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Author: Nelson Smith

Nelson is a dividend value investor who insists on buying great dividend-paying companies when they are reasonably priced. He has been investing for more than 15 years and is now primarily focused on helping other investors build up a dependable stream of passive income. When he's not studying the markets, Nelson can be found relaxing with his wife and cat or watching the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Dividend Stocks

Collect $1,000 Per Month From Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst

| Nelson Smith

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) is a passive-income machine with some nice potential upside. It's a far better…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: This Real Estate Expert Likes These 3 REITs

| Nelson Smith

One of Canada's top REIT analysts likes H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN), Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN), and Canadian Apartment…

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Dividend Stocks

Collect $1,000 Per Month From Artis Real Estate Investment Trust

| Nelson Smith

When it comes to dividends, it doesn't get much better than Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) and its 8.3%…

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Dividend Stocks

Does Your TFSA Have These 3 Forever Stocks?

| Nelson Smith

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A), and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) are poised to be great long-term investments.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend Investors Go Dumpster Diving for Better Opportunities?

| Nelson Smith

Ultra-cheap stocks such as TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) and Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) might seem like trash, but they could very…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: Create Your Own 19.3% Yield

| Nelson Smith

By using covered calls, investors can generate yields of 19.3% from Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE). Yes, really.

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Avoid Mutual Funds and Canada’s Mutual Fund Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Until they change, it's hard to like IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM), CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX), and AGF Management Limited (TSX:AGF.B)…

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Investing

The Smart Money Is Buying Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Should You Buy Too?

| Nelson Smith

Famed mutual fund manager Francis Chou is buying Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX). What does he see in the troubled…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Simple Reasons to Buy Bank of Nova Scotia Today

| Nelson Smith

Why make investing complicated when doing simple things can be rewarding? It doesn't get much easier than buying Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

Bullish on Oil? Then Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp., Not Suncor Energy Inc.

| Nelson Smith

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a great company, but if you believe oil is about to head higher, Crescent Point…

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Dividend Stocks

Are These 3 +8% Yields Safe?

| Nelson Smith

Will Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN), Student Transportation Inc. (TSX:STB)(NASDAQ:STB), and Canoe EIT Income Fund (TSX:EIT) continue paying…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Are Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. and Agrium Inc. About to Merge?

| Nelson Smith

Rumours are flying about a possible marriage between Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU). If it…

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Dividend Stocks

National Bank of Canada: A 4.7% Dividend Plus So Much More

| Nelson Smith

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is the forgotten child of Canada's banking cartel. Here's why today is a good time…

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Dividend Stocks

How Will a Trump or Clinton Presidency Affect Your Portfolio?

| Nelson Smith

Do you own Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) or TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) shares? Then pay attention to this election cycle.

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Energy Stocks

Bullish on Oil? Then Buy Baytex Energy Corp.

| Nelson Smith

If oil goes back above $80 per barrel, investors buying Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) today should be very happy.

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Bank Stocks

Has Vancouver’s Real Estate Bubble Just Popped?

| Nelson Smith

Data out of Vancouver isn't looking good. If it persists, investors will want to get out of Canadian Western Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: These 3 Dividend-Growth Studs Are Just Getting Started

| Nelson Smith

True dividend growth comes from companies such as Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA), Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH), and DH Corp.…

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Dividend Stocks

Are Short Sellers Right About Home Capital Group Inc.?

| Nelson Smith

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) is in hot water with the short sellers again. Are the bears on to something,…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst Is My Largest Position

| Nelson Smith

I've loaded up on Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) shares. Here's why you should, too.

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada: This Forever Stock Refuses to Stop

| Nelson Smith

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) released quarterly earnings this morning. Not surprisingly, they just cemented many of the reasons why…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Protect Your Portfolio With These 3 Easy Steps

| Nelson Smith

Protect your portfolio today by buying iShares DEX Universe Bond Index Fund (TSX:XBB) and TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) over Fortis Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Big Income With These 3 +7% Yielders

| Nelson Smith

Give yourself a raise with Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD), Capital Power Corp. (TSX:CPX), and Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN)--three…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Don’t Miss Out on This +$1 Trillion Opportunity

| Nelson Smith

Invest in an aging population with Northwest Prop Real Est Inv Trust (TSX:NWH.UN), Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE), and Jean Coutu Group…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Give Yourself a Raise With These 3 Preferred Shares

| Nelson Smith

Preferred shares of Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), George Weston Limited (TSX:WN), and Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) pay much higher dividends than…

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Tech Stocks

No Dividends? No Problem! 3 Stocks to Own Despite No Yield

| Nelson Smith

Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC), BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY), and Yellow Media Ltd. (TSX:Y) don't pay dividends. Here's why they're still…

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Tech Stocks

Billionaire David Einhorn Bought 3.9 Million Amaya Inc. Shares: Should You Buy Too?

| Nelson Smith

Hedge fund veteran David Einhorn just made a big bet on Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA). Should investors follow him into this…

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Dividend Stocks

Yawn All the Way to the Bank With BCE Inc.

| Nelson Smith

Stocks don't get much more boring than BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), which is exactly the thought process behind owning it.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 3 Great Dividend Stocks for the Next Decade

| Nelson Smith

Sleep well at night by stuffing your RRSP full of great stocks such as Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM),…

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Dividend Stocks

The Easy Way to Build Your Own Real Estate Empire

| Nelson Smith

Become the laziest landlord ever with H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN), Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN), and Crombie Real Estate…

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Investing

Will These 3 Stocks Survive the Rest of 2016?

| Nelson Smith

The future doesn't look good for Lightstream Resources Ltd. (TSX:LTS), Concordia International Corp. (TSX:CRX)(NASDAQ:CXRX), and Performance Sports Group Ltd. (TSX:PSG).

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: This Upcoming Mega-Trend Could Make You Rich

| Nelson Smith

Renewable energy will be massive. Play this trend with TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW), Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP), and Northland…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Canadian Bank Investors Turn Their Attention South of the Border?

| Nelson Smith

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is truly one of Canada's great companies. But should investors check out U.S. banks such…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividends on Steroids: How to Get a 14.9% Yield From Bank of Nova Scotia

| Nelson Smith

One simple trick can increase income from Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) by 350%. Can you afford to miss out?

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: You Can’t Ignore These 3 Cheap Value Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Create a little value in your portfolio by adding Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN), or…

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Dividend Stocks

Boardwalk REIT: Is This Dip a Buying Opportunity?

| Nelson Smith

Shares of Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) are getting hit hard. Should astute investors get in now or wait for lower prices…

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Dividend Stocks

Great-West Lifeco Inc.: An Interesting Opportunity

| Nelson Smith

Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX:GWO) shares are currently at a 52-week low and trade at a very reasonable earnings multiple. Value…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Can You Count On These Massive Yields?

| Nelson Smith

Can Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN), Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B), Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN), and IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) all…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst Today

| Nelson Smith

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) represents one of the best values on the TSX. If investors don't act…

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Dividend Stocks

Are You Following These 3 Golden Rules of Investing?

| Nelson Smith

How my three golden investing rules led me to buy stocks such as Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA) and TransAlta…

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Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: This Risky Stock Has Huge Upside

| Nelson Smith

After falling 90%, Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has been written off for dead. But perhaps value investors might want…

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