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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.

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

Use This Top Growth Stock to Turn Your $6,000 TFSA Contribution Into $100,000

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Buy Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) today and achieve your investment goals sooner.

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Energy Stocks

This Oil Stock Is on Sale: Buy Today to Profit From Higher Oil in 2020

| Matt Smith

Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) is trading at a deep discount to its net asset value, making now the time to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is It Finally Time to Load Up on Silver?

| Matt Smith

Seeking exposure to silver? Then look no further than Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Buy This Small-Cap Gold Miner Today Before it Doubles

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Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) produced first gold, making now the time to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) for 2020 and Beyond

| Matt Smith

Buy Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) today and lock in a 6.4% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Has Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Hit a Snag in Latin America?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that the growing unrest in South America could impact Bank of Nova Scotia's (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) financial performance.

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Energy Stocks

Unrest in Colombia Could Lift Canadian Heavy Oil Prices

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Profit from greater demand for heavy crude by investing in Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Gold Miners to Buy for 2020

| Matt Smith

Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL) and Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX:DPM) are attractively valued, making now the time to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Formidable Reasons to Buy Whitecap (TSX:WCP) Today

| Matt Smith

Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP) is on sale at half price, making now the time to buy.

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Investing

3 Powerful Reasons to Buy Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN)

| Matt Smith

Buy Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) today and accelerate the pace at which you can create wealth.

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Dividend Stocks

Build Wealth by Buying This Renewable Energy Stock Yielding 4%

| Matt Smith

Buy Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) today and lock in a 4% yield as well as solid growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Deeply Discounted Driller a Safe Investment?

| Matt Smith

Bonterra Energy Corp. (TSX:BNE) is a risky play on higher oil offering tremendous upside.

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Dividend Stocks

Will Rising Geopolitical Risk in Latin America Impact Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)?

| Matt Smith

Latest developments in Latin America could impact Bank of Nova Scotia's (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) earnings.

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Dividend Stocks

Accelerate Wealth Creation by Adding This Top Stock to Your TFSA

| Matt Smith

Buy Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) to achieve your financial goals sooner.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Vermilion Energy (TSX:VET) Today and Lock In a Monster 14% Dividend Yield

| Matt Smith

Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) is very attractively valued, and if you buy today, you can lock in a 14% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

The Retail Apocalypse Is Accelerating: Get Ready for More Victims

| Matt Smith

The ongoing expansion of online shopping makes Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN) and its juicy 9% yield unattractive.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This REIT Yielding a Juicy 5.5% to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Buy WPT Industrial REIT (TSX:WPT.U) today to take advantage of rapid growth in e-commerce.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Common TFSA Mistakes Canadians Should Avoid

| Matt Smith

Add Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) to your TFSA today to accelerate wealth creation.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Oil Stocks on Sale to Buy in November

| Matt Smith

Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP), Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) and Surge Energy Inc. (TSX:SGY) are all trading at deep discounts to…

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Energy Stocks

The Only Natural Gas Stock to Ever Own for 2020 and Beyond

| Matt Smith

Profit from Colombia's emerging energy crisis by investing in Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE).

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Investing

2 Top Secular Growth Stocks for 2020 and Beyond

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) are poised to soar while continuing to reward investors with…

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Energy Stocks

Latest News Indicates That Crescent Point (TSX:CPG) Is Poised to Soar

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher crude by adding Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) to your portfolio today.

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Dividend Stocks

This Little-Known Renewable Energy Stock Yielding Over 6% Is Poised to Soar

| Matt Smith

Buy Polaris Infrastructure Inc. (TSX:PIF) today and lock in a 6.5% dividend yield.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Boost Exposure to Palladium: The Top Precious Metal for 2020

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher palladium prices by investing in Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (TSX:IVN).

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Bank Stocks

Shorting Canada’s Banks: A Trade Guaranteed to Lose

| Matt Smith

The impact of an economic downturn on Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) will be minimal. The short sellers have it…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Buy Frontera Energy (TSX:FEC)

| Matt Smith

Buy Frontera Energy Corp. (TSX:FEC) today and lock in a 7% yield.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Top Gold Miner to Buy in November

| Matt Smith

Ignore weaker gold and buy Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) today.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This Overlooked Canadian Bank Yielding 4% in November

| Matt Smith

Buy National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) today and lock in a 4% yield.

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Energy Stocks

This Oil Stock Is on Sale, Making Now the Time to Buy

| Matt Smith

Buy Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) today to cash in on higher oil.

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Top-Performing REITs for 2019: Is it Time to Buy?

| Matt Smith

Buy Dream Industrial REIT (TSX:DIR.UN) and Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) to boost income and growth.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Latest News Confirms it is Time to Buy This Small-Cap Gold Miner

| Matt Smith

Buy Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL) before it doubles.

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Aphria (TSX:APHA) Is Canada’s Top Pot Stock to Buy Today

| Matt Smith

Buy Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) today and profit from growing demand for legal marijuana.

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Dividend Stocks

The Top REIT Yielding 7% to Buy in November

| Matt Smith

Buy Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) today and lock-in a juicy 7% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Growth Stock to Buy in November

| Matt Smith

Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) is poised to soar, making now the time to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Turn Your $6,000 TFSA Contribution Into $100,000 in 7 Years

| Matt Smith

Buy Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) today to build wealth and achieve your investment goals sooner.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR): Canada’s Top Dividend-Growth Stock

| Matt Smith

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is attractively valued and poised to soar.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top REITs Yielding 5% Plus to Buy Today and Hedge Against a Recession

| Matt Smith

Boost income and growth while weather-proofing your portfolio by buying Northwest Health Care Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) and Dream Industrial REIT…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG) Has Gained 22% Since the Start of 2019

| Matt Smith

Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) today to profit from higher oil.

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Energy Stocks

Why Baytex (TSX:BTE) Has Lost 31% Since the Start of 2019

| Matt Smith

There are considerable risks associated with investing in Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

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Dividend Stocks

Time to Buy This Oil Sands Giant Yielding 4%

| Matt Smith

Buy attractively valued Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) today and lock in a 4% yield.

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