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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
Bank Stocks

Are the Short-Sellers Right About Toronto-Dominion Bank?

| Matt Smith

Despite the heavy short-selling, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) continues to perform strongly.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This High-Octane Company Canada’s Top Growth Stock?

| Matt Smith

Give your portfolio a boost by adding rapidly expanding Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Miner Under $5 That Could Double

| Matt Smith

Higher gold prices make intermediate gold miner Klondex Mines Ltd. (TSX:KDX)(NYSE:KLDX) an attractive buy.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Growth Stock Yielding 4% That Should Be in Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of an improving global economic outlook by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Streamer That Should Be in Every Investor’s Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Sandstorm Gold Ltd.'s (TSX:SSL)(NYSE:SAND) latest deal confirms why it deserves a place in every investor's portfolio.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Latest Deal Makes Eldorado Gold Corp. a Solid Contrarian Play on Gold

| Matt Smith

An attractive valuation combined with ongoing operational improvements and its latest acquisition makes Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) a compelling play…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cash In on Higher Gold With Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.

| Matt Smith

Cash in on gold's next rally by investing in Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Investors: Don’t Expect Commodity Prices to Rally Further

| Matt Smith

Signs of weaker metals and coal prices mean that it is time to consider taking profits on Teck Resources Ltd.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Junior Gold Miner for Under $5 That Is Set to Soar

| Matt Smith

Declining risk and higher gold prices make Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL) an attractive investment.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Investors: Now Is the Time to Add Goldcorp Inc. to Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Gold mining heavyweight Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is positioned to unlock value for investors as gold rallies.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Deal Doesn’t Make Cameco Corp. a Buy

| Matt Smith

The growing optimism surrounding uranium and Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) appears unfounded.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia Has the Best Long-Term Growth Potential of the Big 6

| Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is well positioned to continue unlocking value for investors.

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Investing

Investors: Now Is the Time to Add Emerging Markets to Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Boost your emerging markets exposure by investing in Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is it Over for Tahoe Resources Inc.?

| Matt Smith

The latest news out of Guatemala bodes poorly for Tahoe Resources Inc.'s (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO) future.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Surging Investment in Junior Gold Miners Emphasizes Their Potential

| Matt Smith

Cash in on firmer gold prices by investing in Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) and Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Silver Miner Under $5 That Could Easily Double

| Matt Smith

Silver's recent weakness makes now the time to add Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM) to your portfolio.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Junior Silver Miner Under $5

| Matt Smith

Make a bet on higher silver prices by investing in Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX:SMT).

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Investing

3 Retail Stocks That Will Survive Amazon.com, Inc.

| Matt Smith

Traditional retailers may be under threat, but Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL), Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), and Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) are thriving.

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Energy Stocks

Why Lower Oil Prices Are Good for the Economy

| Matt Smith

Benefit from higher economic growth by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Bank Stocks

Is Home Capital Group Inc. Undervalued?

| Matt Smith

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) may have survived its brush with failure, but is it a worthwhile investment?

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Energy Stocks

Investors, Brace Yourselves: $40 Oil Could Be on the Way

| Matt Smith

Lower oil prices would be a disaster for Canada's energy patch and heavily indebted companies such as Baytex Energy Corp.…

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Energy Stocks

Is Penn West Petroleum Ltd. a Value Trap?

| Matt Smith

The outlook for Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) may not be as great as many investors believe.

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Energy Stocks

1 Hidden Energy Gem That’s Almost Immune to Low Oil Prices

| Matt Smith

Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) remains undervalued and possesses considerable potential upside regardless of weak oil.

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Energy Stocks

Can Baytex Energy Corp. Survive the Latest Oil Slump?

| Matt Smith

The latest dip in oil brings into question the viability of Baytex Energy Corp.'s (TSX:BTE)(NSYE:BTE) operations.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Oil’s Latest Dip Makes Now the Time to Invest in Gold

| Matt Smith

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

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Dividend Stocks

Weatherproof Your Portfolio With This 4% Yield

| Matt Smith

Hedge against economic and political uncertainty by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Energy Stocks

The Possibility of Higher Oil Fades

| Matt Smith

Weaker oil is a considerable threat to the viability of Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH).

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Investing

Home Capital Group Inc. Moves off Life Support

| Matt Smith

The latest developments regarding Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) confirm that its future is assured.

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Dividend Stocks

This 6% Yield Remains 1 of the Top Growth Stocks Around

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) offers investors a juicy yield and solid growth prospects.

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Bank Stocks

Will Canada’s Red-Hot Housing Market Trigger a Financial Crisis?

| Matt Smith

Despite the fears of the vulnerability of Canada's financial system to a housing bust, it is highly unlikely that the…

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Tech Stocks

Traditional Retailers May Be Suffering But This Stock Will Soar

| Matt Smith

Cash in on the transformation of retail by investing in Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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Investing

Is the Crisis at Home Capital Group Inc. Over?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) could survive and is heavily undervalued.

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Bank Stocks

Is Toronto-Dominion Bank as Risky as the Short Sellers Believe?

| Matt Smith

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is not as risky as some investors believe.

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Investing

Dollarama Inc.: Is it 1 of the Best Growth Stocks Around?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) can keep growing at a rapid rate.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Stock Under $5 That Is Set to Soar

| Matt Smith

Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) is one of the best ways to play higher gold prices.

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Bank Stocks

Home Capital Group Inc.: An Update

| Matt Smith

Is Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) capable of surviving its liquidity crunch?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did This Junior Gold Stock Just Soar?

| Matt Smith

Get ready for Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:OR)(NYSE:OR) to rise higher.

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Bank Stocks

Is Canadian Western Bank’s Mortgage Portfolio Really High Risk?

| Matt Smith

The risks associated with Canadian Western Bank's (TSX:CWB) loan portfolio are not as high as believed.

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Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. Doomed to Fail?

| Matt Smith

Does the latest drop in crude indicate that Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is on the brink of failure?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Try to Catch This Falling Knife

| Matt Smith

There is a long, painful road ahead for Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ).

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