Brian Acker, CA
Member since: Oct '00
Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Inves at
Acker Finley Inc.
Acker Finley Inc.
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(A Top Pick Jul 17/18, Up 5%) He favoured the US banks after the election of President Trump. If the Fed cuts more than 25 points this week, this would hurt them. He feels the banks outside North America are effectively bankrupt already -- especially in Europe. He still owns this as he feels they are still well capitalized, although he has taken some profit.
(A Top Pick Jul 17/18, Up 2%) He still feels it is cheap and the balance sheet is strong. He likes the dividend yield. He would still buy at this point. His model price is almost $90 -- huge upside.
(A Top Pick Jul 17/18, Up 37%) He has recommended this for many years. The model price is over $73. A back door into blockchain technology. Yield 2.43%
He loves the healthcare space. His model price is over $179. Yield 2.85%
His model price is $248.90. He thinks they will buy back a large chunk of stock, that will only improve the model price. He last bought it in June 2013. Yield 1.47% (Analysts’ price target is $211.11)
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BUY WEAKNESS
BUY WEAKNESS
July 29, 2019
Facebook did not do anything to help themselves with the Libre announcement. His model price is $166.
Facebook did not do anything to help themselves with the Libre announcement. His model price is $166.
Brian Acker, CA
Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Inves, Acker Finley Inc.
$195.940
Unknown
BUY WEAKNESS
BUY WEAKNESS
July 29, 2019
A great growth profile and a decent yield. His model price is just above $71. He would be a buyer at $61. Yield 3%
A great growth profile and a decent yield. His model price is just above $71. He would be a buyer at $61. Yield 3%
computer software/processing
SPECULATIVE BUY
SPECULATIVE BUY
July 29, 2019
Fox Bet partnering? Hi model price is $28.75. He would trade it here, now that it found support at $20.42. An ever changing regulatory environment, so not a long term hold.
Fox Bet partnering? Hi model price is $28.75. He would trade it here, now that it found support at $20.42. An ever changing regulatory environment, so not a long term hold.
Business Services
Brian Acker, CA
Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Inves, Acker Finley Inc.
$21.940
Unknown
WAIT
WAIT
July 29, 2019
He wants to see how the balance sheets looks after the acquisition of Red Hat. He wants to wait to see how it unfolds in the September financials.
He wants to see how the balance sheets looks after the acquisition of Red Hat. He wants to wait to see how it unfolds in the September financials.
electrical/electronic
Brian Acker, CA
Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Inves, Acker Finley Inc.
$150.880
Unknown
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
July 29, 2019
Trade war issues? The company has no meaningful earnings. His model price is $4.92 -- a lot of potential downside.
Trade war issues? The company has no meaningful earnings. His model price is $4.92 -- a lot of potential downside.
electrical/electronic
TOP PICK
TOP PICK
July 29, 2019
He loves the healthcare space. His model price is over $179. Yield 2.85%
He loves the healthcare space. His model price is over $179. Yield 2.85%
biotechnology/pharmaceutical
TOP PICK
TOP PICK
July 29, 2019
His model price is $248.90. He thinks they will buy back a large chunk of stock, that will only improve the model price. He last bought it in June 2013. Yield 1.47% (Analysts’ price target is $211.11)
His model price is $248.90. He thinks they will buy back a large chunk of stock, that will only improve the model price. He last bought it in June 2013. Yield 1.47% (Analysts’ price target is $211.11)
electrical/electronic
TOP PICK
TOP PICK
July 29, 2019
A payment provider that is still cheap in price. His model price is above $176 -- still lots of upside. Yield 1.03% (Analysts’ price target is $138.50)
A payment provider that is still cheap in price. His model price is above $176 -- still lots of upside. Yield 1.03% (Analysts’ price target is $138.50)
Financial Services
COMMENT
COMMENT
June 14, 2019
The December low changed his mind about US stocks. It haunts him. He's gone from green to yellow. That said, the Fed is on our side and so is the US dollar. Now, if the US can get out out of its own way (re: China trade deal)... Value stocks continue to implode--they are so cheap.
The December low changed his mind about US stocks. It haunts him. He's gone from green to yellow. That said, the Fed is on our side and so is the US dollar. Now, if the US can get out out of its own way (re: China trade deal)... Value stocks continue to implode--they are so cheap.
Brian Acker, CA
Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Inves, Acker Finley Inc.
COMMENT
COMMENT
June 14, 2019
Is there any growth in the investment business? AGF's balance sheet is too big for what they earn. Potential write-offs must happen to bring that down. Asset management businesses are being killed. $10.84 is his target price--lots of upside and they can cover their dividend.
Is there any growth in the investment business? AGF's balance sheet is too big for what they earn. Potential write-offs must happen to bring that down. Asset management businesses are being killed. $10.84 is his target price--lots of upside and they can cover their dividend.
investment companies/funds
Brian Acker, CA
Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Inves, Acker Finley Inc.
$5.270
Unknown
BUY WEAKNESS
BUY WEAKNESS
June 14, 2019
$45.27 is his model price, and it's close to this. He would buy at $41.
$45.27 is his model price, and it's close to this. He would buy at $41.
oil/gas pipelines
Brian Acker, CA
Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Inves, Acker Finley Inc.
$46.250
Unknown
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
June 14, 2019
It's overvalued relative to its earnings. $38.50 is his model price, far below its current price. Pays a 4.26% yield. Telus can cover its dividend, but it is way too expensive. He would buy at $40, not now.
It's overvalued relative to its earnings. $38.50 is his model price, far below its current price. Pays a 4.26% yield. Telus can cover its dividend, but it is way too expensive. He would buy at $40, not now.
telephone utilities
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
June 14, 2019
He models only $48.88. It pays a meager dividend. This is way overpriced. Gold is having a good run though, but he holds little gold.
He models only $48.88. It pays a meager dividend. This is way overpriced. Gold is having a good run though, but he holds little gold.
precious metals
SELL
SELL
June 14, 2019
Their balance sheet is a mystery. What happened in 2017? Was something spun off? $35.69 is his model price, far below current pricing. He doesn't follow EMA. Their earnings relative to balance sheet are way overpriced (and so are their peers). You had a good ride, so sell it now. This has gone too far, too fast, after hitting an all-time high.
Their balance sheet is a mystery. What happened in 2017? Was something spun off? $35.69 is his model price, far below current pricing. He doesn't follow EMA. Their earnings relative to balance sheet are way overpriced (and so are their peers). You had a good ride, so sell it now. This has gone too far, too fast, after hitting an all-time high.
mngmnt/diversified
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
June 14, 2019
The balance sheet is impaired and there should be write-offs, which he hasn't seen. He sees 32% upside with a $64 model price, but he'd be happy seeing this at $53.80. He would recommend this stock above this price. He has recommended MET before, but MET just can't get going. The balance sheet is ugly. Also, if interest rates fall to zero, all insurance companies will get hit.
The balance sheet is impaired and there should be write-offs, which he hasn't seen. He sees 32% upside with a $64 model price, but he'd be happy seeing this at $53.80. He would recommend this stock above this price. He has recommended MET before, but MET just can't get going. The balance sheet is ugly. Also, if interest rates fall to zero, all insurance companies will get hit.
insurance
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