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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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Energy Stocks

Oil Drifts Lower Despite OPEC’s Decision to Extend Production Cuts

| Matt Smith

Lower oil prices appear to be the new normal as energy companies such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are profitable…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

A High-Quality Gold Miner for Under $5 That’s Poised to Soar

| Matt Smith

Growing production and high-quality reserves make Klondex Mines Ltd. (TSX:KDX)(NYSE:KLDX) an appealing way to play gold.

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia’s International Strategy Is Finally Paying Off

| Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia's (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) solid results highlight the value that its international strategy is unlocking for investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Junior for Under $5 That Could Double

| Matt Smith

Osisko Mining Corp. (TSX:OSK) holds considerable potential for investors seeking exposure to gold.

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Energy Stocks

Now Is the Time to Acquire Gran Tierra Energy Inc.

| Matt Smith

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE) is an attractive play on higher oil.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Gold Miner Is Positioned to Experience Solid Growth

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher gold prices by investing in Richmont Mines Inc. (TSX:RIC)(NYSE:RIC).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Junior Silver Miner Is Poised to Explode

| Matt Smith

MAG Silver Corp. (TSX:MAG)(NYSE:MAG) is one of the best plays on higher silver. It's ready to grow significantly in value.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Underappreciated Gold Mining Junior Could Easily Double

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher gold prices with Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG), a quality gold junior poised to grow significantly.

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Energy Stocks

Do Trump’s Latest Plans Spell the End of Higher Oil Prices?

| Matt Smith

Weaker oil will impact Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Stock That Could Easily Double in Value

| Matt Smith

Investors cash in on higher gold prices by loading up on Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL).

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Energy Stocks

1 High-Growth Oil Stock Primed to Surge Higher

| Matt Smith

Raging River Exploration Inc. (TSX:RRX) is nicely positioned to rally strongly as the price of crude rises.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Silver Miner Under $5 That Could Easily Double

| Matt Smith

Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX:SMT) is poised to grow significantly, especially as the price of silver rises.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 of the Best Plays on the Impending Silver Rally

| Matt Smith

Cash in on the promising outlook for silver by investing in Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI)(NYSE:FSM).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons to be Bullish on Silver and Buy This Silver Miner

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher silver prices by adding Silvercorp`Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM) to your portfolio.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Best-of-Breed Gold Miner Should Be in Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:CRK) is an attractive stock for obtaining levered exposure to gold.

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Energy Stocks

Don’t Miss Out on This Juicy 5% Yield and its Solid Growth Prospects

| Matt Smith

Cash in on the looming natural gas boom by investing in Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Miss Out on This Dependable +5% Yield

| Matt Smith

A juicy and sustainable dividend makes Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF) an attractive buy.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Buy the Dip: Now Is the Time to Acquire Tahoe Resources Inc.

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher gold prices by investing in Tahoe Resources Inc. (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO).

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Energy Stocks

1 Threat to Oil Prices Many Investors Have Ignored

| Matt Smith

The latest decline in oil could last longer than anticipated and is bad news for heavily indebted Baytex Energy Corp.…

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Bank Stocks

Will Home Capital Group Inc.’s Crisis Trigger a Housing Meltdown?

| Matt Smith

Could Home Capital Group Inc.'s (TSX:HCG) crisis cause the housing bubble to burst?

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Bank Stocks

Is Equitable Group Inc. the Next to Tumble?

| Matt Smith

Will Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) suffer the same fate as Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG)?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Buy This Little-Known Precious Metals Streamer to Cash In on Higher Gold

| Matt Smith

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

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Energy Stocks

3 Stocks to Benefit From the Push to Prevent Climate Change

| Matt Smith

Cash in on the secular trend to cleaner sources of energy by investing in Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP), Algonquin…

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Investing

Will Home Capital Group Inc. Survive the Latest Crisis?

| Matt Smith

Just how dire is the outlook for Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG)?

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Dividend Stocks

Is Vermilion Energy Inc.’s 5% Yield Threatened?

| Matt Smith

Despite the recent dip in crude, Vermilion Inc.'s (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) dividend appears to be sustainable.

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Dividend Stocks

Now Is the Time to Add This 4% Yield to Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is an attractive income-producing energy infrastructure play.

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Investing

3 Investing Pitfalls Investors Must Avoid to Be Successful

| Matt Smith

Avoid these three common mistakes by investing in Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Investing

Coming to Grips with Home Capital Group Inc.’s Latest Crisis

| Matt Smith

Is now the time to sell Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG)?

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Investing

Brookfield Business Partners L.P.: Another Attractive Spin-off from Brookfield Asset Management Inc.

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (TSX:BBU.UN)(NYSE:BBU) has already delivered a solid return for investors and will keep doing so for the…

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Energy Stocks

This Energy Stock Is Poised to Benefit From Higher Natural Gas Prices

| Matt Smith

Higher natural gas prices make now the time to invest in Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA).

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Energy Stocks

Parkland Fuel Corp.’s Latest Deal Makes it a Must-Buy Stock

| Matt Smith

Parkland Fuel Corp.'s (TSX:PKI) latest transaction is a powerful tailwind for the stock.

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Energy Stocks

Get Ready for the Next Natural Gas Boom

| Matt Smith

Cash in on the next natural gas boom by investing in Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE), Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA), and Enbridge…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Cameco Corp. Bounce Back?

| Matt Smith

The growing cost effectiveness of renewable energy makes Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) an unattractive investment.

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Energy Stocks

How Climate Change Benefits Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd.

| Matt Smith

The transition to natural gas–fired electricity generation is a powerful tailwind for Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PPY).

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Energy Stocks

1 of the Best Buys in the Energy Patch: Whitecap Resources Inc.

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher oil prices by investing in Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is it Time to Sell Teck Resources Ltd.?

| Matt Smith

The rally may not yet be over for Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK).

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% or More

| Matt Smith

Looking for safe, juicy yields to boost your dividend income? Then add companies such as Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP)…

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Tech Stocks

Are We Witnessing the Death of Retail?

| Matt Smith

Retail's rapidly moving transformation makes Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) a solid growth candidate.

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Energy Stocks

Cash In on the Optimism Surrounding Oil: Buy Parex Resources Inc.

| Matt Smith

Higher oil prices bode well for Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy HudBay Minerals Inc.

| Matt Smith

HudBay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM) will shine during 2017, making now the time to add it your portfolio.

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