Matt Smith, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Bank Stocks

Are the Short-Sellers Right About Toronto-Dominion Bank?

August 2, 2017 | Matt Smith

Despite the heavy short-selling, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) continues to perform strongly.

Dividend Stocks

Is This High-Octane Company Canada’s Top Growth Stock?

August 1, 2017 | Matt Smith

Give your portfolio a boost by adding rapidly expanding Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI).

Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Miner Under $5 That Could Double

July 31, 2017 | Matt Smith

Higher gold prices make intermediate gold miner Klondex Mines Ltd. (TSX:KDX)(NYSE:KLDX) an attractive buy.

Dividend Stocks

1 Growth Stock Yielding 4% That Should Be in Every Portfolio

July 28, 2017 | Matt Smith

Take advantage of an improving global economic outlook by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Streamer That Should Be in Every Investor’s Portfolio

July 28, 2017 | Matt Smith

Sandstorm Gold Ltd.'s (TSX:SSL)(NYSE:SAND) latest deal confirms why it deserves a place in every investor's portfolio.

Metals and Mining Stocks

The Latest Deal Makes Eldorado Gold Corp. a Solid Contrarian Play on Gold

July 25, 2017 | Matt Smith

An attractive valuation combined with ongoing operational improvements and its latest acquisition makes Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) a compelling play…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Cash In on Higher Gold With Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.

July 24, 2017 | Matt Smith

Cash in on gold's next rally by investing in Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL).

Metals and Mining Stocks

Investors: Don’t Expect Commodity Prices to Rally Further

July 21, 2017 | Matt Smith

Signs of weaker metals and coal prices mean that it is time to consider taking profits on Teck Resources Ltd.…

Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Junior Gold Miner for Under $5 That Is Set to Soar

July 20, 2017 | Matt Smith

Declining risk and higher gold prices make Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL) an attractive investment.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Investors: Now Is the Time to Add Goldcorp Inc. to Your Portfolio

July 20, 2017 | Matt Smith

Gold mining heavyweight Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is positioned to unlock value for investors as gold rallies.

Metals and Mining Stocks

This Deal Doesn’t Make Cameco Corp. a Buy

July 14, 2017 | Matt Smith

The growing optimism surrounding uranium and Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) appears unfounded.

Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia Has the Best Long-Term Growth Potential of the Big 6

July 13, 2017 | Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is well positioned to continue unlocking value for investors.

Investing

Investors: Now Is the Time to Add Emerging Markets to Your Portfolio

July 11, 2017 | Matt Smith

Boost your emerging markets exposure by investing in Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC).

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is it Over for Tahoe Resources Inc.?

July 10, 2017 | Matt Smith

The latest news out of Guatemala bodes poorly for Tahoe Resources Inc.'s (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO) future.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Surging Investment in Junior Gold Miners Emphasizes Their Potential

July 7, 2017 | Matt Smith

Cash in on firmer gold prices by investing in Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) and Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO).

Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Silver Miner Under $5 That Could Easily Double

July 7, 2017 | Matt Smith

Silver's recent weakness makes now the time to add Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM) to your portfolio.

Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Junior Silver Miner Under $5

July 7, 2017 | Matt Smith

Make a bet on higher silver prices by investing in Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX:SMT).

Investing

3 Retail Stocks That Will Survive Amazon.com, Inc.

July 7, 2017 | Matt Smith

Traditional retailers may be under threat, but Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL), Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), and Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) are thriving.

Energy Stocks

Why Lower Oil Prices Are Good for the Economy

July 6, 2017 | Matt Smith

Benefit from higher economic growth by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

Bank Stocks

Is Home Capital Group Inc. Undervalued?

June 30, 2017 | Matt Smith

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) may have survived its brush with failure, but is it a worthwhile investment?

Energy Stocks

Investors, Brace Yourselves: $40 Oil Could Be on the Way

June 30, 2017 | Matt Smith

Lower oil prices would be a disaster for Canada's energy patch and heavily indebted companies such as Baytex Energy Corp.…

Energy Stocks

Is Penn West Petroleum Ltd. a Value Trap?

June 28, 2017 | Matt Smith

The outlook for Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) may not be as great as many investors believe.

Energy Stocks

1 Hidden Energy Gem That’s Almost Immune to Low Oil Prices

June 28, 2017 | Matt Smith

Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) remains undervalued and possesses considerable potential upside regardless of weak oil.

Energy Stocks

Can Baytex Energy Corp. Survive the Latest Oil Slump?

June 27, 2017 | Matt Smith

The latest dip in oil brings into question the viability of Baytex Energy Corp.'s (TSX:BTE)(NSYE:BTE) operations.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Oil’s Latest Dip Makes Now the Time to Invest in Gold

June 23, 2017 | Matt Smith

Boost your exposure to gold by investing in Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:OR)(NYSE:OR).

Dividend Stocks

Weatherproof Your Portfolio With This 4% Yield

June 23, 2017 | Matt Smith

Hedge against economic and political uncertainty by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

Energy Stocks

The Possibility of Higher Oil Fades

June 23, 2017 | Matt Smith

Weaker oil is a considerable threat to the viability of Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH).

Investing

Home Capital Group Inc. Moves off Life Support

June 23, 2017 | Matt Smith

The latest developments regarding Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) confirm that its future is assured.

Dividend Stocks

This 6% Yield Remains 1 of the Top Growth Stocks Around

June 21, 2017 | Matt Smith

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) offers investors a juicy yield and solid growth prospects.

Bank Stocks

Will Canada’s Red-Hot Housing Market Trigger a Financial Crisis?

June 15, 2017 | Matt Smith

Despite the fears of the vulnerability of Canada's financial system to a housing bust, it is highly unlikely that the…

Tech Stocks

Traditional Retailers May Be Suffering But This Stock Will Soar

June 15, 2017 | Matt Smith

Cash in on the transformation of retail by investing in Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

Investing

Is the Crisis at Home Capital Group Inc. Over?

June 14, 2017 | Matt Smith

There are signs that Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) could survive and is heavily undervalued.

Bank Stocks

Is Toronto-Dominion Bank as Risky as the Short Sellers Believe?

June 13, 2017 | Matt Smith

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is not as risky as some investors believe.

Dollarama Inc.: Is it 1 of the Best Growth Stocks Around?

June 13, 2017 | Matt Smith

There are signs that Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) can keep growing at a rapid rate.

Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Stock Under $5 That Is Set to Soar

June 9, 2017 | Matt Smith

Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) is one of the best ways to play higher gold prices.

Bank Stocks

Home Capital Group Inc.: An Update

June 8, 2017 | Matt Smith

Is Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) capable of surviving its liquidity crunch?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did This Junior Gold Stock Just Soar?

June 8, 2017 | Matt Smith

Get ready for Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:OR)(NYSE:OR) to rise higher.

Bank Stocks

Is Canadian Western Bank’s Mortgage Portfolio Really High Risk?

June 7, 2017 | Matt Smith

The risks associated with Canadian Western Bank's (TSX:CWB) loan portfolio are not as high as believed.

Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. Doomed to Fail?

June 6, 2017 | Matt Smith

Does the latest drop in crude indicate that Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is on the brink of failure?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Try to Catch This Falling Knife

June 1, 2017 | Matt Smith

There is a long, painful road ahead for Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ).

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