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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 There’s Gold In Asia for Saputo Inc.

| Nelson Smith

The Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) expansion story is just getting started. Why you need to own this growth stock.

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Investing

Is it Time to Short Canada?

| Nelson Smith

Why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM), National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA), and Home Capital Group (TSX:HCG) could get crushed…

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Dividend Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc.: Yes, You Can Count on the 5.4% Dividend Yield

| Nelson Smith

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is gushing dividends, even if the price of crude remains weak.

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Trust Dream Office REIT’s 9.3% Dividend Yield?

| Nelson Smith

Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN) has an extremely generous dividend yield. But can investors count on it to deliver dependable income?

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Energy Stocks

Husky Energy Inc.: Why This Could Be the Opportunity of the Decade

| Nelson Smith

The market is extremely pessimistic about oil right now. That's why you should be buying shares of Husky Energy Inc.…

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Investing

Should Investors Load up on Former Growth Darlings Amaya Inc. and AutoCanada Inc.?

| Nelson Smith

It hasn't been good for Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA) and AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) lately. Is this a buying opportunity or should…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Going to Cut the Dividend Again?

| Nelson Smith

Think the new lower Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) dividend is secure? Think again.

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Dividend Stocks

Avoid the Market Chaos With Shaw Communications Inc. and The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc.

| Nelson Smith

Why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX: SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) are great investments for uncertain times.

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Stocks for Beginners

Get Instant Diversification With These 3 ETFs Yielding up to 5.1%

| Nelson Smith

Get secure yields with iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU), Claymore S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share ETF (TSX:CPD), and iShares S&P…

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Investing

Trump, Corcoran, and You? How to Build Your Own Real Estate Empire

| Nelson Smith

Why investing in RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) is the next best thing…

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Stocks for Beginners

Looking for Investment Ideas? Check Your Mail

| Nelson Smith

The simple reason why investors should look at Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), and Husky Energy Inc…

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Investing

Don’t Believe the Sell-Off; Boardwalk REIT Is a Buy

| Nelson Smith

Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) shares are down more than 10% over the last month. Should investors take advantage of this buying…

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Investing

Hudson’s Bay Co.: This Stock Could Rise 50% in 2015

| Nelson Smith

2015 could be a very good year for Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC).

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Energy Stocks

263,550 Reasons to Be Bullish on Penn West Petroleum Inc.

| Nelson Smith

Penn West Petroleum Inc. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) insiders are loading up on the stock. Does that mean you should too?

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Talisman Energy Inc. Shares Could Surge in 2015

| Nelson Smith

If the price of oil recovers, 2015 could be an incredible year for Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM)(NYSE:TLM).

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Tech Stocks

Amaya Gaming Group Inc.: This Growth Story Isn’t Over Yet

| Nelson Smith

Why Amaya Gaming Group (TSX:AYA), one of 2014's big growth stories, is poised to perform well in 2015.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Growth All-Stars for Your RRSP

| Nelson Smith

Looking for RRSP ideas? I suggest Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE), Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI), and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA).

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Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend Investors Buy Surging Enbridge Inc.?

| Nelson Smith

Have investors missed the boat, or does Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) still have room to run?

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Buying Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (Even After the Dividend Cut)

| Nelson Smith

Why the Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) dividend cut represents a great buying opportunity.

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Investing

4 Easy Ways Anyone Can Invest Like Billionaire Warren Buffett

| Nelson Smith

Want to invest like Buffett? Start with Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO), and AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ).

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Dividend Stocks

Is Teck Resources Ltd’s Generous 5.3% Dividend Yield Safe?

| Nelson Smith

Many investors are attracted to Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) for it's nice dividend. But is it too good to be…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Surprising Reason Every Investor Should Own Silver

| Nelson Smith

Silver could be on the cusp of a pretty big demand spike. Why investors looking to play this trend should…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada: Just Buy This Forever Stock Already

| Nelson Smith

Long-term investors want to own high quality assets. And in Canada's banking sector, there is no company finer than Royal…

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Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry Ltd. Shares Could Hit $20 in 2015

| Nelson Smith

Think you've missed out on the BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) rally? Think again. Here's why 2015 could be even better.

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Investing

3 Surprising Potential Winners From Oil’s Collapse

| Nelson Smith

Why Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL), Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH), and Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) could be winners if oil continues…

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Energy Stocks

5 Reasons to Buy Husky Energy Inc. Right Now

| Nelson Smith

Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) shares are on sale and now is the time toload up.

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Investing

Power Financial Corp: How to Buy $1 Worth of Assets for 65 Cents

| Nelson Smith

Shares of Power Financial Corp (TSX:PWF) trade at a discount to their intrinsic value. Does that automatically make them a…

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Investing

3 “Black Friday” Value Stocks for Your Portfolio

| Nelson Smith

Penn West Petroleum Inc. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC), and Hudson's Bay Company (TSX:HBC) are on sale.

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Dividend Stocks

Create Your Own Perpetual Income Machine With These 3 REITs

| Nelson Smith

How Cominar Real Estate Income Trust (TSX:CUF.UN), Calloway Real Estate Income Trust (TSX:CWT.UN) and H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN)…

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Dividend Stocks

Is TransAlta Corporation’s Generous 6.2% Yield Safe?

| Nelson Smith

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) offers a great dividend yield. Is it too good to be true?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Growth Stock Picks for 2015

| Nelson Smith

Why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Boardwalk REIT (TSX:REI.UN), and Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) should be on your radar going into 2015.

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Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp: Why I’m Staying Away From This 7.8% Yield

| Nelson Smith

Why investors should be nervous about Crescent Point Energy Corp's (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) generous dividend.

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Investing

Are Stocks in a Bubble? Who Cares!

| Nelson Smith

The case for buying Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE), even though markets look a bit frothy.

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Investing

Forget the Big Banks; Buy These 3 Financial Stocks Instead

| Nelson Smith

Why investors should ignore the banks and consider owning First National Financial Corp (TSX:FN), Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC), and Power…

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Dividend Stocks

Dream Office REIT: Act Now and Collect an 8.7% Dividend

| Nelson Smith

Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN) has one of the highest yields on the TSX. Here's why it's a good buy.

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Investing

Could Bombardier Inc. Shares Hit $10 in 2015?

| Nelson Smith

There's some huge potential upside for Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) shares.

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Dividend Stocks

Create Your Own Pension Plan With These 3 Monthly Paying Dividend Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Looking for consistent income? Then you'll want to own RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and…

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Energy Stocks

4 Reasons To Buy Suncor Energy Inc. Today

| Nelson Smith

Looking to pick up some energy while the sector is on sale? Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) might be your best…

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Cenovus Energy Inc. Right Now

| Nelson Smith

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) shares are on sale. Act now before everyone loves oil again.

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Investing

Are AutoCanada Inc. Shares Worth $90 each?

| Nelson Smith

According to analysts, shares of AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) have a potential 56% upside. Here's why they could be right.

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