Matt Smith, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

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3 Ways to Bet Like George Soros on a Recovery in Precious Metals

July 15, 2014 | Matt Smith

Be like the billionaire and bet on a rally in precious metals.

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2 Dividend Stocks to Buy and 1 to Avoid in the Energy Patch

July 14, 2014 | Matt Smith

Dividend investing in the patch is risky; here are two sustainable dividends and one that isn't.

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3 Ways to Cash in on Higher Gold Prices

July 14, 2014 | Matt Smith

How to take advantage of higher gold prices and make a bet on gold.

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3 Companies in the Energy Patch With Great Upside

July 11, 2014 | Matt Smith

Take a closer look at these three players in the patch offering considerable potential growth.

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3 Defensive Dividend Stocks for Every Portfolio

July 11, 2014 | Matt Smith

These three dividend stocks are well positioned to weather any market downturn.

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Why You Should Buy Platinum Now

July 10, 2014 | Matt Smith

Before investing in gold or silver consider this rarer precious metal.

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3 Long-Term Buy-and-Hold Dividend Growth Stocks

July 10, 2014 | Matt Smith

Three long-term dividend growth stocks for every portfolio

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3 Dividend Champions for Every Portfolio

July 9, 2014 | Matt Smith

These three companies all offer sustainable dividends and high returns despite inflation.

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Choose These 3 Stocks to Cash in on the Gold Rally

July 9, 2014 | Matt Smith

Now is the time for investors to make a leveraged bet on gold with these three gold miners.

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Are Canada’s Banks as Risky as Moody’s Claims?

July 9, 2014 | Matt Smith

Moody's recently downgraded its outlook for Canada's banking industry, but is the risk really that high?

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3 Large Caps in the Patch Gushing Dividends

July 8, 2014 | Matt Smith

Boost your returns and reduce risk with these 3 large-cap companies paying juicy dividend yields in the patch

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How Will Surging U.S. Oil Production Impact Investors?

July 7, 2014 | Matt Smith

The U.S. is now the world's largest oil producer. What does this mean for the oil patch, and for your…

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2 More Energy Stocks Set to Profit From Latin American Growth

July 7, 2014 | Matt Smith

Here are two Canadian oil companies operating in Latin America with solid growth potential.

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3 Reasons to Buy Silver Now

July 7, 2014 | Matt Smith

Silver looks set to rally soon -- here's why you should buy it before it does.

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3 Reasons to Buy Gold Now

July 5, 2014 | Matt Smith

Why now is the time to make a bet on gold and the gold miners.

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2 Canadian Companies Profiting From Latin American Growth

July 4, 2014 | Matt Smith

Get exposure to the fast-growing economies of Latin America.

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3 Dividend Champions With Wide Economic Moats

June 30, 2014 | Matt Smith

These three companies are almost guaranteed to continue growing their dividends.

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Are These 3 Juniors in the Patch Potential Takeover Targets?

June 30, 2014 | Matt Smith

Here are three undervalued oil sands players that could deliver big windfalls for investors.

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2 Dividend Champions in the Patch You Can Rely on

June 27, 2014 | Matt Smith

These two major players should be in every income-focused portfolio.

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2 Companies Perfectly Poised for Growth

June 27, 2014 | Matt Smith

These 2 companies are set to cash in on better-than-expected economic growth because of exposure to the oil patch.

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What Does Bank of Nova Scotia’s Expansion in Latin America Mean for Investors?

June 27, 2014 | Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia's expansion into Latin American countries may look risky, but there are surprising positives.

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3 Reasons Why Crude Prices Will Normalize

June 26, 2014 | Matt Smith

The recent crisis in Iraq has led to a shift in oil prices, so investors should act quickly before they…

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How Will Moody’s Upgraded Outlook for Railroads Affect Investors?

June 25, 2014 | Matt Smith

An upgraded outlook for the North American rail industry bodes well for the profitability of Canada's two largest rail companies.

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Does Crescent Point Energy Still Have Room to Run?

June 25, 2014 | Matt Smith

This light oil heavyweight boasts a hefty dividend yield, but will its share price continue to grow?

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What the Pipeline Crunch Means for Energy Players in the Patch

June 25, 2014 | Matt Smith

With the controversy surrounding certain pipelines, energy producers need to find alternative methods to reach lucrative foreign markets.

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How Risky Are Canada’s Banks Since the Moody’s Downgrade?

June 24, 2014 | Matt Smith

Canada's top five banks remain low-risk despite a recent downgrade by Moody's.

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How Risky Is Bank of Nova Scotia After Moody’s Downgrade?

June 23, 2014 | Matt Smith

The perceived degree of risk in this bank's growth strategy is overblown and it now offers considerable upside for investors.

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This Company Has Raised Its Dividend Every Year for the Last 19 Years

June 23, 2014 | Matt Smith

This leading midstream player in the patch has a consistently growing dividend, and the news can only get better from…

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2 Small-Cap, High-Growth Plays in the Patch

June 20, 2014 | Matt Smith

Smaller companies can be risky investments, but these two oil patch players show significant upside.

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How Gold Miners Can Help You Cash in on the Crisis in the Middle East

June 20, 2014 | Matt Smith

Profit from the Iraq crisis by investing in these three gold miners.

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3 Reasons Why Enbridge Belongs in Every Portfolio

June 20, 2014 | Matt Smith

A strong dividend, a new license in the U.S., and sheer size make Enbridge a good investment.

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2 Canadian Gold Miners With Strong Growth Potential

June 18, 2014 | Matt Smith

Invest for growth closer to home with these two gold miners.

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How Investors Can Benefit From the Crisis in the Middle East

June 17, 2014 | Matt Smith

The crisis in the Middle East means that investors will be looking for energy opportunities in a much stabler jurisdiction…

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Is Pengrowth Energy Truly Undervalued?

June 17, 2014 | Matt Smith

Pengrowth has shown improved performance after implementing its turnaround strategy, but is it still a worthwhile investment?

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3 Big Dividend Yields From the Patch Set to Get Bigger

June 17, 2014 | Matt Smith

These oil producers are well positioned to benefit from the crisis in the Middle East as investors look for stabler…

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What the Poor Outlook for Natural Gas Means for Investors

June 17, 2014 | Matt Smith

With a gloomy outlook for natural gas, which oil and gas companies should investors avoid?

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Is Canadian Oil Sands Worth the Risk?

June 13, 2014 | Matt Smith

Ongoing production outages and maintenance costs continue to hamper this oil company's attempts to grow production.

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This Oil Producer Is a Must-Have Stock for Growth Investors

June 12, 2014 | Matt Smith

Stronger operating fundamentals and a successful acquisition make this player in the patch a must-have for growth-oriented investors.

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Why Whitecap Resources Is Set to Continue Growth

June 12, 2014 | Matt Smith

Looking for growth in the patch? Then look no further than this dividend powerhouse.

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Is Lightstream Resources Really Undervalued?

June 12, 2014 | Matt Smith

Some analysts are saying that this company is a bargain, but is it true?

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