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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

3 Reasons Why Dividends Matter

| Matt Smith

Enhance returns by investing in reliable dividend-paying stocks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Bank of Nova Scotia…

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Bank Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy Canadian Western Bank

| Matt Smith

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) is attractively priced and set to rally as the price of crude rises.

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Energy Stocks

An Impressive Dividend Champion Every Investor Should Own

| Matt Smith

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is an impressive dividend machine that investors can count on to help them achieve investing success.

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Energy Stocks

3 Top Oil Stocks for 2017

| Matt Smith

Cash in on rising oil prices with Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET), and Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH).

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Investing

Investors Shouldn’t Panic Over Trump’s Trade Policies Just Yet

| Matt Smith

Even if Trump institutes protectionist trade policies, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) will benefit from a Trump presidency.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Mining Stocks Will Perform Strongly in 2017

| Matt Smith

Expect miners such as Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) and First Quantum Minerals Limited (TSX:FM) to continue to perform strongly in…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock Every Investor Should Own

| Matt Smith

Build wealth by investing in Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Investing

3 Stocks to Benefit From a Trump Presidency

| Matt Smith

Benefit from a Trump presidency by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP), Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), and TransCanada…

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Investing

This Controversial Investment Strategy Should Be Understood by Every Investor

| Matt Smith

Enhance returns by focusing on concentrated stock investing and add Alimentation Couche Tard (TSX:ATD.B) to your portfolio.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Is a Dividend Hike Around the Corner?

| Matt Smith

Firm coking coal and metals prices have boosted the likelihood of Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) hiking its dividend in coming…

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Investing

3 Reasons to Invest in Emerging Markets in 2017

| Matt Smith

Benefit from emerging markets exposure by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Gold Will Rally During 2017

| Matt Smith

Hedge against growing uncertainty and benefit from the looming gold rally by investing in Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Dividend Investing Is 1 of the Best Paths to Success

| Matt Smith

Enhance your chances of success by investing in top dividend-paying stocks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Investing

Will a European Banking Crisis Be the Financial Calamity of 2017?

| Matt Smith

Hedge against the next financial crisis by investing in Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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Energy Stocks

Why Canada’s Oil Sands Could Be a Poor Long-Term Investment

| Matt Smith

Growing pressures on Canada's oil sands could make them stranded assets, causing the prices of oil sands producers, such as…

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Energy Stocks

Forget Crude: Get Ready for the Natural Gas Boom in 2017

| Matt Smith

Get ready for natural gas to surge in 2017 by investing in Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) and Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA).

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Energy Stocks

Are Higher Oil Prices in 2017 Under Threat?

| Matt Smith

Higher oil prices could be under threat, increasing the likelihood that oil companies such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and…

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Energy Stocks

2 Commodities Set to Rally in 2017

| Matt Smith

There are signs that copper and crude will continue to rally in 2017, boding well for Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK),…

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Investing

3 Black Swans That Every Investor Should Be Aware of for 2017

| Matt Smith

Hedge against risk and volatility by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Bears Are Getting Bullish on Copper and Other Metals

| Matt Smith

The increasingly bullish outlook for metals will support the massive rallies experienced by Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK), First Quantum Minerals…

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Dividend Stocks

Follow Bill Gates into Clean Energy by Investing in Northland Power Inc.

| Matt Smith

Bill Gates just added momentum to the secular trend to renewable sources of energy, which will propel Northland Power Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

A Stronger U.S. Economy Makes Toronto-Dominion Bank a Buy

| Matt Smith

Growing optimism over the outlook for the U.S. economy makes Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) an attractive investment.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Investors: Now Is Not the Time to Sell Teck Resources Ltd.

| Matt Smith

There are signs that further upside is on the horizon for Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK).

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Energy Stocks

In a Surprise Move, More Oil Cuts Are on the Way

| Matt Smith

An agreement between OPEC and non-OPEC oil-producing nations opens the door for higher oil prices. This bodes well for Baytex…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Dividends Are an Investor’s Friend in a Volatile Market

| Matt Smith

Quality dividend stocks, such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), can shield investors from volatility and allow them…

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Investing

Should Investors Follow Soros into Emerging Markets?

| Matt Smith

Obtain emerging markets exposure with Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP), and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold’s Demise Is Exaggerated

| Matt Smith

Gold's recent pullback, which has triggered a slump in gold stocks, makes now the time to hedge against uncertainty with…

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Investing

Trump: Could His Presidency End in Economic Disaster?

| Matt Smith

Don't let irrational exuberance influence your investment decisions. Invest in solid long-term stocks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Investing

3 Stocks to Benefit From the Trump Effect

| Matt Smith

Cash in on the positive outlook for U.S. economic growth by investing in Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can Teck Resources Ltd. Continue to Soar?

| Matt Smith

Even after its massive rally, fundamentals indicate that Teck Resources Ltd.'s (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) shares could climb higher.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia Offers the Best Growth Potential of Canada’s Banks

| Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is capable of unlocking considerable value for investors despite Canada's weak economy.

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Energy Stocks

Why a Trump Presidency Could Be Bad for the Energy Patch

| Matt Smith

Trump's plan to boost investment in the U.S. oil industry and achieve energy independence could have significant fallout for Canada's…

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Investing

Why Emerging Markets Will Grow Regardless of Trump

| Matt Smith

The rebound in commodities makes now the time for investors to add emerging markets to their portfolios by investing in…

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Investing

Is the Fed Responsible for Creating the Next Market Crash?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that a market crash could be on its way, and Brookfield Instructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is a…

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Investing

Don’t Panic: A Trump Presidency Isn’t as Bad as Believed

| Matt Smith

Trump's policies could benefit many Canadian companies, including Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK), Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF), and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), among…

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Bank Stocks

Emerging Markets Are the Next Hot Play: Cash In With This 4% Yield

| Matt Smith

Don't miss out on the long-awaited recovery in emerging markets by investing in Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is the Slump in Commodities Over?

| Matt Smith

Should investors remain bullish about the outlook for commodities and miners, such as Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK)?

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Investing

Why Trump-Proofing Your Portfolio Is a Waste of Time

| Matt Smith

Ignore sensational headlines and invest for the long term in high-quality stocks with wide economic moats, such as Canadian National…

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Energy Stocks

3 Important Details From Penn West Petroleum Ltd.’s Latest Results

| Matt Smith

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.'s (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) latest results indicate that it is capable of unlocking value for investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Cash In on Emerging Markets: Don’t Miss This 5% Yield

| Matt Smith

Emerging markets are warming up, and they might be the next hot play, creating another reason to add Brookfield Infrastructure…

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