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Author: 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.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Sectors Poised to Outperform the Market in 2020

| Matt Smith

By Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and Northwest Healthcare REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) to beat the market in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Oil Stocks Yielding +7% to Buy Today

| Matt Smith

Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) and Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP) are too cheap to ignore, making now the time to buy.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Get Ready for Gold to Shine Again in 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) today and profit from firmer gold in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

This Little-Known Renewable Energy Utility Gained a Stunning 23% in 2019

| Matt Smith

Buy Polaris Infrastructure Inc. (TSX:PIF) today to beat the market in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Energy Stock Yielding +9% to Buy Today

| Matt Smith

Buy attractively valued Surge Energy Inc. (TSX:SGY) today and lock in a 9.5% dividend yield.

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Cannabis Stocks

Betting on a Cannabis Comeback? Buy Organigram (TSX:OGI)

| Matt Smith

While the outlook for cannabis stocks remains poor Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX:OGI)(NASDAQ:OGI) could emerge as one of the most profitable…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Attractively Valued REITs Yielding +6% to Build Passive Income

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) and Slate Office REIT (TSX:SOT.UN) are attractively valued and offering juicy +6% yields, making now…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This REIT Yielding 4% Today and Beat the Market in 2020

| Matt Smith

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) is very attractively valued making now the time to buy and lock-in a 4%…

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Energy Stocks

Can This Beaten-Down Oil Stock Ever Bounce Back?

| Matt Smith

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSEMKT:GTE) is trading at a deep-discount to its asset value making it a speculative buy.

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Canadian Energy Stocks Trading at a Discount to Buy in 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) and Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) today to profit from higher oil in 2020.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Is Under Pressure After a Lacklustre 2019

| Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) was the second worst performing big six bank in 2019 and will remain under pressure…

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Cannabis Stocks

Expecting a Cannabis Recovery? Don’t Bet on Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)

| Matt Smith

Buy Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) to bet on a cannabis recovery.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This Oil Stock Today to Lock In a +6% Yield and Profit in 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP) and profit from higher oil.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Key Reasons Why Gold Streamers Are Superior to Miners

| Matt Smith

Buy Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (TSX:SSL)(NYSEMKT:SAND) today and profit from higher gold in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Wealth-Destroying TFSA Mistakes to Avoid in 2020

| Matt Smith

Add Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) to your TFSA today and achieve financial independence sooner.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Boost Exposure to Palladium and Beat the Market in 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (TSX:IVN) today and profit from higher palladium in 2020.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Is Poised to Break Through $1,600 an Ounce in 2020

| Matt Smith

Invest in Franco-Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) today and profit from higher gold in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy in 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) and Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) today to boost income and growth.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Champions to Buy in 2020

| Matt Smith

Boost income and growth by investing in Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Now Is the Time to Boost Your Exposure to Gold

| Matt Smith

Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (TSX:SSL)(NYSEMKT:SAND) will soar higher during 2020, making now the time to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

A Recession Is Unlikely in 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) today and lock in a 5% dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY): The Only Bank to Own in 2020

| Matt Smith

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is poised to soar in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest in National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) Today and Beat the Market in 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) today, lock-in a 3.9% dividend yield and beat the market in 2020.

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Energy Stocks

The Only Natural Gas Stock I Would Ever Buy

| Matt Smith

Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) appears heavily undervalued and is poised to soar in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Ignore This Oil Stock Yielding Almost 8% in 2020

| Matt Smith

Frontera Energy Corp. (TSX:FEC) is poised to deliver considerable value in 2020, depsite softer oil.

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Cannabis Stocks

Don’t Expect Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) to Rebound in 2020

| Matt Smith

There are signs that Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) has further to fall, as the legal cannabis market falters.

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Energy Stocks

My Top Stock Pick for 2020 and Beyond to Buy Today

| Matt Smith

Buy Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) today and profit from higher oil in 2020.

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Energy Stocks

Identifying Opportunities in Latin America

| Matt Smith

Buy Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) to benefit from stronger growth in Colombia.

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Energy Stocks

This Risky Oil Stock Is on Sale — Now’s the Time to Buy

| Matt Smith

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSEMKT:GTE) is a very attractively valued but risky play on higher oil.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ): A Cash Flow and Dividend Machine

| Matt Smith

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) will soar as oil moves higher.

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Dividend Stocks

Despite Weaker Gold, Buy This Gold Miner Today

| Matt Smith

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) is poised to soar even if gold softens.

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Energy Stocks

Oil: Where to From Here?

| Matt Smith

Buy Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) today to lock in a juicy 3.8% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This REIT Yielding Almost 7% to Hedge Against Growing Uncertainty

| Matt Smith

Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) is poised to soar as earnings grow.

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Energy Stocks

Will the Latest Middle East Tensions Sustain Higher Oil?

| Matt Smith

Even oil's latest spike fails to make Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) an attractive investment.

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Energy Stocks

Now Is the Time to Load Up on Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG)

| Matt Smith

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is a very attractively valued play on higher oil.

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Dividend Stocks

Profit From Higher Oil With This Driller Yielding 6%

| Matt Smith

Buy Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP) today to profit from higher oil and lock-in a 6% dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Get Ready for This Renewable Energy Stock Yielding 4.5% to Soar Higher in 2020

| Matt Smith

Even after gaining 69% in 2019 Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) has plenty of upside left.

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Dividend Stocks

This Top Stock for 2020 Will Soar Higher After Gaining 36% in 2019

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) will deliver significant value during 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

Identifying Opportunities in Latin America for 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) today and benefit from Latin America's return to growth.

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Energy Stocks

Load Up on This Top Oil Stock and Beat the Market in 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) today and earn market-beating returns.

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