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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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Metals and Mining Stocks

How Risky Is an Investment in This Junior Gold Miner?

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Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL) is attractively valued and will soar once commercial production commences.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is It Time to Buy This Beaten-Down Silver Miner?

| Matt Smith

Get ready for Great Panther Silver Ltd. (TSX:GPR)(NYSEMKT:GPL) to soar.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget About Weak Silver and Buy This Miner

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There are signs that Maya Gold and Silver Inc. (TSX:MAYA) will soar now that commercial production has commenced at its…

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAAS)

| Matt Smith

Regardless of the poor outlook for silver, Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAAS)(NASDAQ:PAAS) is poised to soar.

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Energy Stocks

Will Canada’s Natural Gas Crisis Worsen During 2019?

| Matt Smith

The weak outlook for natural gas bodes poorly for Painted Pony Energy Ltd. (TSX:PONY).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD) Is a Risky Investment

| Matt Smith

Despite being attractively valued Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) is facing a range of headwinds which are preventing the miner from…

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Energy Stocks

1 Top Energy Stock That Is on Sale Today

| Matt Smith

Colombian driller Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE) is poised to soar as oil firms.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Make a Contrarian Bet on Firmer Silver by Investing in this Miner

| Matt Smith

Ignore the poor outlook for silver and buy Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX:SMT)(NYSE:SMTS).

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Energy Stocks

This Energy Stock Is Shaping Up as 1 of the Best Plays of 2019

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There are signs that Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) will unlock further value for investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Get Ready for This Silver Miner to Soar Despite the Poor Outlook for Silver

| Matt Smith

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI)(NYSE:FSM) will rally significantly once its Lindero mine commences production in 2019.

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Investing

Why Every Canadian Investor Should Have Emerging Markets Exposure

| Matt Smith

Boost growth and diversification by investing in Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Fairfax India Holdings Corp. (TSX:FIH.U).

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Energy Stocks

Energy Investors: Get Ready for Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF) to Soar

| Matt Smith

Get ready for Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF) to rally as oil moves higher.

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Energy Stocks

What Is the Outlook for MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG)?

| Matt Smith

Ongoing production growth and higher crude means that MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG) will soar during 2019.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Newly Emerged Intermediate Gold Miner Is Poised to Soar in 2019

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher gold by investing in Equinox Gold Corp. (TSXV:EQX).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did This Gold Miner Soar by 18% Over the Last Month?

| Matt Smith

Even after recent strong gains there are signs of further upside ahead for Gran Colombia Gold Corp. (TSX:GCM).

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Energy Stocks

Ignore the Poor Outlook for Natural Gas and Buy This Driller

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Get ready for Storm Resources Ltd. (TSX:SRX) to surge in spite of weaker natural gas.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Will Canadian Natural Gas Prices Rebound?

| Matt Smith

The poor outlook for natural gas makes Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) an unattractive investment.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Contrarian Junior Silver Stocks to Buy in 2019

| Matt Smith

Make a contrarian bet on silver by investing in Bear Creek Mining Corp. (TSXV:BCM), Alexco Resource Corp. (TSX:AXR)(NYSE:AXU), and Maya…

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Energy Stocks

This South American Driller Will Profit From Venezuela’s Collapsing Oil Industry

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Any increase in demand for heavy oil will benefit Frontera Energy Corp. (TSX:FEC).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Unloved Platinum the Top Precious Metals Play of 2019?

| Matt Smith

Profit from platinum's looming recovery by investing in Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (TSX:IVN).

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Energy Stocks

Does the Latest News Mean that Canada’s Oil Crisis Is Over?

| Matt Smith

The outlook for oil sands operators such as Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) continues to improve.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Get Ready for Gold’s Next Leg Up by Buying This Attractively Valued Miner

| Matt Smith

Intermediate miner Argonaut Gold Inc. (TSX:AR) is poised to soar during 2019.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Does Gold’s Latest Rally Make This the Time to Invest in Silver?

| Matt Smith

Silver's stagnant outlook make high cost miner Endeavour Silver Corp. (TSX:EDR)(NYSE:EXK) an unattractive investment.

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Dividend Stocks

An Overbaked Perception of Risk Makes Now the Time to Buy This Renewable Energy Utility

| Matt Smith

Get ready for Polaris Infrastructure Inc. (TSX:PIF) to soar over the course of 2019.

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Energy Stocks

Is it Time to Buy Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)?

| Matt Smith

After the latest sell-off, Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NSYE:ECA) is an attractive means of playing the improved outlook for oil.

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Dividend Stocks

My Top Emerging Markets Growth Stock for 2019 and Beyond

| Matt Smith

Boost income and growth by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Energy Stocks

Is it Time for Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH) to Soar?

| Matt Smith

A confluence of events, including higher oil, will boost Athabasca Oil Corp.'s (TSX:ATH) stock.

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Energy Stocks

Is Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) a Risky Investment?

| Matt Smith

Get ready for Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) to report further strong results.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Silver Miner a Deep Value Investment Opportunity?

| Matt Smith

Despite a poor second-half 2018 Great Panther Silver Ltd. (TSX:GPR)(NYSEMKT:GPL) is shaping up as an attractively valued play on higher…

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Dividend Stocks

My Top Bank Stock for 2019

| Matt Smith

Benefit from stronger U.S. growth by investing in Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is 2019 the Year First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR) Will Shine?

| Matt Smith

First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR)(NYSE:AG) is starting to appear attractively valued, despite the poor outlook for silver.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

My Top Junior Silver Miner for 2019

| Matt Smith

Bear Creek Mining Corp. (TSX:BCM) is an attractively valued stock for gaining exposure to higher silver.

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Energy Stocks

Will the Latest News From Alberta End Canada’s Oil Crisis?

| Matt Smith

Is the outlook for Canada's oil sands producers like Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) improving?

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gas
Energy Stocks

My Top Natural Gas Play for 2019

| Matt Smith

Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) is uniquely positioned to benefit from Colombia's natural gas crisis.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Invest in Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) to Benefit From an Emerging Markets Recovery

| Matt Smith

Add Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) to your portfolio to benefit from higher growth in Latin America.

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Does the Latest News Make This Gold Miner a Buy?

| Matt Smith

Risks abound, but the improved outlook for gold and Detour Gold Corp.'s (TSX:DGC) attractive valuation make now the time to…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Oil Stock Poised to Soar in 2019

| Matt Smith

Buy Surge Energy Inc. today (TSX:SGY) and lock in a 6% plus dividend yield.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

How Severe Is Canada’s Natural Gas Crisis?

| Matt Smith

Profit from Canada's natural gas crisis by investing in Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Investors Ignore the Poor Outlook for Silver and Buy This Junior Silver Miner?

| Matt Smith

Despite incredibly high ore grades miner Silver Bear Resources Plc. (TSX:SBR) is an unattractive investment that possesses considerable risk.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

More Upside Ahead for This Junior Gold Miner in 2019

| Matt Smith

Get ready for Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX:SEA)(NYSE:SA) to soar during 2019.

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