Nelson Smith

Nelson Smith

InvestorPlace Contributor

Nelson Smith has always been an investor, first developing an interest in the subject while watching business television in the dot com boom of the late 1990s. He has a diverse portfolio featuring everything from real estate to private mortgages to, of course, stocks. He tends to prefer value stocks, but can be persuaded to pay a premium price for a great business.

Nelson’s work has appeared on many different websites, including Motley Fool Canada, Seeking Alpha, MSN Money, Yahoo Finance, and Financial Post, among others. When he’s not working, he can usually be found watching baseball, traveling, reading, or trying to (unsuccessfully) reason with his cat. He’s married and currently lives in rural Alberta, Canada.

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Recent Articles

3 Reasons to Buy Twitter Inc (TWTR) Over Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock

By Nelson Smith, InvestorPlace Contributor

Snap Inc (SNAP) has captured the market's attention, but Twitter Inc (TWTR) looks to be the far better investment today. Here's why.

Junk Bonds: It’s the Worst Time to Buy in Years

By Nelson Smith, InvestorPlace Contributor

It's a bad time to buy junk bonds, or junk funds like HYG and JNK. Be patient and wait for this indicator to improve before jumping in.

Target Corporation (TGT) Stock Will Keep Sinking Without This Change

By Nelson Smith, InvestorPlace Contributor

It's going to be difficult for Target stock to compete in today's retail landscape without heavy investments in its digital infrastructure.

Should Apple Inc. Cut Its Dividend? (AAPL)

By Nelson Smith, InvestorPlace Contributor

Apple (AAPL) could actually gain far more ground if it used its excess cash flow to grow rather than paying a dividend on Apple stock.

Is Under Armour Inc (UAA) Stock a Value, Or Just Cheap?

By Nelson Smith, InvestorPlace Contributor

Under Armour (UAA) has been cut in half over the past year, but UAA stock still sports some bloated valuation metrics. Beware this "value."

Tap Realty Income Corp (O) or AGNC Investment Corp (AGNC) for $1,000/Month

By Nelson Smith, InvestorPlace Contributor

Realty Income (O) and AGNC Investment Corp (AGNC) are a pair of monthly dividend stocks with different paths to high regular income.

Why a PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Split Would Unlock 20% Upside

By Nelson Smith, InvestorPlace Contributor

PepsiCo (PEP) would be worth more after a corporate breakup. Let the food division shine and unlock considerable value in Pepsi stock.

Why Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Will NEVER Be About P/E

By Nelson Smith, InvestorPlace Contributor

Amazon (AMZN) regularly trades at a triple-digit P/E, and that won't stop anytime soon. Don't let that scare you away from AMZN stock.