BUY

FANG stocks are expensive, like MSFT-Q. It scores well for him on price momentum and has high return on equity. They have a yield now and beat on the last quarter.

BUY

It is a solid long for him. It was a Top Pick not too long ago. Recent price momentum is fine as is price valuation. They beat on the recent quarter.

WEAK BUY

There is a chance that AMZN-Q shifts some of it business away from USPS. Solid return on equity. Reasonable valuations. But there are other stocks that score better for him.

HOLD

They are in the midst of acquiring another REIT. They are diversifying away from Loblaw’s. He likes the combined entity. He is currently short because of the spread on the acquisition.

BUY

They are a reasonably priced company. A quality company with quality management. They do fairly transformational acquisitions into some other business lines. They are in the top 5% on valuation. They need to deliver on their most recent acquisition.

BUY

They are vulnerable if there is a trade war. The stock has come off. Its valuation was reasonable. 2% yield with a low payout ratio. Top 1% on price momentum.

DON'T BUY

Discipline is more important than chasing really high valuation stocks. It is in the bottom 2% on valuation and yet in the top 1% on momentum.

DON'T BUY

It does not have enough track record to show what it can do as a combined entity. It is okay on price momentum and valuation. He does not mind taking a pass on it.

DON'T BUY

The cannabis space for him has been a no-go zone for some time. He cannot get around the valuation of what these companies should be worth. It has rolled off. There was $2 Billion of equity that came to market. There are a lot of trapped buyers that are late to the party. The challenge is what you pay for the business. It is a short for him. There could be takeouts in the space.

DON'T BUY

Gold in general he is not strong on. It is one of those assets that he cannot get his head around what moves it. It is difficult to model. It has relatively good price momentum but has high volatility.

TOP PICK

They are the largest player in terms of methanol production globally. They are diversified globally. It is in the top 4% in valuation. They have a 23% return on equity. A low payout ratio and a bit of a yield. They have been speculated to be a target for CF industries. (Analysts’ target: $82.18).

TOP PICK

It is a higher quality producer in the top 15%. A good payout ratio. It is a high quality energy pick. They are not subject to transportation problems. (Analysts’ target: $18.01).

TOP PICK

It has become more topical recently. They are in commercial print and are a consolidator. They are good at generating cash flow from what has been a declining business. 8 times PE. They are using the cash flow wisely to acquire. About 48% of their business is packaging. Their equity issue was not completely sold, but has since it was issued. (Analysts’ target: $30.20).

BUY

In the top 25% in all metrics. A really good payout ratio but a small dividend. It is a stable stock. Decent price momentum. Valuation is pretty good.

COMMENT

Happy to see the markets recover the past few days, but we're still in a down trade at high risk levels. This is one of the most unpredictable first quarters in a long time. It's anybody's guess. He's been elevating cash levels and staying patient. Trump is a negotiator and a bully. Is he bark or bite? Mostly bark, then he pulls back his stance. But what if he doesn't pull back, like he sparks a real trade war? This worries him. It's a difficult time now. He still likes the big tech stocks. Will the TSX get back on its feet? (He's been negative Canadian and oil/gas for a long time.)