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Matt Smith

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

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Dividend Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy Canada’s Most Profitable Big Bank

| Matt Smith

Buy attractively valued National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA)( today and lock-in a 4% dividend yield.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy on the Dip and Profit From the Market Crash

| Matt Smith

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) are attractively valued making now the time to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy on Market Fears

| Matt Smith

Buy Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) on the dip.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest Like Warren Buffett and Profit From the Market Crash: 1 Top Canadian Oil Stock to Buy Today

| Matt Smith

Buy attractively valued Canadian Natural Resources Inc. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) today and lock in a 4% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Canadian Dividend Stock Yielding 5% to Hedge Against a Bear Market

| Matt Smith

Buy Dream Industrial REIT (TSX:DIR.UN) today to hedge against a bear market and lock-in a juicy 5% yield.

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Energy Stocks

Invest Like Warren Buffett: 1 Top Strategy to Profit From a Market Crash

| Matt Smith

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a top energy stock to buy today, despite a looming bear market.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Dividend Stock to Own in a Bear Market

| Matt Smith

Hedge against a market downturn, buy Northwest Healthcare REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) today and lock-in a 6% yield.

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Energy Stocks

Ignore the Bear Market: Buy This Quality Oil Stock Today

| Matt Smith

Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) is trading at a deep-discount to its net asset value, making now the time to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy on the Dip

| Matt Smith

Buy Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) and Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) today and profit over the long term.

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Energy Stocks

This Natural Gas Stock Is Ready to Double Regardless of the Bear Market

| Matt Smith

Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) is trading at a deep discount to its net asset value, making now the time to…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Leading Renewable Energy Company: A Top Dividend Stock to Own in a Bear Market

| Matt Smith

Buy Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) today to lock-in a 4% yield and hedge against market volatility.

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Energy Stocks

The Oil Price Collapse Has Created a Deep Value Opportunity for Investors

| Matt Smith

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSEMKT:GTE) is trading at a deep-discount to its net asset value making now the time to…

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Energy Stocks

Has the Next Oil Price Collapse Arrived?

| Matt Smith

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is an energy stock to avoid in the uncertain environment which currently exists.

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Property Partners (TSX:BPY.UN): Latest Results Confirm Now Is the Time to Buy

| Matt Smith

Buy Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) today and lock in a 7% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

This REIT – Which Gained 39% in 2019 – Will Beat the Market Again in 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Dream Industrial REIT (TSX:DIR.UN) today and beat the market in 2020.

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Clean energy
Dividend Stocks

Why Did This Renewable Energy Utility Gain Almost 23% in 1 Month?

| Matt Smith

Polaris Infrastructure Inc. (TSX:PIF) will unlock considerable value for investors, even after its latest rally.

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD): The Only Big Bank to Own in 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) today and lock-in a 4% yield.

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Cannabis Stocks

An Investment of $1,000 in Canopy (TSX:WEED) 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

| Matt Smith

Even after reporting improved results Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is struggling to deliver value.

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Dividend Stocks

There Are Big Gains Ahead for Defensive Stocks in 2020

| Matt Smith

Growing uncertainty and rising potential for an economic slump make Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) an ideal hedge.

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Dividend Stocks

A $1,000 Investment in This Top Growth Stock Would Now Be Worth $4,764

| Matt Smith

Buy Parkland Fuel Corporation (TSX:PKI) to build wealth and achieve your financial goals sooner.

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Dividend Stocks

Hedge Against a Market Meltdown: My Top Defensive Stock for 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) to hedge against heightened risk.

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Bank Stocks

1 Expensive Wealth-Destroying Mistake to Avoid in 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) today and build wealth faster.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Market-Beating Stock Every Investor Should Own

| Matt Smith

Buy Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) to build wealth and hedge against growing uncertainty.

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Bank Stocks

The 2020 Outlook for Canada’s Big Five Banks Appears Bleak

| Matt Smith

Another lacklustre year is ahead for Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy in February and Beat the Market in 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and Parkland Fuel Corporation (TSX:PKI) to boost income and growth.

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy (TSX:WEED) Still Appears Overvalued Even After Losing 53%

| Matt Smith

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) still appears overvalued and will fall further.

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Clean energy
Dividend Stocks

Renewable Energy Will Soar Over the Next Decade

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is poised to deliver considerable value over the long-term.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Top Gold Stock to Buy and Profit From Higher Gold Prices in 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (TSX:SSL)(NYSE:SAND) today and profit from higher gold in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Planning: Use Your TFSA to Maximize Pension Benefits and Earn up to $3,000 Monthly Tax-Free

| Matt Smith

Buy Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) today to unleash the power of compounding and build wealth faster.

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Energy Stocks

This Driller Is on Sale, Making Now the Time to Buy

| Matt Smith

Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) appears undervalued and is poised to unlock considerable value during 2020.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Death Knell for Nuclear and the End of Cameco (TSX:CCO)

| Matt Smith

The outlook for Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) appears increasingly poor, making it a stock to avoid in 2020.

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Investing

Investing $1,000 in This Retailer Would Have Made You Almost $13,000

| Matt Smith

Buy Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) today to profit from its explosive growth.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Dividend Aristocrat to Build Wealth in Every TFSA

| Matt Smith

Add Parkland Fuel Corporation (TSX:PKI) to your TFSA today to accelerate the creation of wealth.

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Energy Stocks

Don’t Expect Oil to Rebound Anytime Soon

| Matt Smith

The latest oil collapse will have a sharp impact on heavily indebted MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG).

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Let Weaker Oil Stop You From Buying This Cash Flow Machine

| Matt Smith

Buy Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) today and lock in a juicy 3.9% dividend yield.

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Energy Stocks

Latest News Highlights Why This Is the Only Natural Gas Stock to Ever Own

| Matt Smith

Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) is attractively valued and poised to soar as earnings grow.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

My Top Gold Stock for 2019 Gained 67% and Will Soar Higher in 2020

| Matt Smith

Buy Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) today and profit from higher gold in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

Use a TFSA to Maximize Your OAS Benefit

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is an ideal stock for any TFSA to build wealth.

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Economic Turbulence
Energy Stocks

War, Pandemic, and Oil: What Is Next for Energy Prices?

| Matt Smith

Oil's latest weakeness bodes poorly for heavily indebted Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis May Not Rebound in 2020, but Aphria (TSX:APHA) Could Soar

| Matt Smith

Betting on a cannabis recovery in 2020? Then look no further than Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA).

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