Ryan Vanzo, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.’s Latest Acquisition Is a Game Changer

July 28, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

BlackBerry Ltd.'s (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) recent acquisitions in the security business could be enough to save the company.

Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia Lowers Risk by Expanding Internationally

July 27, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

When looking at Canada’s big banks, Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) has a unique international advantage.

Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks With Yields Above 8%

July 27, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

If you’re looking for income, check out First National Financial Corp (TSX:FN) and TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC).

Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Buy Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. or Goldcorp Inc.?

July 27, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) should beat Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) if gold rebounds.

Investing

Don’t Buy Stocks. Buy Stock Exchanges

July 20, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Buying stock exchange operator TMX Group Limited (TSX:X) can give you the best of both worlds.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Gold Miners?

July 15, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Investors are underestimating Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX).

Investing

Leon’s Furniture Ltd. Is an Outperformer You Can Count on

July 10, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Leon’s Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) has plenty of room to improve margins and continue rewarding shareholders.

Buy Capital Power Corporation After a Rare 20% Drop

July 8, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Capital Power Corporation (TSX:CPX) now yields an attractive 6.3% after a rare sell-off.

Energy Stocks

Should You Avoid Imperial Oil Limited?

July 8, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) has attracted too much interest from investors fleeing to quality.

Investing

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Has Major Growth Ahead

July 7, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) should continue compounding investor capital at an impressive rate.

Investing

Take This Free Money From the Government

July 3, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

What should you do with the extra cash you can get from government freebies? Invest in stalwarts such as Canadian…

Dividend Stocks

Can You Trust Superior Plus Corp.’s 5.6% Dividend?

July 2, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Superior Plus Corp. (TSX:SPB) has made strides in protecting its 5.6% dividend.

Dividend Stocks

Should You Join Activist Investors and Buy Agrium Inc.?

June 30, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

ValueAct Capital recently increased its position in Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) by 22%. Should you follow suit?

Dividend Stocks

New Flyer Industries Inc. Is Set to Dominate its Industry

June 29, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

New Flyer Industries Inc. (TSX:NFI) operates in an oligopoly with pricing power and margin-expansion opportunities.

Investing

Tap in to Canada’s Private Equity Markets With ONEX Corporation

June 25, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

ONEX Corporation (TSX:OCX) gives investors a way to play the Canadian private equity market.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Which Gold Miners to Buy and Which to Avoid in Today’s Market

June 24, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

While there are plenty of gold miners to choose from, narrow your decision down to Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Agnico…

Chorus Aviation Inc. Is a Better Buy Than Air Canada and Westjet Airlines Ltd.

June 23, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX:CHR.B) offers a rare 7.58% dividend in the airline industry.

Dividend Stocks

Bonavista Energy Corporation Is Your Best Bet With Volatile Oil Prices

June 23, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

When oil prices fluctuate, choose an experienced operator like Bonavista Energy Corporation (TSX:BNP).

Energy Stocks

Capitalize on Finning International Inc.’s Massive Share Buyback

June 23, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Share buybacks, insider buying, and an attractive valuation make Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) too good to pass up.

Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Home Capital Group Inc. Over Canada’s Big Banks?

June 18, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) has a better business and lower valuation than Canada’s big banks.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Are Uranium Stocks About to Break Out?

June 18, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Stocks like Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) could benefit tremendously from an upside in uranium prices.

Bank Stocks

5 Reasons Why Canada Is in Serious Trouble

June 17, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Record debt levels and sky-high home prices could put tremendous pressure on the labour market and Canadian banks, like Bank…

Keep These Stable Dividends for Life

June 17, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Get decades of dividends from stable companies like Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX:GWO), Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), and Power Corporation of Canada…

Tech Stocks

Can BlackBerry Ltd. Actually Succeed Making Android Phones?

June 15, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY) attempts one more escape from the grave.

Dividend Stocks

3 Pipeline Operators to Buy Now

June 12, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), Gibson Energy Inc. (TSX:GEI), and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) stand to benefit no matter what happens to…

Why Sandstorm Gold Ltd. CEO Nolan Watson Loves Gold Long-Term

June 12, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Motley Fool contributor Ryan Vanzo discusses the outlook for gold with Sandstorm Gold (TSX:SSL)(NYSEMKT:SAND) CEO Nolan Watson.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. the Best Gold Stock Today?

June 12, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) is uniquely positioned to grow volumes and reduce production costs.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Barrick Gold Corp. Riskier Than its Peers?

June 11, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

If you’re invested in gold miners, avoid Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX).

Dividend Stocks

Can You Trust First National Financial Corp.’s 7.4% Dividend?

June 11, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

First National Financial Corp. (TSX:FN) boasts an impressive 7.4% dividend yield.

3 Reasons Why Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Is a Secret Outperformer

June 10, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is primed to continue its massive outperformance.

Energy Stocks

Sherritt International Corp. Could Double Because of Electric Vehicles

June 4, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Sherritt International Corp. (TSX:S) is an undiscovered beneficiary of electric vehicle adoption.

Dividend Stocks

An 8% Dividend No One Is Looking At

May 29, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Exchange Income Corporation (TSX:EIF) has quietly grown into an income-generating giant.

Investing

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited Is Both Boring and Rewarding

May 26, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) has a multi-year plan in place to continue its impressive history of high returns.

Energy Stocks

Will Canadian Oil Sands Survive?

May 21, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) faces a growing pile of debt and an oil sands project with inconsistent operations.

Bank Stocks

Ditch the Larger Banks for Laurentian Bank of Canada

May 19, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) is cheaper and has a higher dividend than its larger peers.

Energy Stocks

How to Play the Oil and Gas Recovery

May 15, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

RMP Energy Inc. (TSX:RMP) and Tamarack Valley Energy (TSX:TVE) are set to thrive as oil prices recover.

Energy Stocks

A Surprisingly Safe 5% Monthly Dividend

May 14, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) looks attractive as a dividend play.

Dividend Stocks

Freehold Royalties Ltd. Takes Advantage of a Struggling Competitor

May 13, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) gives investors a 6% dividend and ample growth opportunities.

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons to Own Sandstorm Gold Ltd.

May 12, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (TSX:SSL)(NYSE:SAND) provides stability in a turbulent gold market.

Energy Stocks

Buy Pembina Pipeline Corp. Before it’s Too Late

May 6, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) is restructuring into a more attractive business.

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