Generally speaking, the purchase of assets for less than their fair market value is considered to be a bargain purchase. A stock that is considered to be a bargain must trade for less than it’s worth based on the per-share value of its assets. But judging value or worth of a stock also involves a matter of opinion about such things as the potential for growth of sales, earnings, cash flow, etc. Selecting stocks that are perceived to be a bargain is also known as value investing.
The Investment Reporter •June 23, 2015 •
Transcontinental Inc.’s shares remain in the bargain basement stocks section and are a buy for long-term price gains as well as high and rising dividends. Transcontinental is a ‘dividend aristocrat’ Read More
The Investment Reporter •May 7, 2015 •
AutoCanada’s share price has plunged even though its earnings are expected to rise further this year and next. It remains a buy for value investors seeking a share price recovery Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •April 14, 2015 •
Analysts follow as many as 20 stocks, most of which are rated “buys”. Of those buys, an analyst has one or two special favorites seen as most suitable for new Read More
The Investment Reporter •February 27, 2015 •
We continue to include Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (TSX─POT; NYSE─POT), among our best buys for income.
In December we wrote, “It’s important to hold some resources stocks for proper diversification. The Read More
The Investment Reporter •February 3, 2015 •
Oil prices have plummeted since June, 2014. Other commodity prices have declined. This has hurt the share prices of the producers. Oil companies are a lot cheaper than they were. The same is true of many mining companies that we review Read More
Money Reporter •January 28, 2015 •
Among the stocks we recommended as best buys over the second half of 2014 was Enerplus Corporation (TSX─ERF; NYSE─ERF). Unfortunately, this stock was one of the worst performers on our Read More
The Investment Reporter •January 27, 2015 •
Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX—ATD.B), one of our Key stocks, is acquiring The Pantry in the U.S. That company operates 1,512 convenience stores in 13 states. This transaction is large. But given Read More
The MoneyLetter •December 11, 2014 •
We’ve always held a high opinion of dollar-cost averaging. That’s because we’ve often seen this investment strategy richly reward those who follow it.
To dollar-cost average, of course, you invest equal Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •December 3, 2014 •
Plunging petroleum prices may have chilled the oil patch and the halls of government alike. But they’ve given investors a heaven-sent opportunity to scoop up some best-of-breed outfits in the Read More
The Investment Reporter •November 25, 2014 •
Corus Entertainment (TSX—CJR.B) earned more in fiscal 2014. But since it earned less than expected and lowered its expectations for 2015, its share price fell.
Corus is expected to earn more Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •November 12, 2014 •
What impresses Barry Schwartz about Gerald Soloway, CEO of Home Capital Group Inc. (HCG–TSX) is his commitment — and, obviously his love of what he does.
After all, Mr. Soloway may Read More
The MoneyLetter •October 30, 2014 •
To avoid risk, think like a trader, says Ken Norquay, a Hamilton, Ontario-based Chartered Market Technician (CMT) and author of Beyond the Bull, a book about behavioral finance and the Read More
The Investment Reporter •September 23, 2014 •
Atco Ltd. (TSX—ACO.X) suffered temporary setbacks in the second quarter and the first half of 2014. But its earnings are expected to recover in the second half of the year Read More
The Investment Reporter •August 27, 2014 •
We don’t usually think of companies like Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (TSX—POT) as bargain stocks. But about a year ago Russia’s Uralkali quit one of the world’s two big potash Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •June 25, 2014 •
Back in September 2013, when Canadian Edge was adding Aggressive Holding Lightstream Resources Ltd. (LTS-TSX, $7.21) to its Dividend Watch List, CE noted that the company would likely “enjoy a Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •June 23, 2014 •
Analysts follow as many as 20 stocks, most of which are rated “buys.” Of those buys, an analyst has one or two special favorites seen as most suitable for new Read More
The Investment Reporter •June 17, 2014 •
Nova Scotia-based Clearwater Seafoods is one of 10 food stocks that we regularly examine on The Back Page. Since we published our December 13, 2013 issue, its shares have inched Read More
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser •June 13, 2014 •
Dynamic American Value Fund has lagged its category in recent years. But that may change as the U.S. economic outlook picks up steam, giving a boost to the fund’s cyclically-oriented Read More
The Investment Reporter •May 26, 2014 •
When Scotiabank unveiled plans to sell some of its shares of CI Financial, the latter’s share price fell. This gives you the opportunity to buy CI as a bargain stock, Read More
Money Reporter •May 19, 2014 •
We update you on each of our Recommended Common Stocks on a rotating basis every three months, as well as in between those regular updates where events warrant. The following Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •May 15, 2014 •
With a big turnaround in the mining sector, mineral producers could regain much of what’s been lost since the highs of 2011
In the business of determining if the glass is Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •April 14, 2014 •
Speculating in biotech penny stocks can be a bit like spending a few hours at the local casino.
Yes, there are risks and unknowns aplenty. But the payoff if the startup Read More
The Investment Reporter •March 12, 2014 •
Rebalancing your portfolio to your long-term asset allocation targets can be a good, useful part of your investment strategy, as it can protect you from harmful portfolio drift. In addition, Read More
Money Reporter •February 7, 2014 •
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Recent price $88.93 dividend $3.84; yield 4.32%; EPS $8.24; PE 10.8; 52-week high $91.90; 52-week low $73.89; one-year price change +8.0%
CM continues to Read More
The Investment Reporter •February 6, 2014 •
We’ve replaced Sun-Rype Products with Ten Peaks Coffee on The Back Page. We think that Ten Peaks earned more last year and it’s expected to earn more in 2014, It Read More
Money Reporter •January 22, 2014 •
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What to do about common stocks
We experienced a nice little year-end rally in Canadian stocks. Over the past Read More
The Investment Reporter •January 21, 2014 •
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The global economy is expected to grow more quickly in 2014. Also, North American companies are sitting on Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •January 20, 2014 •
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If you don’t want to buy individual names, consider iShares S&P/TSX Small-Cap Index fund.
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The Investment Reporter •January 17, 2014 •
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THE MARKET THIS MONTH: January is in the best six-month period for stocks. The strengthening U.S. and global Read More
The MoneyLetter •January 16, 2014 •
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As we begin the New Year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on past decisions we’ve made Read More
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser •January 15, 2014 •
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Below, we discuss four equity funds we think you should consider investing in in 2014. They may Read More
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser •January 7, 2014 •
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Among resource issues, energy stocks have held up relatively well this year. That may reflect the Read More
The Investment Reporter •December 5, 2013 •
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A few years ago, those struggling for social justice used to say “Think globally, act locally.” Investors struggling Read More
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser •November 4, 2013 •
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Many small-cap equity funds are highly volatile. But others are able to minimize volatility by emphasizing “quality” Read More
Money Reporter •October 1, 2013 •
Warren Buffett remains bemused that, when people discover a hamburger on sale, this makes them happy, but when they see a stock on sale, this makes them upset. Well, right Read More
