A Utility Undergoing Transformation

This company has transformed itself radically over the past few years having gone from a predominantly Canadian exposure to one where the majority of revenue is derived from the US. Based on current metrics, investors can earn a ~6% dividend yield if they participate in the company’s dividend reinvestment program. Summary This company has more [...]

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Emera – Stock Analysis

Summary This company has more than doubled its annual revenue since FY2015. Growth is being generated primarily from the US, as opposed to Canada, subsequent to the completion of a very significant acquisition in 2016. The company will be incurring significant CAPEX over the next few years. As a prudent measure, the historical dividend growth [...]

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A Hidden Gem

Companies in which investment in growth has been performed wisely over a prolonged period are oftentimes family-controlled companies for which the street and activists cannot interfere. This is one of those companies. Summary Majority ownership in this company is held by one of Canada’s top 100 wealthiest families. This company has generated a 12.7% compound [...]

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E-L Financial – Stock Analysis

  Summary Majority ownership in this company is held by one of Canada’s top 100 wealthiest families. This company has generated a 12.7% compound annual growth in net equity value since inception (1969). The company’s stock price is ~61% of net equity value per common share. The strategy is to accumulate shareholder value through long-term [...]

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WHOA! A 33% Dividend Increase!

There should be no need to speculate by investing in less than stellar companies. Invest in good solid companies and approach your investments like you are a business owner.   Summary This company recently released its Q4 and FY2018 results and Mr. Market responded with a +11% increase in the company’s stock price. The Board [...]

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Broadridge – Stock Analysis

Summary This company recently released its Q4 and FY2018 results and Mr. Market responded with a +11% increase in the company’s stock price. The Board approved a 33% increase in the annual dividend and the dividend’s compound annual growth rate since going public in 2007 is ~33.6%. Diluted EPS growth of 12% - 16% is [...]

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Give Yourself More Control of Your Financial Future

Make the creation of a stream of sustainable PASSIVE income which increases faster than the rate of inflation one of your goals.   If you are reading this, chances are controlling your financial future is either a top priority or, at the very least, pretty darn close to the top of your priority list. Congratulations! [...]

By |August 6th, 2018|General Investing|Comments Off on Give Yourself More Control of Your Financial Future

Here is an Example of How Stock Screeners Can Be Misleading

This company recently released Q2 2018 results. It is a leader amongst its peer group. The company's dividend policy was amended in 2012 which results in the payment of 'special dividends' in addition to its regular quarterly dividends. Investors who rely exclusively on stock screeners could end up overlooking this company depending on the search [...]

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CME Group – Stock Analysis

Summary Stock screeners have shortcomings which can result in investors overlooking opportunities. This company was founded in 1898 but only went public in 2002. It operates in a highly competitive industry and faces considerably regulatory scrutiny. Investors seeking to minimize credit risk will likely find this company to be appealing. This stock is certainly not [...]

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Acquire Shares While They are Still Attractively Priced

This company recently released Q2 2018 results. Within the past month it also presented to the investment community 5 strategic priorities which should add shareholder value. Shares have risen ~23% from recent lows but I still view the shares as undervalued. While you wait for the share price to appreciate to Fair Value you get [...]

By |August 4th, 2018|General Investing|Comments Off on Acquire Shares While They are Still Attractively Priced
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