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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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Investing

Why I’d Buy This Airline Over Westjet Airlines Inc. and Air Canada

| Nelson Smith

Things aren't looking too bad for Air Canada (TSX:AC) or Westjet Airlines Inc (TSX:WJA). But the gem in the sector…

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Steal These 3 Investing Tips From Shark Tank (and Dragon’s Den) Investor Kevin O’Leary

| Nelson Smith

There's a lot you can learn from Kevin O'Leary. Why he'd likely pick Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and National Bank of…

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Telus Corporation: Is This Great Company Worth the Inflated Price?

| Nelson Smith

The only thing wrong with Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is the valuation. Should that be enough to scare you away, or…

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Dividend Stocks

TransAlta Corporation: Get Greedy With This 6.5% Yielder

| Nelson Smith

It isn't very often you can count on a stock yielding 6.5%, but TransAlta Corporation's (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) dividend looks to be…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Should You Own: Boardwalk REIT or Canadian Apartment Properties REIT?

| Nelson Smith

Both Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) and Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) are great operators. But there's one stock you should prefer…

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Dividend Stocks

Power Corporation of Canada vs. Power Financial Corp: Which Should You Own?

| Nelson Smith

Although they're pretty closely related, there's a difference between Power Financial Corp (TSX:PWF) and Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW). Find…

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Energy Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: This Speculative Stock Could Easily Double

| Nelson Smith

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) has become one of the most volatile stocks on the TSX. Here's why that might…

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Bank Stocks

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

| Nelson Smith

Two of Canada's finest banks square off. Which of Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS)…

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Investing

Hudson’s Bay Co: This Stock Could Double in 2015

| Nelson Smith

Hudson's Bay Co (TSX:HBC) is sitting on a lot of undervalued real estate. Here's how it plans to unlock that…

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Investing

4 Easy Ways to Invest in This Upcoming $1.2 Trillion Opportunity

| Nelson Smith

There's a common theme of why now's a good time to buy Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L), Extenticare Inc. (TSX:EXE), Chartwell…

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Investing

Intact Financial Corporation: Now Is a Great Time to Buy This Forever Stock

| Nelson Smith

There are a lot of good things going on at Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC).

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Energy Stocks

Do Investors Need to Brace Themselves for $20 Oil?

| Nelson Smith

Investors need to stop worrying about the short-term price of crude, and consider loading up on cheap Husky Energy Inc.…

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Investing

Bullish on IGM Financial Inc. and AGF Management Ltd.? Then You Have to Read This

| Nelson Smith

There's an upcoming regulatory storm that could prove to be disastrous for IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) and AGF Management Ltd.…

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Empire Company Limited or Loblaw Companies Limited: Which Grocer Should You Own?

| Nelson Smith

When pitted against each other, which looks to be the better investment: Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) or Empire Company Limited…

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Investing

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.: Just Buy This Forever Stock Already

| Nelson Smith

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is the next best thing to getting a time machine and investing in Warren Buffett…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for RRSP Ideas? Check Out These 3 Forever Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Make investing boring again by adding Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), and Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CWT.UN) as…

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Investing

Amaya Inc.: 2 Big Reasons to Buy This Growth Story

| Nelson Smith

Although shares trade at 55x earnings, there's still a strong case to buy Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA).

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Investors Beware: 3 Great Dividends That Could Be Cut in 2015

| Nelson Smith

If you're holding companies like Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (TSX:MBT), Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), or Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) just…

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Energy Stocks

How to Get Paid to Turn on the Lights

| Nelson Smith

With the right mindset and shares of TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC), you can turn paying your power bill into an activity…

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Energy Stocks

Think Oil Is Going Up? Then You Need to Own Penn West Petroleum Ltd.

| Nelson Smith

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) could soar if oil recovers to a more normal level. Here's why.

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Investing

Magna International Inc.: 1 Huge Reason Why Investors Should Be Wary

| Nelson Smith

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) is one of the cheapest stocks on the market. Here's why it pays to dig a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: 3 Strikes and I’m Out

| Nelson Smith

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) trades at a steep discount to its book value. Here's why I'm still avoiding this value…

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Tech Stocks

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

| Nelson Smith

After years of being a high-flying tech darling, Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT)(NYSE:WPT) is kind of a value stock. Should you…

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Investing

3 Reasons Why You Should Own Canadian Tire Corporation Limited

| Nelson Smith

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) might be Canada's finest retailer. Why you should buy the company and tuck it away…

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Will These 3 Canadian Companies Go the Way of RadioShack Corporation?

| Nelson Smith

RadioShack Corporation (NYSE:RSH) is all but bankrupt. And without some changes or luck, companies like Sears Canada Inc. (TSX:SCC) and…

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Dividend Stocks

Need Dependable Income? Check Out These 3 Retail REITs

| Nelson Smith

Why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CWT.UN), and Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRR.UN)…

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank: Now Is the Perfect Time to Load up on This Forever Stock

| Nelson Smith

Why now is the time to stock up on Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) shares like they're a discounted staple at the…

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Dividend Stocks

Cominar Real Estate Trust: Yes, You Can Trust This 7.6% Yielder

| Nelson Smith

Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN) offers investors a generous 7.6% dividend. That's just one reason to own this forgotten…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Forever Stocks Perfect for Your TFSA

| Nelson Smith

Just starting out with your TFSA? Why Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM), and Shaw Communications…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Nelson Smith

Why it might make sense to own National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) over Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO).

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Saputo Inc. vs. Dollarama Inc.: Which Growth Story Belongs in Your Portfolio?

| Nelson Smith

Both Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) offer terrific growth stories. Why you should make room for both in…

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Bombardier Inc.: This Risky Stock Has Multi-Bagger Potential

| Nelson Smith

Shares of Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) are flirting with a 10-year low. Why an investment in this stock is like a…

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Energy Stocks

Which of These 3 Energy Companies Will Be the Next to Be Acquired?

| Nelson Smith

Why value investors aren't the only ones looking at Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Lightstream Resources Ltd. (TSX:LTS), and Athabasca…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Simple Reason Why Retirees Need to Own Rogers Communications Inc. and Bank of Nova Scotia

| Nelson Smith

For retirees, the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) offer the perfect amount of yield.

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Investing

Was Your House Really a Good Investment?

| Nelson Smith

Owning your home has likely been a great investment over the last decade. But what if I told you owning…

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Energy Stocks

Why I’d Wait to Buy Imperial Oil Limited

| Nelson Smith

Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) is well known as one of the best in the sector. But that might be working…

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Energy Stocks

Is Penn West Petroleum Ltd. on the Brink of Bankruptcy?

| Nelson Smith

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) is in danger of breaching its debt covenants. What does that mean for the stock?

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Bank Stocks

Worried About Canada’s Housing Market? Then Avoid These 3 Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Canadian housing could fall off a cliff. Why DH Corp (TSX:DH), Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG), and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD)…

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Dividend Stocks

Dream Office REIT: Get Paid 8.2% to Own This Forever Asset

| Nelson Smith

Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN) offers investors a great opportunity to really compound their dividends. Here's how.

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Dividend Stocks

Genworth MI Canada Inc.: Is This Cheap Contrarian Stock Too Good to Be True?

| Nelson Smith

Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC) might be the cheapest financial stock on the TSX. But there's a catch.

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