COMMENT
Sold his holdings recently, but will probably repurchase. It is the pick of the crop in this sector. Good yield and probably rising cash flow. Expect their Calgary Encana property will probably be sold to a pension fund, et cetera. A Buy if you are going to hold it for 3 years and are prepared for any market risks.
BUY
Have tax pools of more than $6 million, so if they stay in the trust structure they would be tax-free until about 2013. The company would like to convert to a high yield exploration company which would yield about 4%/5% and hope that capital gains would offset the difference from low interest rates to the distribution rates.
COMMENT
Good trust for current economic conditions. Doesn't know what their strategy is, i.e. converting to a corporate structure or leaving it in the current format. If they convert, will their cash flow increase sufficiently that the increase between now and 2011 will more than offset the tax implementations.
DON'T BUY
Had an enormous jump because of the increase in the price of coal. While cash flow for this year and next are terrific, there will be quite a drop in 2010. Stock is cheap, but he doesn't see the sustainability of the cash flow.
RISKY
This one depends on investment objectives and risk tolerance and, more specifically, is there some % of your portfolio that is devoted to aggressive growth. Currently a speculation.
BUY
Finally turning around. With the recovery of drilling, particularly in the natural gas area, as well as the additional platforms they have given their suite of products and services, they are looking for $.04 a share in earnings this year and $.05 next year. If you are a speculator, he would Buy and if you own, he would Average Down.
BUY
One of the few IPO’s in the last 6 months that is at its issue price. It has 2 businesses, wallpaper and the euro. They are growing nicely with a couple of blue-sky scenarios in passports that they may be able to work on over the next couple of years.
TOP PICK
Natural gas. Their prospects have been transformed by the announcement from Forest Oil (FST-N) of a discovery in the St. Lawrence.
TOP PICK
Software developer. Prepaid distribution networks in Canada and have just expanded into the US. Revenue generation should start in the US now. Should generate $.08 in earnings over the next 12 months followed by possibly $.15.
STRONG BUY
Krill oil that has a number of therapeutic benefits. Just signed an agreement for global distribution of an omega 3 product. Just got a patent on their pharmaceutical product for boosting of HDL levels.
BUY
Have equipment to allow 2-way radio for mining and are just waiting for approval from the mining regulatory body.
COMMENT
TV over the Internet. Had to change their revenue model, which was a big disappointment to investors. He will be meeting with them to try to reassess what is going on. Management has a great concept if they can execute on it.
COMMENT
Have a platform for Windows CE devices and potentially cell phone systems. Samsung are looking at this. Not cheap. He would like to see more evidence of execution. He will be meeting with them shortly to get an update.
BUY
Fans of this company are still waiting for the announcement of a contract with FedEx to come out. He is pleased with the company.
COMMENT
Have a product that would take fibre to the home. Has a high regard for the management team for what they have achieved and where they are going. It was always 2 steps ahead of where he could get his head around valuation. Leading edge technology. A “waiting on blue skies” story.