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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

Dividend Stocks

2 Key Threats to the Long-Term Outlook for Retail REITs

| Matt Smith

REITs focused on retail properties, such as RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Plaza Retail REIT (TSX:PLZ.UN), are under…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold’s Latest Pullback Makes Now the Time to Buy Kinross Gold Corporation

| Matt Smith

Benefit from gold's next leg up by investing in Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Tahoe Resources Inc. a Deep-Value Investment Opportunity?

| Matt Smith

Despite Tahoe Resources Inc.'s (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO) Escobal licence being reinstated, risks still abound.

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Dividend Stocks

Are Rising Interest Rates Bad News for REITs?

| Matt Smith

Is RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust's (TSX:REI.UN) juicy 6% yield under threat because of higher interest rates?

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Bank Stocks

Did Home Capital Group Inc. Need Buffett’s Additional Investment?

| Matt Smith

Despite Buffett's additional investment not being accepted, Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) appears undervalued and is an attractive investment.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This 4% Yield Canada’s Best Up-and-Coming Dividend-Growth Stock?

| Matt Smith

Solid growth potential and a growing dividend make Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) an attractive dividend-growth stock.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

What Is Wrong With Silver?

| Matt Smith

Prepare for silver's impending rally by investing in Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (TSX:WPM)(NYSE:WPM).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Gold Miner Is a Must-Buy Even After its Latest Rally

| Matt Smith

Even after more than doubling in value, Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL) remains an attractive means of obtaining exposure to…

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Energy Stocks

Is $40 Oil on the Way?

| Matt Smith

The risk of another decline in the price of oil makes investing in heavily indebted upstream oil producers such as…

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Bank Stocks

What Is Home Capital Group Inc. Worth?

| Matt Smith

Is beaten-down Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) attractively valued and a worthwhile investment?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Junior to Benefit From Gold’s Surging Value

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of higher gold prices by investing in Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX:SEA)(NYSE:SA).

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank’s Latest Earnings Beat Makes Now the Time to Buy

| Matt Smith

Toronto-Dominion Bank's (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) latest results, when coupled with a positive economic outlook, make now the time to invest.

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Bank Stocks

How Does the Surprise Rate Hike Impact Stocks?

| Matt Smith

Higher interest rates, while indicative of stronger economic growth, can increase the risks associated with companies that are operating in…

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Energy Stocks

Oil Stocks Remain a Risky Investment

| Matt Smith

Investing in oil stocks such as Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), and Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH)…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks With +5% Yields

| Matt Smith

Seeking steadily growing income from stocks that are relatively immune to market volatility and economic downturns? Then add Brookfield Renewable…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Canada’s Top Bank Stock?

| Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is poised to unlock further value for investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Miner Under $5 Every Investor Should Own

| Matt Smith

Improving operational performance coupled with higher gold prices make Klondex Mines Ltd. (TSX:KDX)(NYSE:KLDX) an attractive buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Canada’s Best Defensive Growth Stock?

| Matt Smith

Solid growth potential coupled with a wide economic moat and credible defensive characteristics make Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) the…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Is Surging: Time to Buy Detour Gold Corporation

| Matt Smith

Canadian gold miner Detour Gold Corporation (TSX:DGC) is attractively valued and poised to perform strongly because of higher gold.

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Bank Stocks

Is Home Capital Group Inc. an Attractive Investment?

| Matt Smith

Home Capital Group Inc.'s (TSX:HCG) near brush with failure has left it attractively valued as well as better positioned to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Rising Interest Rates Are a Troublesome Development for Gold Stocks

| Matt Smith

Higher interest rates are not a positive long-term development for gold or especially junior gold miners such as Pretium Resources…

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3 Stocks to Avoid When Interest Rates Are Rising

| Matt Smith

The latest rate hike makes TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC), BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), and Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) unattractive investments.

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Energy Stocks

Oil Stocks Remain a Risky Investment

| Matt Smith

The outlook for oil remains poor, making investing in energy stocks such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), Pengrowth Energy Corp.…

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Dividend Stocks

Rising Interest Rates Make Utility Stocks Less Attractive

| Matt Smith

The recent interest rate hike coupled with expectations of further increases is not good news for heavily indebted utilities such…

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Investing

Higher Interest Rates Make Marijuana Stocks a Riskier Investment

| Matt Smith

The latest modest rate hike has ratcheted up the level of risk for speculative marijuana stocks, such as Canopy Growth…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Junior Gold Miner Primed to Soar

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher gold by investing in Pretium Resources Inc. (TSX:PVG)(NYSE:PVG).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Stock Ready to Break Out and Unlock Significant Value

| Matt Smith

Intermediate precious metals streamer Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:OR)(NYSE:OR) is positioned to perform strongly in coming months.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

What Is the Best Way for Investors to Prepare for War?

| Matt Smith

Manage risk by boosting your exposure to gold by investing in Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:OR)(NYSE:OR).

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Dividend Stocks

Cash In on Higher Interest Rates by Buying Toronto-Dominion Bank

| Matt Smith

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) will benefit from higher interest rates.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Now Is the Time to Weatherproof Your Portfolio With Gold

| Matt Smith

Growing geopolitical risk and rising gold makes now the time to add Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL) to your portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

Is Venezuela the Much-Needed Catalyst for Higher Oil Prices?

| Matt Smith

The deepening crisis in Venezuela could be the trigger for higher crude, providing a vital lifeline for Baytex Energy Corp.…

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Bank Stocks

Latest Rate Hike Boosts the Attractiveness of Bank of Nova Scotia

| Matt Smith

The latest rate hike makes now the time to buy Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Bank Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Home Capital Group Inc.?

| Matt Smith

Despite its brush with the corporate undertaker, Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) is becoming an increasingly attractive investment.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Beaten-Down Miner to Avoid

| Matt Smith

The outlook for Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is not as positive as many investors believe.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Yukon the Next Alberta?

| Matt Smith

Major gold miners Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG), Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX), and Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE:NEM) continue to target growth opportunities.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Case for Investing in Silver

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher silver by investing in First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR)(NYSE:AG).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Case for Investing in Gold

| Matt Smith

Cash in on the positive outlook for gold by investing in Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL).

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Energy Stocks

Is This the Beginning of the End for the Oil Industry?

| Matt Smith

The secular trend to clean energy is threatening the long-term viability of the oil industry and energy companies such as…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Teck Resources Ltd. Experience Another Epic Rally?

| Matt Smith

Is it time to buy Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK)?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Add This Tantalizing 6% Yield to Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

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

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