Member Login
  1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Matt Smith
    3. /

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
Energy Stocks

2 Oil Stocks to Play the Rebound in Crude

| Matt Smith

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are two of the best ways to play the rally…

Read more »

Energy Stocks

How Risky Is an Investment in Baytex Energy Corp.?

| Matt Smith

The latest amendments to its 2016 guidance highlight just how risky an investment Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) can be.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy Vermilion Energy Inc.

| Matt Smith

Here's why you should acquire Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET).

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Buy Enbridge Inc. for Long-term Growth and a Juicy 4% Yield

| Matt Smith

Midstream energy giant Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is in a solid position to benefit from higher oil prices.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Why Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s Dividend Cut Is Good News for Investors

| Matt Smith

Don't let Crescent Point Energy Corp.'s (TSX:CPG)(NSYE:CPG) dividend cut prevent you from investing in what is one of the best…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Why Canadian Natural Resources Limited Is 1 of the Best Long-term Plays for a Rebound in Crude

| Matt Smith

Energy major Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is fast shaping up as one of the best plays on a rebound…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Why the Rally in Mining Stocks Will Come to an End

| Matt Smith

There are growing signs that the rally in metals miners, such as Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK), First Quantum Minerals Limited…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Bank Stocks

Why the Perception of Risk for Canada’s Banks From a Housing Correction Is Overblown

| Matt Smith

Just how vulnerable are the big banks, such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), and Canadian Imperial…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why the Rally in Oil Is Unsustainable

| Matt Smith

Fundamental indicators highlight that oil's recent rally is unsustainable. Any decline in prices will hurt heavily indebted oil companies such…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Investing

3 Top Tips for Successful Investing

| Matt Smith

Learn how to maximize your chances of achieving investing success with Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), and Enbridge…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Crescent Point Energy Corp.

| Matt Smith

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is one of the best ways to play the long-expected rebound in crude.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia Continues to Impress With its Latest Earnings

| Matt Smith

Recent results highlight why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) belongs in every portfolio.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. Is Shaping Up as the Best Play for a Rebound in Crude

| Matt Smith

Why Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is strongly positioned to take advantage of the eventual rebound in crude.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Teck Resources Ltd. Will Continue to Languish

| Matt Smith

There are signs that there isn't much upside left for Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK).

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Investing

Is George Soros Right About China?

| Matt Smith

If George Soros is right about a hard landing in China, it won't just be miners such as Teck Resources…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Add Bank of Nova Scotia to Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is attractively priced and has the best growth prospects of Canada's banks.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Add Toronto-Dominion Bank to Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Why now is the time to add Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) to your portfolio.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Why the Recent Rally in Commodities Will Come to an End

| Matt Smith

Invest in miners such as Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) and First Quantum Minerals Limited (TSX:FM) at your peril. Industry fundamentals…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Gold Is a Poor Long-Term Investment

| Matt Smith

Why gold is a poor investment that has failed to outperform quality dividend-paying stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Investing

Fortis Inc.’s Latest Acquisition Confirms Why it Should Be a Holding in Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Utility owner Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) continues to go from strength to strength, and its latest planned acquisition highlights why it…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Investing

Will the Collapse in Crude Trigger the Next Economic Crisis?

| Matt Smith

Weak oil prices could precipitate an economic crisis among emerging markets, affecting companies such as Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS)…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Energy Investors: Don’t Count On Oil Rallying Anytime Soon

| Matt Smith

Despite the collapse in crude, U.S. oil output remains close to record levels. There are signs that energy companies with…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Canada: Why Now Is the Time to Buy Stocks!

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of a weak market to acquire quality dividend-paying stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Bank of Nova Scotia…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Do OPEC’s Actions Signal the Start of the Long-Awaited Recovery in Crude?

| Matt Smith

OPEC production cuts won't be enough to spark a sustained rally in crude because oil sands output from energy majors…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian National Railway Company Should Be in Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Canadian National Railway Company's (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) latest results highlight why it is a stock that every investor should own.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Bank Stocks

Should Investors Be Worried About Moody’s Corporation’s Downgrade of Bank of Nova Scotia?

| Matt Smith

Is this latest downgrade for Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) meaningful, or is it more market noise?

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Why Gold Is a Poor Safe-Haven Investment

| Matt Smith

Looking to hedge against volatiity? Ignore gold and add Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), and Brookfield Asset…

Read more »

Investing

3 Important Ways to Manage a Bear Market

| Matt Smith

Take a closer look at how to manage the impending bear market with BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Focus on Dividend Investing

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of the benefits offered by dividend investing with stocks such as Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), Canadian Utilities…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Invest Like Warren Buffett With 2 Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Matt Smith

Invest for the long term and generate a reliable income stream with Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Emera Inc.…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Avoid the Market Hype and Add BCE Inc. to Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Hedge against market volatility by adding BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) to your portfolio.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why There Will Be Greater Carnage in the Energy Patch in 2016

| Matt Smith

Debt restructures and insolvencies in the energy patch are set to rise in coming months with Penn West Petroleum Ltd.…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

3 Important Lessons From 2015 That Investors Should Heed in 2016

| Matt Smith

Investors learned some hard lessons in 2015 with Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS), and TransAlta…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why US$20 Oil Is Now a Real Possibility

| Matt Smith

Energy investors, get ready for even lower crude prices and further cost cutting from Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Another Reason to Add Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P. to Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P.'s (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) latest acquisition will significantly enhance its growth prospects.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Investing

The Global Infrastructure Deficit Is a Powerful Tailwind for Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

| Matt Smith

Cash in on the growing global demand for infrastructure and get a 6% yield by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Investing

Hedge Against Global Economic Uncertainty With Brookfield Asset Management Inc.

| Matt Smith

Reduce risk and enhance your portfolio's defensive characteristics with Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM).

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Now Is the Time to Add Canadian National Railway Company to Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of the market sell-off and add Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) to your portfolio.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Investing

3 Ways to Invest Like Warren Buffett

| Matt Smith

Follow Warren Buffett's investment philosophy with Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP), Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Investing

3 Top Secular-Growth Stocks for 2016 and Beyond

| Matt Smith

Forget about market volatility. Benefit from these powerful long-term, secular tailwinds with Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP), BCE Inc.…

Read more »