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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
Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Growth Commodity Stocks With Solid Future Prospects

| Matt Smith

Find solid dividend and capital growth with three commodity stocks: Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), Franco-Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV), and Agrium…

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Dividend Stocks

Why BCE Inc. Is a Dividend Champion for Every Investor’s Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is a cornerstone investment for any dividend growth portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

Winter Price Slump: Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp., Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp., and Baytex Energy Corp.

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of perceived weakness in the energy patch by investing in Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), Pacific Rubiales Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons Why Dividend Stocks Like Royal Bank of Canada Are Better Investments Than Rental Properties

| Matt Smith

Forget rental properties. You're better off building a diversified, high-yielding income portfolio with Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Canadian Oil…

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Bank Stocks

Why I Believe Bank of Montreal Is Undervalued and Has Solid Growth Prospects

| Matt Smith

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) boasts solid upside potential and a steady and sustainable dividend yield.

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Investing

Why I Believe Manulife Financial Corp. Is Undervalued and Possesses Solid Growth Potential

| Matt Smith

If you're looking for value in Canada's financial services and wealth management sector, Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) could be just…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Buy-and-Hold Dividend Growth Stocks

| Matt Smith

Look no further than Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), and Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) for long-term…

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Investing

Hunting for Value Among Independent Oil and Gas Companies Listed on the TSX

| Matt Smith

Finding value among oil companies right now doesn't have to be hard. The likes of Crescent Point Energy Inc. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG),…

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Investing

Why It’s Time to Avoid Teck Resources

| Matt Smith

Declining global economic and industrial activity and a worsening outlook for the demand for coking coal and base metals make…

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Dividend Stocks

How Will Plunging Crude Prices Affect Monster Dividend Yields in the Patch?

| Matt Smith

Softer crude prices are set to hit oil producers hard, but Twin Butte Ltd. (TSX:TBE) and Lightstream Resources Ltd. (TSX:LTS)…

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Investing

2 Undervalued Financial Stocks

| Matt Smith

Looking for value in Canada's financial sector? Look no further than Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) and Manulife Financial Corp.…

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Investing

How Will the Impending Oil Price Crunch Impact Crescent Point Energy Corp.?

| Matt Smith

Will the looming West Texas Intermediate price crunch impact Crescent Point Inc.'s (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) monster dividend yield?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Truly Buy-and-Forget Dividend Stocks for Every Investor

| Matt Smith

Look no further than Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) for stocks to keep…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Buy Silver Wheaton Now to Cash In on the Silver Rally or Regret It Later

| Matt Smith

Bet like the pros on the impending rally in silver with Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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Dividend Stocks

Your Instant 3-Stock Dividend Growth Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Build a multisector dividend growth portfolio boasting a wide economic moat with The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), Fortis Inc.…

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Investing

Why Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. Is a Better Growth Play

| Matt Smith

When looking for growth opportunities in the energy patch, choose Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. (TSX:PRE) over Canadian-focused oil companies.

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Investing

4 Reasons Why You Will Regret Not Buying Franco-Nevada Corp. Now

| Matt Smith

Why Franco-Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) is the best play to cash in on the impending rally in gold and other precious…

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

What Is the Best Way for Investors to Cash In on the Impending Gold Rally?

| Matt Smith

Bet big on gold with Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY), Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM), Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG), and Franco-Nevada Corp.…

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Investing

Is Now the Time to Buy Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. on Its Latest Pullback?

| Matt Smith

Despite the recent pullback in its share price, Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) is not as appetizing as it appears.

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The Motley Fool
Investing

3 Reasons Why I Am Bullish on Cenovus Energy Inc.

| Matt Smith

Despite the looming WTI price crunch, Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is a solid addition to any share portfolio.

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Investing

Why I Am Bullish on Husky Energy Inc.

| Matt Smith

Beat the the North American crude price crunch and find solid potential upside and a juicy dividend yield with Husky…

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Investing

3 Reasons Why I Remain Bullish on the Outlook for Silver

| Matt Smith

Bet like George Soros on the impending silver rally with Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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Investing

3 Reasons Why I Remain Bullish on Gold

| Matt Smith

Follow the big money managers into gold with Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM).

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Investing

3 Reasons Why I Believe Yamana Gold Inc. Shares Are Set to Pop

| Matt Smith

Bet on a rally in gold with Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY).

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Dividend Stocks

The Top 5 Dividend Yields of the S&P/TSX 60

| Matt Smith

Penn West Petroleum Ltd (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), Canadian Oil Sands Ltd (TSX:COS), TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC), and BCE…

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Investing

Beat the Looming West Texas Intermediate Price Crunch With These Players in the Energy Patch

| Matt Smith

The looming West Texas price crunch is set to impact profitability in the patch. Beat it with Suncor Energy Inc.…

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Investing

3 Reasons Why Talisman Energy Inc. Is a Classic Value Trap

| Matt Smith

There are signs Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM)(NYSE:TLM) is fast becoming a classic value trap.

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Investing

4 Reasons Why I Remain Bullish on Stocks

| Matt Smith

Depsite the naysayers, it is still time to invest in Canadian stocks, with Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Manulife Financial Corp.…

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Investing

Should Investors Be Concerned About the Bank of Nova Scotia?

| Matt Smith

Is now the time for investors to sell the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS)?

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Dividend Stocks

Why Fortis Inc Is a Buy-and-Hold Dividend Champion for Your Retirement

| Matt Smith

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is a long-term dividend champion because of its growth and wide economic moat.

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Investing

Parex Resources Inc. Offers Better Upside Compared to Its Oil Patch Peers

| Matt Smith

Parex Rsources Inc.'s (TSX:PXT) oil production weighting and benchmark pricing give it plenty of upside compared to its domestic peers.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Buy-and-Hold Dividend Champions for Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Build a long-term dividend growth portfolio with Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), and Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Investing

Avoid the Fallout in the Energy Patch With These 3 Companies

| Matt Smith

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), and Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) can keep you safe in turbulent…

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Investing

Cash in on Canada’s Next Big Oil Boom With Husky Energy Inc.

| Matt Smith

Cash in on Canada's booming East Coast oil exploration and development with Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) and its tasty dividend.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Players in the Patch Gushing Dividends: Baytex Energy Corp and Canadian Oil Sands Ltd

| Matt Smith

Cash on on these juicy yields from the energy patch with Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Canadian Oil Sands Ltd…

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Investing

Can Talisman Energy Inc. Bounce Back?

| Matt Smith

Is Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM)(NYSE:TLM) an undervalued investment opportunity?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Platinum Is a Better Bet Than Gold

| Matt Smith

Growing demand from the auto industry and a dwindling supplies are set to see platinum outperform gold, which makes Franco-Nevada…

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Investing

4 Top Energy Stocks Gushing Dividends

| Matt Smith

If you're hunting for monster dividend payments, look no further than Surge Energy Inc (TSX:SGY), Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG),…

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Investing

Why I’m Bullish on Enbridge Inc

| Matt Smith

News regarding Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) reinforces why this company belongs in every investor's portfolio.

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Investing

Why Now Is the Time to Avoid Penn West Petroleum Ltd

| Matt Smith

Why investors should avoid Penn West Petroleum Ltd (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) at all costs.

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