Nelson Smith, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Collect $1,000 Per Month From These 3 REITs

August 9, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Create your own passive-income machine with Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN), H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN), and Dream Industrial Real…

Dividend Stocks

Investors: 3 Ways You Can Profit From the Rio Olympics

August 9, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Owning stocks such as Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI), BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), and Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) can give investors…

Dividend Stocks

Alaris Royalty Corp.: Are Shares a Bargain After Falling 20%?

August 8, 2016 | Nelson Smith

After a disappointing quarter, many investors are concerned about Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD). Are they right, or is this dip…

Dividend Stocks

Smart REIT: the Perfect Forever Stock for a TFSA or RRSP

August 8, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Some investors consider Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) to be one of Canada's top buy-and-hold-forever stock. Here's why.

Value Investors: Check Out These 3 Cheap Financial Stocks

August 5, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Value investors should look closely at Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF), Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB), and Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.…

Dividend Stocks

Bombardier, Inc.: Collect a 9.2% Dividend

August 5, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) offers investors eye-popping dividends through its preferred shares. Here's why the payout is likely to be sustained.

Dividend Stocks

Saputo Inc.: This Dividend-Growth Story Is Just Beginning

August 4, 2016 | Nelson Smith

If everything goes to plan, Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) shareholders will enjoy a terrific yield on cost in a couple of…

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Build Your Own Gold-Plated Pension With These 3 Dividend Stars

August 4, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN), Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA), and Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) can really goose a retiree's income.

Investing

Revealed: These 3 Growth Stocks Have Massive Potential

August 3, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Stocks such as MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY), Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH), and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) can send…

Dividend Stocks

What Does Sub-$40 Oil Mean for Baytex Energy Corp.?

August 3, 2016 | Nelson Smith

If oil stays below $40 per barrel, things won't be so bad for Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), which is nicely…

Dividend Stocks

What Does Sub-$40 Oil Mean for Crescent Point Energy Corp.?

August 2, 2016 | Nelson Smith

How will life be for Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) if oil dips back below $40 per barrel? Surprisingly, it…

Is Amaya Inc. a Good Buy Today?

August 2, 2016 | Nelson Smith

With the insider trading investigation rapidly moving to its rear-view mirror, is Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) now a buy?

Retirees: Give Yourself a Raise With These 3 High-Dividend Studs

August 2, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Attention retirees: a portfolio of Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF), Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN), and TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW)…

Dividend Stocks

Increase Your Portfolio’s Potential With These 3 Top Turnaround Stocks

July 30, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Turnaround stocks such as Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A), TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC), and Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) have…

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Give Yourself a Raise With Inter Pipeline Ltd.

July 30, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) might be the perfect stock for retirees. Here's why.

Bank Stocks

Think the Loonie Is About to Plunge? Then Buy These 3 Stocks

July 29, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Convinced the Canadian dollar is about to slide again? Then check out Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP), and Fairfax…

Investors: Stick These 3 Forever Stocks Inside Your TFSA

July 28, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Make investing easy by stuffing your TFSA full of great forever stocks such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE),…

Investing

Investors: Don’t Let Canada’s Housing Bubble Crush Your Portfolio

July 28, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Canadian housing seems to get a little scarier each week. Protect your portfolio by avoiding Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG)…

Energy Stocks

3 Natural Resource Stocks With Big Upside Potential

July 28, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Looking for commodity plays with huge upside? Then check out Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Potash Corporation…

Dividend Stocks

Is Shaw Communications Inc. Still a Great Forever Stock?

July 27, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Is today the right time to load up on forever stock Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), or will there be a…

Dividend Stocks

Channel Your Inner Oracle With These 3 Buffett-Inspired Dividend Payers

July 26, 2016 | Nelson Smith

AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ), Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX), and Aimia Inc. (TSX:AIM) are the kinds of stocks that attract Warren Buffett. Perhaps…

Dividend Stocks

Extreme Income Alert: Get 18.5% Annually From Suncor Energy Inc.

July 26, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Investors who use a covered-call strategy can generate some eye-popping income from Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

Dividend Stocks

Can These 3 REITs Maintain Their Generous Payouts?

July 26, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Can Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN), Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN), and Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) deliver consistent income? Find…

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: Is it Time for a New CEO?

July 25, 2016 | Nelson Smith

A very obvious course of action is staring BlackBerry Ltd.'s (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) CEO John Chen in the face. Why won't he…

Dividend Stocks

Invest Like Kevin O’Leary and Collect $1,000 Per Month

July 25, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Join Kevin O'Leary in the royalty business by investing in Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) and Diversified Royalty Corp. (TSX:DIV) to…

Dividend Stocks

Dollarama Inc.: Is it Too Late to Invest in Canada’s Top Retailer?

July 22, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) has been a remarkable performer since its 2009 IPO, rising more than 40% annually. Can it keep…

Dividend Stocks

Revealed: These 3 Stocks Have Paid Dividends for 209 Combined Years

July 22, 2016 | Nelson Smith

When it comes to dividend stocks, it doesn't get much better than Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Inter Pipeline Ltd.…

Dividend Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia: Buy This Forever Stock for Your Grandkids

July 21, 2016 | Nelson Smith

With a reasonable valuation, impressive international operations, and a sweet 4.4% dividend yield, what's not to like about Bank of…

Dividend Stocks

Steal This Important Investing Tip From Canada’s Wealthiest People

July 20, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Companies such as Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) and Morguard Real Estate Inv. (TSX:MRT.UN) are perfect examples of how regular…

Dividend Stocks

Does Your TFSA Have These 3 Buy-and-Hold-Forever Stocks?

July 20, 2016 | Nelson Smith

No TFSA is complete without great stocks such as Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR), Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA), and North…

Dividend Stocks

3 Easy Ways to Protect Your Portfolio From Canada’s Housing Bubble

July 20, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Worried about Canada's housing market? Then avoid National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA), Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC), and Home Capital…

Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Bubble? Protect Yourself With These 3 Cheap Value Stocks

July 19, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Nervous about stocks that are at record highs? Hide out in value names such as Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A), Transcontinental…

Dividend Stocks

3 Easy Ways Anyone Can Retire Early

July 19, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Want to retire early? Just focus on living cheaply and investing in great companies such as Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO)…

Investors: Don’t Miss Out on This $4 Trillion Opportunity

July 18, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Play this huge upcoming trend with Westjet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA), Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), and Holloway Lodging Corporation (TSX:HLC).

Become a TFSA Millionaire With Royal Bank of Canada and Saputo Inc.

July 18, 2016 | Nelson Smith

By investing in great companies like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) inside their TFSA, investors can…

Can You Count on These Great Dividends?

July 15, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Looking for secure dividends? Stay away from IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM), Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Torstar Corporation…

Dividend Stocks

Begin Building Your Own Real Estate Empire With as Little as $1,000

July 15, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Anyone can start building their own real estate empire today, starting with Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) and…

Dividend Stocks

Extreme Income Alert: Get an 18.4% Yield From Bank of Nova Scotia

July 14, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Investors who get a little creative in the option market can generate some huge yields from Bank of Nova Scotia…

Energy Stocks

5 Cheap Energy Stocks With Huge Potential Upside

July 14, 2016 | Nelson Smith

When energy recovers, stocks such as Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE), Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. (TSX:BXE)(NYSE:BXE), and Penn West Petroleum Ltd.…

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Why Free Cash Flow Is King

July 13, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Dividend investors: Understand the power of free cash flow, and you'll understand why Capital Power Corp. (TSX:CPX) and Aimia Inc.…

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