Nelson Smith, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

Collect $1,000 Per Month From Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst

September 8, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) is a passive-income machine with some nice potential upside. It's a far better…

Dividend Stocks

Revealed: This Real Estate Expert Likes These 3 REITs

September 8, 2016 | Nelson Smith

One of Canada's top REIT analysts likes H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN), Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN), and Canadian Apartment…

Dividend Stocks

Collect $1,000 Per Month From Artis Real Estate Investment Trust

September 7, 2016 | Nelson Smith

When it comes to dividends, it doesn't get much better than Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) and its 8.3%…

Dividend Stocks

Does Your TFSA Have These 3 Forever Stocks?

September 7, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A), and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) are poised to be great long-term investments.

Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend Investors Go Dumpster Diving for Better Opportunities?

September 6, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Ultra-cheap stocks such as TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) and Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) might seem like trash, but they could very…

Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: Create Your Own 19.3% Yield

September 6, 2016 | Nelson Smith

By using covered calls, investors can generate yields of 19.3% from Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE). Yes, really.

Dividend Stocks

Investors: Avoid Mutual Funds and Canada’s Mutual Fund Stocks

September 2, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Until they change, it's hard to like IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM), CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX), and AGF Management Limited (TSX:AGF.B)…

Investing

The Smart Money Is Buying Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Should You Buy Too?

September 1, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Famed mutual fund manager Francis Chou is buying Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX). What does he see in the troubled…

Dividend Stocks

3 Simple Reasons to Buy Bank of Nova Scotia Today

September 1, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Why make investing complicated when doing simple things can be rewarding? It doesn't get much easier than buying Bank of…

Dividend Stocks

Bullish on Oil? Then Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp., Not Suncor Energy Inc.

August 31, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a great company, but if you believe oil is about to head higher, Crescent Point…

Dividend Stocks

Are These 3 +8% Yields Safe?

August 30, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Will Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN), Student Transportation Inc. (TSX:STB)(NASDAQ:STB), and Canoe EIT Income Fund (TSX:EIT) continue paying…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Are Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. and Agrium Inc. About to Merge?

August 30, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Rumours are flying about a possible marriage between Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU). If it…

Dividend Stocks

National Bank of Canada: A 4.7% Dividend Plus So Much More

August 30, 2016 | Nelson Smith

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is the forgotten child of Canada's banking cartel. Here's why today is a good time…

Dividend Stocks

How Will a Trump or Clinton Presidency Affect Your Portfolio?

August 30, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Do you own Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) or TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) shares? Then pay attention to this election cycle.

Energy Stocks

Bullish on Oil? Then Buy Baytex Energy Corp.

August 29, 2016 | Nelson Smith

If oil goes back above $80 per barrel, investors buying Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) today should be very happy.

Bank Stocks

Has Vancouver’s Real Estate Bubble Just Popped?

August 29, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Data out of Vancouver isn't looking good. If it persists, investors will want to get out of Canadian Western Bank…

Income Investors: These 3 Dividend-Growth Studs Are Just Getting Started

August 25, 2016 | Nelson Smith

True dividend growth comes from companies such as Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA), Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH), and DH Corp.…

Dividend Stocks

Are Short Sellers Right About Home Capital Group Inc.?

August 25, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) is in hot water with the short sellers again. Are the bears on to something,…

Dividend Stocks

Why Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst Is My Largest Position

August 24, 2016 | Nelson Smith

I've loaded up on Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) shares. Here's why you should, too.

Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada: This Forever Stock Refuses to Stop

August 24, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) released quarterly earnings this morning. Not surprisingly, they just cemented many of the reasons why…

Dividend Stocks

Investors: Protect Your Portfolio With These 3 Easy Steps

August 23, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Protect your portfolio today by buying iShares DEX Universe Bond Index Fund (TSX:XBB) and TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) over Fortis Inc.…

Get Big Income With These 3 +7% Yielders

August 23, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Give yourself a raise with Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD), Capital Power Corp. (TSX:CPX), and Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN)--three…

Dividend Stocks

Investors: Don’t Miss Out on This +$1 Trillion Opportunity

August 23, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Invest in an aging population with Northwest Prop Real Est Inv Trust (TSX:NWH.UN), Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE), and Jean Coutu Group…

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Give Yourself a Raise With These 3 Preferred Shares

August 23, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Preferred shares of Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), George Weston Limited (TSX:WN), and Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) pay much higher dividends than…

Tech Stocks

No Dividends? No Problem! 3 Stocks to Own Despite No Yield

August 19, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC), BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY), and Yellow Media Ltd. (TSX:Y) don't pay dividends. Here's why they're still…

Tech Stocks

Billionaire David Einhorn Bought 3.9 Million Amaya Inc. Shares: Should You Buy Too?

August 18, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Hedge fund veteran David Einhorn just made a big bet on Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA). Should investors follow him into this…

Dividend Stocks

Yawn All the Way to the Bank With BCE Inc.

August 18, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Stocks don't get much more boring than BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), which is exactly the thought process behind owning it.

RRSP Investors: 3 Great Dividend Stocks for the Next Decade

August 18, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Sleep well at night by stuffing your RRSP full of great stocks such as Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM),…

Dividend Stocks

The Easy Way to Build Your Own Real Estate Empire

August 17, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Become the laziest landlord ever with H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN), Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN), and Crombie Real Estate…

Investing

Will These 3 Stocks Survive the Rest of 2016?

August 16, 2016 | Nelson Smith

The future doesn't look good for Lightstream Resources Ltd. (TSX:LTS), Concordia International Corp. (TSX:CRX)(NASDAQ:CXRX), and Performance Sports Group Ltd. (TSX:PSG).

Dividend Stocks

Revealed: This Upcoming Mega-Trend Could Make You Rich

August 16, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Renewable energy will be massive. Play this trend with TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW), Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP), and Northland…

Dividend Stocks

Should Canadian Bank Investors Turn Their Attention South of the Border?

August 16, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is truly one of Canada's great companies. But should investors check out U.S. banks such…

Dividend Stocks

Dividends on Steroids: How to Get a 14.9% Yield From Bank of Nova Scotia

August 15, 2016 | Nelson Smith

One simple trick can increase income from Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) by 350%. Can you afford to miss out?

Dividend Stocks

Investors: You Can’t Ignore These 3 Cheap Value Stocks

August 15, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Create a little value in your portfolio by adding Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN), or…

Dividend Stocks

Boardwalk REIT: Is This Dip a Buying Opportunity?

August 12, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Shares of Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) are getting hit hard. Should astute investors get in now or wait for lower prices…

Dividend Stocks

Great-West Lifeco Inc.: An Interesting Opportunity

August 12, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX:GWO) shares are currently at a 52-week low and trade at a very reasonable earnings multiple. Value…

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Can You Count On These Massive Yields?

August 11, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Can Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN), Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B), Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN), and IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) all…

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst Today

August 10, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) represents one of the best values on the TSX. If investors don't act…

Dividend Stocks

Are You Following These 3 Golden Rules of Investing?

August 10, 2016 | Nelson Smith

How my three golden investing rules led me to buy stocks such as Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA) and TransAlta…

Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: This Risky Stock Has Huge Upside

August 10, 2016 | Nelson Smith

After falling 90%, Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has been written off for dead. But perhaps value investors might want…

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