Nelson Smith, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why Oil Is Close to Bottoming

January 21, 2016 | Nelson Smith

It's about time crude hit a bottom and maybe even rally a bit. Will this be enough to save struggling…

Investing

Will a Big Order From Delta Air Lines Inc. Save Bombardier, Inc.?

January 21, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) could desperately use some good news. Will an order from Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) cure its…

Metals and Mining Stocks

A Lower Loonie Is Very Good News for Teck Resources Ltd.

January 20, 2016 | Nelson Smith

It's been a factory of sadness for Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) shareholders lately. The low Canadian dollar is a welcome…

3 Great Dividend Stocks You’ve Never Heard of

January 20, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Stocks such as Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A), Aimia Inc. (TSX:AIM), and North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC) don't get the attention they…

Dividend Stocks

TransAlta Corporation: This Stock Is a Buy Even After a 78% Dividend Cut

January 20, 2016 | Nelson Smith

After two dividend cuts in three years, it's obvious that TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) isn't a good income producer. But it…

Dividend Stocks

Can Investors Count On Inter Pipeline Ltd. and its 7.7% Yield?

January 19, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) has one of the most attractive dividends out there. Will it be able to afford its…

Dividend Stocks

6 Dirty Secrets Your Broker Isn’t Telling You

January 19, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Unless your broker is telling you to buy and hold great stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), I'd…

Dividend Stocks

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst: The Cheapest Stock in Canada?

January 18, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Investors are pricing Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) like it's close to failure. Here's why it's now irrationally…

Dividend Stocks

Yawn All the Way to the Bank With Fortis Inc.

January 18, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) is a boring stock. Maybe boring is what your portfolio really needs right about now.

Corus Entertainment Inc.: This Transformational Deal Is Great News

January 14, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) made headlines by paying $2.65 billion for Shaw Communications Inc.'s (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) media assets. Why I think…

Dividend Stocks

Worried About Volatility? Ride Out the Storm in These 3 Boring Stocks

January 13, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Ride out the crazy markets with boring stocks such as BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN), and Empire Company Limited…

Dividend Stocks

Why 2016 Won’t Be the Year Canada’s Housing Bubble Bursts

January 13, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Canada's housing crash isn't quite official yet. Here's why the country might avoid it in 2016, which would be very…

Dividend Stocks

2 Ways to Generate Huge Income From Bombardier, Inc.

January 12, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) doesn't pay a dividend. But with a little thinking outside of the box, investors can pretty easily…

Investing

After a 20% Fall Dollarama Inc. Shares Are a Bargain

January 12, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Shares of Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) are in the bargain bin after a 20% haircut. Is now a good buying opportunity,…

Energy Stocks

I Just Sold My Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Shares: Here’s Why

January 11, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Will Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) avoid bankruptcy? I'm not about to stick around as a shareholder to find out.

Investing

Should You Join Warren Buffett and Bill Ackman in Restaurant Brands International Inc.?

January 11, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Between the two of them, Buffett and Ackman have more than US$4 billion in Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR). Should…

Dividend Stocks

Take Advantage of the Bear Market and Buy Telus Corporation

January 11, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) shares are flirting with lows last seen in 2014. Long-term dividend investors should practically be salivating at…

Dividend Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: Be Wary of This 8.9% Yield

January 8, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) pays a succulent 8.9% dividend. Unfortunately, it might not last through 2016.

Dividend Stocks

Why 2016 Could Be the Year Canada’s Housing Bubble Bursts

January 8, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Canada's real estate market could head much lower in 2016. If it does, avoid Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) and…

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Make Your Own Pension With These 3 Monthly Dividend Payers

January 8, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Don't have a pension? Don't worry. Stocks such as Dream Industrial Real Estate Invest Trst (TSX:DIR.UN), Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR),…

Investing

Will This New Airline Spell Trouble for WestJet Airlines Ltd. and Air Canada?

January 7, 2016 | Nelson Smith

New competitor NewLeaf Travel is making headlines in Canadian travel circles. How will this affect Air Canada (TSX:AC) and WestJet…

Dividend Stocks

Want to Bet on Oil’s Recovery? Avoid Suncor Energy Inc. and Imperial Oil Limited

January 7, 2016 | Nelson Smith

If oil recovers in 2016, Baytex Energy Inc. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) will be a much better investment than Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU)…

Tech Stocks

How to Turn BlackBerry Ltd. into an Income-Producing Machine

January 6, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Selling covered calls is a great way for BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) investors to get up to 8% annually while waiting…

Dividend Stocks

Gildan Activewear Inc. Is Poised to Be a Dividend-Growth Monster for Decades to Come

January 5, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Gildan Activewear (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) might only yield 0.9% today, but that dividend has huge growth potential. Dividend-growth investors, take notice.

Dividend Stocks

Collect $1,000 Per Month From H&R Real Estate Investment Trust

January 5, 2016 | Nelson Smith

It's surprisingly easy to get some serious cash each month from H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN).

Dividend Stocks

3 Top Value Stock Picks for 2016

January 5, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B), WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA), and Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) could be just what…

Dividend Stocks

2 Valuable Investing Lessons I Learned in 2015

January 4, 2016 | Nelson Smith

How Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) and Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN) taught me investing lessons I'll never forget.

Dividend Stocks

TransAlta Corporation: A Sustainable Double-Digit Yield?

December 31, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Income investors should think twice about TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) and its 14.8% yield. But there's another way to get double-digit…

Will These 3 Companies Survive 2016?

December 30, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Will Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Sherritt International Corporation (TSX:S), and Sears Canada Inc. (TSX:SCC) survive 2016?

Dividend Stocks

Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust: Is This a 9.8% Yield You Can Count on?

December 30, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Many investors are attracted to Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN) and its 9.8% yield. But is it too good…

Dividend Stocks

3 Top Financial Stocks for Dividend Investors in 2016

December 29, 2015 | Nelson Smith

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA), Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC), and IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) have great valuations, solid dividends,…

Is Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Poised to Ride This Investing Supertrend?

December 29, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Many investors are looking for a home run by investing in cannabis producers. But potential distributors such as Alimentation Couche-Tard…

Dividend Stocks

Kinder Morgan Inc. Cut its Dividend. Will TransCanada Corporation Be Next?

December 24, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE:KMI) ran into problems because its dividend was too aggressive. With billions in expansion projects planned, is…

Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Is a Bailout From Ottawa in the Cards for 2016?

December 24, 2015 | Nelson Smith

An investment in Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) could depend on Ottawa's help in 2016. Is a bailout on the way?

Dividend Stocks

3 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks for the Next Decade

December 23, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Here's the case for buying TMX Group Inc. (TSX:X), WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA), and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and holding on…

Tech Stocks

Westport Innovations Inc.: Don’t Expect This Company to Survive 2016

December 22, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT)(NASDAQ:WPRT) needs a big 2016 for crude oil, or else next year at this time we'll be…

Dividend Stocks

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust: Don’t Miss Out on This Great Opportunity

December 22, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) is one of the cheapest stocks on the TSX no matter what metric you…

Dividend Stocks

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst: Ignore the 12.7% Dividend

December 22, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Many investors are intoxicated by Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst's (TSX:D.UN) 12.7% yield. In reality, that might be the…

Energy Stocks

Should Investors Avoid Oil Completely Going into 2016?

December 21, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Should you invest in Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) or Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) in 2016? It all comes down to…

Dividend Stocks

Is This RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Deal a Game Changer?

December 21, 2015 | Nelson Smith

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) just agreed to sell its U.S. properties for $2.7 billion. Here's why this looks…

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