Nelson Smith, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

New Grads: Start Your Portfolio Off Right With These 3 Rock-Solid Stocks

November 19, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Just starting your investing journey? Then check out Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A), and Royal Bank of Canada…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Bombardier, Inc. vs. Teck Resources Ltd.: Which Is the Better Turnaround Play?

November 19, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Both Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) have huge upside potential. But are Teck's problems more easily fixed…

Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited Is Poised to Be a Dividend-Growth Superstar

November 18, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Many dividend investors might avoid Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) because of its anemic 1.9% yield. But the stock has…

After a 30% Drop, Amaya Inc. Shares Are a Screaming Buy

November 18, 2015 | Nelson Smith

After a huge drop, I added Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) to my portfolio. Here's why I think it could be a…

Dividend Stocks

Investors: Should National Bank of Canada Be Your Top Bank Pick?

November 17, 2015 | Nelson Smith

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is one of the cheapest banks in the sector. Here's why one shrewd move by…

Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Just Bought $240 Million of Suncor Energy Inc. Shares. Should You Buy, Too?

November 17, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Warren Buffett continues to load up on Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) shares. Here are three reasons why you should be…

Dividend Stocks

Investors: 3 Ways to Cash In on This Upcoming $1.2 Trillion Opportunity

November 16, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Medical care for Canada's baby boomers is about to get very expensive. This is good news for Loblaw Companies Limited…

Dividend Stocks

Collect $1,000 Per Month in Income From Bombardier, Inc.

November 16, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has preferred shares that yield more than 12%. An investment of just $100,000 would yield dividends of…

Dividend Investors: Can You Count On These 6%+ Yields?

November 13, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Can Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN), and IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) maintain their hefty…

Dividend Stocks

Is Shaw Communications Inc. Still a Good Dividend-Growth Stock?

November 13, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) has delivered consistent dividend growth for years. Is a changing TV landscape about to change that?

Energy Stocks

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.: Why I Voted No to Suncor Energy Inc.’s Takeover Offer

November 12, 2015 | Nelson Smith

As a Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) shareholder, I voted no to Suncor Energy Inc.'s (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) bid for the company.…

Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: If You Believe Management, it’s a Screaming Buy

November 12, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Most Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) bears say investors can't trust the company's management. But what if they're wrong and…

Investing

3 Reasons to Add WestJet Airlines Ltd. to Your Portfolio

November 11, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Although Warren Buffett is no fan of the sector, value investors should start paying close attention to WestJet Airlines Ltd.…

Dividend Stocks

Is Online Shopping About to Kill RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust?

November 10, 2015 | Nelson Smith

The death of the shopping mall is all but assumed at this point. Can RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN)…

Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Tire Corporation Limited the Best Retailer in Canada?

November 9, 2015 | Nelson Smith

The reason why Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is Canada's best retailer might not even be because of retailing.

3 Interesting Gold Stocks for People Who Hate Gold

November 9, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Dundee Corp. (TSX:DC.A), Central Fund of Canada Limited (TSX:CEF)(NYSE:CEF), and Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) are the perfect insurance for non-gold…

Tech Stocks

Will the Priv Be Enough to Send BlackBerry Ltd. Shares to New Highs?

November 9, 2015 | Nelson Smith

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) shares surged when it officially released the Priv on Friday. What effect will it have on the…

Investing

AutoCanada Inc.: This Growth Play Still Has Massive Potential

November 6, 2015 | Nelson Smith

AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) shares are getting whacked on weak earnings. Here's why investors should ignore this short-term weakness and load…

Dividend Stocks

3 Financial Stocks I’d Buy Over Home Capital Group Inc.

November 6, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Forget Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HGC). Here's why I prefer Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC), Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH), and…

Investing

3 Reasons Why Every Investor Should Own Loblaw Companies Limited

November 5, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) is a reasonably priced stock that is uniquely positioned to benefit from a huge secular growth…

Dividend Stocks

Is TransCanada Corporation’s Keystone XL Dream Finally Dead?

November 5, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Although it looks like Keystone XL might be dead, TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) still looks like a good investment.

Dividend Stocks

3 Surprisingly Easy Ways Anyone Can Become an RRSP Millionaire

November 5, 2015 | Nelson Smith

It's simple to become an RRSP millionaire. Just make these smart moves, like filling it with high-quality stocks such as…

Dividend Stocks

Like Big Dividends? These 3 Stocks Yield at Least 9%

November 4, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:D.UN), Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B), and Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN) all pay generous dividends that…

Income Investors: 3 Great Dividends to Prefer Over Crescent Point Energy Corp.

November 4, 2015 | Nelson Smith

If you want dependable yield, dump Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) for Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF), Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp.…

Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Inc. Canada’s Top Dividend Stock?

November 4, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Dividend stocks don't get much better than BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE). But is it still a buy even though it is…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Buy Boardwalk REIT or Canadian Apartment Properties REIT?

November 3, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Both Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) and Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) offer terrific dividends. Which is the better buy right now?

Dividend Stocks

Can Teck Resources Ltd. Ever Come Back?

November 3, 2015 | Nelson Smith

The future looks very dire for Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK). Is the market right, or will patient shareholders be handsomely…

Dividend Stocks

TransAlta Corporation: This Risky Stock Could Be a Huge Winner

October 30, 2015 | Nelson Smith

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) could be a huge winner as soon as December. Here's why I'm a long-term believer in this…

Investing

Don’t Be Fooled by Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.

October 30, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Value investors are starting to sniff around Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX). Here's why it could be the ultimate value…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Get a 7.5% Yield From Shaw Communications Inc.

October 30, 2015 | Nelson Smith

If you venture away from Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) common shares, there's a very attractive dividend with the preferred shares.

Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Buy the New Hydro One IPO Over Fortis Inc.?

October 29, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Hydro One is one of the market's most anticipated IPOs. Here's why investors in Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) should be taking…

Investing

Did the Quebec Government Just Save Bombardier, Inc.?

October 29, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) could be on the verge of getting a huge investment from the Quebec government. Will it be…

Investing

Steal These 3 Investing Tips From Jim Pattison, Canada’s Warren Buffett

October 28, 2015 | Nelson Smith

If you want to invest like Jim Pattison, Canada's fifth-richest man, take a long look at Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP) and…

Should Investors Gamble on These 3 Gaming Stocks?

October 28, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Gambling is a good business, but should you buy Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA), Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC), or Gamehost Inc.…

Dividend Stocks

Collect $1,000 in Monthly Rent From RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust

October 27, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Collecting a serious amount of passive income from RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) is far easier than doing the…

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Yes, You Can Count On These 4 Stocks Delivering 6%+ Dividends

October 27, 2015 | Nelson Smith

If you like generous dividends, check out Aimia Inc. (TSX:AIM), Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRR.UN), Rogers Sugar Inc. (TSX:RSI),…

Investing

Concordia Healthcare Corp.: Is This Stock as Bad as Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.?

October 26, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Concordia Healthcare Corp. (TSX:CRX)(NASDAQ:CXRX) has fallen in sympathy with Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX). Is now a buying opportunity?

Tech Stocks

Will the Priv Be Enough to Turn BlackBerry Ltd. Around?

October 23, 2015 | Nelson Smith

There's plenty of excitement around BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) and its new Android-powered smartphone. But will it really make a big…

Investing

Is Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. the Next Enron?

October 23, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is the target of an aggressive short-selling campaign. Is it the next Enron, or is…

Dividend Stocks

Stuff Your TFSA With These 3 Dividend Stocks… Before it’s too Late

October 22, 2015 | Nelson Smith

The new $10,000 limit on TFSAs could be ending. Add National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA), Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX), and Saputo…

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