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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
Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Get Ready for This Small-Cap Driller to Soar in 2018

| Matt Smith

Small-cap driller Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) is positioned to unlock value for investors as natural gas and oil prices rise.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Champion to Benefit From the Economic Upswing

| Matt Smith

Benefit from the global economic upswing and firmer metals prices by investing in Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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coal-fired power plant, utility
Metals and Mining Stocks

Now Is the Time to Boost Your Exposure to Commodities

| Matt Smith

Benefit from higher commodity prices by investing in Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK), Sherritt International Corp. (TSX:S), and North American Palladium…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Silver Miners Ready to Soar in 2018

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher silver by investing in Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX:SMT), Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM), and Fortuna Silver Mines…

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Tech Stocks

Regulation of Bitcoin Will Cause the Bubble to Burst

| Matt Smith

Growing impetus for regulation of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies will trigger the end of the asset bubble, causing HIVE Blockchain Technologies…

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Energy Stocks

Will Higher Oil Spark the Next Market Correction?

| Matt Smith

Hedge your bets about the state of economy by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Dividend Stocks

Invest in this Dividend Stalwart to Profit From the Positive Outlook for Steel

| Matt Smith

Boost your portfolio's dividend yield and benefit from firmer metals prices by investing in Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF).

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Energy Stocks

Don’t Let its Recent Dividend Cut Deter You From Buying This Energy Stock

| Matt Smith

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) remains an attractive play on higher natural gas, despite revising its 2018 guidance and…

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Bank Stocks

Why Short-Sellers Are Wrong About Toronto-Dominion Bank

| Matt Smith

Ignore the short-sellers and boost your exposure to Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Energy Stocks

This Small-Cap Canadian Driller Is 1 of the Best Ways to Play Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Profit from higher oil by adding Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE) to your portfolio.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Bullish Outlook for Metals Makes Now the Time to Buy These 3 Miners

| Matt Smith

Profit from firmer metals prices by boosting your exposure to Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK), First Quantum Minerals Limited (TSX:FM), and…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin’s Demise Moves Closer

| Matt Smith

The time is fast approaching to short Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related stocks such as HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (TSXV:HIVE).

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Energy Stocks

Will Oil Reach US$80 During 2018?

| Matt Smith

Growing supply-side and geopolitical risks could push oil to US$80 per barrel during 2018, which will give stocks such as…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2018 Is Shaping Up to Be a Solid Year for Silver

| Matt Smith

Profit from silver's next leg up by investing in Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Small-Cap Miner Will Soar in 2018

| Matt Smith

Higher commodity prices as well as growing demand for steel and energy will give Sherritt International Corporation (TSX:S) a solid…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Canadian Miner Is Poised to Unlock Further Value in 2018

| Matt Smith

An improved outlook for steel-making coal and copper bodes well for Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) to soar in 2018.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

There Are Signs That Gold Will Perform Robustly During 2018

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of the positive outlook for gold by investing in Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:OR)(NYSE:OR).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Profit from the Positive Outlook for Commodities with This Canadian Miner

| Matt Smith

Boost your exposure to First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM) to profit from higher metals prices.

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gas
Energy Stocks

1 Small-Cap Canadian Energy Stock Poised to Soar in 2018

| Matt Smith

Boost your exposure to oil and natural gas by investing in Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE).

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Investing

3 Reasons to Invest Outside Canada

| Matt Smith

Reduce risk and boost returns by investing in great Canadian stocks with international exposure, such as Bank of Nova Scotia…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Miss Out on This Impressive 4% Yield

| Matt Smith

An improving global economic outlook bodes well for Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (TSX:LIF).

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

This Small Canadian Driller Is the Best Way to Play Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

As oil rallies, ignore indebted oil producers and add Parex Resources Ltd. (TSX:PXT) to your portfolio.

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Tech Stocks

Is Now the Time to Short Bitcoin?

| Matt Smith

When the Bitcoin bubble bursts, it will have a sharp impact on cryptocurrency stocks, such as HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd.…

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Energy Stocks

Have Oil Prices Peaked?

| Matt Smith

Growing U.S. shale oil production poses a threat to oil prices and the outlook for indebted higher cost producers such…

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Investing

Ignore Bitcoin and Boost Your Exposure to Emerging Markets

| Matt Smith

Cash in on the economic recovery underway in emerging markets by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Tech Stocks

Will Bitcoin Reach US$20,000 Before the End of 2017?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that Bitcoin could break through US$20,000 before the end of 2017, giving HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (TSX:HIVE)…

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The Motley Fool
Tech Stocks

Understanding the Psychology of Bitcoin and the Cryptocurrency Bubble

| Matt Smith

Bitcoin rises to new highs with no signs of slowing down, making HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (TSXV:HIVE) an attractive play…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Canada’s Top Upstream Oil Stock?

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher oil with Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Optimism Surrounding Cameco Corp. and Uranium Is Overbaked

| Matt Smith

Despite claims of a looming recovery in uranium, Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is fast shaping up as a classic value trap.

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Investing

1 Amazon.com, Inc.-Resistant Retail Stock That Belongs in Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Boost your portoflio's growth by adding Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL).

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The Motley Fool
Tech Stocks

Will Bitcoin Trigger the Next Market Crash?

| Matt Smith

Prepare for the next market correction by bolstering your exposure to defensive stocks such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Why Crescent Point Energy Corp. Is Among the Best Ways to Play Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is one of the most attractive plays on higher crude.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Let the Earnings Miss Stop You From Buying Toronto-Dominion Bank

| Matt Smith

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) remains a solid buy, despite its fourth-quarter 2017 earnings miss.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

U.S. Shale Oil Remains a Major Threat to Higher Oil Prices

| Matt Smith

Growing U.S. shale oil production will weigh heavily on the positive outlook for higher oil, which has been a boon…

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Investing

Is the Risk of a Market Correction Rising?

| Matt Smith

Add Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) to your portfolio to hedge against the risk of a market correction.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia’s Solid Results Make it a Must-Own Stock

| Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) offers investors considerable potential growth.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Bitcoin May Be All the Hype, but Don’t Forget About Gold

| Matt Smith

To hedge against the considerable uncertainty surrounding the global economic outlook, investors should boost their exposure to gold by investing…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Soars to New Highs With No Sign of the Bubble Bursting

| Matt Smith

As Bitcoin reachs new highs, Canadian cryptocurrency miner HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (TSXV:HIVE) provides an alternative way to play the…

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Dividend Stocks

This 5% Yield Is Set to Soar

| Matt Smith

Boost income and growth by adding Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) to your portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Growth Stock That Will Survive Virtually Any Market Downturn

| Matt Smith

Hedge against uncertainty while boosting your portfolio's growth and income by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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