Kash Pashootan
Member since: Jan '15
CEO & Chief Investment Officer at
First Avenue Investment Counsel
First Avenue Investment Counsel
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(A Top Pick Jun 27/18, Up 3%) They are in the home insurance business and more particularly title insurance. In the US housing markets, prices have softened. This has had a negative effect on this name. The title insurance premium charged is based on the price of the home. So this has hampered its stock performance. He still likes the name and it pays a decent dividend.
(A Top Pick Jun 27/18, Up 8%) He has sold his position in this. They were rolling out new stores and changed their pricing of exactly the same item depending on the store's location. He looked on this as a risk and return. He made money on the name and has since moved on.
(A Top Pick Jun 27/18, Down 13%) They are a regional bank. They have had a challenging 52 weeks. He still likes the name and continues to hold it. It pays a decent dividend. It has been a sideways stock over the last 12-24 months. The balance sheet is clean. They did an acquisition that should be beneficial to shareholders over time.
This is one of the best run utilities in the US. It is not a value play but a high quality play. It is another way to add to the utilities. It is trading at over 20X earnings to is trading at a premium, however, you are buying quality. It is the best run utility in the US. You are not buying it at bargain levels at current price. Great way to get exposure to US utilities. Yield = 2.7% (Analysts’ price target is $56.44)
This is a value play at these levels. Has been beaten up because of the trade tensions. This name has real traction in the industry. So are picking up a well established company at a decent valuation. Question is are we done with the trade tensions? He doesn't think so, so you just have to pick your spot. However, 5 years from now, you should be happy. Yield = 4.2% (Analysts’ price target is $320.33)
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May 28, 2019
Arguably are looking at needing another correction. Revenues compared to last year are relatively flat. We are seeing a clear slow down in growth. So probabilities of correction seem to be increasing. Global growth is slow. We don't have China growing the way it used to. China was a driver to the global economy.
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Arguably are looking at needing another correction. Revenues compared to last year are relatively flat. We are seeing a clear slow down in growth. So probabilities of correction seem to be increasing. Global growth is slow. We don't have China growing the way it used to. China was a driver to the global economy.
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
May 28, 2019
The Canadian telco's are a staple in balanced portfolios. This is not the same story with US telco's. They spent a lot of money making acquisitions leveraging up the balance sheet. The dividend is high. However, the share price has been range bound. So the performance of the stock has not been meaningful. He thinks the chance of AT&T raising their dividend is very low. They are selling off some assets to pay off some debt.
Show full opinionHide full opinionThe Canadian telco's are a staple in balanced portfolios. This is not the same story with US telco's. They spent a lot of money making acquisitions leveraging up the balance sheet. The dividend is high. However, the share price has been range bound. So the performance of the stock has not been meaningful. He thinks the chance of AT&T raising their dividend is very low. They are selling off some assets to pay off some debt.
Telecommunications
BUY
BUY
May 28, 2019
They have exposure to the US but were late to the table. It is trading at a discount to their peers and he thinks this discount is justified. The discount therefore creates a buying opportunity. He thinks the valuation is attractive.
Show full opinionHide full opinionThey have exposure to the US but were late to the table. It is trading at a discount to their peers and he thinks this discount is justified. The discount therefore creates a buying opportunity. He thinks the valuation is attractive.
banks
BUY
BUY
May 28, 2019
It was one of the Canadian darlings but has suffered since. It got ahead of itself on a valuation basis. As soon as they had some bad news, the market really punished them. At these levels, they are real beat up and sees this as an opportunity. He thinks you will be happy owning this in a year's time.
Show full opinionHide full opinionIt was one of the Canadian darlings but has suffered since. It got ahead of itself on a valuation basis. As soon as they had some bad news, the market really punished them. At these levels, they are real beat up and sees this as an opportunity. He thinks you will be happy owning this in a year's time.
Automotive
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COMMENT
May 28, 2019
This is a huge engine that has continued to post strong numbers. They generate a lot of cash. This is a real growth stock. It is difficult to buy this stock at any reasonable valuation. It has never traded below 20X earnings over the last 5 years. It is a very low margin and is all about turnover. They generate about 25% of their revenues from membership fees. The business executes well.
Show full opinionHide full opinionThis is a huge engine that has continued to post strong numbers. They generate a lot of cash. This is a real growth stock. It is difficult to buy this stock at any reasonable valuation. It has never traded below 20X earnings over the last 5 years. It is a very low margin and is all about turnover. They generate about 25% of their revenues from membership fees. The business executes well.
department stores
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COMMENT
May 28, 2019
Diversification within a sector? It makes sense to diversify within a sector. There are different business within a sector, however, they are correlated. Should limit one's exposure to a sector. We do not have more that 25% in one sector and no more than 5% in any one name. It is also important to look outside of Canada.
Show full opinionHide full opinionDiversification within a sector? It makes sense to diversify within a sector. There are different business within a sector, however, they are correlated. Should limit one's exposure to a sector. We do not have more that 25% in one sector and no more than 5% in any one name. It is also important to look outside of Canada.
COMMENT
COMMENT
May 28, 2019
This is very much a yield, interest sensitive stock. Interest sensitive stocks have been on a real ride the last while. Transcanada has participated in this ride. Need to look at portfolio to see what percentage you have in other interest sensitive names and may need to trim. Most of the good news is already baked into this name.
Show full opinionHide full opinionThis is very much a yield, interest sensitive stock. Interest sensitive stocks have been on a real ride the last while. Transcanada has participated in this ride. Need to look at portfolio to see what percentage you have in other interest sensitive names and may need to trim. Most of the good news is already baked into this name.
oil/gas pipelines
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COMMENT
May 28, 2019
He is bearish on commodities and has been for several years now. Last few years has been considerable underweight to commodities. He has held Suncor however, to get exposure to energy. This is a conservative way if looking to have exposure to energy. Again, need to look at over all portfolio from a sector perspective.
Show full opinionHide full opinionHe is bearish on commodities and has been for several years now. Last few years has been considerable underweight to commodities. He has held Suncor however, to get exposure to energy. This is a conservative way if looking to have exposure to energy. Again, need to look at over all portfolio from a sector perspective.
integrated oils
COMMENT
COMMENT
May 28, 2019
REIT's vs owning real estate. Can access housing, commercial, industiral, senior housing through REITs. They are very liquid, so if sector changes and you want out, you can easily get out of the sector. Not as easy as owning real estate. Would not look at owning real property versus REITs as the same thing. They have very different risks and exposures.
Show full opinionHide full opinionREIT's vs owning real estate. Can access housing, commercial, industiral, senior housing through REITs. They are very liquid, so if sector changes and you want out, you can easily get out of the sector. Not as easy as owning real estate. Would not look at owning real property versus REITs as the same thing. They have very different risks and exposures.
PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
May 28, 2019
(A Top Pick Jun 27/18, Up 3%) They are in the home insurance business and more particularly title insurance. In the US housing markets, prices have softened. This has had a negative effect on this name. The title insurance premium charged is based on the price of the home. So this has hampered its stock performance. He still likes the name and it pays a decent dividend.
Show full opinionHide full opinion(A Top Pick Jun 27/18, Up 3%) They are in the home insurance business and more particularly title insurance. In the US housing markets, prices have softened. This has had a negative effect on this name. The title insurance premium charged is based on the price of the home. So this has hampered its stock performance. He still likes the name and it pays a decent dividend.
insurance
PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
May 28, 2019
(A Top Pick Jun 27/18, Up 8%) He has sold his position in this. They were rolling out new stores and changed their pricing of exactly the same item depending on the store's location. He looked on this as a risk and return. He made money on the name and has since moved on.
Show full opinionHide full opinion(A Top Pick Jun 27/18, Up 8%) He has sold his position in this. They were rolling out new stores and changed their pricing of exactly the same item depending on the store's location. He looked on this as a risk and return. He made money on the name and has since moved on.
food services
PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
May 28, 2019
(A Top Pick Jun 27/18, Down 13%) They are a regional bank. They have had a challenging 52 weeks. He still likes the name and continues to hold it. It pays a decent dividend. It has been a sideways stock over the last 12-24 months. The balance sheet is clean. They did an acquisition that should be beneficial to shareholders over time.
Show full opinionHide full opinion(A Top Pick Jun 27/18, Down 13%) They are a regional bank. They have had a challenging 52 weeks. He still likes the name and continues to hold it. It pays a decent dividend. It has been a sideways stock over the last 12-24 months. The balance sheet is clean. They did an acquisition that should be beneficial to shareholders over time.
banks
BUY WEAKNESS
BUY WEAKNESS
May 28, 2019
They have been a rock star. Have held up well against Amazon. They are a big entity yet very nimble. They have had great numbers. They were one of the few companies that beat on Q4 and kept their guidance. Same store sales were up. They are doing everything right. It is trading at about 21X. The stock has had a real good run.
Show full opinionHide full opinionThey have been a rock star. Have held up well against Amazon. They are a big entity yet very nimble. They have had great numbers. They were one of the few companies that beat on Q4 and kept their guidance. Same store sales were up. They are doing everything right. It is trading at about 21X. The stock has had a real good run.
department stores
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
May 28, 2019
Verizon's stock performance has been very good. It has had a recent movement up on quarterly beats. However, concerned about the debt. It is very competitive in the US. US telco's are very different than Canadian telco's. He owns BCE.
Show full opinionHide full opinionVerizon's stock performance has been very good. It has had a recent movement up on quarterly beats. However, concerned about the debt. It is very competitive in the US. US telco's are very different than Canadian telco's. He owns BCE.
telephone utilities
BUY
BUY
May 28, 2019
Getting a decent dividend. So if look at the dividend and the 2-3% share appreciation, that is giving you a decent return for the quality of name and size of business you are buying. US telco's are very different than Canadian. BCE is doing a good job and is growing.
Show full opinionHide full opinionGetting a decent dividend. So if look at the dividend and the 2-3% share appreciation, that is giving you a decent return for the quality of name and size of business you are buying. US telco's are very different than Canadian. BCE is doing a good job and is growing.
telephone utilities
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