Nelson Smith, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Investing

Missed Out on Restaurant Brands International Inc.? Check Out This Upcoming IPO

March 24, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Shares of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) look expensive. Is the upcoming IPO of Cara Operations Ltd. a better opportunity?

Dividend Stocks

Is Canada About to Plunge Into a Recession?

March 24, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Recent Canadian economic data doesn't look good. Protect your portfolio with Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL), Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L), and Fortis…

Investing

Bombardier Inc.: How Huge Changes Could Make This Stock Soar

March 23, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Desperate times call for desperate measures. How some major changes at Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) could finally bring suffering shareholders some…

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Investors Should Buy Eldorado Gold Corp Over Barrick Gold Corp.

March 23, 2015 | Nelson Smith

In today's market, it's more important than ever to buy the studs over the duds. Why Eldorado Gold Corp (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO)…

Bank Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

March 20, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) has a great dividend, is reasonably valued, and has a potential catalyst. What's not…

Dividend Stocks

Forget Buying a Rental Property. Invest in These 3 Great REITs Instead

March 20, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Why shares of Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN), Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CWT.UN), and Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN)…

Energy Stocks

Husky Energy Inc.: a Great Way to Invest in Oil’s Inevitable Recovery

March 19, 2015 | Nelson Smith

It might not seem like it now, but eventually oil will recover and hit $80 again, which is why now…

Dividend Stocks

Yawn All the Way to the Bank With Metro Inc. and Canadian Utilities Limited

March 19, 2015 | Nelson Smith

It doesn't get much more boring than having shares of Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU), which is…

Should You Gamble on Amaya Inc. or Great Canadian Gaming Corporation?

March 18, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Both Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA) and Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX:GC) are solid companies with good moats. Here is the case…

Dividend Stocks

Investors Beware: These 3 Dividends Might Be Too Good to Be True

March 18, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Looking for dependable income? Then be careful with Manitoba Telecom Services Inc (TSX:MBT), ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX:ARX), and Teck Resources…

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why You Should Own Silver Wheaton Corp.

March 17, 2015 | Nelson Smith

There are plenty of reasons to be bullish on precious metals going forward. Why Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is the…

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. Is My Favourite Canadian Telecom Stock

March 16, 2015 | Nelson Smith

The big three get all the love, but Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (TSX:MBT) has a lot going for it as…

Dividend Stocks

An 8% Yield From Bombardier Inc.? Yes, it Is Possible

March 16, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) could be a huge winner if it recovers. How investors can participate in that potential rally and…

Stocks for Beginners

Does Your RRSP Have These 3 Forever Stocks?

March 13, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Quit making investing complicated. Just load up on forever stocks like Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS)…

Energy Stocks

The Hidden Factor Affecting Almost Every Canadian Oil Stock

March 13, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Both Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) and Lightstream Resources Ltd. (TSX:LTS) are well known as being heavily indebted. Here's why…

Investing

Why Dollarama Inc. Could Be a Great Investment No Matter What the Market Does

March 13, 2015 | Nelson Smith

No matter how you slice it, Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is knocking results out of the park. Here's why that's likely…

Why 2015 Could Be Another Great Year for Amaya Inc.

March 12, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Last year's growth darling Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA) still has plenty of potential, plus it's actually pretty cheap.

Investing

Why the Oil-by-Rail Boom May Be Close to Ending

March 12, 2015 | Nelson Smith

The last few years have been pretty good for Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP)…

Dividend Stocks

Is Genworth MI Canada Inc. the Cheapest Stock in the Country?

March 11, 2015 | Nelson Smith

When looking at almost every metric, Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC) looks like a screaming buy. But there's a catch,…

Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia vs. National Bank of Canada: Which Should You Own?

March 10, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) are two of Canada's cheapest banks. The one I…

Dividend Stocks

Need Dependable Income? Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust Is the Answer

March 10, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Quit worrying about the high yield part of your portfolio and buy Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CWT.UN).

3 Dividends Over 6% You Can Actually Count On

March 9, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Yes, high yields and sustainable payouts are possible together. Why TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC), Rogers Sugar Inc (TSX:RSI), and H&R Real…

Fortis Inc.: Is This Great Company Worth the Inflated Price?

March 9, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) is widely regarded as one of the finest companies in Canada, but you still need to pay…

Dividend Stocks

Use Your Tax Refund to Buy These 2 Forever Stocks

March 6, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Millions of Canadians will get fat income tax refunds this spring. Invest yours in Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and…

Investing

Is the Wireless Sector as Strong as We Think?

March 6, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Think Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI), and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are bulletproof? You might want to think again.

Energy Stocks

3 Cheap Oil Stocks With the Potential to Soar in 2015

March 5, 2015 | Nelson Smith

When oil recovers, it's likely that Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE), Pengrowth Energy Corp (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH), and Athabasca Oil Corp (TSX:ATH)…

Bank Stocks

Home Capital Group Inc.: Be Careful With This Stock

March 4, 2015 | Nelson Smith

On the surface, Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) seems like a terrific buy. Here's why you need to dig a…

Energy Stocks

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Isn’t Getting Acquired: You Should Buy Anyway

March 4, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Are you holding out hope that Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) gets acquired? Here's why I think it's not going…

Dividend Stocks

Should You Own Husky Energy Inc. or Cenovus Energy Inc. When Oil Recovers?

March 3, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Every investor wants to position themselves to take advantage of the oil recovery, but which is the better choice: Husky…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Apple Inc. Could Cause Canada’s Gold Miners to Surge in 2015

March 3, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has changed the world in many ways. Could it affect the gold sector next? Here's how Goldcorp…

Take Your RRSP One Step Further by Creating Your Own Pension Plan

March 2, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Stuffing your RRSP full of monthly dividend payers like Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (CUF.UN), and…

Energy Stocks

Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.: Is There Value in This Beaten-Up Producer?

March 2, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Now that the price of oil appears to be stabilizing, is Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. (TSX:PRE) an investment you want…

Investing

Why Every Canadian Investor Needs to Worry About Alberta’s Housing Market

February 27, 2015 | Nelson Smith

It could get ugly in Alberta. If it does, here's why you'll want to avoid Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce…

Tech Stocks

3 Huge Reasons to Get Excited About BlackBerry Ltd

February 26, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Could 2015 be as successful for BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) as 2014 was? The potential is there.

Investing

Hudson’s Bay Co Shares Surge 20%: Why There’s Still More Upside Potential

February 26, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Shares of Hudson's Bay Co (TSX:HBC) surged 20%, but there's still plenty of upside for patient investors.

Investing

2 Stocks Under $5 With the Potential to Soar in 2015

February 26, 2015 | Nelson Smith

If you like swinging for the fences, Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) might be the stocks…

ATCO Ltd.: 3 Reasons Why You Should Own This Dividend Champion

February 25, 2015 | Nelson Smith

ATCO Ltd. (TSX:ACO) is a terrific utility that doesn't get nearly enough attention. Here's why you should add this hidden…

Dividend Stocks

Is RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Too Overvalued to Buy Today?

February 25, 2015 | Nelson Smith

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) is a great company; it's just trading at an expensive price.

Dividend Stocks

Shaw Communications Inc.: This Forever Stock Would Look Great in Your RRSP

February 24, 2015 | Nelson Smith

For long-term investors, buying Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is about as close to a no-brainer as you can get.

3 Ways Anyone Can Invest in Hedge Funds

February 23, 2015 | Nelson Smith

The average Joe might not be able to invest directly in hedge funds, but stocks like Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH)…

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