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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
Energy Stocks

2 Deep-Value Bargains for Contrarian Investors in Canada’s Energy Patch

| Matt Smith

The blood-letting among oil stocks continues making now the time for value-hunting contrarian investors to pick up Lightstream Resources Ltd.…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy and Hold Fortis Inc. Forever

| Matt Smith

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) is a must-have investment in any long-term buy-and-hold stock portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Buy Enerplus Corp. and its Monster 6%-Plus Dividend Yield

| Matt Smith

Hunting for value in Canada's energy patch? Take a closer look at intermediate oil producer Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF).

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Oil Sands Ltd’s Dividend Under Threat?

| Matt Smith

Will lower crude prices force Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX: COS) to slash its monster dividend yield?

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Energy Stocks

2 Canadian Oil Plays Offering Solid Potential Upside

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of the softness in energy stocks by investing in Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE).

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Dividend Champions for Any Retirement Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Strong track records and consistently growing dividends make Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE: BCE) core…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why the End of QE Makes Now the Time to Invest in Gold

| Matt Smith

Hedge your portfolio against further economic uncertainty with gold and invest in Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG), Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY), Agnico…

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Investing

Why Fortis Inc. Is the Ideal Hedge Against Economic Uncertainty

| Matt Smith

Hedge your portfolio against growing econonmic uncertainty by investing in Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS).

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Energy Stocks

2 Energy Companies With Potential Upside Greater Than 30%

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of the recent sell-down in energy stocks by investing in Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE) and Husky Energy…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Crash-Proof Your Portfolio: Invest in Gold Now

| Matt Smith

Growing global economic volatility and geopolitical uncertainty make now the time to crash-proof your portfolio with Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc.: The Dividend Chart Every Investor Needs to See

| Matt Smith

Why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a core holding holding for every share portolio.

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Goldcorp Inc. Is a Contrarian Pick to Play the Rally in Silver

| Matt Smith

Significant silver reserves and production make Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) a contrarian investment to gain exposure to the impending rally in…

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Energy Stocks

2 Companies From the Energy Patch With More Than 30% Potential Upside

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of the recent softness in the share prices of players in the energy patch by investing in Lightstream…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

These Wall Street Gurus Have Bet Big on Silver Wheaton Corp. Should You?

| Matt Smith

Why now is the time to follow in the footsteps of these stock market gurus and bet on a rally…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why I Remain Bullish on Silver

| Matt Smith

Bet like Wall Street on a rebound in silver with Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why It’s Time to Invest in Goldcorp Inc. and Yamana Gold Inc.

| Matt Smith

Beat the looming market correction by investing in gold with Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Contrarian Gold and Silver Plays for a Market Correction

| Matt Smith

Make a contrarian play on slowing global economic growth and a rally in precious metals with Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW),…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Growth Financial Stocks for Dire Economic Times

| Matt Smith

Weather the coming market correction with Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Energy Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: Avoid This Value Trap

| Matt Smith

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) may be trading at its lowest point since 1997, but it is fast becoming a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Champions to Shield Your Portfolio From a Weaker Global Economy

| Matt Smith

Protect your portfolio from volatility and boost dividend stability by investing in The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), Enbridge Inc.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Don’t Try to Catch This Falling Knife

| Matt Smith

Little to no potential upside and growing macroeconmic instability make Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) a stock to avoid.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s Monster Dividend Yield Truly Sustainable?

| Matt Smith

Yes, Crescent Point Energy Corp.'s (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) generous dividend can be maintained despite softer oil prices.

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Bank Stocks

Why Recent Weakness Makes Now the Time to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank

| Matt Smith

The recent pullback in Toronto-Dominion Bank's (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) share price means it's a buy.

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Energy Stocks

Insiders Are Buying Pembina Pipeline Corp. Should You?

| Matt Smith

Recent insider buying of Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) after the pullback in its share price is a clear buy signal…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. vs. Lightstream Resources Ltd.: Which Monster Dividend Yield Is Sustainable?

| Matt Smith

Find out why Penn West Petroleum Ltd.'s (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) monster dividend can't survive but Lightstream Resources Ltd.'s (TSX: LTS) will.

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Dividend Stocks

Beat the Oil Price Crunch With Dividend Champion Enbridge Inc.

| Matt Smith

Why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) will continue to unlock value and reward investors despite softer crude prices.

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Silver Wheaton Corp. Is the Leading Silver Investment

| Matt Smith

Want exposure to silver? Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is your best bet.

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Biggest Dividend Yields on the TSX 60: Are They Truly Sustainable?

| Matt Smith

Find out whether the monster dividend yields of Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX: PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Crescent Point Energy Inc. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), and…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Silver Offers Investors More Than 50% Upside

| Matt Smith

Don't miss out on the massive upside offered by silver with Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAA)(Nasdaq:PAAS) and Silver Wheaton Corp.…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Deep-Value Investment Opportunities for Dividend-Hungry Investors

| Matt Smith

Hunting for value? Bank of Montreal (TSX: BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) may be two undervalued, dividend-paying S&P TSX…

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Investing

Does Recent Market Weakness Make Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. a Value Investment?

| Matt Smith

Searching for value in Canada's oversold telco industry? Look no further than Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (TSX:MBT).

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Energy Stocks

Is TransAlta Corp. a Value Trap or an Opportunity for Patient Investors?

| Matt Smith

Despite recent problems TransAlta Corp. (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) is fast shaping up as deep-value investment opportunity.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

3 Defensive Dividend Champions to Shield Your Portfolio Against an Economic Downturn

| Matt Smith

Shield your portfolio from an economic downturn with the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE: BNS), Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB)(NYSE: ENB),…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Champions for Uncertain Times

| Matt Smith

Weather uncertain markets with a steadily growing dividend income stream from Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS).

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best Dividend Growth Stocks for Volatile Times

| Matt Smith

Weather market volatility and be rewarded with a steadily growing income stream by investing in Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and BCE…

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Bank Stocks

Why a Sustained Market Correction Is Due and How to Beat it

| Matt Smith

Beat the looming market correction by investing in the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), and the…

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Energy Stocks

The Only 3 Oil Stocks You’ll Ever Need for a Diversified Energy Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Parex Resources Ltd. (TSX:PXT) stand above the rest as…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Pan American Silver the Best Way to Bet on a Rebound in Silver?

| Matt Smith

After a recent analyst downgrade is Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAA)(NYSE:PAAS) a worthwhile investment?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Worried About a Market Correction? Invest in Gold With Franco-Nevada Corp.

| Matt Smith

Hedge your bets against a market correction by increasing your exposure to gold with precious metals streamer Franco-Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Buy Goldcorp Inc. Now to Cash in the Rally in Gold or Regret it Later

| Matt Smith

Why Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is fast shaping up as the preferred senior gold miner for investors seeking to hedge their…

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