Nelson Smith, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dirty Secrets Your Broker Isn’t Telling You

October 7, 2016 | Nelson Smith

It's time to ditch the advisor and start making smart moves--like investing in Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and other…

Income Investors: Are These 3 Huge Dividends Safe?

October 6, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Can Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN), Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD), and Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN) maintain their healthy payouts?

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: The Time Is Right to Buy These 3 Dividend Studs

October 5, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Don't miss out on National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA), Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE), and Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) for both yield…

Dividend Stocks

Why Doesn’t Northview Apartment REIT Get Any Love?

October 4, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) trades at a much lower valuation than its main competitors and has a much higher yield.

Dividend Stocks

Why Is Genworth MI Canada Inc. Down 9.2%?

October 4, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC) just got smoked with changes in the mortgage default insurance market.

Dividend Stocks

Is Warren Buffett Wrong About WestJet Airlines Ltd.?

October 3, 2016 | Nelson Smith

There's a lot to like about WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA), like its solid balance sheet, increasing ancillary revenues, and 2.5%…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: This Blue-Chip REIT Has Paid 117 Consecutive Dividends

October 3, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) hasn't missed a dividend in more than a decade as a publicly traded company.…

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National Bank of Canada: It’s Time for This Company to Make a Splash

September 30, 2016 | Nelson Smith

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) needs to make a big foreign acquisition to really make investors happy. Will management pull…

Dividend Stocks

3 Dirty Secrets Bay Street Doesn’t Want You to Know

September 30, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Be wary of what Bay Street bankers and analysts tell you, especially when they tout stocks such as Valeant Pharmaceuticals…

Dividend Stocks

Smart REIT: A Smart Way to Invest in Wal-Mart Canada

September 29, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) offers investors a nice dividend, great assets, sharp management, and, perhaps most importantly, exposure to the world's…

Dividend Stocks

The Smart Money Owns Just Energy Group Inc.: Should You Buy it too?

September 29, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Jim Pattison and Ron Joyce, two of Canada's richest men, own about 30% of Just Energy Group Inc. (TSX:JE)(NYSE:JE). What…

Dividend Stocks

Get a 9.5% Yield From Bombardier, Inc.

September 29, 2016 | Nelson Smith

You won't find many better yields than Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and the 9.5% dividend on its Series 4 preferred shares.…

Dividend Stocks

Is Telus Corporation Canada’s Finest Dividend Stock?

September 28, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Dividend stocks don't get much better than Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU). But is it Canada's finest dividend stock?

Dividend Stocks

Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust: Be Wary of This 9.5% Yield

September 28, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Are you holding Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN) for the succulent 9.5% dividend? You might want to rethink that…

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: Why These Quarterly Earnings Matter

September 27, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Rumours are flying that BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) may actually shut down the device business when it reports quarterly earnings on…

Dividend Stocks

Worried About the Markets? Hide Out in These 3 Safe-Haven Stocks

September 27, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Protect your portfolio today by moving into conservative names such as Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L), Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU), and…

Dividend Stocks

Investors: 3 Reasons to Load Up on Saputo Inc.

September 26, 2016 | Nelson Smith

There's a lot to like about Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP), including international growth potential, rapidly growing dividends, and much more.

Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: Don’t Miss Out on These 3 Hidden Gems

September 23, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Stocks such as Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A), Capital Power Corp. (TSX:CPX), and Slate Retail REIT are off the beaten path,…

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Low Capital? No Problem! 3 Easy Ways to Stretch Even Meager Retirement Savings

September 23, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Stretch your retirement dollars even further by investing in sustainable high yields like those offered by Aimia Inc. (TSX:AIM) and…

Dividend Stocks

Collect $1,000 in Monthly Rent From H&R Real Estate Investment Trust

September 23, 2016 | Nelson Smith

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) can generate some pretty serious dividends. Passive-income lovers aren't going to want to miss…

Dividend Stocks

Can Corus Entertainment Inc. Maintain its Massive 9.4% Dividend?

September 22, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Many investors are counting on Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) and its 9.4% dividend. But can the company maintain such a…

Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Way to Profit From the Upcoming Electric Car Boom

September 22, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) could be the big winner when all of the dust settles around the upcoming electric car…

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3 Millionaire-Inspired Investing Tips From Kevin O’Leary

September 21, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Channel your own "Mr. Wonderful" by investing in companies such as Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) and Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD).

Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. a Screaming Buy Under $5?

September 20, 2016 | Nelson Smith

If crude oil recovers, investors who didn't buy Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) at under $5 per share are going to…

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Millennials: 3 Buy-and-Hold-Forever Stocks for Your TFSA

September 20, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE), Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC), and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) are the kinds of stocks any investor can…

Dividend Stocks

Northview Apartment REIT vs. Boardwalk REIT: Which Should You Own?

September 19, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Both Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) and Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) have plenty going for them, but one is a pretty obvious…

Income Investors: These 3 Energy Stocks Are Gushing Dividends

September 19, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Energy dividends don't get much better than Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), and Akita Drilling Ltd. (TSX:AKT.A)(TSX:AKT.B).

Dividend Stocks

Like Bank of Nova Scotia? Then You’ll Love This Stock

September 19, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Many investors like Bank of Nova Scotia's (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) exposure to Latin America. Perhaps those investors should check out a pure-play…

Dividend Stocks

Air Canada vs. WestJet Airlines Ltd.: Which Airline Is Best?

September 16, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) both own Canada's domestic airline sector. But both investments are not created…

Dividend Stocks

Investors: Can You Count On These 3 Massive Yields?

September 16, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Can Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN), IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM), and Directcash Payments Inc. (TSX:DCI) maintain their massive dividends?

Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc. or Telus Corporation: Which Should You Own?

September 15, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Both Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) should be terrific investments over the long term. But there's one I…

Dividend Stocks

If Canada’s Real Estate Bubble Bursts, What Happens to REITs?

September 15, 2016 | Nelson Smith

If residential real estate crashes, will investors regret buying Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) or Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN)?

Investors: Do You Own These 2 Forever Stocks?

September 14, 2016 | Nelson Smith

They might not get as much attention as other companies, but both Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) and RioCan Real Estate…

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Nervous About Housing? Then Avoid Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

September 14, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is racing against the Canadian housing market. Can it outrun impending doom?

Dividend Stocks

Hungry for Yield? These 3 Restaurant Stocks Will Whet Your Appetite

September 13, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Dividend stocks don't get much better than A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (TSX:AW.UN), Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA), and Boston…

Dividend Stocks

3 Big Reasons Why I’m Avoiding Fortis Inc.

September 12, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) is a great company, but its increasing debt, lofty valuation, and risk of technological disruption make it…

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Investors: Don’t Miss Out on These 3 Ridiculously Cheap Financial Stocks

September 12, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Looking for value? You'll find it with Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF), Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), and Goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY).

Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Avoid SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. Forever?

September 9, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Can investors look past SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) and its history of bribes and corruption, or would they be better…

Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Way to Profit From the iPhone 7

September 9, 2016 | Nelson Smith

The iPhone 7 looks likely to take the market by storm. For Canadian investors, there's one easy way to profit…

Dividend Stocks

Build Your Own Pension With These 3 Monthly Dividend Studs

September 8, 2016 | Nelson Smith

A portfolio of Boston Pizza Royalty Income Fund (TSX:BPF.UN), Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE), and Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) would yield 6.6%…

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