She is concerned about the economic landscape with a risk of a slowdown. Savings rates in Canada are coming down, credit card debt is going up, and the consumer is spending less. Bank earnings that came out a couple of weeks ago were really messy and the rate cut last week is a sign that things are not going well. They will have to cut more due to mortgage shock. In spite of all this. markets continue to rise. Guidance in companies relying on discretionary spending is coming down and consumers are taking home less volume. Her company's portfolios are focused on the preservation of capital and safety of dividends. They are overweight in defensive sectors.
The question was on portfolio construction. Stay diversified with a balance of high dividend stocks and high growers. For example, in the financial sector you could own TD Bank with a 5 1/2% dividend and a depressed price because of the money laundering situation, and compliment it with Manufacturers Life with higher dividend growth. You could do the same type of strategy with utilities and telcos.
This was another question on which company she prefers.. They are both doing well. Her company owns CNQ which has a very good, conservative management team and good assets. It buys assets at rock bottom prices and has a good mix. They can now pay back 100% of free cash flow to investors. WCP is light oil which has a higher decline rate but the management team is doing well making the wells last longer.
This was another question on which company she prefers.. They are both doing well. Her company owns CNQ which has a very good, conservative management team and good assets. It buys assets at rock bottom prices and has a good mix. They can now pay back 100% of free cash flow to investors. WCP is light oil which has a higher decline rate but the management team is doing well making the wells last longer.
It is technically a utility but owns many different infrastructure assets. It typically buys assets at low valuations and sells at higher prices. It is like owning a private equity firm with one of the strongest management teams in Canada. It generally raises its dividend each year. Lower interest rates are a tailwind. Still a buy.