I periodically employ a conservative 'out-of-the-money covered call' option strategy when I think I can generate some option premium income and I have a strong probability of retaining the underlying security. In recent articles (here and here) I disclosed that I occasionally write short-term out-of-the-money covered calls if I think there is a strong probability [...]
I periodically employ a conservative 'out of the money covered call' option strategy when I think I can generate some option premium income and I have a strong probability of retaining the underlying security. As a long-term investor I generally do not exit a position even if I think there is a strong probability a [...]
The Fed is currently supporting the US economy which has led to the share price/valuation of many companies to be at levels which are unsustainable if Fed support is ever reduced/withdrawn. In my opinion, investors would be wise to dial back risk. 3M (MMM) is profitable and generates positive Free Cash Flow. Its current valuation [...]
I periodically employ a conservative 'out of the money covered call' option strategy when I think I can generate some option premium income and I have a strong probability of retaining the underlying security. In recent articles I have expressed my concern with respect to the behavior of the North American equity markets during this [...]
E-L Financial Corporation Limited (ELF.to) is traded on the TSX. It is thinly traded because the majority of the shares are held by one of Canada's wealthiest families. Furthermore, shares trade at $680 as I compose this article. I am in agreement with management that shares are currently undervalued. An announcement was made March 4, [...]
I have never quite figured out how to generate reasonable long-term returns by acquiring shares at lofty valuations. I am of the opinion we will continue to witness a broad market pullback and strongly suspect many investors who were tripping over themselves to acquire shares regardless of valuation (the greater fool theory) will see their [...]
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) released Q1 2020 results on February 6th in which FY2020 guidance was lowered because of challenges experienced with its Alaris Infusion product. BDX's share price took a hit following the release of Q1 results and I acquired additional shares. Regrettably I was unable to provide a timely update since I [...]
I continue to have a positive outlook on Chevron Corporation's (CVX) long-term potential. Based on management's guidance for FY2020 and CVX's current valuation I have acquired additional shares for one of the 'core' accounts within the FFJ Portfolio. Summary CVX released Q4 and FY2019 results on January 31, 2020 in which it reported in excess [...]
Intact Financial Corporation (IFC) is a high quality Canadian based P&C insurance company with a ~17% market share. IFC held its Investor Day on November 19, 2019 at which time management provided its strategic roadmap for the next decade. Although I view shares as currently being richly valued I have acquired shares for an undisclosed [...]
I have a positive outlook on Chevron Corporation's (CVX) long-term potential in that in recent years CVX has been repositioned to deliver long-term value to investors. There is growing demand for its products and efficient capital employment should enable it to continue to generate superior returns relative to its largest competitors. CVX generates strong cash [...]
