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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.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks Worth Buying in 2019

| Ryan Vanzo

If you're looking for reliable companies that can grow while paying a solid dividend, take a look at stocks like Magna…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Sandstorm Gold (TSX:SSL) Q1 Results: What We Learned

| Ryan Vanzo

If you're invested in precious metals or mining stocks, pay attention to these highlights from the Sandstorm Gold Ltd (TSX:SSL)(NYSE:SAND)…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Gold Stocks Worth Buying in 2019

| Ryan Vanzo

Gold stocks like Eldorado Gold Corp (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) can give your portfolio critical diversification benefits. Here are three top gold stocks…

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Energy Stocks

3 Natural Gas Stocks Worth Buying in 2019

| Ryan Vanzo

Natural gas prices could be headed higher due to exports. That could be a big advantage for Encana Corp (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA)…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Q1 Results: What We Learned

| Ryan Vanzo

The executives of $28 billion miner Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) recently released first-quarter results. If you're invested in precious metals,…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL) Q1 Results: What We Learned

| Ryan Vanzo

If you're invested in any gold stock, especially Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL), you'll want to read the highlights of…

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Tech Stocks

3 Tech Stocks Worth Buying in 2019

| Ryan Vanzo

From $40 billion Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) to lesser-known Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU), here are some promising tech stocks worth considering…

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Energy Stocks

3 Oil Stocks Worth Buying in 2019

| Ryan Vanzo

Looking for some bargain energy stocks? Here's why you should consider Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Husky Energy (TSX:HSE), and Imperial Oil…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Stocks Under $5: Which Should You Buy?

| Ryan Vanzo

Bombardier, Inc (TSX:BBD.B) and Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) shares are cheaply priced, but which beaten-down company should you be…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Oil Stocks With Less Risk

| Ryan Vanzo

Integrated oil companies like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) can weather storms better than any pure-play oil stock. Here are three…

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Oil Stocks Are in Trouble Again

| Ryan Vanzo

Energy investors have gotten a break recently, but the party may not last. Stick with integrated oil stocks like Imperial…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources’s (TSX:CNQ) Q1 Results: What We Learned

| Ryan Vanzo

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) just announced first-quarter results. If you're invested in any stocks related to the energy sector,…

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Tech Stocks

Why Buy Stocks When You Can Buy an Entire Stock Exchange?

| Ryan Vanzo

With market-leading returns and a discounted valuation, don't be surprised to see TMX Group Ltd (TSX:X) get acquired by a…

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Asset Management’s (TSX:BAM) #1 Risk Factor

| Ryan Vanzo

Brookfield Asset Management Inc (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) has a cult following—and for good reason. But if you're investing in this stock, pay…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Stocks at Bargain Prices

| Ryan Vanzo

High-yield stocks can offer exciting income opportunities, but more risk may be involved. If you want to find under-the-radar dividend…

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Bank Stocks

If You Could Buy Only 1 Stock, This Should Be Your Choice

| Ryan Vanzo

If you want to invest in the next Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-A)(NYSE:BRK-B), buying Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) stock is all…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Today

| Ryan Vanzo

Small-cap stocks like TMX Group Ltd (TSX:X) can give you diversification benefits and access to high-growth opportunities. Here are three…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Tech Stocks to Buy in 2019

| Ryan Vanzo

Tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are taking advantage of megatrends like never before. Here are the top 3 tech…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Where Will Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Stock Be in 10 Years?

| Ryan Vanzo

Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) has made several transformational moves in recent years. Will they help fuel shareholder growth over the…

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Dividend Stocks

This Small-Cap Financial Stock Is on Fire

| Ryan Vanzo

goeasy Ltd (TSX:GSY) isn't well known, but it's made long-term shareholders rich. Find out this company's secret to creating massive…

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Investing

Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Stock Looks Ridiculous but it’s a Bargain

| Ryan Vanzo

Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) stock may look expensive at a lofty 80 times earnings, but if you dive deeper,…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Precious Metals Company Is Buying Back 18.3 Million Shares

| Ryan Vanzo

Sandstorm Gold Ltd (TSX:SSL)(NYSE:SAND) has a unique business model that captures the upside of commodity prices while mitigating downside risk.…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Buy If You’re Under 40

| Ryan Vanzo

If you're under 40 years old, you can add a bit more risk to your portfolio. Just make sure that…

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN) Q1 Conference Call: Here’s What We Learned

| Ryan Vanzo

Owning Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) stock has made many investors rich, but listening to it's CEO has plenty of value…

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Dividend Stocks

Pipeline Stocks for Reliable Dividend Income

| Ryan Vanzo

Pipeline operators like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) have protected businesses that pay dividends of 6% or more. If you're looking to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Buy if You’re Over 50

| Ryan Vanzo

If you're over 50 years old, you can still find stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) that give you a unique…

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Energy Stocks

This Oil Company Is Buying Back Stock at Bargain Prices

| Ryan Vanzo

Seven Generations Energy Ltd (TSX:VII) believes that repurchasing stock is the best way to return capital to shareholders. If management…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Tiny Canadian Gold Stock Could Be Ready to Spike Higher

| Ryan Vanzo

Guyana Goldfields Inc. (TSX:GUY) has had some major problems in recent years. Looking ahead, however, this stock could end up…

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Investing

Read How SNC-Lavalin’s (TSX:SNC) CEO Explained its 50% Stock Price Collapse

| Ryan Vanzo

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc (TSX:SNC) is facing a variety of troubles from political tensions to operational challenges. Management is putting on…

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Energy Stocks

Which Oil Company Will Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) Buy Next?

| Ryan Vanzo

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) has made several multi-billion acquisitions since the century began. Here are three Canadian oil stocks that…

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Energy Stocks

How Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) Is Capitalizing on Rising Oil Prices

| Ryan Vanzo

Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) faced pressures last year as regional oil prices plummeted. While it's not out of the woods…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Dynasties to Buy and Hold Forever

| Ryan Vanzo

Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger have espoused buy-and-hold investing for years. With great options like Molson Coors Canada Inc. (TSX:TPX.B)(NYSE:TAP),…

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Tech Stocks

Where Will Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Be in 5 Years?

| Ryan Vanzo

Using everything we know today, here's where Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock may be in the distant year of 2024, five…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Watch in 2019

| Ryan Vanzo

So much has happened throughout the stock market during 2019, but companies like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) still have more to…

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Stock Looks Like the Next Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

| Ryan Vanzo

You may scoff at this stock, but there are plenty of reasons to believe that BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) can become…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget Penny Stocks: These 3 Stocks Are Better Buys

| Ryan Vanzo

Penny stocks are thrilling, but come with plenty of risks. If you want major upside without the downsides of penny…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks With Yields Over 6%

| Ryan Vanzo

Building an income-producing portfolio has been difficult with low interest rates. Stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), however, can give you…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks Growing Free Cash Flow Like Crazy

| Ryan Vanzo

Stocks like Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) may not post big accounting profits, but they're generating gobs of cash. Here…

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Energy Stocks

3 Stocks That Grew Profits by 100% Last Year

| Ryan Vanzo

While the Canadian economy remains sluggish, companies like Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) are growing earnings by more than 100%…

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Energy Stocks

3 Oil Drilling Stocks Under $20

| Ryan Vanzo

Investing in Canadian oil stocks has been a wild ride. As energy prices rise, stocks like Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE)…

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