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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

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

This Big Bank Is Positioned to Beat the TSX

| Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia's (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) high asset quality and considerble exposure to the rapidly growing economies of Latin America will…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Junior Gold Miner Poised to Beat the TSX

| Matt Smith

Junior gold miner Pretium Resources Inc. (TSX:PVG)(NYSE:PVG) is ready to soar.

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Dividend Stocks

Beat the Market With This Environmentally Friendly Stock

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is unlocking significant value for investors and is poised to soar.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Stock to Beat the Market

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is poised to unlock further value for investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Primary Silver Miner Is Ready to Soar

| Matt Smith

Get ready for the next leg-up for silver by investing in Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAAS)(NASDAQ:PAAS).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Aristocrats to Hedge Against Market Uncertainty

| Matt Smith

Hedge against growing uncertainty by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) and and two other companies.

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Dividend Stocks

Ignore the Naysayers: Beat the Market With Toronto-Dominion Bank

| Matt Smith

Invest in Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) to receive market-beating returns.

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Energy Stocks

Are Higher Oil Prices Doomed?

| Matt Smith

Fundamentals indicate that oil could be about to plunge again, which is bad news for Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is a Market Crash Imminent?

| Matt Smith

The growing nervousness of financial markets makes now the time to hedge against a correction by investing in Seabridge Gold…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Silver Miner for Under $5 That Is Ready to Soar

| Matt Smith

Prepare for the rally in silver by investing in Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM).

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Driller Canada’s Best Oil Stock?

| Matt Smith

Cash in on firmer oil by investing in Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Improved Outlook for Copper Makes Now the Time to Buy This Miner

| Matt Smith

The positive outlook for copper makes now the time to buy First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Now Is a Great Time to Consider Barrick Gold Corp.

| Matt Smith

Recent weakness leaves Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) attractively valued.

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Investing

Is Home Capital Group Inc. a Deep-Value Investment Opportunity?

| Matt Smith

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) appears attractively valued.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Miner for Less Than $5 That Could Double

| Matt Smith

After its latest pullback, Klondex Mines Ltd. (TSX:KDX)(NYSE:KLDX) is an appealing investment which is poised to soar.

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Dividend Stocks

Latest Results Highlight Why This Bank Should Be in Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia's (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) indicate that there is further growth ahead.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2018 Is Shaping Up to Be a Solid Year for Miners

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of an improving economic outlook and growing demand for base metals by investing in Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Are Precious Metals Streamers Better Investments Than Miners?

| Matt Smith

Precious metals streamer Franco Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) is an attractive investment opportunity.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy This Precious Metals Streamer

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher gold by investing in Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:OR)(NYSE:OR).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Recent Pullback of This Gold-Mining Stock Makes Now the Time to Buy

| Matt Smith

A solid 2017 operational performance makes Detour Gold Corporation (TSX:DGC) an attractive investment.

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Investing

Investors: Don’t Ignore Emerging Markets

| Matt Smith

Boost your exposure to emerging markets with Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Mid-Cap Gold Miner Is Unlocking Considerable Value for Investors

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher gold prices by investing in Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL).

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Dividend Stocks

This Energy Giant Just Boosted its Dividend by Over 10%

| Matt Smith

Energy infrastructure company TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is poised to unlock significant value for investors.

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Junior Gold Miner Trading at a Steep Discount

| Matt Smith

After its latest sell-off, junior gold miner Pretium Resources Inc. (TSX:PVG)(NYSE:PVG) is attractively valued.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Today

| Matt Smith

Boost growth and income by investing in Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA), Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU), and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Dividend Stocks

This Renewable Energy Stock Is Ready to Soar

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is unlocking considerable value for investors.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

1 Top Defensive Dividend-Growth Stock That Belongs in Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.'s (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) latest results and acquisitions highlight that there is solid growth ahead.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Base Metals Miners Are Poised to Soar in 2018

| Matt Smith

Cash in on the increasingly optimistic outlook for metals by investing in Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK), First Quantum Minerals Ltd.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Junior Gold Miner Capable of Generating Outsized Returns

| Matt Smith

Colombia-based junior gold miner Continental Gold Ltd. (TSX:CNL) will soar once its Buritica project is completed.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Defensive Dividend Stocks to Hedge Against a Market Correction

| Matt Smith

Prepare for the next market correction by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) and two other companies.

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Get Ready for Higher Silver by Investing in MAG Silver Corp.

| Matt Smith

Get ready for higher silver by investing in MAG Silver Corp. (TSX:MAG)(NYSE:MAG).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Overlook This Junior Miner When Seeking Exposure to Gold

| Matt Smith

Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) is an appealing gold-mining junior offering tremendous upside for investors.

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Bank Stocks

Don’t Ignore Bank of Nova Scotia and its Latest Acquisitions

| Matt Smith

Boost your exposure to emerging markets from the safety of Canada by investing in Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Tech Stocks

Has the Bitcoin Bubble Burst?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that the BItcoin bubble could have finally burst, making cryptocurrency stocks such as HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd.…

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Energy Stocks

Is the Oil Rally Really Over?

| Matt Smith

Get ready for oil's next leg up by investing in Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG).

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Energy Stocks

1 Little-Known Factor Pointing to Higher Oil in 2018

| Matt Smith

Boost your exposure to oil by investing in Raging River Exploration Inc. (TSX:RRX).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Canadian Gold Mining Junior Is Poised to Soar in 2018

| Matt Smith

The optimistic outlook for gold makes now the time to acquire mining junior Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX:SEA)(NYSE:SA).

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Energy Stocks

Forget About Energy Stocks Operating in Canada: Profit from Higher Crude With This Oil Stock

| Matt Smith

Profit from oil's recent rally and positive outlook by investing in Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT).

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Energy Stocks

Will Oil Rally Higher During 2018?

| Matt Smith

The positive outlook for oil makes now the time to buy Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can Tahoe Resources Inc. Ever Bounce Back?

| Matt Smith

Tahoe Resources Inc.'s (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO) recovery could be a long way off and much further away than originally believed.

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