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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
Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Game-Changing Catalysts for the Price of Silver

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of the increasingly positive long-term outlook for silver with Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Wall Street Has Bet US$17 Million on Kinross Gold Corp.: Should You Buy, Too?

| Matt Smith

It's time for investors to take a look at Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC).

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

5 Reasons to Weather-Proof Your Portfolio With Gold

| Matt Smith

Protect your portfolio against global economic uncertainty by investing in gold with exposure to Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG).

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

What the Current Rout in Crude Prices Means for Canada’s Oil Sands

| Matt Smith

Why the current rout in oil prices will hurt Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B) (NYSE:TCK), Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. (TSX:SUO), and BlackPearl…

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The Motley Fool
Bank Stocks

Why Low Oil Prices Make Toronto Dominion Bank a Buy

| Matt Smith

Lower crude prices should eventually stimulate consumer spending -- good news for Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Is Penn West Petroleum Ltd.’s Turnaround Doomed?

| Matt Smith

Why lower crude prices could doom Penn West Petroleum Ltd.'s (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) turnaround to failure and force it to slash its…

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The Motley Fool
Bank Stocks

3 Reasons I’m Still Bullish on the Bank of Nova Scotia in 2015 and Beyond

| Matt Smith

Buy the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX: BNS)(NYSE:BNS) now or regret it later.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

3 More Reasons to Buy BCE Inc.

| Matt Smith

Why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE: BCE) is a cornerstone buy-and-hold stock for every portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

George Soros Has Bet Big on Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.: Should You?

| Matt Smith

This billionaire thinks Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is worth a spot in his portfolio. Does it belong in yours…

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Go Bargain Hunting in the Patch with Crescent Point Energy Corp., Lightstream Resources Ltd. and Parex Resources Inc.

| Matt Smith

The crude price crunch has created a once in a life time opportunity for investors to acquire quality companies in…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Wall Street has Bet Big on Suncor Energy Inc.: Should You?

| Matt Smith

Why now is the time for investors to acquire Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX: SU) (NYSE: SU) and hold it forever.

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The Motley Fool
Bank Stocks

How Healthy Are Canada’s Banks Compared to Their Global Peers?

| Matt Smith

Canada's banks are stronger than you think, and the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) stands out as the best overall…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Toronto Dominion Bank Now and Hold it Forever

| Matt Smith

Why investors should be buying Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX: TD)(NYSE: TD) and holding it forever.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Now Is the Time to Buy the Bank of Montreal

| Matt Smith

Take a closer look at why now is the time to buy the Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons to Steer Clear of Teck Resources Ltd.

| Matt Smith

Why investors should continue to avoid Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK).

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Has the Silver Correction Hit Bottom?

| Matt Smith

Silver prices have plunged in recent weeks, but they look to be on the rebound. Is it time to invest…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

The 3 Largest Dividend Yields in the S&P TSX 60: Are They Sustainable?

| Matt Smith

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Canandian Oil Sands Ltd (TSX:COS), and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) all boast high yields,…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Lower Crude Prices Threaten Talisman Energy Inc.’s Dividend?

| Matt Smith

Why Talisman Energy Inc.'s (TSX:TLM)(NYSE:TLM) dividend is under threat.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy and Hold Pembina Pipeline Corp. Forever

| Matt Smith

Why Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PBA)(NYSE:PPL) is a 'forever stock' for every portfolio.

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The Motley Fool
Bank Stocks

2 Reasons why now is the Time to take Profits on National Bank of Canada

| Matt Smith

Why now is the time for investors to take profits on the National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA).

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

5 Diversified Dividend Stocks to Consider Buying and Holding Forever

| Matt Smith

Invest in long-term earnings and dividend growth with Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB), BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE), Canadian…

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Institutional Investors Are Buying Beaten-Down Penn West Petroleum Ltd. — Should You?

| Matt Smith

Should we follow two big-time investors into Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), or are there better places in the energy…

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Yamana Gold Inc.

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of the impending rebound in gold with Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY).

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

2 Companies in the Patch Experiencing Significant Insider Buying: Should You Buy, Too?

| Matt Smith

Insiders are snapping up shares in Lightstream Resources Ltd. (TSX:LTS) and Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), should you?

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy and Hold the Bank of Nova Scotia Forever

| Matt Smith

Why the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is a "forever stock" for every portfolio.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Steer Clear of Talisman Energy Inc.

| Matt Smith

Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM)(NYSE:TLM) is shaping up as a classic value trap and should be avoided by investors.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy and Hold Manulife Financial Corp. Forever

| Matt Smith

Now is the time for investors to take the plunge and invest in Manulife Financial Corp (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) a core buy-and-hold…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy and Hold BCE Inc. Forever

| Matt Smith

Why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is a "forever" stock for every portfolio.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

How Can Investors Take Advantage of Plunging Oil Prices?

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of the sell-off of energy stocks by investing in companies like Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Husky…

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Bet on Kinross Gold Corporation

| Matt Smith

After a successful makeover, Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) offers considerable value for investors seeking to make a bet on a…

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

5 Catalysts Set to Drive a Rally in Silver

| Matt Smith

Silver have plunged over recent days, but there are a range of catalysts set to drive its price higher. Now…

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Bet on a Silver Rally With Silver Wheaton Corp.

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of low silver prices and invest in Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) now to benefit from a rally in…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

6 Reasons Why Gold is Set to Rally

| Matt Smith

Gold looks set for a rebound, which is good news for beaten-down miners including Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX: ABX) (NYSE:…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

4 Reasons Why Dividend Stocks are a Superior Income Investment to Rental Properties

| Matt Smith

Looking for an income generating investment, reject investment properties and go with Fortis Inc. (TSX: FTS), Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB)…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s Monster Yield Truly under Threat?

| Matt Smith

Despite the hype surrounding lower oil prices, Crescent Point energy Corp.'s (TSX: CPG) (NYSE: CPG) remains sustainable.

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The Motley Fool
Bank Stocks

Are Things Really as Bad as they Appear at the Bank of Nova Scotia?

| Matt Smith

Despite recent headlines creating doubt over the outlook for its operations the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX: BNS) (NYSE: BNS)…

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Has the Gold Correction Bottomed?

| Matt Smith

Seeking to cash in on gold with its price having bottomed? Look no further than Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG).

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Why Now Is the Time to Buy Manulife Financial Corp.

| Matt Smith

Hunting for value among Canadian financial stocks? Look no further than Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC).

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Drilling for Value in the Energy Patch With Twin Butte Energy Ltd., Long Run Exploration Ltd., and Enerplus Corp.

| Matt Smith

The bloody mauling of energy stocks has created some deep-value investment opportunities with Twin Butte Energy Ltd. (TSX:TBE), Long Run…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy and Hold Enbridge Inc. Forever

| Matt Smith

Why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a forever stock for every portfolio.

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