Nelson Smith, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

The Easy Way to Create a Real Estate Empire (and Never Fix a Toilet Again!)

February 18, 2016 | Nelson Smith

By using leverage to buy REITs such as RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and H&R Real Estate Investment Trust…

Investing

Is a Big Order From Air Canada Enough for Bombardier, Inc.?

February 18, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Will a big order from Air Canada (TSX:AC) be enough to save Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) from bankruptcy? It's a good…

Tech Stocks

Is BlackBerry Ltd. a Good Choice for a RRSP?

February 17, 2016 | Nelson Smith

After falling nearly 25% thus far in 2016, BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is starting to look like an attractive RRSP option.

Dividend Stocks

Bullish on Crude Recovering? Then Don’t Invest in Oil Companies

February 16, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Why WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) and Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) are better bets on the recovery of crude than any oil…

Dividend Stocks

AutoCanada Inc.: This Billionaire-Inspired Growth Story Is Still on Track

February 16, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Jim Pattison are all notable billionaires who have invested in the auto dealership business. Should…

Dividend Stocks

Dollarama Inc.: A Perfect Buy-and-Hold-Forever RRSP Stock

February 16, 2016 | Nelson Smith

With massive growth potential and a great business model, Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a terrific stock to buy and tuck…

Dividend Stocks

Can Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst Maintain its 14.7% Yield?

February 15, 2016 | Nelson Smith

This year might not be a great year for income investors in Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN), but…

Dividend Stocks

These Monthly Dividends Can Help You Create Your Own Pension

February 15, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA), H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN), and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) offer great monthly dividends that…

Investing

Will Hot Dogs Push Restaurant Brands International Inc. Shares Higher?

February 12, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Hot dogs might be just the cure for ailing Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) shares, which are trading at a…

Dividend Stocks

Shaw Communications Inc.: A Great Forever Stock at a Bargain Price

February 12, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) shares are flirting with a three-year low. What a great opportunity to load up for the…

Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: It’s All up to Ottawa Now

February 12, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Justin Trudeau and the feds could sweep in and save Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Here's why this could still be bad…

Energy Stocks

Will Oil Recover Quickly Enough for Baytex Energy Corp. to Survive?

February 10, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is an energy investment on steroids. Will oil recover fast enough for this stock to double,…

Investing

Will Prem Watsa’s $109 Billion Bet Pay Off?

February 10, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Most of us don't want to see deflation. Shareholders of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) sure do.

Bank Stocks

Why Are So Many Investors Shorting Canada’s Banks?

February 10, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Investors are aggressively shorting Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD). Why?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Are We About to Enter a New Golden Age for Gold?

February 9, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Negative bond yields could end up being very good news for gold companies such as Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) and…

Dividend Stocks

Smart REIT: A Perfect Boring Stock for Today’s Tumultuous Times

February 8, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) has growth potential, fantastic assets, and a great yield. Its stable share price during tumultuous times is…

Dividend Stocks

Income on Steroids: Collect 16.8% Annually From Enbridge Inc.

February 8, 2016 | Nelson Smith

With just a little understanding of the options market, investors can generate some huge income from stocks such as Enbridge…

Energy Stocks

Will These 3 Energy Companies Survive 2016?

February 5, 2016 | Nelson Smith

If oil doesn't head much higher in a hurry, that's not good for Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Precision Drilling…

Don’t Ignore Magna International Inc. and its Massive Dividend-Growth Potential

February 5, 2016 | Nelson Smith

If dividend-growth investors buy Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and tuck it away for a decade or more, I think they'll…

Bank Stocks

Will Canada’s Housing Bubble Affect Your Retirement?

February 5, 2016 | Nelson Smith

As goes the Canadian housing market will go Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG). Are you wiling to take that risk…

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Telus Corporation Over Rogers Communications Inc.

February 4, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) is a great company. Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is just a little bit better.

Dividend Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc.: Why Doesn’t This Energy Giant Get More Love?

February 4, 2016 | Nelson Smith

With a solid balance sheet, a safe 3.9% dividend, and terrific long-term oil sands assets, maybe it's time for investors…

Dividend Stocks

Become the Laziest Landlord Ever With Boardwalk REIT and Dream Global REIT

February 3, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Find out how lazy investors who buy Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) and Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) are positioning themselves well for…

Investing

Why Did WestJet Airlines Ltd. Shares Plunge 11%?

February 2, 2016 | Nelson Smith

It hasn't been a good few months for WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA), and weak quarterly results sure aren't helping.

Bank Stocks

Income Investors: Get a 16.7% Yield From Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

February 2, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) has a great 5.1% dividend yield. That's nice, but how does 16.7% sound?

Investing

Did Boeing Co Just Quietly Kill Bombardier, Inc.?

February 2, 2016 | Nelson Smith

One simple test flight by Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) could spell very bad news for Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B).

Investing

Billionaire Jim Pattison Owns 58 Million Canfor Corporation Shares: Should You Buy, Too?

February 1, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Jim Pattison's stake in Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP) is worth $867 million. Is the billionaire on to something, or will shares…

Dividend Stocks

You’ll Be Kicking Yourself Later if You Don’t Buy Telus Corporation Now

January 29, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Mr. Market says Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) shares are 13% less valuable than they were three months ago. Mr. Market is…

Dividend Stocks

Will These 3 Stocks Cut Their Dividends in 2016?

January 29, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Like steady dividends? Then avoid Torstar Corporation (TSX:TS.B) Liquor Stores N.A. Ltd. (TSX:LIQ), and one other company.

Dividend Stocks

How You Could Collect a 16.1% Yield From National Bank of Canada

January 28, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Thousands of Bay Street professionals successfully use covered calls to really juice their yields. Here's how National Bank of Canada…

Dividend Stocks

Is Warren Buffett Thinking of Buying TransAlta Corporation?

January 28, 2016 | Nelson Smith

The vultures are circling around TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC). Is Warren Buffett among them?

Investing

3 Reasons Why I’m Wildly Bullish on Canada

January 28, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Stop reading negative headlines and start loading up on cheap Canadian stocks such as Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 1 Simple Trick to Supercharge Your Income

January 27, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Like the yields from RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA)? You'll like them even more if…

Dividend Stocks

Investors: Get Rich Learning to Love Canada’s Most-Hated Companies

January 27, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Consumers hate Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), which is exactly why you should…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Revealed: 5 Top Gold Stocks Trading Under $5

January 26, 2016 | Nelson Smith

When gold heads higher, you'll be kicking yourself for not loading up on cheap producers like Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY),…

Dividend Stocks

Are These 10%+ Dividends Safe?

January 25, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN), Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN), Gamehost Inc. (TSX:GH), and Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN)…

Dividend Stocks

Husky Energy Inc.: 2 Ways to Collect Income From This Energy Monster

January 25, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) just eliminated its dividend. Don't sweat it--there are still ways you can get paid to wait…

Investing

Get Rich by Stealing These 3 Secrets From Millionaire Investors

January 22, 2016 | Nelson Smith

By stealing these tips and investing in great companies such as H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) and Alimentation Couche-Tard…

Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Says Avoid Airlines. He’s Wrong About WestJet Airlines Ltd.

January 22, 2016 | Nelson Smith

If Warren Buffett took the time to get to know WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA), I think he'd warm up to…

Investing

Metro, Inc.: A Perfect Boring Stock for Today’s Tumultuous Markets

January 21, 2016 | Nelson Smith

A funny thing happens when the market starts going crazy. Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) tends to head higher.

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