Matt Smith, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Energy Stocks

The Slump in Crude Means Higher Oil Prices Are on the Way

November 3, 2016 | Matt Smith

Recent weakness in oil could be the catalyst needed to trigger higher prices, which would be a boon for Pengrowth…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why a Trump Victory Will Be Good for Gold

November 3, 2016 | Matt Smith

Why a potential Trump presidency makes Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) an attractive buy.

Energy Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp.

November 2, 2016 | Matt Smith

Make a contrarian bet on higher oil prices by investing in Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG).

Energy Stocks

Will Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Double?

October 28, 2016 | Matt Smith

Can the new, smaller Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) unlock value for investors?

Dividend Stocks

How to Avoid the Next Dividend Disaster

October 28, 2016 | Matt Smith

Corporate earnings are under pressure, making it important for income investors to focus on sustainable, steadily growing dividends, such as…

Energy Stocks

Cracks Are Appearing in OPEC’s Ground-Breaking Deal

October 27, 2016 | Matt Smith

Skepticism about OPEC's latest deal is hitting the share prices of small oil producers such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE)…

Is the Party Over for Gold Miners?

October 26, 2016 | Matt Smith

Growing fears over the health of the global economy make Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) attractive hedges…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Buy Silver Wheaton Corp.

October 24, 2016 | Matt Smith

Take a closer look at why now is the time to add the world's largest precious metals streamer, Silver Wheaton…

Energy Stocks

Is Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Worth Buying?

October 21, 2016 | Matt Smith

Should investors consider Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) after its near failure?

Energy Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Baytex Energy Corp.

October 20, 2016 | Matt Smith

Take a closer look at why beaten-down Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is one of the best contrarian bets on crude.

Bank Stocks

3 Signs Vancouver’s Housing Market Is Cooling

October 20, 2016 | Matt Smith

Is the party over for Vancouver's red-hot housing market? If so, how will it impact Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB)?

Eldorado Gold Corp.: 1 of the Best Contrarian Plays on Gold

October 17, 2016 | Matt Smith

Make a levered bet on gold with Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO).

Energy Stocks

Why the Optimism Surrounding Oil Is Massively Overblown

October 14, 2016 | Matt Smith

There is considerable uncertainty surrounding oil and the outlook for heavily indebted companies such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

Why Now Is the Time to Buy Goldcorp Inc.

October 13, 2016 | Matt Smith

There are signs that Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is one of the best ways to play gold.

Dividend Stocks

3 Growth Stocks Yielding 5% or More for Income-Hungry Investors

October 12, 2016 | Matt Smith

Boost your portfolio's yield and the chances of achieving investing success with Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP),…

3 Top Defensive Stocks Poised for Growth

October 11, 2016 | Matt Smith

Hedge against market volatility with Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP), Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Precious Metals Streamers Are Better Investments Than Miners

October 10, 2016 | Matt Smith

Take advantage of the pullback in gold and silver with Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) and Franco Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV).

Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. a Risky Investment?

October 8, 2016 | Matt Smith

Is Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) a good investment to play higher crude?

Energy Stocks

What Every Investor Should Know About OPEC’s Oil Deal

October 7, 2016 | Matt Smith

Don't expect OPEC's latest deal to trigger a massive rally in crude, although Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is still…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why the Party Is Not Yet Over for Gold

October 6, 2016 | Matt Smith

Hedge against further economic and geopolitical uncertainty with precious metals streamer Franco Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV).

Investing

Will Europe’s Banks Trigger Another Financial Meltdown?

October 6, 2016 | Matt Smith

Look to defensive stocks such as Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN) to hedge against the risks posed by Europe's…

Investing

3 Wealth-Destroying Investment Pitfalls to Avoid

October 6, 2016 | Matt Smith

Avoid these investment mistakes by investing for the long term in quality stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian…

Energy Stocks

OPEC’s Latest Move Could Be Too Little, Too Late

October 1, 2016 | Matt Smith

Despite OPEC's recent agreement, the pain is not over for beaten-down, high-cost upstream oil producers such as Baytex Energy Corp.…

Investing

Foreboding Signs of a Long-Overdue Market Correction

September 29, 2016 | Matt Smith

Hedge against the growing risk of a market correction with Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS).

Investing

3 Reasons to Buy This Attractive 4.5% Yield

September 29, 2016 | Matt Smith

Don't miss out on Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.'s (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) solid long-term growth prospects.

Investing

3 Alarming Facts About China’s Economy

September 28, 2016 | Matt Smith

China's economy is not as healthy as Beijing would have us believe, and any hard landing would impact Teck Resources…

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons to Add Silver to Your Portfolio

September 27, 2016 | Matt Smith

Take a closer look at why Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) should be in your portfolio.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why First Majestic Silver Corp. Is 1 of the Best Plays on Silver

September 23, 2016 | Matt Smith

Get leveraged exposure to the next rally in silver with First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR)(NYSE:AG).

Investing

3 Disturbing Numbers About Canada’s Economy

September 23, 2016 | Matt Smith

Recent economic indicators highlight the importance of companies such as Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) to Canada's economy.

Investing

3 Reasons to Add This 5% Yield to Your Portfolio

September 21, 2016 | Matt Smith

Here's why renewable energy utility Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN) is poised for growth.

Energy Stocks

Don’t Miss This Utility and its Attractive 6% Yield

September 20, 2016 | Matt Smith

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) offers significant advantages over other electric utilities.

Bank Stocks

Why Canada Will Avoid a U.S.-Style Housing Meltdown

September 18, 2016 | Matt Smith

Are Canada's major banks, including Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM), and…

Investing

Why Stocks Are a Better Investment Than Mutual Funds

September 18, 2016 | Matt Smith

Investing directly in stocks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) offers a superior alternative…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Eldorado Gold Corp.: An Attractively Valued Contrarian Bet on Gold

September 16, 2016 | Matt Smith

The market is ignoring Eldorado Gold Corp.'s (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) considerable potential.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Will China Trigger the Next Economic Crisis?

September 15, 2016 | Matt Smith

The fallout from an economic hard landing in China would be tremendous. One of the best ways to hedge against…

Bank Stocks

3 Signs That Vancouver’s Housing Market Could Be Cooling

September 15, 2016 | Matt Smith

Are Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) right to be concerned about the state of…

Energy Stocks

Should Energy Investors Worry About the Latest Bad News for Oil?

September 14, 2016 | Matt Smith

The increasingly bearish outlook for crude doesn't necessarily spell trouble for Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

Bank Stocks

Why Bank of Nova Scotia Is Positioned for Growth

September 14, 2016 | Matt Smith

Despite Canada's economy slowing, Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) will continue to perform well.

Can Yamana Gold Inc.’s Monster Rally Continue?

September 13, 2016 | Matt Smith

Can Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) continue to rally?

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Barrick Gold Corp. Could Rally Further

September 9, 2016 | Matt Smith

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) could be the best positioned of the major gold miners to benefit from higher gold prices.

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