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Author: Matt Smith

Former investment manager and market junkie, Matt has 20 years of experience. He hails from Sydney Australia where he earned a Master of Business Law from the University of Sydney and Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of New South Wales. He has been helping investors achieve their goals for over a decade. When not studying the markets, he can be found relaxing with his dogs and practising Spanish.

Recent Articles

Coronavirus

The Stock Market Hasn’t Bottomed, But Don’t Panic

| Matt Smith

Even after the latest market crash, stocks have further fall, as the coronavirus pandemic worsens and the economy declines.

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus Will Accelerate the Retail Apocalypse

| Matt Smith

The coronavirus pandemic will cause the retail apocalypse to escalate, creating tough times for retail REITs like Choice Properties REIT…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Contrarian Canadian Oil Stock to Buy During the Oil Price Collapse

| Matt Smith

Ignore the latest oil price collapse and buy attractively valued Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) today.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia’s (TSX:BNS) Exposure to Latin America Increases its Vulnerability to a Recession

| Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia's (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) earnings will be sharply impacted by the economic fallout from the coronavirus.

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Bank Stocks

2020 Stock Market Crash: Worse Times Ahead for Stocks

| Matt Smith

Ignore the latest market downturn and buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) today.

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Energy Stocks

Trump’s $2 Trillion Stimulus Won’t Save Canada’s Oil Patch

| Matt Smith

Trump's economic stimulus won't save heavily indebted oil companies such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: Ignore the Fear. Buy This REIT Yielding 11% Today

| Matt Smith

Northwest Healthcare REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) is very attractively valued, making now the time to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Ignore the Fear: Buy This REIT Yielding 9% to Profit From a 2nd-Half 2020 Rally

| Matt Smith

Buy WPT Industrial REIT (TSX:WIR.U) today and profit from a post-coronavirus rally.

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Energy Stocks

Coronavirus and the Price War Could Send Oil to $10 Per Barrel

| Matt Smith

Another oil price collapse appears likely, making heavily indebted oil producers like Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) highly unattractive investments.

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Dividend Stocks

Ignore the 2020 Market Crash: Invest $1,000 in This REIT Yielding 9% Today

| Matt Smith

Dream Industrial REIT (TSX:DIR.UN) is on sale, making now the time to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

The Coronavirus and Oil Price Collapse Could Decimate Canada’s Economy, But Don’t Panic

| Matt Smith

Buy attractively valued Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) today and lock in a 5.9% yield.

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Coronavirus

2020 Market Crash: The Stock Market Rout Is Far From Over, But Don’t Panic

| Matt Smith

There is further carnage ahead for markets with airline, entertainment, and retail stocks among the most vulnerable.

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Dividend Stocks

Ignore the 2020 Market Crash and Buy This Top Stock Yielding 5.9% Today

| Matt Smith

Buy attractively valued Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) today and lock-in a 5.9% yield.

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Coronavirus

Get Ready for a Bear Market More Brutal Than 2008

| Matt Smith

Buy Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) today and lock in a 9.7% yield.

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Energy Stocks

2 Contrarian Canadian Oil Stocks to Profit From the Oil Price Collapse

| Matt Smith

Profit from weaker oil, buy Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) today.

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Dividend Stocks

Stay Calm and Profit From the Latest Bear Market

| Matt Smith

Buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) today and lock in a juicy 4.9% dividend yield.

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Energy Stocks

Energy Market Turmoil: Further Carnage Ahead for Oil Stocks

| Matt Smith

Avoid heavily indebted oil stocks such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) in the current environment.

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Dividend Stocks

The Rout of Oil Stocks Is Far From Over

| Matt Smith

There is further pain ahead for upstream oil producers like Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET).

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Dividend Stocks

Ignore the Fear: Invest Like Warren Buffett and Profit From the Market Crash

| Matt Smith

Cash in on the market crash and Buy Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) today.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Panic: Ignore the Headlines and Invest Like Warren Buffett

| Matt Smith

Buy attractively valued National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) today and lock in a 5% dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

This Is Where I Would Invest $1,000 Right Now

| Matt Smith

Buy deeply discounted Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) today and lock in a juicy 8% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Canada’s Top Growth Stock to Profit From the Market Crash

| Matt Smith

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is attractively valued after the latest pullback, making now the time to buy.

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Energy Stocks

Profit From the Market Crash: Buy This Top Canadian Dividend-Growth Stock Yielding 4%

| Matt Smith

Buy Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) today and lock in a 4% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Profit From the Market Crash: Buy This Renewable Energy Utility Today

| Matt Smith

Buy Polaris Infrastructure Inc. (TSX:PIF) today and lock-in an almost 6% dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: A Top Contrarian Stock for Canadian Investors to Buy Today

| Matt Smith

By attractively valued Bank of Nova Sccotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) today and lock-in a 6% yield.

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Energy Stocks

OPEC Production Deal Implodes: The Next Oil Price Collapse Has Arrived

| Matt Smith

Avoid heavily indebted energy stocks like Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

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Dividend Stocks

Latest Oil Price Collapse Shouldn’t Stop You From Buying This Cash Flow Machine

| Matt Smith

Buy attractively valued Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) today and lock-in a 5.6% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

A New Oil War Begins: Oil Prices Plummet by 86% Since the Start of 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) today and lock in a 5.5% dividend yield.

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Energy Stocks

This Debt-Free Canadian Oil Stock Is on Sale, Making Now the Time to Buy

| Matt Smith

Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) is on sale making now the time to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Profit From the Market Crash and Buy This Stock Yielding 4% Today

| Matt Smith

Profit from the market crash by buying Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) today and lock-in a 4% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Use Your TFSA to Build Wealth and Maximize the OAS Pension

| Matt Smith

Add Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) to your TFSA today to create a passive-income-generating lump sum for retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Growth Stocks Yielding 4% Plus to Buy During the Market Crash

| Matt Smith

Buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) today to profit from the market correction.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Where to Invest Your $6,000 2020 TFSA Contribution Today

| Matt Smith

Buy Northwest Healthcare REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) today to achieve your financial goals sooner.

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Investing

1 Top Canadian REIT to Buy Today and Lock In a 5.5% Yield

| Matt Smith

WPT Indsutrial REIT (TSX:WIR.U) is attractively valued, making now the time to buy and lock in a 5.5% yield.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Profit from Market Fear and Buy This Gold Miner Today

| Matt Smith

Buy Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) today to profit from higher gold in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Stocks to Access the Power of Compounding and Accelerate Wealth Creation

| Matt Smith

Buy Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) to boost income and growth.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Common Wealth-Destroying Mistakes to Avoid in 2020

| Matt Smith

Add Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) to your TFSA today to access the power of compounding and boost returns.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Canadian REIT Yielding 4.5% to Buy to Profit From the Latest Weakness

| Matt Smith

Buy Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) today and lock-in a handy 4.5% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Canadian Dividend Stock Yielding 4% to Buy During the Market Crash

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is attractively valued, making now the time to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Profit From Buying Canada’s Most International Bank on the Dip

| Matt Smith

Buy attractively valued Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) today despite a weak short-term outlook.

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