Nelson Smith, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: 1 Huge Reason to Get Bullish on Retail REITs

April 18, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Thanks to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Canada's top retail REITs -- like SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) -- just got a big…

TFSA Dividend Lovers: 3 Top Stocks Yielding up to 7.1%

April 17, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Create your own TFSA dividend stream today with stocks like Chartwell (TSX:CSH.UN), Intact Financial (TSX:IFC) and Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR).

CPP Pension Users: Use These 3 Strategies to Increase Your Income at Least 50%

April 17, 2020 | Nelson Smith

By working longer, embracing a little part-time work, and investing in boring stocks like Rogers Sugar (TSX:RSI), you can easily…

Market Crash 2020: Sorry Folks, You’ve Missed the Bottom

April 16, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Stocks will not retest the lows set a couple weeks ago. But there are still many bargains -- including BSR…

Mainstreet Equity (TSX:MEQ): You Won’t Believe How Cheap This Real Estate Stock Is

April 16, 2020 | Nelson Smith

With loads of growth potential and shares that trade at 35% off book value, now is the time to add…

Revealed: 2 Great Canadian Stocks I’m Buying for My Portfolio Today

April 15, 2020 | Nelson Smith

What are you waiting for? Great Canadian stocks like Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Extendicare (TSX:EXE) are on sale.

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): Why I’m Buying Chorus Aviation (TSX:CHR) Instead

April 15, 2020 | Nelson Smith

I'd much rather buy Chorus Aviation (TSX:CHR) shares today, rather than Air Canada (TSX:AC). Here's why I like the lesser-known…

Lazy Landlords: Your $1,000/Month Passive Income Stream Has Never Been Closer

April 14, 2020 | Nelson Smith

If you're looking to generate some serious passive income, check out H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) and Automotive Properties REIT (TSX:APR.UN).

Income Lovers: Can You Count on These 3 +10% Yields?

April 14, 2020 | Nelson Smith

If you're looking for big income, check out Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp (TSX:PZA), Chemtrade Logistics (TSX:CHE.UN), and Canoe EIT Income…

It’s a Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity to Buy These 3 Cheap Stocks

April 13, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Cheap stocks like Imperial Oil (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO), Cineplex (TSX:CGX), and RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) haven't been this low in over a decade.

You Won’t Believe What’s Happening With Canada’s Top Toilet Paper Stock

April 13, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Despite the best toilet paper market perhaps ever, shares of KP Tissue (TSX:KPT) are down 15% over the last month.…

Market Crash 2020: Are You Ready to Get Rich?

April 12, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Today's market crash is a great opportunity to get rich. Even boring stocks like Great-West Lifeco (TSX:GWO) can help you…

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Should You Be Buying Today?

April 11, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Until we get a little more certainty, I don't think it's a wise idea to speculate on Air Canada (TSX:AC)…

Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN): How to Buy Apartments at 60% Off

April 10, 2020 | Nelson Smith

At an implied valuation of just $77,000 per apartment, Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) is one of the most interesting stocks in…

Investors: 3 Dirt-Cheap Value Stocks Trading Under $10

April 10, 2020 | Nelson Smith

There's significant upside in value stocks like Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN), Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN), and Corus Entertainment (TSX:CJR.B).

If You Don’t Buy This Fast-Food Stock Today, You’ll Be Kicking Yourself Later

April 9, 2020 | Nelson Smith

The market crash is a fantastic opportunity to load up on great fast-food stocks like one of Canada's best brands,…

Market Crash 2020: Where to Invest $10,000 Today

April 9, 2020 | Nelson Smith

In today's market crash environment, stocks like Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Plaza Retail REIT (TSX:PLZ.UN) look particularly interesting.

Value Investors: You Won’t Believe the Bargain Offered by This Cheap Bank Stock

April 8, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Equitable Group (TSX:EQB) is one cheap bank stock. You won't believe just how inexpensive this unloved stock has become.

Retirees: These 3 Safe Stocks Will Pay You Cash Every Month

April 8, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Monthly dividend stocks like Choice Properties (TSX:CHP.UN) and Northland Power (TSX:NPI) are on sale today. Retirees looking for income should…

Use Covered Calls and This Utility Stock to Create Your Own 22.9% Dividend

April 7, 2020 | Nelson Smith

A covered call strategy and TransAlta Renewables (TSX:RNW) can really generate some eye-popping yields. We're talking annualized income of 20%…

Buying Opportunity: These Top TSX Stocks Are Still Down More Than 50%

April 7, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Even after the market has rallied, top TSX stocks like Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN) and Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) are still…

Passive Income Lovers: Lock in a 9.6% Yield on RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) Today

April 6, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Today is a great time to add RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) and its 9.6% yield to your passive income portfolio. But…

Canada Revenue Agency: This Tax Tip Could Save You Thousands in 2021 and Beyond

April 6, 2020 | Nelson Smith

You can really lower your future obligations to the Canada Revenue Agency by following this important -- and underutilized --…

Forget About the Dividend Cut: Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) Is a Screaming Buy at $8

April 4, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Investors are too worried about Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) and its suddenly lower dividend. Instead, they should focus on the value…

Buy Alert: This High-Quality REIT Is Now Selling for 75% Off

April 3, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Brookfield Property Partners (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) has a net asset value of around $40 per share. You can buy in today for…

Legendary Investor Jim Rogers: This Market Crash Could Get Much Worse

April 3, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Legendary investor Jim Rogers is still worried about the global economy, but he does have one trick to help individual…

Retiring Soon? Why You Might Need Less Than You Think

April 2, 2020 | Nelson Smith

If you're planning on retiring soon, don't sweat the suddenly smaller numbers in your brokerage account. Here's why your golden…

Market Crash 2020: Why Are These Canadian Stocks Down So Much?

April 2, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Stocks unfairly punished by today's market crash include Rogers Sugar (TSX:RSI), Molson Coors (TSX:TPX.B)(NYSE:TAP), and Northwest Healthcare REIT (TSX:NWH.UN).

Canada’s Cheapest Stock: You Won’t Believe the Value Here

April 1, 2020 | Nelson Smith

At less than one-third book value and less than two times free cash flow, it's official. Corus Entertainment (TSX:CJR.B) is…

This Billionaire Real Estate Developer Reveals His Top Stock Pick Today

April 1, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Mitchell Goldhar is one of Canada's top real estate developers. And amid this financial crisis, he's buying shares of SmartCentres…

What’s Next for Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock?

March 31, 2020 | Nelson Smith

The next few weeks will be crucial for Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock. Is a bailout a foregone conclusion, or can…

Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN): Is This 19% Yield Sustainable?

March 31, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN) offers a dirt-cheap valuation, solid recession-proof assets, and a 19% yield. Yes, really. The payout might…

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Why Isn’t Warren Buffett Buying Distressed Assets During This Market Crash?

March 30, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Where's Warren Buffett? There's plenty of deals out there, but the Oracle of Omaha isn't buying. Here's why I think…

Retirees: Give Yourself a Raise With These 3 Safe Monthly Dividend Payers

March 30, 2020 | Nelson Smith

It's a great time to add monthly dividend stocks like TransAlta Renewables (TSX:RNW) and Canadian Apartment Properties (TSX:CAR.UN) to your…

Value Investors: Is it Time to Start Buying Canada’s Restaurant Stocks?

March 27, 2020 | Nelson Smith

If you think Coronavirus-caused restaurant lock downs will be over soon, then it's time to buy Canada's restaurant stocks. Here…

Yield Hogs: Do These 3 High Dividend (+10%) Stocks Offer Safe Yields?

March 27, 2020 | Nelson Smith

High-dividend stocks like Pizza Pizza (TSX:PZA), Automotive Properties REIT (TSX:APR.UN), and Pinnacle Renewable Energy (TSX:PL) look solid for years to…

Millennials: This Market Crash Is Your Opportunity to Make a Million

March 26, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Today's market crash and Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock could be enough to make you rich in a few decades. Go ahead,…

Can This Canadian Airline Stock Survive Coronavirus?

March 26, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Will Chorus Aviation (TSX:CHR) be the first Canadian airline stock to succumb to the coronavirus-induced travel slowdown? It could happen.

Market Crash 2020: These 3 Stocks Are Screaming Buys Today

March 25, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Take advantage of the market crash and add Royal Bank (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN), and Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) to your…

Market Crash 2020: This Timeless Kevin O’Leary Investing Tip Can Help

March 25, 2020 | Nelson Smith

Kevin O'Leary's favourite investment metric tells investors today is a great time to buy companies like BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) or Rogers…

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