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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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Bank Stocks

4 Startling Facts About Canada’s Housing Market

| Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are heavily exposed to Canada's frothy housing market.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Goldcorp Inc. Has Failed to Rally Like Other Gold Miners

| Matt Smith

Can Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) recover from its poor second-quarter results?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

What Is the Best Way to Invest in Gold?

| Matt Smith

Take a closer look at why Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is one of the best ways to gain exposure to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Teck Resources Ltd.’s Valuation Appears Inflated

| Matt Smith

There are signs that Teck Resources Ltd.'s (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) value doesn't match the underlying fundamentals.

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Investing

3 Reasons Why Fortis Inc. Belongs in Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Regulated utility Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) offers defensive characteristics and has solid growth prospects.

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Bank Stocks

Is Vancouver’s Housing Market Really Overvalued?

| Matt Smith

Is Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) right to be cautious about mortgage lending in Vancouver?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Advantages of Investing in Dividend Stocks

| Matt Smith

Dividend-paying stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) provide investors with a number of benefits that can…

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Bank Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank?

| Matt Smith

Toronto-Dominion Bank's (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) recent results highlight its solid growth prospects and why it belongs in every portfolio.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Investors Should Follow George Soros into Gold

| Matt Smith

Soros may have sold his investment in Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX), but there are still indications that now is the…

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Investing

Preparing for the Next Market Crash: Why Investors Should Ignore Bonds

| Matt Smith

Get ready for the next market crash by investing in solid, defensive dividend-paying stocks such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS).

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons Why Canadian Western Bank Isn’t as Risky as Investors Believe

| Matt Smith

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) is shaping up as an attractive contrarian play on oil and Canada's economic outlook.

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Vermilion Energy Inc. Despite Weak Crude

| Matt Smith

Even with weak crude appearing to be the new normal, now is the time to buy Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET).

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Energy Stocks

3 Renewable Energy Companies to Boost Long-Term Wealth

| Matt Smith

Profit from the global trend to renewable energy with Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP), Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI), and Algonquin…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Key Risk Every Investor Should Understand

| Matt Smith

Hedge against the risks that could trigger the next economic crisis with gold and silver streamer Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons to Invest in Emerging Markets

| Matt Smith

Gain exposure to emerging markets with Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Investing

3 Reasons Why it’s Time to Buy Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

| Matt Smith

The tremendous global infrastructure deficit will be a powerful tailwind for Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Investing

3 Growth Stocks With Solid Emerging Markets Exposure

| Matt Smith

Benefit from exposure to the rapidly growing economies of Latin America with Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), Brookfield Renewable Partners…

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Energy Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Baytex Energy Corp.?

| Matt Smith

Beaten-down oil producer Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) appears to be on the road to recovery.

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp.

| Matt Smith

Crescent Point Energy Corp.'s (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) latest results show that it will emerge from the oil slump in good shape.

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Energy Stocks

3 Surprises From Penn West Petroleum Ltd.

| Matt Smith

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.'s (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) turnaround appears to have succeeded, leaving the company well positioned to unlock value for investors…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reason to Buy Sandstorm Gold Ltd.

| Matt Smith

Gold's recent rally makes Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (TSX:SSL)(NYSE:SAND) an attractive addition to any portfolio.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons to Invest in Gold

| Matt Smith

There are signs that the rally in gold is far from over, making low-cost miners such as Barrick Gold Corp.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why the Outlook for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Remains Bearish

| Matt Smith

There is little that is appealing about the outlook for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT).

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons Why British Columbia’s Tax on Foreign Housing Buyers Won’t Work

| Matt Smith

Will British Columbia's new property-transfer tax have the desired effect? How will it impact Canada's banks, including Bank of Nova…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 More Reason to Buy Silver Wheaton Corp.

| Matt Smith

Silver Wheaton Corp.'s (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) latest transaction provides further evidence of the company's ability to grow through favourable deals.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Reasons Why the Outlook for Commodities Remains Bearish

| Matt Smith

The outlook for commodities is bleak, which doesn't bode well for miners such as Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) and First…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons to Invest in Silver

| Matt Smith

There are signs that the rally in silver has further to run, making now the time to consider First Majestic…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will India Emerge as the New China and Trigger the Next Commodity Boom?

| Matt Smith

Could India provide the much-needed boost to commodity prices that's required to sustain Teck Resources Ltd.'s (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) rally?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can Teck Resources Ltd. Sustain its Monster Rally?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that Teck Resources Ltd.'s (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) rally is overdone and not supported by commodity prices.

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Bank Stocks

3 Startling Statistics About Vancouver’s Housing Market

| Matt Smith

Vancouver's housing market continues to grow in value, and Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) has considerable exposure to this potential bubble.

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons Why Canada’s Housing Meltdown Won’t Happen Anytime Soon

| Matt Smith

The likelihood of a major housing bust and the degree of risk it poses to Canada's banks, such as National…

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Energy Stocks

4 Reasons Why Oil Prices Are Plunging Yet Again

| Matt Smith

Market fundamentals have finally caught up with the optimism surrounding oil, and weak prices are now the "new normal," but…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Defensive Stocks to Hedge Against a Market Correction

| Matt Smith

Hedge against a market correction and economic downturn with Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP), and BCE Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Silver Wheaton Corp. Remains a Top Pick for 2016

| Matt Smith

Take a closer look at why Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) remains one of the best ways to gain exposure to…

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons Why Canada’s Banks Aren’t as Risky as Hedge Funds Believe

| Matt Smith

Fears over the outlook for Canada's major banks, such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD,) are overcooked.

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Bank Stocks

Do the 3 Most-Shorted Stocks on the TSX Deserve the Negative Attention They’re Receiving?

| Matt Smith

Do Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), and Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) deserve to be the most-shorted stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Coming to Grips With Secular Investing With Northland Power Inc.

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of the secular tailwinds created by the move to renewable energy with Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Let its Delisting From the TSX Deter You From Buying Royal Gold, Inc.

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of higher gold prices with Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGL).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Canadian National Railway Company

| Matt Smith

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) remains a solid long-term investment despite concerns about profitability and growth.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons for Investors to Invest in Gold With Franco Nevada Corp.

| Matt Smith

Precious metals streamer Franco Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) is one of the best ways to hedge against growing economic uncertainty.

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