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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

The Motley Fool
Investing

3 Top Stocks With Wide Economic Moats for 2016 and Beyond

| Matt Smith

Find out how to enhance the long-term growth prospects of your portfolio with Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Chart Every Investor Should See

| Matt Smith

See why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) should be a core holding in every portfolio despite sharply weak oil prices.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why 2016 Will Be Another Tough Year for Teck Resources Ltd.

| Matt Smith

A range of indicators highlight that there is little to no upside in troubled coal and metals miner Teck Resources…

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Energy Stocks

Will 2016 Be the Year of $20 Oil?

| Matt Smith

If oil hits US$20 per barrel in 2016, it would have a devastating impact on the energy patch and push…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Crescent Point Energy Corp. Cut its Dividend in 2016?

| Matt Smith

Investors should be expecting Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) to cut its dividend yet again in 2016.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Storm Clouds Gather on the Horizon for Gold and Gold Miners

| Matt Smith

Don't expect any bounce in the gold price in coming months. There are signs that the yellow metal will fall…

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Energy Stocks

2 Key Numbers Indicating That Weak Crude Prices Are Here to Stay

| Matt Smith

There are growing signs that oil prices won't rebound anytime soon, impacting the outlook for heavily levered oil companies such…

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Bank Stocks

Cash In on the Strong U.S. Economy With Toronto-Dominion Bank

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of a resurgent U.S. economy with Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Investing

Don’t Fret: Why a Weak Loonie Is Good News for Canada

| Matt Smith

A weak loonie will benefit a number of Canadian companies such as Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG),…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Commodities and Mining Stocks Bounce Back in 2016?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that a recovery in commodities such as steel-making coal, copper, and nickel is a long way off,…

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Dividend Stocks

What Does 2016 Hold for TransAlta Corporation and its Monster Dividend Yield?

| Matt Smith

Don't expect any change in the fortunes of TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) for 2016.

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Bank Stocks

How Will the Commodities Crunch Impact Bank of Nova Scotia?

| Matt Smith

The impact of weak commodities prices extends beyond Bank of Nova Scotia's (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) lending portfolio.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Have We Witnessed the Failure of the Emerging Markets Growth Model?

| Matt Smith

The pain is far from over for emerging economies, and this will impact a number of Canadian companies including Bank…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Get Ready for Lower Gold Prices

| Matt Smith

There are growing signs that gold will fall further, even below the cost of production for many miners such as…

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Energy Stocks

What Does 2016 Hold for the Energy Patch?

| Matt Smith

There are growing signs that 2016 will be an even tougher year for energy stocks such as Penn West Petroleum…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Secular Trend Will Act as a Strong Tailwind for Silver Wheaton Corp.

| Matt Smith

The Paris climate change agreement and the growing demand for solar power are powerful catalysts for Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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Energy Stocks

The Paris Climate Deal: What Does it Mean for Canadian Investors?

| Matt Smith

The historic accord reached in Paris will be a powerful secular tailwind for Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and…

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Bank Stocks

Why Bank of Nova Scotia Should Be a Core Holding in Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Recent results highlight why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is a solid long-term addition to any investment portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

Is Crude on the Cusp of a Long-Awaited Recovery?

| Matt Smith

Recent news from OPEC will do little to boost oil prices and provide relief for embattled oil stocks such as…

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why Crescent Point Energy Corp. Is a Buy

| Matt Smith

Despite the poor outlook for crude, investors should not ignore Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Latest Bad News From China and What it Means for Canadian Investors

| Matt Smith

More worrying economic data from China makes the outlook for Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK), First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM), and…

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Energy Stocks

1 Important Number Every Oil Investor Should Understand

| Matt Smith

Take a closer look at this key number for oil companies and what it means for stocks such as Crescent…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Warren Buffett Was Right About Gold

| Matt Smith

Here's why investors should avoid gold and gold-mining stocks such as Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Silver Will Rally

| Matt Smith

Solid fundamentals indicate an impending rally in silver, making now the time to buy Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can Teck Resources Ltd. Ever Bounce Back?

| Matt Smith

WIth further pain ahead for commodities, the outlook for Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) remains poor.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Buy Silver Wheaton Corp.

| Matt Smith

With Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) trading at its lowest point since 2010, now could be the time to buy.

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Energy Stocks

Invest Like Warren Buffett With Suncor Energy Inc.

| Matt Smith

Despite the oil crunch, Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) remains an attractive investment.

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Energy Stocks

Why Weak Oil Prices Are Here to Stay

| Matt Smith

The latest data indicates that weak oil prices are here to stay, increasing the risk that heavily levered oil companies…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Gold Is a Poor Investment

| Matt Smith

Here's why lower gold prices are on the way, making Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) an unattractive investment.

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Investing

A Weak Loonie Is Boosting Canada’s Economic Growth

| Matt Smith

A weak loonie is boosting economic growth, although it continues to impact the costs of companies with large amounts of…

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Bank Stocks

Why Bank of Nova Scotia Is the Best Growth Play of Canada’s Banks

| Matt Smith

Gain emerging markets' exposure from the safety of Canada with Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Have We Witnessed the End of the Last Great Commodities Boom in Human History?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that commodities will never rebound to the heights of the last decade, meaning there is little to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Gold Is Headed to US$1,000 an Ounce or Even Lower

| Matt Smith

There are signs that gold has further to fall, and this, along with higher interest rates, will have a sharp…

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why Sub-$50 Crude Is the “New Normal” for the Energy Patch

| Matt Smith

There are signs that sub-US$50 oil is here to stay, making it unlikely that energy companies such as Canadian Oil…

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Energy Stocks

Energy Investors: Get Ready for Weaker Oil Prices

| Matt Smith

With weaker oil prices on the way, it could be crunch time for troubled energy companies such as Penn West…

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources Limited.: Why its Latest Results Indicate that Sub-$50 Oil Is the New Normal

| Matt Smith

Despite a strong operational performance, Canadian Natural Resources Limited's (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) latest results indicate that weak oil prices are here to…

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Energy Stocks

Why Suncor Energy Inc. Will Remain King of the Oil Sands

| Matt Smith

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is fast shaping up as the best play on a rebound in crude.

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Energy Stocks

Is Penn West Petroleum Ltd. a Genuine Takeover Target?

| Matt Smith

Are cashed-up oil companies truly interested in acquiring troubled oil producer Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE)?

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Dividend Stocks

The Bear Case for TransAlta Corporation

| Matt Smith

The shares of TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) are cheap for a reason.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Investors: Get Ready for a Deeper Commodities Slump

| Matt Smith

There are signs that commodities will weaken further, impacting the performance of Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK), First Quantum Minerals Ltd.…

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