spell Disaster

| Matt Smith

There are signs that Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) is fairly valued after its latest rally.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Don’t Depend on This REIT’s Juicy 9% Yield

| Matt Smith

A poor industry outlook coupled with high debt and weaker earnings makes it logical for Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN) to…

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Dividend Stocks

Use Your TFSA to Turn a $10,000 Investment Into $100,000 Starting Today

| Matt Smith

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is the ideal stock for investors seeking to build long-term wealth.

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office buildings
Dividend Stocks

Become a Property Investor and Build Passive Income Without Becoming a Landlord

| Matt Smith

Build a recurring stream of passive income by investing in Dream Industrial REIT (TSX:DIR.UN) and Slate Office REIT (TSX:SOT.UN) today.

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Dividend Stocks

Is a Dividend Cut Looming for This Energy Stock Yielding 7%?

| Matt Smith

There are growing fears that weaker oil could force Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP) to cut its dividend.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Today

| Matt Smith

Buy Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) today and lock in a 6% yield.

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Energy Stocks

1 Deeply Discounted Oil Stock to Buy Today

| Matt Smith

Forget about weak oil and boost your exposure to Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG).

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Dividend Stocks

Now Is the Time to Back Up the Truck for This REIT Yielding Over 5%

| Matt Smith

WPT Industrial REIT (TSX:WIR.U) is attractively valued and poised to soar, making now the time to buy.

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Cannabis Stocks

Do Energy and Environmental Impacts Mean Marijuana Stocks Will Go up in Smoke?

| Matt Smith

Growing energy costs and greenhouse emissions could be costly for Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC).

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Dividend Stocks

Trump’s Trade Policy Will Cause the Retail Apocalypse to Accelerate

| Matt Smith

Get ready for Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN) to cut its distribution as the retail meltdown gains momentum.

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Dividend Stocks

Bargain Hunters: 2 Deeply Discounted REITs Yielding Over 6% to Buy Today

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) and Slate Office REIT (TSX:SOT.UN) are on sale at a discount to their fair value.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Infrastructure Stocks to Hedge Against Economic Risk to Buy Today

| Matt Smith

Hedge against growing uncertainty by adding Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) to your portfolio.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Gold Miners to Buy in 2019 and Double Your Money

| Matt Smith

Buy Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) and Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI)(NYSE:FSM) before commercial production starts at their gold projects.

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Dividend Stocks

Latest Results Confirm Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Is the Best Big Bank to Own

| Matt Smith

Get ready for Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) to soar as earnings grow.

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Dividend Stocks

Ignore Bank of Nova Scotia’s (TSX:BNS) Earnings Miss and Buy Its Stock Today

| Matt Smith

Despite missing on earnings, there are signs of solid growth ahead for Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Dividend Stocks

Is a Recession in Canada on its Way?

| Matt Smith

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is attractively valued, making now the time to buy.

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Cannabis Stocks

Is Aphria (TSX:APHA) the Best Marijuana Stock to Buy Today?

| Matt Smith

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) appears attractively valued and poised to soar once market confidence returns.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL) Smashes Earnings, Making Now the Time to Buy

| Matt Smith

Record results make now the time to buy Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL).

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Dividend Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy Vermilion Energy (TSX:VET) and Lock In a 9% Yield

| Matt Smith

Ignore gyrating oil prices and add Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) to your portfolio.

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Investing

Is Home Capital Group (TSX:HCG) a Poor Investment?

| Matt Smith

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) is not as attractively valued as some pundits believe.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top REITs Yielding 6% or More to Buy Today

| Matt Smith

Boost income and growth with Dream Industrial REIT (TSX:DIR.UN) and Slate Office REIT (TSX:SOT.UN).

Read more »

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B)

| Matt Smith

Teck Resources Ltd's (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) latest decline creates a buying opportunity for contrarian investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

How Risky Is It to Invest in Junior Gold Miners?

| Matt Smith

Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL) is attractively valued and poised to soar once commercial production begins.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Now’s the Time to Buy This Attractively Valued Precious Metals Miner

| Matt Smith

Palladium's recovery will give North American Palladium Ltd. (TSX:PDL) a solid boost.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Industrial REIT Yielding Over 5% to Buy in May

| Matt Smith

WPT Industrial REIT (TSX:WIR.U) appears attractively valued and offers a 5.5% yield, making now the time to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This Renewable Energy Stock and Lock In a Dividend Yield of Over 7%

| Matt Smith

Latest results indicate that Pattern Energy Group Inc. (TSX:PEGI)(NASDAQ:PEGI) is back on track, making it an attractive addition to any…

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