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Matt Smith

Former investment manager and market junkie, Matt has 20 years of experience. He hails from Sydney Australia where he earned a Master of Business Law from the University of Sydney and Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of New South Wales. He has been helping investors achieve their goals for over a decade. When not studying the markets, he can be found relaxing with his dogs and practising Spanish.

Recent Articles

Clean energy
Investing

Buy This Renewable Electricity Stock to Build Wealth

| Matt Smith

Renewable electricity utility Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is poised to unlock further value, as demand for clean energy grows.

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Dividend Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)

| Matt Smith

After declining by over 20% since the start of 2020 Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) appears extremely attractively valued, making…

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Energy Stocks

Buy This Natural Gas Stock Today and See Stronger Earnings Ahead

| Matt Smith

Natural gas stock Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) is on-track to deliver solid 2020 results despite the coronavirus pandemic.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Got $1,000? Buy This Colombian Gold Stock Today

| Matt Smith

Gran Colombia Gold Corp. (TSX:GCM) is very attractively valued and poised to soar as gold rallies higher making now the…

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Investing

Air Canada Soars 38% in a Month: Time to Buy?

| Matt Smith

Airline stock have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic but Air Canada (TSX:AC) is among the best positioned to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Rise of Renewables and Demise of Cameco (TSX:CCO)

| Matt Smith

Cameco Corp's (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) latest rally appears overdone with plenty of headwinds ahead for nuclear energy stocks.

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Energy Stocks

Buy This Energy Stock Today for Income

| Matt Smith

Energy stock Parkland Fuel Corporation (TSX:PKI) will emerge from the current crisis in solid shape and deliver considerable value over…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Renewable Energy Stock to Buy Today

| Matt Smith

Renewable energy stock Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) is focused on expanding its operations and delivering considerable value for investors.

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Energy Stocks

Will the Oil Price Crash Bankrupt Gran Tierra (TSX:GTE)?

| Matt Smith

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE) will survive the latest oil price crash and rally once oil prices recover.

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Energy Stocks

This Oil Stock Has Gained 64% Since the Stock Market Crash

| Matt Smith

Even after delivering solid gains since the 2020 stock market crash Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) has further to soar, making…

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Energy Stocks

Invest $1,000 in This Oil Stock Today to Profit in 2021

| Matt Smith

Canadian oil stock Frontera Energy Corp. (TSX:FEC) is on sale today, making now the time to buy and profit from…

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Dividend Stocks

A Canadian Natural Gas Stock to Buy Today to Profit in 2021

| Matt Smith

Canadian natural gas stock Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) is poised to soar despite the poor outlook for natural gas and…

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Clean energy
Energy Stocks

This Renewable Energy Stock Gained 13% Since the Start of 2020

| Matt Smith

Renewable energy stock Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) has defied the down market and continues to deliver considerable value for…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Buy This Gold Miner to Today and Profit in 2021

| Matt Smith

The outlook for gold miners is particularly positive, making now the time to buy Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) to earn…

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Energy Stocks

$1,000 Invested in Each of These Oil Stocks Could Make a Fortune in 5 Years

| Matt Smith

Frontera Energy Inc. (TSX:FEC) and Surge Energy Inc. (TSX:SGY) will soar when oil recovers.

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Dividend Stocks

This Buffett Restaurant Stock Will Make You a Fortune in 10 Years

| Matt Smith

Restautant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is poised to soar as coronavirus restrictions are lifted, making now the time to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada’s (TSX:RY) Earnings Plunge: Is it Still a Buy?

| Matt Smith

Royal Bank of Canada's (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) latest results, including a sharp downturn in earnings, were expected.

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Energy Stocks

Have $1,000? Buy This Debt-Free Oil Stock

| Matt Smith

Canadian oil stock Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) is on sale and ready to deliver considerable value once oil rallies, making…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) Cut its Dividend?

| Matt Smith

Despite sharply weaker oil and the poor economic outlook Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) has committed to maintaining its dividend.

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Energy Stocks

Will the Latest Oil Production Cuts Save Canada’s Energy Patch?

| Matt Smith

The latest oil production cuts will do little to improve the outlook for the oil sands, making Cenovus Energy Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) Cut its Dividend?

| Matt Smith

Bank stocks are under pressure, and Scotiabank's (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) earnings plunge because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Isn’t a Buy

| Matt Smith

Embattled cannabis cultivator Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) is highly uncertain and there is more turmoil ahead.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian REIT to Profit From a 2021 Market Rally

| Matt Smith

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) is on sale. Buy today to lock in a 7.5% yield and profit from…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Top Canadian Gold Stock to Buy in 2020

| Matt Smith

Canada's permier gold mining stock Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) has dipped, making now the time to buy and profit…

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Coronavirus

This Gold Miner Will Soar Despite Coronavirus

| Matt Smith

Gold is poised to rally higher, which will give Dundee Precious Metals (TSX:DPM) stock price a healthy lift.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Canadian REIT to Beat Coronavirus

| Matt Smith

Canadian REIT Northwest Healthcare Properties (TSX:NWH.UN) is very attractively valued, making now the time to buy and lock-in an 8%…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This TSX-Listed Gold Miner Returned 198% in 1 Year

| Matt Smith

TSX-listed gold miner Eldorado Gold (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) will rally further, as gold soars higher over economic fears and a looming recession.

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Coronavirus

Airline Stocks Abandoned by Buffett

| Matt Smith

Airline stock are risky investments that dipped sharply after Buffett sold his holdings, but Air Canada (TSX:AC) is an attractively…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Canadian Utility Stock to Beat the Coronavirus

| Matt Smith

Boost the defensive nature of your portfolio during these difficult times by adding Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) to your…

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Coronavirus

2 Canadian Stocks That Will Survive in the Coronavirus Economy

| Matt Smith

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) will continue growing sales despite the impact of the coronavirus.

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Energy Stocks

2 Canadian Oil Stocks to Buy Today and Profit in 2021

| Matt Smith

Buy Forntera Energy Corp. (TSX:FEC) and Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP) to profit when oil rallies and Canadian oil stocks rebound.

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Energy Stocks

This Canadian Oil Stock Gained 55% After the Market Crash

| Matt Smith

Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) will be one of the few Canadian oil stocks to benefit from higher oil and deliver…

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Coronavirus

Don’t Bet on Cannabis Stocks

| Matt Smith

There are signs of a reckoning for Canadian cannabis stocks with cultivator HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) among the most vulnerable.

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Coronavirus

Sell in May and Go Away in 2020?

| Matt Smith

Don't sell in May and go away. Buy and hold quality stocks like Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) for the…

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Coronavirus

Canadian Retail REITs Will Feel the Impact of Coronavirus

| Matt Smith

Avoid Canadian retail REITs and Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN), which could experience a distribution cut.

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Gained 42%

| Matt Smith

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) soars after reporting improved results, but there are still plenty of headwinds ahead.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Canadian Natural Gas Stock to Buy Today

| Matt Smith

Ignore the pessimism surrounding Canadian natural gas stocks, buy Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) today and lock-in a 6% yield.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Top Canadian Gold Mining Stock to Buy Today

| Matt Smith

Canadian gold mining stocks will perform strongly, making now the time to buy attractively valued Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG).

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Dividend Stocks

Will Canada’s Big Banks Cut Their Dividends?

| Matt Smith

Canadian dividend stocks are under substantial pressure to cut dividends with even the big six banks particularly vulnerable.

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Coronavirus

TFSA Strategy to Profit From a Market Crash

| Matt Smith

Add national flag carrier Air Canada (TSX:AC) to your TFSA today to build wealth and achieve your financial goals sooner.

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