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Author: Ryan Vanzo

Ryan has been covering public equities for more than a decade. He has worked on the investment research teams for several multi-billion dollar hedge funds in San Francisco and New York. His love of stocks is only surpassed by his passion for fish tacos.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

How to Invest in Your 40s

| Ryan Vanzo

Investing in your 40s can be a difficult balancing act. I'll show you how to maximize growth and limit downside…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Mining Stock May Explode by 1,000%

| Ryan Vanzo

If you want to double or triple the value of your portfolio, take a closer look at high-risk, high-reward stocks…

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Tech Stocks

3 Monster Stocks in the Making

| Ryan Vanzo

Monster stocks can rise by 1,000% or more. Where should you look for the next big thing? These three stocks,…

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Bank Stocks

How to Invest in Your 30s

| Ryan Vanzo

Investing in your 30s can be a balancing act between short-term and long-term priorities. Learn how to use stocks like…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Mid-Cap Stock Picks for July

| Ryan Vanzo

Mid-cap stocks outperform both large-cap and small-cap stocks over the long-term. You can capitalize by purchasing TMX Group (TSX:X) and…

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Tech Stocks

3 High-Risk Stock Picks for July

| Ryan Vanzo

High-risk stocks can double or triple the value of your portfolio in an instant. Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and two other…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Generate $5,000 in Passive Monthly Income

| Ryan Vanzo

Warren Buffett has a secret strategy for generating big chunks of regular income. Find out how to do this with…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Value Stocks to Buy in July

| Ryan Vanzo

Value stocks can make you rich. They can also keep you rich. Discover why there's a lot to love about…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Small-Cap Stock Picks for July

| Ryan Vanzo

If you're a long-term investor, your portfolio needs small-cap stocks. Learn how to add big upside with stocks like goeasy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Recession-Proof Stock Picks for July

| Ryan Vanzo

Your portfolio is likely not prepared for the next bear market. Learn how to protect your nest egg with stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Transportation Stock Picks for July

| Ryan Vanzo

Transportation stocks are often overlooked, but they play a critical role in the economy. Find out how stocks like Mullen…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Financial Stock Picks for July

| Ryan Vanzo

Want diversification benefits without sacrificing upside potential? Stocks like Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) deliver just…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Renewable Energy Stocks for July

| Ryan Vanzo

Renewables are on the rise, creating a multi-decade investing opportunity for long-term shareholders. Discover how stocks like Hydro One Ltd…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Healthcare Stock Picks for July

| Ryan Vanzo

Healthcare stocks have been minting millionaires for decades. Find out how stocks like Drone Delivery Canada (TSXV:FLT) can add major…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Real Estate Stock Picks for July

| Ryan Vanzo

Real estate stocks can add significant value to your portfolio. Discover why top-rated stocks like CT Real Estate Investment Trust…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Utility Stock Picks for July

| Ryan Vanzo

Utility stocks can minimize your portfolio's risk while delivering regular income and long-term outperformance. Discover how stocks like Canadian Utilities…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Pipeline Stock Picks for July

| Ryan Vanzo

Want to buy into a monopoly? Find out how pipelines stocks, including Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Inter Pipeline Ltd (TSX:IPL),…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Oil Stock Picks for July

| Ryan Vanzo

Following the crash in 2014, several oil stocks have fallen into extreme bargain territory. Discover how to profit with stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Natural Gas Stock Picks for July

| Ryan Vanzo

Natural gas stocks have been losing bets for nearly a decade. Finally, expectations have hit rock bottom, creating buying opportunities…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Retirement Stocks to Buy in July

| Ryan Vanzo

Want to cruise into a comfortable retirement? Discover why CAE Inc (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) can make…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Banking Stock Picks for July

| Ryan Vanzo

Canada's banks sector, which includes giants like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), has a proven history of resiliency and big…

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Tech Stocks

3 Hyper Growth Stocks to Buy Now

| Ryan Vanzo

Buying high growth stocks can double or triple your portfolio's value, but choose carefully. We narrowed the field down to…

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Tech Stocks

Sell These 3 Top Stocks Now

| Ryan Vanzo

Well-known stocks are often assigned a popularity premium. That's bad news for investors of Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB), Shopify…

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Energy Stocks

Will Oil Prices Ever Recover?

| Ryan Vanzo

Oil prices have been depressed since 2014. Will they ever recover? What is the future of major oil stocks like…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Ridiculously Cheap High-Yield Stock Worth Watching

| Ryan Vanzo

Want a stable 13% annual dividend at a rock-bottom valuation? Learn how you can profit by purchasing shares of Chemtrade…

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Tech Stocks

3 Small-Cap Tech Stocks to Buy in July

| Ryan Vanzo

Small-cap stocks have a proven history of outperforming their larger peers. Find out why your portfolio needs exposure to all-stars…

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Tech Stocks

These Boring Stocks Can Make You Rich

| Ryan Vanzo

Who says boring stocks can't make you rich? Learn how to take advantage of unknown companies like Badger Daylighting Ltd…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Airline Stocks: Buy This Business Instead

| Ryan Vanzo

The airline industry is going gangbusters after a century of losses. Don't buy airline stocks, though. Discover why CAE Inc…

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Energy Stocks

3 Monster Stocks Ready to Surge

| Ryan Vanzo

Want to double, triple, or even quadruple the value of your portfolio? High-upside stocks like Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG)…

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Investing

My Top Stock to Buy in July Has 100% Upside

| Ryan Vanzo

Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) stock fell by more than 30% last month. If you're a buy-and-hold investor, this is…

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Tech Stocks

Should You Sell All Your Stocks?

| Ryan Vanzo

High growth stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are outperforming, but a market downturn could end the party quickly. Should you…

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Tech Stocks

Amazon Could Bankrupt These 3 Stocks

| Ryan Vanzo

Whenever Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) enters an industry, incumbents go bankrupt. If you own these three stocks, rethink your investment immediately.

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Tech Stocks

What Does Apple Have to Do With BlackBerry (TSX:BB)?

| Ryan Vanzo

BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Apple Inc. (TSX:NASDAQ:AAPL) don't seem to have much in common, but if you dig a bit deeper,…

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Investing

How Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Stock Will Double

| Ryan Vanzo

Want a clear path for doubling your money? At a depressed valuation, Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) can give your…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget Mining Stocks: Invest Your Money Here Instead

| Ryan Vanzo

Mining stocks can be incredibly lucrative. Consider Barrick Gold Corp. Over the first six months of 2016, the stock rose…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Buy Gold or Silver Stocks?

| Ryan Vanzo

People around the world purchase gold and silver stocks for a variety of reasons. Some want protection against inflation. Others…

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Bank Stocks

Build Permanent Wealth With These 3 Stocks

| Ryan Vanzo

Discover why Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd (TSX:FFH), and Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) are your best…

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Energy Stocks

What Can Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) Teach Us About Canadian Energy Stocks?

| Ryan Vanzo

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) stock has crushed Canadian peers like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE). What…

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Energy Stocks

Where Will Encana (TSX:ECA) Stock Be in 10 Years?

| Ryan Vanzo

Encana Corp (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) stock is a roller coaster, but the next decade could be wildly profitable for shareholders. Find out…

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Tech Stocks

It’s Not Too Early to Invest in Self-Driving Cars

| Ryan Vanzo

Want to benefit from one of the biggest mega-trends this century? Stocks like BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BB) and Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA)…

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