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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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BlackBerry Continues to Unlock Value

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BlackBerry agreed to sell its Waterloo headquarters. What other steps is the company taking to unlock value?

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3 Reasons Canada’s Real Estate Market Is in Trouble

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Canada's real estate party will eventually come to an end.

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3 Stocks to Play Alberta’s Blistering Growth

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Here are three stocks with exposure to Canada's hottest province.

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The Stock Picker’s Guide To Sears Canada

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The reports of Sears Canada's death have been wildly exaggerated. Can the company continue its recent success?

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3 Reasons BCE Belongs In Your Portfolio

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Here are 3 reasons why Canada's telecom leader should be a mainstay in your portfolio.

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Gold Bullion or Gold Miners?

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Should investors looking for gold exposure choose gold bullion or gold miners? Here are the pros and cons of both.

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The Stock Picker’s Guide to Maple Leaf Foods

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Does the future of Maple Leaf Foods look bright after selling Canada Bread?

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Is Torstar’s 10% Dividend Yield Too Good to Be True?

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Will the tough newspaper business finally beat up Torstar or can it sustain that generous dividend?

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Still Plenty of Growth Ahead for Dollarama

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Dollarama has grown significantly over the past few years. Is there still room for the company to aggressively open new…

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3 Troubled Stocks That Could Double

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These 3 stocks are beaten up, but have the potential for huge gains.

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Is It Time to Buy Bombardier?

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Bombardier is trading near 52-week lows. Is now a good entry point?

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Can One Simple Strategy Outperform the TSX?

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Can one simple strategy allow an investor to beat the TSX? If the past 25 years is any indication, yes.

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Is Now The Time To Buy Transalta?

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Transalta is one of the TSX's worst performing names. Is it close to the bottom yet?

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The Stock Picker’s Guide to Shaw Communications

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Should you invest in Shaw Communications? Here's what you need to know.

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Who Is Canada’s Strongest Grocer?

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If you're looking to invest in one of Canada's grocery chains, Sobeys is the clear winner. Here are 3 reasons…

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The Stock Picker’s Guide to Genworth Mortgage Insurance

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Should you invest in Genworth Mortgage Insurance? Here's what you need to know.

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3 Reasons Telus Belongs in Your Portfolio

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The future looks bright for Telus. Here are 3 reasons you should consider owning this telco giant.

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3 Investments That Fit Warren Buffett’s Most Important Investing Rules

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Warren Buffett has three important investing rules that guide his decisions -- are you following them?

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Which Is Better: A High Yield or a Growing Dividend?

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Should investors focus on companies with higher growth and lower current yield or high current yield and lower growth? Maybe…

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3 Dividend Growth Machines for the Next Decade

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Looking for long-term dividend growth? These 3 companies are well positioned to grow their dividends for years to come.

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The Stock Picker’s Guide to Liquor Stores N.A. in 2014

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Selling alcohol is considered to be a steady business. Is now the time to buy Liquor Stores?

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The Stock Picker’s Guide to Reitmans in 2014

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Shares in Reitmans are down 75% since 2011. Is now an attractive entry point?

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3 Reasons Blackberry Won’t Be Acquired

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Blackberry shares may be an intriguing value proposition, but investors shouldn't count on the company being acquired. Here's why.

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3 Ways to Invest in Canada’s Olympic Team

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Investments in these 3 companies can help Canada’s future generations in their Olympic dreams.

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Canada’s Top 5 Highest-Paid CEOs

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Canada’s top 5 highest-paid CEOs earned an average of $24 million in 2012. Should this matter to investors?

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Is Rogers Sugar a Sweet Deal?

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Shares in Rogers Sugar have fallen almost 20% over the past two weeks. Is now a buying opportunity?

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3 Reasons Why Keystone XL Could Still Get Rejected

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Although today’s news appears to be good for Keystone XL, there are several reasons why the pipeline may never get…

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3 Stocks That Will Suffer From a Real Estate Decline

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Many analysts are nervous about the Canadian real estate market. If you are too, avoid these stocks.

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Want Lower Wireless Rates? One of These Companies Could Make it Happen

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Canadians pay some of the highest wireless rates in the world. Will new telecom providers bring prices down?

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Does Tim Hortons Need a Jolt?

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Tim Hortons is facing some major competition. Can it withstand the threat?

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Hungry for Yield? These 3 Restaurant Stocks Should Satisfy

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These restaurant stocks have current yields high enough to whet the appetite of income investors.

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3 Canadian Retailers That Could Be Acquired in 2014

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2013 was a big year for consolidation in Canada’s retail sector. Will it continue in 2014?

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