Oil/gas. A trust that will survive the tough times and thrive in the good times. Has a great long-term track record of creating value. Excellent portfolio of properties and excellent management. Good price.
Largest custom brokerage firm in Canada. 1st quarter was rather disappointing. Recently announced the retirement of their transportation/logistics man and she feels the 2nd quarter may be weak.
Power generator with assets both in Canada and the US. Many of the assets are fired by natural gas, whose prices have gone up faster than power contracts. In the short term, there is very little risk, but longer term you have to wonder about the currency exposure.
Should have secured distributions for the foreseeable future. Extremely stable assets and very stable distribution policy. Low payout ratio. Very low yield and you may be better off with a bond.
(A Top Pick July 13/06. Down 23.2%.) Drop was due to natural gas prices. Still likes. Low payout ratio. Excellent quality properties and excellent management. Long-term investors will do well with this.
(A Top Pick July 13/06. Down 3%.) Ran into difficulties with the US housing market. Have restructured and think they have a pretty good plan. She is not into turnaround stories so has sold her holdings.
Probably the pre-eminent trust in the trust universe. Has done spectacularly well. There is a lot of speculation that they might increase their distribution.
There was a run-up due to very attractive refining margins. The margins are less attractive, so the stock has pulled back. 15% yield, which is quite high. Could be an indication of a distribution cut.
A distributor of hardwood to manufacturers of hardwood products, not flooring. About 70% of its business is in the US, so there could be a currency problem. The slowdown in housing in the US is a negative.