Member Login
  1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Ryan Vanzo
    3. /

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

Dividend Stocks

Can You Become an RRSP Millionaire by Milking Cows?

| Ryan Vanzo

Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) is one of the largest dairy producers in the world. If you're saving for retirement, this stock…

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Don’t Buy Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX:CVE) for 1 Reason

| Ryan Vanzo

Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) may have a bright future, but it needs a lot of outside help.

Read more »

oil, petroleum, refinery
Energy Stocks

The Best Turnaround Story of 2019 Is This Distressed Oil Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) looks like it's fighting for survival, yet management is betting aggressively on its survival.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Powerhouse Has Been Your Ticket to Riches Since 1988

| Ryan Vanzo

With a 6.5% dividend, Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) looks like a home run for both growth and income investors.

Read more »

Tech Stocks

The Tech Company You’ve Been Looking for: Dirtt Environmental Solutions Ltd (TSX:DRT)

| Ryan Vanzo

Dirtt Environmental Solutions Ltd (TSX:DRT) is perfectly positioned to ride the wave of automation in the construction industry.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Investing

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) Is Getting Slammed by New Problems

| Ryan Vanzo

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is facing mounting problems, some of which could create long-term dangers.

Read more »

Shopping card with boxes labelled REITs, ETFs, Bonds, Stocks
Investing

Wall Street Is at War Over Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)

| Ryan Vanzo

Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is on fire, but Wall Street is sounding alarms. What should you do?

Read more »

woman data analyze
Investing

1 Reason Why Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON) Is Prepared for Hyper Cannabis Growth

| Ryan Vanzo

Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) has the backing of Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO), giving it a permanent competitive edge.

Read more »

Investing

This Cannabis Company Is Leapfrogging the Competition

| Ryan Vanzo

Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO) has decided to focus on novel segments of the cannabis market, providing a compelling competitive edge.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian REIT Stock for 2019

| Ryan Vanzo

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust Unit (TSX:AX.UN) gives you a comfortable, high dividend, with plenty of room for long term…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

A 5% Dividend You Can Count On in 2019 and Beyond

| Ryan Vanzo

Emera Inc (TSX:EMA) has a long history of stability. Dividend investors need to take a closer look.

Read more »

a copper mine in Sweden
Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Buy This Mining Mega-Merger?

| Ryan Vanzo

Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAAS)(NYSE:PAAS) agreed to buy Tahoe Resources Inc (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO) for $1.07 billion, but major risks are appearing.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Buy and Hold This Canadian Bank Forever

| Ryan Vanzo

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) has entered a virtuous cycle of improved stability and profits.

Read more »

Shopping card with boxes labelled REITs, ETFs, Bonds, Stocks
Dividend Stocks

This New 12% Dividend May Be Canada’s Best Income Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX:CHE.UN) is an income investors dream if you're willing to ride out share price volatility.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Build Permanent TFSA Income With This 6% Dividend Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Capital Power Corp (TSX:CPX) is a dividend superstar. Here's why its best days are ahead of it.

Read more »

Energy Stocks

Will Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ) Go to $0 in 10 Years?

| Ryan Vanzo

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is facing a difficult decade, which could force many of its prized properties to go…

Read more »

Growth from coins
Dividend Stocks

Is This 9.4% Dividend Too Good to Be True?

| Ryan Vanzo

Dorel Industries Inc (TSX:DII.B) has a 9.4% dividend. Is this a classic dividend trap, or an income investor's dream?

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Is Encana Corp (TSX:ECA) Running Out of Growth Opportunities?

| Ryan Vanzo

Encana Corp (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) is merging with Newfield Exploration Co. (NYSE:NFX): a demonstration of its current weaknesses.

Read more »

Handwriting text writing Are You Ready For Tomorrow question. Concept meaning Preparation to the future Motivation Stand blackboard with white words behind blurry blue paper lobs woody floor.
Investing

Aphria Inc’s (TSX:APHA) CEO Just Departed: Time to Worry?

| Ryan Vanzo

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is facing multiple executive departures. Is trouble on the way for this young cannabis producer?

Read more »

You Should Know This
Energy Stocks

Is Suncor Energy Inc’s (TSX:SU) Entire Business a Mirage?

| Ryan Vanzo

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) has found ways to destroy shareholder value at every turn. Can it turn things around?

Read more »

Shopping card with boxes labelled REITs, ETFs, Bonds, Stocks
Dividend Stocks

This Secret Dividend Is Ready to Increase by 500%

| Ryan Vanzo

No one thinks Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD.B) is a dividend stock. They're all wrong.

Read more »

little girl in pilot costume playing and dreaming of flying over the sky
Dividend Stocks

Get Fat Dividends and Save the World With This Income Stock Pick

| Ryan Vanzo

Don't pass up this opportunity to buy a sustainable 6.9% dividend yield from Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP).

Read more »

Coworkers standing near a wall
Energy Stocks

Surging Canadian Oil Prices Are Great News for This Oil Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is set to benefit from rapidly rising prices, even if the market hasn't given it credit…

Read more »

Young adult woman walking up the stairs with sun sport background
Investing

Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd (TSX:TGOD) Is Ready to Dominate the CBD Market

| Ryan Vanzo

Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd (TSX:TGOD) has plenty of THC exposure, but can it succeed in CBD?

Read more »

Young adult woman walking up the stairs with sun sport background
Energy Stocks

My Top 3 Small-Cap Stocks for 2019

| Ryan Vanzo

While all of these companies are ignored by the market, savvy investors can pick up shares at a temporary discount.

Read more »

Investing

This Canadian Conglomerate Is a Secret Way to Get Rich

| Ryan Vanzo

George Weston Limited (TSX:WN) is one of Canada's most successful companies, even if you've never heard of it.

Read more »

Hand writing Time for Action concept with red marker on transparent wipe board.
Energy Stocks

Buy This Rapidly Expanding, Recession-Resistant Company

| Ryan Vanzo

Parkland Fuel Corp (TSX:PKI) is one of the most reliable TSX stocks. Recent moves set it up for an even…

Read more »

Metals and Mining Stocks

This Small Gold Company Could Rise Another 1,000% in 2019

| Ryan Vanzo

Guyana Goldfields Inc. (TSX:GUY) looks like a remarkable bet in 2019, as well as the years to come.

Read more »

A miner down a mine shaft
Metals and Mining Stocks

This Mining Company Is Gearing Up for an Impressive 2019 and 2020

| Ryan Vanzo

Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) has delivered outsized long-term returns. Expect that run to continue in 2019 and beyond.

Read more »

Where to Invest?
Metals and Mining Stocks

A Private Equity Firm Is Pushing to Transform This Company in 2019

| Ryan Vanzo

Hudbay Minerals Inc (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM) has destroyed shareholder value over the past decade, but things are rapidly about to change.

Read more »

logs
Dividend Stocks

Top Dividend Stock for 2019: Western Forest Products Inc (TSX:WEF)

| Ryan Vanzo

Western Forest Products Inc (TSX:WEF) has figured out how to grow money on trees, and it's returning millions to shareholders…

Read more »

Investing

Is Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) Stock Headed to $0?

| Ryan Vanzo

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) stock has fallen by more than 50%, and time appears to be running out.

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Why You Should Buy and Hold This Dividend Stock Forever

| Ryan Vanzo

Waste Connections Inc (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) provides a rare level of stability, despite increased global volatility.

Read more »

Knowledge concept with quote written on wooden blocks
Investing

Create Your Own Pension With Great Canadian Gaming Corp (TSX:GC)

| Ryan Vanzo

Long term wealth is achieved by compounding your capital at attractive rates over many years. Few operators do this better…

Read more »

Oil pipes in an oil field
Energy Stocks

Insiders Are Piling Into This Oil and Gas Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Executives of Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd (TSX:TVE) has purchased nearly 1 million shares since 2017. Should you follow suit?

Read more »

The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Will Trican Well Service Ltd (TSX:TCW) Go Bankrupt in 2019?

| Ryan Vanzo

Will Trican Well Service Ltd's (TSX:TCW) potential survival result in another 1,000% return for shareholders?

Read more »

Energy Stocks

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) Just Validated the Strategy of Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)

| Ryan Vanzo

Long term, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) faces a steep climb, regardless of its investment in Carbon Engineering.

Read more »

A stock price graph showing growth over time
Investing

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Stock Has an Easy Path to 30% Upside

| Ryan Vanzo

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is fighting takeover efforts and could easily be bought out in 2019.

Read more »

Cogs turning against each other
Dividend Stocks

Keep Calm: Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Is Still a Great Dividend Investment

| Ryan Vanzo

With a reliable and growing dividend, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) should be part of any income-based portfolio.

Read more »

GROWTH DICES PLACED ON AN UPWARD RISING ARROW
Energy Stocks

Encana Corp (TSX:ECA) Is Down 50%, but Get Ready for a Spike

| Ryan Vanzo

Encana Corp (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) could have 100% upside when the market realizes that its current problems are only temporary.

Read more »