Nelson Smith, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Should Value Investors Load Up On Canada’s Airlines?

July 24, 2015 | Nelson Smith

On the surface, both Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Westjet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) look like dream value investments. What happens when…

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Load up on Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

July 24, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Over the last 30 years, Fairfax Financial Services Ltd. (TSX:FFH) has compounded book value at 20% annually.

Investing

Is Bombardier Inc. on a Fast Track to Bankruptcy?

July 24, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Rumors are flying that Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is on the verge of bankruptcy. Is the situation really that dire, or…

Bank Stocks

5 Unbelievable Facts About the Vancouver Real Estate Market

July 23, 2015 | Nelson Smith

The Vancouver real estate market is incredibly overvalued. Why investors want to avoid it, Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB), and Genworth…

Investing

Should You Invest in a Potential New NHL Team?

July 23, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Quebecor Inc. (TSX:QBR.B) looks poised to bring NHL hockey back to Quebec City. Is that enough of a reason to…

Retirees: Create a Do-it-Yourself Pension Plan With These 3 Monthly Dividend Payers

July 22, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Dividends from RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), and Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) are almost as…

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Add Telus Corporation to Your Portfolio Today

July 22, 2015 | Nelson Smith

It doesn't get much better than Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU). Buy now and get a 3.8% yield while knowing you hold…

Tech Stocks

Amaya Inc.: Why You Should Buy Now Before it’s too Late

July 22, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Here's the case for buying Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA) now, even before investors know the outcome of the big insider trading…

Dividend Stocks

Why Investors Shouldn’t Trust Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s Massive 12% Dividend

July 21, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Income investors are loving Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and its 12.5% dividend. But they shouldn't get too comfortable with…

Dividend Stocks

At Under $2 Per Share, Is Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Worth a Look?

July 20, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) is one of the riskiest stocks on the TSX. It's also dripping with potential, especially…

Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce?

July 20, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is the cheapest bank in Canada. But there's a big reason why it trades…

Dividend Stocks

Like Yield? Check out These 4 Stocks That Pay 6%+ Dividends

July 17, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Supercharge your income with Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN), Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B), and TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC).

Bank Stocks

5 Unbelievable Facts About the Toronto Real Estate Market

July 17, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Bullish on Toronto real estate, Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG), or Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC)? Then you've got to…

Dividend Stocks

Is Fortis Inc. a Good Buy as Canada Enters a Recession?

July 16, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) has been a dividend-growth favourite for years, and will benefit from further economic weakness. But it isn't…

Investing

Are Bombardier Inc. Shares the Opportunity of the Decade?

July 16, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is one of the most hated stocks on the market, which is exactly why it's a huge…

Investing

Investors: Why You Should Prefer This Stock Over Air Canada and WestJet Airlines Ltd.

July 15, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Why the future of Guestlogix Inc. (TSX:GXI) looks better than Air Canada (TSX:AC) or WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA), no matter…

Dividend Stocks

After a 15% Drop, Is Now the Time to Buy Suncor Energy Inc.?

July 15, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is one of the safest plays in the energy sector, especially after a 15% drop. But…

Bank Stocks

Why Did Home Capital Group Inc. Drop 15%?

July 13, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) is a former market darling. Is the 15% decline the beginning of even more bad…

Investing

Are These 3 Canadian Companies on the Verge of Being Acquired?

July 13, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Are Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (TSX:MBT), Le Groupe Jean Coutu PJC Inc. (TSX:PJC.A), and Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) on…

Dividend Stocks

Shaw Communications Inc. Has a Great Yield, But Is That Enough?

July 13, 2015 | Nelson Smith

With a weak cable business and a lack of projected earnings growth, can investors count on shares of Shaw Communications…

Dividend Stocks

Need Income? Then Check out These 5 Stocks Yielding at Least 7%

July 13, 2015 | Nelson Smith

If you're looking for great yields, then check out TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TA), Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), Dream Office REIT,…

Energy Stocks

2 Big Reasons Why Investors Should Bet on an Encana Corporation Turnaround

July 10, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Although shares of Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) are hitting fresh lows, there's still huge potential for the company if energy prices…

Investing

Investors: Hide out in Dollarama Inc. and Metro Inc. Before it’s too Late

July 10, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Why Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) are poised to outperform when the rest of the economy takes a…

Tech Stocks

Attention John Chen: it’s Time for BlackBerry Ltd. to Get out of Phones

July 8, 2015 | Nelson Smith

I bought a BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) smartphone. Here's why it further cemented the fact that the company needs to get…

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: How to Increase Your Yield From Enbridge Inc. by 72%

July 8, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Here's why a strategy that's very good news for Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) common shareholders has opened up an opportunity for…

Investing

Are These 3 Cheap Value Stocks too Good to Be True?

July 7, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Are Reitmans (Canada) Limited (TSX:RET.A), Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), and IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) great value stocks or value traps?

Dividend Stocks

Investors: Why You Should Avoid Just Energy Group Inc… Forever

July 7, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Is Just Energy Group Inc. (TSX:JE)(NYSE:JE) operating on a flawed business model? There's certainly a case to be made for…

Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust?

July 3, 2015 | Nelson Smith

The story of interest rates continues to dictate movement in Canada's high yielders, including RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN).…

Dividend Stocks

Is Telus Corporation the Biggest No-Brainer in Canada Today?

July 3, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) offers investors everything: a solid moat, predictable revenue, and shareholder-friendly management. Just back up the truck already.

Investing

Why the Worst Is Yet to Come for Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

June 30, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Shares of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) are down nearly 20% over the past few weeks. Here's why this might…

Energy Stocks

Is Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. the Best Deal in the Patch?

June 30, 2015 | Nelson Smith

When looking at the price investors are paying for reserves, Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) jumps out as one of…

Investing

What Does a Grexit Mean for Canadian Investors?

June 30, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Shares of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) and Fortress Paper Ltd. (TSX:FTP) might be interesting in the event of a…

Tech Stocks

Investors: Check out These 3 “Top Secret” Technology Companies

June 29, 2015 | Nelson Smith

You wouldn't think so, but Torstar Corporation (TSX:TS.B), Yellow Media Ltd. (TSX:Y), and DH Corp. (TSX:DH) are actually some of…

Retirees: Give Yourself a Raise With These 7%+ Yielders

June 29, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Get paid generously by buying high-yielding stocks like Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN), Rogers Sugar Inc. (TSX:RSI), and TransAlta…

Investing

Saputo Inc.: Take Advantage of the Weakness and Buy This Forever Stock

June 26, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Shares of Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) are down nearly 20% in the last two months. Finally, this forever stock has a…

Dividend Stocks

Why Boardwalk REIT Is a Great Way to Bet on Oil

June 26, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Forget a risky oil producer. Here's why Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) offers a great combination of safety and upside when oil…

Dividend Stocks

Build Your Own Pension Plan With These Monthly Dividend Payers

June 26, 2015 | Nelson Smith

The next best thing to a pension is owning shares of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), Cineplex Inc., (TSX:CGX),…

Dividend Stocks

Is Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. a Better Bet Than Telus Corporation?

June 26, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Three months ago I called Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (TSX:MBT) my favourite telecom. But has Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) taken over…

Investing

Bombardier Inc.: This Turnaround Has Massive Potential

June 25, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is hidden behind the CSeries debacle, but there's actually a lot to like about this turnaround story.

Dividend Investors: Why High-Yield Stocks Might Be the Least Risky of All

June 24, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Why high-yield stocks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM), Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B), and Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. (TSX:RME)…

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