A great many companies in which I wish to increase my exposure or to initiate a position are currently trading at unrealistic valuations which does not bode well for the purpose of generating attractive long-term investment returns. Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN), however, is currently attractively valued. I have, therefore, initiated a position within one of [...]
On November 20th I initiated a position in Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) so as to increase my exposure to the Aerospace and Defense industry. LMT's share price has pulled back subsequent to this November purchase. My underlying thesis for investing in LMT has not changed so on December 15th I acquired additional shares in one [...]
I am helping two young investors build equity portfolios which will consist of shares in high quality companies. On December 9th, following my review of Enbridge Inc.'s (ENB.TO) December 8th Investor Day material, shares in the company were acquired for one of these young investors. Summary On December 8th, Enbridge Inc. held its Investor Day [...]
Regretably, the world in which we live is one in which Lockheed Martin Corporation's (LMT) capabilities will continually be required. I like LMT's risk profile and its long-term prospects. I currently view its shares as being resonably valued. Based on my outlook for LMT and my desire to increase my exposure to the Aerospace and [...]
Intact Financial Corporation (IFC), a high quality Canadian based P&C insurance company, released Q3 2020 results on November 4th. On November 9th it disclosed that it and Tryg A/S had formed a consortium for the purpose of making an offer to acquire RSA Insurance Group plc. I view IFC shares as being reasonably valued based [...]
Based on YTD results released October 27th and my outlook for the remainder of the current fiscal year I am of the opinion 3M Company (MMM) is currently fairly valued. I have acquired additional shares within our daugther's non-registered account. Summary MMM released Q3 and YTD results on October 27th which exceeded my estimates used [...]
I am helping two young investors build equity portfolios which will consist of shares in high quality companies. On November 2nd, one of these young investors acquired shares in The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) and Brookfield Asset Management (BAM-a). Summary An investment in The Toronto-Dominion Bank and Brookfield Asset Management is unlikely to keep you awake [...]
On October 29, 2020, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) released Q3 and YTD 2020 results and included raised growth guidance for FY2020 Reported Sales, Organic Sales, Adjusted EPS, and Cash from Operations. CHD's valuation is currently elevated. On the bright side, it continues to maintain an impressive Cash Flow Conversion Cycle relative to its [...]
I have just acquired additional shares in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) in one of our daughter's investment accounts. Both are very high quality companies which I think are currently reasonably valued. On the rare occasion I sell shares but in early October I liquidated my positions in Stanley Black & [...]
Suncor Energy Inc. (SU.to) is one of Canada's leading integrated energy companies who business has been decimated in recent months. Its future oil sands growth projects are not economical in the current low-oil-price environment and the timing of expansion is highly uncertain. I am a strong proponent of spreading money across 5 main economic sectors: [...]
