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Author: 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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Dividend Stocks

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust: 3 Reasons to Own This Forever Asset

| Nelson Smith

Is RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) the ultimate buy-and-hold-forever stock?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Easy Ways Anyone Can Invest in Gold (Without Buying a Gold Miner)

| Nelson Smith

Why buying Franco-Nevada Corporation (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV), Central Fund of Canada Limited (TSX:CEF.A)(NYSE:CEF), and the iShares S&P TSX Global Gold Index Fund…

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Count on These 5% Yields to Deliver Consistent Dividends?

| Nelson Smith

Why shares of Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA), Calloway Real Estate Income Trust (TSX:CWT.UN), and Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP…

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Investing

One Huge Reason Why I’m Not Following Warren Buffett Into Restaurant Brands International Inc.

| Nelson Smith

Sorry Warren, but I'm just not interested in Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR). Nothing personal; it's just a really expensive…

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Investing

3 Reasons Why Bombardier Inc. Shares Could Double

| Nelson Smith

Things are looking pretty bleak for Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), but an upcoming event is just one reason why shares could…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Get a 5.4% Yield From Enbridge Inc.

| Nelson Smith

How Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) investors can pocket a huge 5.4% dividend and protect themselves from a potential price decline in…

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Dividend Stocks

Can Investors Count on Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s 8.5% Dividend Yield?

| Nelson Smith

Once you delve a little under the surface, Crescent Point Energy Corp.'s (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) dividend doesn't look so attractive.

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Energy Stocks

Is the Talisman Energy Inc. Merger Arbitrage Free Money?

| Nelson Smith

There's a virtually risk-free 9.6% annualized return for investors who are willing to buy Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM)(NYSE:TLM) shares today.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Buy Goldcorp Inc. Over Barrick Gold Corp.?

| Nelson Smith

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) are Canada's two largest gold miners. Which is the best buy today?

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: These 3 Great REITs Yield More Than 6%

| Nelson Smith

Looking for yield? Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRR.UN), Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN), and Artis Real Estate Investment…

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Energy Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: This Stock Is Poised for a Massive Turnaround

| Nelson Smith

Here's why a small asset sale is a bigger deal for Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) than most investors realize.

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Dividend Stocks

Does Rogers Communications Inc. and its 4.5% Yield Belong in Your Portfolio?

| Nelson Smith

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) pays a great dividend. But that's not the only reason to get excited about the stock.

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Bank Stocks

Is Now the Wrong Time to Buy Royal Bank of Canada?

| Nelson Smith

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is perhaps the finest company in Canada, but there could be storm clouds up ahead.

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Investing

Is CAE Inc. a Better Buy Than Air Canada?

| Nelson Smith

Right now, the airline business is booming. Should interested investors buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) or CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) to get…

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Investing

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited: Be Wary of This Expensive Stock

| Nelson Smith

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a great company, but that doesn't mean you should blindly add it to your…

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Energy Stocks

Will the Oil Rout Bankrupt Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.?

| Nelson Smith

Based on book value, Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. (TSX:PRE) is one of the cheapest oil stocks out there. But there's…

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Energy Stocks

Power Your Dividend Portfolio With TransAlta Corporation and its 6% Yield

| Nelson Smith

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) took a step backward in 2014. Will it take two steps forward in 2015?

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Investing

Saputo Inc.: One Huge Reason Why This Stock Belongs in Your Portfolio

| Nelson Smith

The future of Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) will take it to China. Will huge profits follow?

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Count on Dream Office REIT’s 8.2% Dividend?

| Nelson Smith

Dream Office REIT's (TSX:D.UN) 8.2% dividend yield screams "stay away!" Here's why I think investors are overly pessimistic about the…

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Tech Stocks

Amaya Inc.: Can Investors Keep Ignoring the Looming Storm Clouds?

| Nelson Smith

It isn't just players on Amaya Inc.'s (TSX:AYA) PokerStars platform that are taking a gamble.

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Tech Stocks

Is Oil’s Decline the Nail in Westport Innovations Inc.’s Coffin?

| Nelson Smith

Is there any future left at all for former market darling Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT)(NASDAQ:WPRT)?

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Energy Stocks

Does Billionaire Investor Charlie Munger Think You Should Buy Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.?

| Nelson Smith

Charlie Munger thinks oil reserves are going to become incredibly important. If that's the case, Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS)…

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Dividend Stocks

Want a Generous 4.8% Dividend From Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.? Read on…

| Nelson Smith

Who said Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) wasn't for income investors? Here's how you can invest alongside Prem Watsa and…

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Investing

Why I Like This Airline Stock Over Westjet Airlines Ltd. and Air Canada

| Nelson Smith

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Westjet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) are solid operators. But for value investors, Transat AT Inc. (TSX:TRZ.B) looks…

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Dividend Stocks

Need Income Now? Check Out These 2 REITs

| Nelson Smith

For income seekers, Calloway Real Estate Income Trust (TSX:CWT.UN) and H&R Real Estate Income Trust (TSX:HR.UN) offer solid yields of…

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Energy Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: Be Patient and This Stock Could Soar

| Nelson Smith

Think oil will recover? Then you'll probably do pretty well owning Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE).

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Investing

Why Boardwalk REIT and AutoCanada Inc. Could Tumble Even Further

| Nelson Smith

The decline in Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) and AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) might get even worse in the upcoming months.

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Energy Stocks

3 Oil Stocks With the Potential to Double…or More

| Nelson Smith

Junior energy companies could be quite the bargain if oil recovers. Here's why I'm particularly interested in Athabasca Oil Corp…

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Investing

Why Is Warren Buffett’s Right-Hand Man so Bearish on Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.?

| Nelson Smith

Charlie Munger does not have nice things to say about Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX). But is that enough of…

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Dividend Stocks

Shaw Communications Inc.: 3 Reasons to Buy This Forever Stock

| Nelson Smith

It doesn't get much more boring than Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), which is exactly why you should own this predictable…

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Dividend Stocks

Husky Energy Inc.: Get Paid 4.6% as You Wait for Oil to Recover

| Nelson Smith

Although it might not look like it now, crude oil will eventually recover. Here's why Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) is…

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Investing

Genworth MI Canada Inc.: Is This Cheap Stock for Real?

| Nelson Smith

At first glance, Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC) looks to be one of the cheapest companies in Canada. But there's…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Easy Ways Anyone Can Invest Like Canada’s Richest Billionaires

| Nelson Smith

Investing like a billionaire is easier than you think. Just put your money in high-quality stocks like Rogers Communications Inc.…

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Investing

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited: Is Now a Good Time to Buy This Forever Stock?

| Nelson Smith

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (TSX:FFH) is one of Canada's biggest success stories. But is now the best time to invest…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Banks. Check Out These 3 Non-Bank Financials Instead

| Nelson Smith

The banks get all the love. Maybe it's time to pay closer attention to First National Financial Corp (TSX:FN), Intact…

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Energy Stocks

Think Oil Will Recover? Then Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Could Soar

| Nelson Smith

There's likely to be some short-term pain, but when oil recovers, shareholders of Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) should be…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Power Financial Corporation Is a Buy (Hint: it’s Not Why You Think)

| Nelson Smith

Pundits are often bullish on Power Financial Corporation (TSX:PWF) because it trades at a discount. They're probably wrong, but there…

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Dividend Stocks

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust: Is Now a Good Time to Buy This Forever Company?

| Nelson Smith

You won't find many companies better than RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN). But with higher interest rates looming, is…

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Investing

3 Timeless Lessons My Dad Taught Me About Investing

| Nelson Smith

Investing isn't that hard—at least according to my dad. Just buy quality names that are cheap, like Manitoba Telecom Services…

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Investing

AutoCanada Inc.: If You’re a Believer, Now Is the Time to Buy

| Nelson Smith

The short term isn't looking great for AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ), but the long-term opportunity awaiting it is still huge.

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