PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sept 10/09. Up 52%.) Would buy this one for his new accounts. Has future growth, particularly in the increase in capacity of pipelines from oil sands to regular markets. Limited partnership so they don't have to convert but distribution is treated as dividends for tax purposes.
TOP PICK
Looking out 10-15 years, nuclear energy is going to be one of the solutions to getting us off the dependency of oil. Uranium spot prices are about $48 and the worst pessimists are calling for $55. NAV is about $5.60 in historically has sold at 1.3X, which would get you to $8.50.
TOP PICK
Water is the next oil in terms of commodity value. This one is focused globally on water treatment purification, recycling and more efficient use
TOP PICK
Water is the next oil in terms of commodity value. More project oriented in terms of infrastructure. A US company that has moved up into Canada.
BUY
Essentially gone from exploration company into 1st stage of production/growth. Last month was best production they have ever had. Expecting $.25 a share in cash flow next year followed by $.30-$.35 year after. His target range is $2.50-$3.50 looking out 1 to 2 years. Great acquisition of Flat River, which is next door.
BUY
Distribution is safe and will remain at same level when it converts to a Corp. Not looking for much in capital appreciation but does like the 9% plus yield. Would buy for new clients.
COMMENT
BHP Billiton (BHP-N) has an offer on the table but doesn't think the deal will work as it is not a good deal for Saskatchewan. If you are trading, he would be inclined to let it go and buy at a lower price.
SELL
If he were going to be involved in the oil sands area he would go with Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ-T) and if he owned this he would consider switching.
COMMENT
Deal to buy CTV Globe Media is interesting and highly beneficial. Have to look at the whole content question in 2 aspects. 1) How does it relate to telecoms and 2) applications and hardware in the smart phone area. If you own for income, Hold.
HOLD
Fundamentally a great company. Got into trouble on guaranteed products. Should recover when the markets go up, which he thinks it will. You need 12-15 months of patience. Decent yield of 3.9%.
COMMENT
Government has indicated no interest rate increases for the better part of a year and, if so, some of the REITs are going to be great holds because of the yield. This one would be the top of his list. If you buy at now, be nimble as you may have to get out in a hurry as it is interest rate sensitive.
COMMENT
Had originally thought it made eminent sense from the fundamentals, which has turned out to be the case but the stock does nothing. Operating platforms are quite good so it will be acquired at some point.
COMMENT
Canadian banks. Thinks we are on the cusp of some very attractive dividend increases but probably not this calendar year. Banks are attractive because of the natural growth in Canada and they're very well conservatively managed.
DON'T BUY
First-class company but he wouldn't touch the stock here. Just announced they are going into financial services and he is not sure it's a good thing. Also announce they're going to sell some electronic equipment in some stores which would destroy their unique style.
BUY
Looking for the dividends to go up so you could buy the banks at this time.