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Nelson Smith

Nelson is a dividend value investor who insists on buying great dividend-paying companies when they are reasonably priced. He has been investing for more than 15 years and is now primarily focused on helping other investors build up a dependable stream of passive income. When he's not studying the markets, Nelson can be found relaxing with his wife and cat or watching the Toronto Blue Jays.

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Silver Wheaton Corp. the Best Way to Invest in Silver’s Recovery?

| Nelson Smith

Bullish on silver? Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is one way to play it. Or riskier investors could bet on Pan…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trust’s 10.4% Yield Safe?

| Nelson Smith

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:D.UN) has one of the best yields on the TSX. Should you listen to…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Buy Boardwalk REIT Shares at a 52-Week Low?

| Nelson Smith

Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) has been beaten up by the price of crude. Why value investors might want to take a…

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Energy Stocks

Income Investors Beware: These 3 Dividends Are Ripe to Get Cut

| Nelson Smith

Like consistent dividends? Then be careful with Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE), Student Transportation Inc. (TSX:STB)(NASDAQ:STB), and IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM).

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Dividend Stocks

Want Dependable Income? Invest in Telus Corporation and Cineplex Inc.

| Nelson Smith

Both Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) have rising dividends, solid growth plans, and are reasonably valued. If you…

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Investing

Why the Federal Election Could Be Very Good News for Bombardier Inc.

| Nelson Smith

Depending on the outcome of the federal election, Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) could be in line to receive federal bailout money.

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Investing

Is Dollarama Inc. the Best Retailer in Canada?

| Nelson Smith

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a terrific operator, and has all sorts of expansion potential. But investors shouldn't go out and…

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Dividend Stocks

Steal These 3 Investing Tips From 1 of Canada’s Best Investors

| Nelson Smith

There are many lessons to be learned from Stephen Jarislowsky, one of Canada's greatest investors. Here's why he'd avoid Valeant…

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Dividend Stocks

Like Huge Income? These 3 Stocks Pay 6%+ Yields

| Nelson Smith

Retired? Looking for income? Then check out H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN), Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (TSX:BPF.UN), and…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Easy Ways to Supercharge Your Dividends

| Nelson Smith

Learn how to goose your income from stocks like Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI)…

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why I Bought TransAlta Corporation Shares

| Nelson Smith

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) is a very unpopular stock right now. But under all the hate are some very cheap assets.

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Investing

Is Bombardier Inc. Really Headed to Bankruptcy?

| Nelson Smith

There are a lot of issues with Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), but that doesn't mean it's doomed for bankruptcy. Here's why…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Online Shopping Make the Mall Obsolete?

| Nelson Smith

In a world where everyone shops online, will RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) 5+% dividends…

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Energy Stocks

Will Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Survive $40 Oil?

| Nelson Smith

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) has made some smart moves with oil's recent decline. But will it be enough to…

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Dividend Stocks

Why it Makes Perfect Sense for Shaw Communications Inc. to Buy Corus Entertainment Inc.

| Nelson Smith

With Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) shares at a six-year low, a takeover makes perfect sense. Here's why Shaw Communications Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Today

| Nelson Smith

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is attractively valued, has a great dividend, and a solid growth plan.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Increase Your Yield From George Weston Limited by 274%

| Nelson Smith

Looking to really supercharge your income? Check out George Weston Limited (TSX:WN) and its preferred shares, which yield up to…

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Investing

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

| Nelson Smith

Warren Buffett's stake in Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is worth some $3.5 billion. But that doesn't mean you should…

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Investing

Steal These 3 Investing Tips From Canada’s Warren Buffett

| Nelson Smith

Investors can learn a lot from famed value investor Prem Watsa. Here's why you should join him and invest in…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Big Reasons Why I’m Avoiding Fortis Inc.

| Nelson Smith

Although Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) has an impressive dividend streak, there are still some issues that are just too much for…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: 3 Easy Ways You Can Start Getting Rich Today

| Nelson Smith

Millennials, getting rich isn't so hard. It just takes smart moves, patience, and loading up on stocks like Rogers Communications…

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Dividend Stocks

6 Reasons Why Owning REITs Are Better Than Rental Property

| Nelson Smith

Forget buying a rental. Load up on RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN)…

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Tech Stocks

Should Investors Gamble on Amaya Inc. at Under $30 Per Share?

| Nelson Smith

Do investors have a royal flush investment with online poker giant Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA), or will the insider trading investigation…

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Dividend Stocks

Magna International Inc. Is Poised to Be the Next Dividend-Growth Superstar

| Nelson Smith

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) has a tiny payout ratio, a terrific balance sheet, and growth potential. Dividend-growth investors, take notice.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Try to Catch the Falling Knife That Is TransAlta Corporation?

| Nelson Smith

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) shares are trading at 15-year lows. Is there value here, or is the company doomed to obscurity?

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Great Dividends Could Be too Good to Be True

| Nelson Smith

Dividend investors: Think the payouts from Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Student Transportation Inc. (TSX:STB)(NASDAQ:STB) are secure? Think again.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Forget the Big 5 and Invest in National Bank of Canada Instead?

| Nelson Smith

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is consistently one of Canada's cheapest financials. Is the market missing something, or is there…

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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Inc. Canada’s Best Dividend Stock?

| Nelson Smith

For income investors, BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) offers it all: a safe dividend yielding almost 5%, along with dividend growth of…

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Energy Stocks

3 Huge Potential Energy Winners Trading Under $3

| Nelson Smith

Depressed Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH), and Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. (TSX:BXE)(NYSE:BXE) could be huge winners when…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: How to Get Double-Digit Yields From Bombardier Inc.

| Nelson Smith

Because of the recent weakness in the common shares, investors can get a 12.7% yield from Bombardier Inc.'s (TSX:BBD.B) preferred…

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Dividend Stocks

Why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Is the Perfect Forever Stock

| Nelson Smith

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) offers investors a great yield, interesting growth, and a fantastic moat. What more can…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Husky Energy Inc.’s 5% Dividend the Next to Be Cut?

| Nelson Smith

Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) pays investors a generous 5% dividend. Is it safe, or will it be the next victim…

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Investing

Why I’m Still Staying Far Away From Home Capital Group Inc.

| Nelson Smith

There are some massive issues surrounding Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) after disclosing to investors that 11% of last year's…

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Energy Stocks

Is Sub-$50 Oil Going to Send Penn West Petroleum Ltd. to Bankruptcy?

| Nelson Smith

Shares of Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) have huge potential if the price of crude recovers. But will it happen…

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Dividend Stocks

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trust: Can You Count on This 9.5% Yielder?

| Nelson Smith

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:D.UN) pays an eye-popping 9.5% yield. Here's why investors looking to supercharge their income…

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Investing

Is Canadian Tire Corporation Limited Canada’s Best Retailer?

| Nelson Smith

Even after a huge run in the stock, Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) still gives investors great potential at a…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Stay Far Away From the Mutual Fund Industry

| Nelson Smith

Astute investors are getting out of mutual funds en masse. Why investors should do the same by avoiding IGM Financial…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Gold Is Headed Even Lower

| Nelson Smith

The next few months likely won't be good for the entire gold sector, especially for Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX).

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Investing

3 Important Investing Lessons From the Best Investor You’ve Never Heard of

| Nelson Smith

Walter Schloss managed to crush the market consistently for 40 years. Here's why he'd be investing in TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC)…

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Investing

Is Now the Time to Load up on AutoCanada Inc.?

| Nelson Smith

Shares of AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) are down almost 70% from their peak. Is there more pain to come, or is…

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