One of the most important principles of sound investment management is staying on top of what’s happening in the world and how those events affect finances. Conditions change quickly, and keeping up-to-date on developments and trends can be challenging. The team of experts producing IWB have been advising Canadian investors for over 25 years.
Edited and Published by Gordon Pape. Associate Editor: Richard Croft
With Gavin Graham, Ryan Irvine, Glenn Rogers, Shawn Allen, Adam Mayers, Paul Bamford & Michael Corcoran.
Recent Issues
iwb21135 (September 26, 2011)
Three is too many… Let’s Twist again, like we did last century… Gavin Graham updates Franco-Nevada… Saputo is worth watching… The gold sell-off… More updates: Genworth MI Canada, Danier Leather, Chou Associates Fund, Dynamic American Value Fund, Dynamic Value Balanced Fund, Fidelity Canadian Balanced Fund, Harbour Fund, Mackenzie Saxon Balanced Fund, Mackenzie Sentinel Income Fund, Mawer World Investment Fund… Your Questions: Manitoba credit unions
iwb21134 (September 19, 2011)
Too little, too late?… New portfolio launched… Glenn Rogers picks two iconic U.S. brands… Glenn Rogers updates Bank of America common and preferreds, Citigroup, Santander Group… The Super Stocks: TD Bank… Gordon Pape’s updates: CIBC, Dynamic Power American Growth Fund, Front Street Growth Fund… Your Questions: Pension plan decision… Members’ Corner: RESP tip
iwb21133 (September 12, 2011)
Money Show report… Four themes for the year ahead… Ryan Irvine: Good news, bad news… Gordon Pape’s updates: Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Crescent Point Energy… Your Questions: A double bottom, ETF puzzler
iwb21132 (September 6, 2011)
More doom and gloom… Many investors losing heart… Tom Slee updates Tourmaline Oil, HudBay Minerals, Crew Energy, Quadra FNX Mining, Southern Copper… Find of the week… Gordon Pape’s updates: Tim Hortons, Student Transportation… Members’ Corner: Dividend stocks in a TFSA… World Money Show
Recent Updates
Consumer Stables Select Sector SPDR Fund (NDQ: XLP)
This huge ETF invests in the shares of companies that are involved in the development, production, and sales of basic consumer products, of the type found in every household. These include food, pharmaceuticals, beverages, personal hygiene products, and more.
Cheniere Energy (NYSE: LNG)
This Houston-based company is one of the largest distributors of liquefied natural gas based in the US. Much of its recent growth has been driven by Russia’s war in Ukraine and the impact of the war in Iran, which has closed the Strait of Hormuz. These conflicts have left Europe and other countries around the world scrambling for alternate natural gas supplies. LNG is in the right place at the right time.
The stock recently hit an all-time high of $300.89 but has pulled back to the current level. Despite the retreat, the shares are up about one-third so far this year and we have a gain of 84% on the original recommended price.
Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN)
Based in Dublin and operating globally, Eaton produces the essential electrical and power-management equipment that makes modern energy systems safe, reliable, and efficient. Its portfolio includes advanced switchgear, circuit protection, UPS systems, power converters, and intelligent breakers – the hardware heartbeat inside data-centre halls, factories, hospitals, and substations.
The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX)
TJX operates 5,000 stores worldwide under various banners such as T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Winners, HomeSense, and T.K. Maxx. There are Marshalls, Winners, and HomeSense stores in several Canadian cities.
Ross Stores (NDQ: ROST)
Ross Stores is a Fortune 500 company, based in California. Last year its revenues were $18.9 billion. It offers 20% to 60% off department store prices for apparel, footwear, and home fashion. The company operates over 1,900 locations, focusing on a no-frills shopping experience.
The stock is up about 26% so far this year and recently touched an all-time high of $230.44.