Nelson Smith, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Energy Stocks

Will Climate Change Make the Oil Sands Worthless?

January 22, 2015 | Nelson Smith

If one forward-looking paper is correct, companies such as Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) and Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) have…

Dividend Stocks

Yawn All the Way to the Bank With These 2 “Boring” Dividend Stocks

January 22, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) are steady performers. That's exactly why you should own them.

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Power Financial Corp. Today

January 21, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Power Financial Corp (TSX:PWF) is cheap, diversified, and pays an attractive dividend. What's not to like?

Dividend Stocks

4 Easy Ways Anyone Can Retire Early

January 21, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Want to retire early? It's easier than you think. All you need is patience, perseverance, and great stocks like Bank…

Energy Stocks

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.: Why the Potential Dividend Cut Could Be a Great Buying Opportunity

January 20, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Long-term investors of Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) could be looking at a 200% return when oil returns to $100…

3 Reasons Why Amaya Inc. Shares Could Soar Even Higher in 2015

January 20, 2015 | Nelson Smith

2014 was a great year for Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA). Here's why 2015 could be even better.

Dividend Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: Paying Dividends Since 1868

January 20, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) belongs in your portfolio, and not just because of its 146 (and counting!) years…

Sleep Well at Night With These 3 Income-Producing Stocks

January 16, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Why Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CWT.UN), Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Chartwell Retirement Residence (TSX:CSH.UN) can be counted on to…

Bombardier Inc. Shares Crushed 26%; Is This a Buying Opportunity?

January 16, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) shares had their worst day in 17 years yesterday. Here's why it might be time to throw…

Investing

Why Hudson’s Bay Company Could Win Big From Target’s Canadian Closure

January 15, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Hudson's Bay Company (TSX:HBC) looks to be the perfect acquirer for Target Corporation's (NYSE:TGT) Canadian assets.

Bank Stocks

Why Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Nova Scotia Are a Buy Today

January 14, 2015 | Nelson Smith

How one simple strategy can lead to supercharged returns when buying Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Bank of Nova…

Bank Stocks

With Oil at $45, Should Investors Avoid Boardwalk REIT and Canadian Western Bank?

January 14, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Both Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) and Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) have declined with oil. Is this a buying opportunity for these…

Energy Stocks

Stop Trying to Predict the Price of Oil

January 13, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Why investors should ignore the noise and start looking at buying undervalued oil producers like Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) and…

Investing

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.: Invest in Canada’s Warren Buffett

January 13, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Why you should invest alongside one of Canada's most famous value investors by buying Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH).

Investing

Shaw Communications Inc.: Just Buy This Forever Stock Already

January 12, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is the kind of steady business every investor should want to own over the long-term.

Dividend Stocks

TransAlta Corporation: 3 Reasons to Add This 6.6% Yield to Your Portfolio

January 9, 2015 | Nelson Smith

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) pays a generous 6.6% yield. That's just one reason to own this undervalued stock.

Bank Stocks

Is Your House 63% Overvalued?

January 9, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Falling home prices will have a huge effect on Canada's economy. Why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Home Capital…

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why 2015 Could Be a Big Year for Cameco Corporation

January 9, 2015 | Nelson Smith

The future of nuclear power and Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) looks to be pretty bright.

Tech Stocks

Sierra Wireless Inc.: Hop Aboard This $14.2 Trillion Trend

January 9, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Why Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) is poised to cash in on the Internet of Things bonanza.

Investing

Hudson’s Bay Company: This Stock Could Soar in 2015

January 8, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Hudson's Bay Company (TSX:HBC) could be worth $45 per share by the end of 2015.

Dividend Stocks

Warning: These 3 Dividends Are on Shaky Ground

January 8, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Looking for secure dividends? Then avoid Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS), Pengrowth Energy Corp (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH), and Manitoba Telecom Services Inc.…

Crescent Point Energy Corp: Consider This 10.7% Yield on Notice

January 8, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Crescent Point Energy Corp's (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) 2015 capital budget assured investors the company's 10.7% yield was safe. Here's why I disagree.

Investing

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

January 7, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Warren Buffett's latest investment into Canada is in consumer favourite Tim Hortons trading under a new name, Restaurant Brands International…

Energy Stocks

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.: Consider the 9.4% Dividend Gone

January 6, 2015 | Nelson Smith

After crunching the numbers, it's obvious. Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) can't afford its dividend. But maybe you should buy…

Investing

5 Investment Apps Every Canadian Should Have on Their Smartphone

January 6, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Why your smartphone is telling you to invest in BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI), and not for…

Investing

Will Target Canada Survive 2015?

January 2, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Target's Canadian expansion is standing on pretty shaky ground. Here's why it makes sense for the company to sell its…

Energy Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: 3 Reasons Why This Dud Could Double in 2015

January 2, 2015 | Nelson Smith

2014 wasn't a good year for Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) shareholders. Here are 3 reasons the stock is a…

Investing

1 Simple Reason to Buy Rogers Communications Inc. in 2015

January 2, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) has been the telecom sector's whipping boy in 2014. Which is exactly why you should buy…

Bank Stocks

1 Simple Reason to Buy Bank of Nova Scotia in 2015

December 31, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) disappointed investors in 2014. Which is exactly why you should invest in the company for…

Dividend Stocks

Become the Laziest Landlord Ever With These 2 REITs Yielding up to 8.8%

December 31, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Owners of Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) get paid generously to do nothing. Here's…

Energy Stocks

Think Oil Recovers in 2015? Then Avoid Suncor Energy Inc. and Imperial Oil Ltd.

December 31, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) are high-quality companies, but that might actually be a negative in…

Investing

Why 2015 Will Be Another Stellar Year for Telus Corporation

December 29, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is one of Canada's finest companies. Here's why you need to own it in 2015.

Energy Stocks

Is Talisman Energy Inc. the First of Many Energy Takeovers?

December 29, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Why Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM)(NYSE:TLM) might just be the first shoe to drop in the energy sector.

Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc.: Take Advantage of the Energy Patch’s Boxing Day Sale

December 26, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Buy shares of Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) to take advantage of one of the stock market's best deals.

Dividend Stocks

Get Paid 7.3% While Waiting For Bombardier Inc. to Recover

December 24, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) could be a huge winner in 2015. Here's how to get paid generously while you wait for…

Investing

Why Investors Need to Keep an Eye on Calgary’s Real Estate Market

December 23, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Bearish on Calgary real estate? Then avoid Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) and Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC).

Investing

3 Reasons to Buy Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Today

December 22, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is up more than 580% over the last five years. Here's why this growth story still…

Dividend Stocks

Pengrowth Energy Corp: Can You Count on the 12.3% Dividend?

December 22, 2014 | Nelson Smith

What Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH) investors can expect in 2015.

Dividend Stocks

IGM Financial Inc.: Give Yourself the Gift of a 4.9% Yield

December 22, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Why IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) and its 4.9% dividend is the gift that keeps on giving.

Investing

1 Surprising Reason to Be Bullish on Shaw Communications Inc. and Rogers Communications Inc.

December 18, 2014 | Nelson Smith

It's time for a marriage between Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI).

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