Matt Smith, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

This 4% Yielder Has an Incredible Record of Dividend Growth

April 7, 2017 | Matt Smith

Hedge against uncertainty and boost your income by adding Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) to your portfolio.

Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Is Set to Unlock Value for Investors

April 6, 2017 | Matt Smith

Now is the time for investors to take another look at Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE).

Energy Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources Limited: Shaping Up to Be the Top Pick in the Energy Patch

April 6, 2017 | Matt Smith

Now is the time for investors to add Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) to their portfolios.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is the Commodities Boom Really Over?

April 4, 2017 | Matt Smith

There are signs that the commodities boom has a long way to go before it cools, making Teck Resources Ltd.…

Investing

Rallying Stocks Mask the Growing Risk of a Market Correction

March 31, 2017 | Matt Smith

Hedge against the risk of a market crash by investing in Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU).

Energy Stocks

Has Trump Just Saved the Oil Sands?

March 31, 2017 | Matt Smith

Did Trump just improve the outlook for Canada's oil sands and companies such as Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and TransCanada…

Dividend Stocks

3 Top Defensive Dividend Stocks to Hedge Against the Next Market Crash

March 29, 2017 | Matt Smith

Weather the next market crash by investing in Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN), and…

Energy Stocks

Should Energy Investors Be Preparing for Another Oil Slump?

March 29, 2017 | Matt Smith

The uncertainty surrounding oil prices is clouding the outlook for Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH).

Metals and Mining Stocks

Coming to Grips With Detour Gold Corp.

March 28, 2017 | Matt Smith

Intermediate gold miner Detour Gold Corp. (TSX:DGC) is an attractive means of cashing in on higher gold prices.

Dividend Stocks

Is a Stock Market Correction Looming?

March 24, 2017 | Matt Smith

Hedge against the next market correction by investing in Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN).

Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Miss This Opportunity to Cash In on Higher Gold Prices

March 22, 2017 | Matt Smith

Cash in on higher gold prices with Detour Gold Corporation (TSX:DGC).

1 Growth Stock With a Juicy 4% Yield Every Investor Should Own

March 22, 2017 | Matt Smith

Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) is positioned to unlock considerable value for investors in 2017 and beyond.

Bank Stocks

Shorting Canada’s Banks: A Widow-Maker Trade Almost Guaranteed to Lose

March 21, 2017 | Matt Smith

Why shorting Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is a losing proposition.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold’s Recent Rally: A Puzzling Phenomenon

March 21, 2017 | Matt Smith

Hedge against growing economic and geopolitical risk by investing in Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

Energy Stocks

Is a New Oil Price War About to Emerge?

March 16, 2017 | Matt Smith

Growing U.S. shale oil production could trigger another oil slump, damaging the prospects of Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH).

Bank Stocks

Ignore the Crisis at Toronto-Dominion Bank: Buy the Dip

March 16, 2017 | Matt Smith

Regardless of the recent scandal, there are signs that Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) will continue to perform well over the long…

Energy Stocks

Don’t Miss This Contrarian Bet on Oil

March 15, 2017 | Matt Smith

Lower oil prices and an over-baked perception of risk leaves Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE) attractively priced.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Make a Contrarian Bet on Gold With Eldorado Gold Corp.

March 14, 2017 | Matt Smith

Cash in on higher gold prices by investing in Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO).

Bank Stocks

Ignore Bank of Nova Scotia’s Earnings Miss and Add it to Your Portfolio

March 14, 2017 | Matt Smith

The outlook for Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) continues to improve.

Investing

Are Stocks Overvalued?

March 10, 2017 | Matt Smith

Ignore the market noise and invest in high-quality companies that continue to perform strongly, such as Bank of Nova Scotia…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Goldcorp Inc.: Is Now the Time to Buy?

March 7, 2017 | Matt Smith

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is shaping up to be one of the most attractively priced means of hedging against growing economic…

Energy Stocks

This Hidden Gem Will Perform Strongly as Oil Rallies

March 7, 2017 | Matt Smith

Make a contrarian bet on higher oil prices by investing in little-known small-cap Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE).

Metals and Mining Stocks

China Cuts its Growth Target: Is This a Dark Omen for Commodities?

March 7, 2017 | Matt Smith

There are signs that the rally in commodities could be over, making now the time for investors to exercise caution…

Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Remains 1 of Best Plays on the Recovery in Oil

March 6, 2017 | Matt Smith

Investors: get ready for Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) to stage a big recovery over the course of 2017.

Dividend Stocks

Canadian National Railway Company: Are More Dividend Hikes on the Way?

March 3, 2017 | Matt Smith

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is shaping up to be one of Canada's best dividend-growth stocks.

Investing

Why Investors Shouldn’t Be Worried About a Market Crash

March 3, 2017 | Matt Smith

Forget about timing the market and invest for the long term with Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Add This Juicy 5% Dividend Yield to Your Portfolio

March 2, 2017 | Matt Smith

Cash in on the trend to renewable energy and bolster your portfolio's yield by investing in Algonquin Power & Utilities…

Energy Stocks

Get Ready for a Big 2017 From Penn West Petroleum Ltd.

March 1, 2017 | Matt Smith

Investors: don't write off Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) just yet.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Investors: Should You Be Readying Yourselves for the Next Market Crash?

February 27, 2017 | Matt Smith

Prepare for the next market crash with Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO).

Dividend Stocks

Don’t Miss an Opportunity to Acquire a Top Financial Stock Yielding 3%

February 24, 2017 | Matt Smith

Don't miss the opportunity to add attractively valued Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) to your portfolio to take advantage of…

Energy Stocks

Should Investors Follow This Billionaire Investor in to Pengrowth Energy Corp.?

February 22, 2017 | Matt Smith

Beaten-down Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH) is shaping up as contrarian bet on the recovery of oil.

Investing

3 Top Canadian Stocks to Benefit From Trump’s Economic Policies

February 20, 2017 | Matt Smith

Trump's policies will benefit Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF), and Precision Drilling Corp. (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS).

Dividend Stocks

This 3% Yield Is a Must-Have Core Holding in Every Portfolio

February 20, 2017 | Matt Smith

There are signs that Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is poised to deliver further value for investors.

Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

February 20, 2017 | Matt Smith

Boost your chances of achieving investing success with Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP), and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

2 Powerful Secular Trends That Will Boost Wealth for Investors

February 16, 2017 | Matt Smith

Profit from these impressive growth-oriented tailwinds by investing in Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC).

Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P.: Value Trap or Simply Misunderstood?

February 8, 2017 | Matt Smith

Despite its lacklustre performance, Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) offers considerable potential for investors.

Dividend Stocks

This Juicy 5% Yielder Will Continue to Unlock Value for Investors

February 8, 2017 | Matt Smith

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) delivered a solid performance in 2016 and will deliver more value for investors in 2017.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Can the Commodities Rally Last Throughout 2017?

February 7, 2017 | Matt Smith

Don't expect miners such as Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) and First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM) to perform as strongly in…

Get Ready for Gold to Surge in 2017

February 7, 2017 | Matt Smith

Hedge against growing economic and political uncertainty by investing in Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO).

Energy Stocks

3 Top Oil Stocks for Under $5 That Could Double During 2017

February 6, 2017 | Matt Smith

These three small-cap oil producers will surge higher as the price of crude rises in 2017: Gran Tierra Energy Inc.…

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