Nelson Smith, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

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Are Suncor and Manulife Canada’s Best Value Stocks?

May 23, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Looking for value? Start with these two stalwarts of Canadian business.

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Get Exposure to 1,583 Different Stocks With These 3 ETFs

May 22, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Diversification is easy with these three exchange traded funds.

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1 Simple Trick to Supercharge Dividend Stock Returns

May 22, 2014 | Nelson Smith

One simple trick can turn great dividend growth companies into spectacular investments.

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Are Talisman Energy and Bell Aliant About to Be Acquired?

May 22, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Investors in these two companies can profit nicely if they're acquired.

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How Russia Could Be the Energy Patch’s New Worst Enemy

May 21, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Canada continues to drag its feet on gas exports. Russia has seized the opportunity.

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Have Canada’s Airlines Finally Figured It Out?

May 20, 2014 | Nelson Smith

How Air Canada's new Dreamliner planes represent a major step forward for the entire industry.

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Invest Like a Girl With These 3 Stocks

May 20, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Want better returns with less volatility? It's time to invest like a girl.

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Are Shares In These 2 Oil Companies Set to Surge?

May 20, 2014 | Nelson Smith

These two companies have underperformed for years, but are set to do well in the future.

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Steal These 3 Investment Ideas From Billionaire Investors

May 19, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Let the super smart billionaires do the research. We'll just steal the results.

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3 Ways to Invest in the Growing Canadian Manufacturing Sector

May 16, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Canadian manufacturing isn't dead yet. Here are three companies that are thriving.

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Is the Canadian Housing Bubble About to Burst?

May 15, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Looking for a signal that Canada's housing market has finally peaked? This could be it.

3 Canadian Companies That May Not Survive to 2020

May 15, 2014 | Nelson Smith

The future looks... interesting for these three companies.

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Secure Your Retirement With These 3 Dividend Growth Machines

May 14, 2014 | Nelson Smith

No need to worry about retirement. Just buy these dividend growth stocks and enjoy time with the grandkids.

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3 Reasons BlackBerry’s Turnaround Is Right on Track

May 14, 2014 | Nelson Smith

It's been a long ride for BlackBerry shareholders, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

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Is This Canada’s Top REIT?

May 13, 2014 | Nelson Smith

If Canadian investors choose just one REIT, it should be this one.

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Loblaw’s Hidden Gem

May 12, 2014 | Nelson Smith

If Loblaw decides to sell this asset, it could attract multiple bidders.

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3 Overlooked Canadian Energy Giants

May 12, 2014 | Nelson Smith

No oil sands exposure? No problem for these 3 energy companies.

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3 Ways to Protect Your Investments From Inflation

May 12, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Will inflation eat away at your returns? Not if you invest in these 3 stocks.

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Invest in These 3 No-Brainer Stocks

May 9, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Investors can cut through the noise and get back to basics by buying these three stocks.

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2 Potential Canadian Acquisitions for Warren Buffett

May 9, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is looking to acquire additional companies. How about these Canadian powerhouses?

Get a 4% Dividend Yield With These 3 Household Names

May 8, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Investors can get rock solid 4% dividends with 3 companies everyone knows.

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Are These Heavily Shorted Gold Stocks Set to Soar?

May 7, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Betting on heavily shorted stocks can net an investor huge returns. Are these 3 gold stocks among them?

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The Coming North American Oil Crisis

May 7, 2014 | Nelson Smith

North America is about to have a new energy problem -- oversupply. Here's how Canadian producers could benefit.

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Target’s Canadian Expansion: 14 Months in, Still a Disaster

May 7, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Can Target turn around it's Canadian stores, or should investors look at another retailer?

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Should Investors “Sell in May and Go Away”?

May 6, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Selling in May and going away has gained popularity over the years. Here's why investors shouldn't bother.

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Will Car Sharing Put the Brakes on the Auto Industry?

May 5, 2014 | Nelson Smith

What if the auto industry's sales projections aren't as good as expected?

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4 Reasons to Be Bullish on Bombardier

May 2, 2014 | Nelson Smith

While Bombardier isn't quite out of the woods just yet, investors have many reasons to be excited about its future.

Should Investors Gamble on These 3 Gaming Stocks?

May 2, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Gambling continues to grow in popularity around the world. Here's how investors can participate in the trend.

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Can Online Shopping Revolutionize Canada’s Grocers?

May 2, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Loblaw is launching a project that will allow consumers to buy groceries online. Is it a game changer, or just…

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4 Reasons to Be Bearish on Tim Hortons

May 1, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Tim Hortons: love the coffee, avoid the stock.

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Avoid the 50-Year Bond; 3 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy Instead

May 1, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Stick these dividend growth names in your portfolio for the next 50 years.

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Are These 2 Power Companies Poised to Double?

May 1, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Investors looking for powerful returns should study these two beaten-up power generators.

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Forget About Rental Property. Buy These 3 REITs Instead

April 30, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Borrowing money to buy physical properties is risky. Just buy these REITs instead.

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Should You Buy These 3 Government-Protected Stocks?

April 30, 2014 | Nelson Smith

For these 3 companies, government intervention is actually a good thing.

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4 Ways to Invest in Radio, Canada’s Forgotten Media

April 29, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Radio is one of Canada's oldest forms of media. Is it a relic of an earlier era or an interesting…

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The Real Reason Stock Splits Matter

April 28, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Investing in companies that split their stock may boost returns... but not for the reasons you might think.

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Is This a Game Changer for Canadian Fast Food?

April 25, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Canadian fast food operators have to deal with the shut down of the Temporary Foreign Workers Program. Will this affect…

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The Right (And Wrong) Ways to Invest in Travel

April 25, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Travel is set to be a huge growth area. Here are 3 companies to watch, and one to avoid.

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Why This Billionaire Is Bearish on Canadian Housing

April 25, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Billionaire investor Kyle Bass has a history of getting big bets right. Is he right about Canadian housing?

Tech Stocks

Invest In These 3 “Top Secret” Technology Companies

April 25, 2014 | Nelson Smith

These three companies don't look it on the surface, but each have significant technology exposure.

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