This week’s new 52-week highs and lows … (Jan 23-29)

Opinion about ASR-T: The 3rd largest holding in his portfolio. They have seen the mines in Turkey and were impressed. The area is a danger zone with recent fighting and the stock has taken a hit. The mine is far enough away from the fighting so he thinks it will not be impacted. He paid…

Opinion about KL-T: (A Top Pick Feb 25/21, Up 15.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly With the recent completed acquisition by AEM now official, we now consider this position closed. When combined with the previous recommendation to cover half the position, this results in a net investment gain of 22%.

Opinion about NIF.UN-T: There is no dividend. Sales are up but earnings are less negative rather than positive. Earnings growth forecast for this year is zero.

Opinion about GXS-X: Doesn’t particularly like the deposit. Very speculative. It’s all over the map. There are safer names out there.

Opinion about SIL-T: (A Top Pick Jul 14/23, Up 51%) Company has increased share price since recommendation. However room left to grow. Mine continues to grow. Believes upside still left in the stock. 

Opinion about VIT-X: They just partnered with a private equity group. The company is now 45% owned by private equity. They completed their first pour in the Yukon and are moving towards commercial production. The problem is the private equity partner will have a lot of say in the operations. This will keep him out…

Opinion about QTA-X: Good management team. A little expensive at this price, relative to the state of the project. Would nibble away on any weakness. Be patient.

Opinion about SGN-X: It's a 10 cent stock, when even the big companies aren't doing well. If you like it, sure go ahead. But there's nothing he can add.

Opinion about DPM-T: Dundee is nowhere as large as Barrick, Franco Nevada or Agnico Eagle, which comprise a third of the Canadian materials sector, but it has outperformed it so far in 2024. Dundee shares have rallied 8.5% in this time period while Barrick is down over 16%. Also, Dundee holds more potential upside. Consensus…

Opinion about FNV-T: Likes commodities right now. It was stuck forever around $200, and now we've seen a classic breakout and it's pulling back. Assuming the neckline is $200, if it can hold $200 and bounce off it positively, he'd buy. Great-looking chart as long as it can hold the neckline.

Opinion about WDO-T: (A Top Pick Jul 24/25, Down 6.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with WDO has triggered its stop at $16.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  This will result in a net investment loss of 6%, when combined with our previous guidance.   

Opinion about CMH-T: (A Top Pick July 3/15. Down 43.04%.) Sold his holdings at around $5.50, and lost money. Their business continues to grow, and this is one that he continues to watch. There is lots of promise here.

Opinion about WCN-T: This industry has its cycles. Will be more business as they expand. No comment on its valuation. Are well-positioned in the waste business, where they are a leader.

Opinion about BDGI-T: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research BDGI has seen strong momentum recently, up 70% year-to-date, and 60% over the past year. Forward sales growth is decent, in the high single-digit range, but earnings growth is expected to be low double digits, highlighting solid margin expansion. Its growth rates…

Opinion about CAE-T: Broke resistance from 2021, and that's great to see. Breakouts are great -- they mean that all the sellers around the breakout point are gone. Now stock can move on to newer highs, which it's doing. Good-looking chart.

Opinion about CRR.UN-T: Owns mainly brands related to Empire, such as Safeway out West. Also in purpose-built rental, very successful. Loves grocery shopping centres because they provide great income today, but there's a higher and better use sometime (10, 15, 30 years) in future. Trades at wider discount to NAV than CHP.UN. Defensive, but management's had…

Opinion about AP.UN-T: Attracted by the dividend yield, over 10% when she looked at it a year ago. Likes the downtown locations of its unique assets. Not convinced the worst is over for office space. Back-to-the-office momentum doesn't really encompass Allied's tenants. Expectations for the last quarter are really high; more than likely they won't be…

Opinion about DIR.UN-T: Recent action is pretty positive. Down YOY. Whole real estate market's been choppy, bifurcated. Once we get through any corrective phase, this name will probably be well bid. You could even buy today.

Opinion about SMU.UN-T: (A Top Pick Sep 28/22, Up 45%) Got taken out. Traded at a 25% discount in a sector that was in high demand.

Opinion about SRU.UN-T: Dividend close to 7%. Very defensive, and so distribution is high. Flipside of being defensive and with high occupancy rates is that growth of 1-1.5% is below inflation. Higher leverage means income doesn't translate to earnings potential. Better opportunities, especially in necessity-based retail.

Opinion about SUM-T: (A Top Pick Jun 14/18, Up 59%) It is another example of an undervalued tech company in Canada. It was taken out by MS-N just over a month ago.

Opinion about GRT.UN-T: Offers growth, focusing on industrials and e-commerce. A good growth runway.

Opinion about IIP.UN-T: Owns shares in business. Current share price a very good time to buy. Would recommend being patient, and holding for the long term. 

Opinion about KMP.UN-T: Very well managed. Company size is in the top 5. Originally focused on the Maritimes, which has seen a lot of population inflows. Expanding into other markets in Ontario such as Kitchener-Waterloo. Likes that they're experienced developers, always improving. Energy-efficient, new construction. Not facing high-rent pressures of others.

Opinion about NVU.UN-T: Unique. Core of the portfolio is in northern Canada. A lot of the leases are pseudo-government leases for government employees. Debt is a bit too high, but the core income will help de-lever over time.

Opinion about NXR.UN-T: Industrial properties in Western Canada, London, and Montreal. Not quite big enough for the index, but it's close. Some really good assets. If they can just get over the hump to the $1-1.5B market cap, then this could become an in-favour REIT with institutions. Thinks they can do it if they can…

Opinion about CHP.UN-T: Really good company. Main tenant is Loblaw. 70% of business is retail, 25% industrial, and some mixed-use residential. Typically trades at a premium because it's defensive, now getting much closer to NAV of ~$15.25. Great balance sheet, solid management. Nice growth. Safe. Yield is 5.3% or thereabouts. 

Opinion about EFH-T: Involved in nonstandard automobile/motorcycle insurance as well as home insurance. BV of around $14.37 but Tangible Book is $13.50. No debt. Overly capitalized by over $35 million. Stable management. Basically Canadian, but their big driver is Europe. 25%-30% growth. Will probably earn about $1.30 next year. Have an option of putting in…

Opinion about HR.UN-T: Hostile takeover. Diversified REIT that doesn't work very well anymore, as it tends to trade at the multiple of the least-liked sector it owns, and it has a lot of office. If you own, hold on, as today's press release indicated interest from multiple parties (and so a higher bid may come…

Opinion about TF-T: Pool of money trading on the stock exchange, which they invest in short-term first and second mortgages. Can't specify a rate of return, but you get 100% of the income on those mortgages. The income you get is based on the interest rate.The dip earlier this year on the chart was because…

Opinion about DR-T: Has pulled back a lot. It holds US medical property. It has suffered inflationary pressures, but will diminish in 2023 and the stock will recover. Don't sell it in the current Dutch auction.

Opinion about CRON-T: It got stuck above $30 and is now building a nice base. He likes this.

Opinion about EMP.A-T: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research We try not to use target sell prices too much as it typically results in investors too early. Often, there are valid reasons for a move and selling just because a stock hits a somewhat random price does not make sense to…

Opinion about MRU-T: Consumer staples have not kept up with the market, perhaps over inflation concerns. Politicians scream about the price of groceries, where margins are so thin.  He would continue to look at this. Are well-position in discount grocers through Food Basics where there is more and more business.

Opinion about QSR-T: She's nervous about the consumer, particularly in Canada. Highly indebted consumer is being more cautious on discretionary spending. If it were just Tim's, she'd be OK with it because she likes the trade-down economics. Burger King is still closing stores, lots of competition and margin pressure.

Opinion about FOOD-T: (A Top Pick Apr 28/21, Down 67.4%) Are building online grocery sales now. When he recommended it, he expected another leg up--and shares rose last summer on good numbers. But he sold this around $10 because he was concerned the company was no longer focusing on meal kits and was spending a…

Opinion about QBR.B-T: (A Top Pick Jan 23/24, Up 3%) Benefiting from the Freedom Mobile purchase. Able to expand in Ontario and Western Canada without deploying too much capex. Very high ROE and free cashflow, allowing them to lower debt and obtain investment-grade rating on bonds. Aggressively buying back shares. Best-performing telecom stock this year.

Opinion about RCI.B-T: Whole sector struggles on its growth outlook. He chose this one because, at 10x PE, it has the lowest valuation of the peer group. Massive hidden value with sports assets. Pretty robust dividend.

Opinion about BCE-T: (A Top Pick Nov 12/24, Down 6%) Still sees it as a pretty asset-rich company. Dividend's been reset. Stock has attracted a few upgrades. Bounce from $29 to $34 is already pretty significant. Happy to buy down here where nobody wants it. It's one of those durable companies, need for telecommunications is…

Opinion about PTU-X: Junior company that is basically raising money to explore for uranium. Sometimes takes years to find a deposit. Have to be patient. Some interesting prospects in the Athabascan basin. Pretty strong drill program for the first half of 2008. On negative days, you could pick some up for a short-term trade.(Buy uranium…

Opinion about ENB-T: He's been cautious on the pipes. The pipeline ETF in the US is hitting RSI new lows for the year, as are a lot of the pipes in Canada (including the best-performing one, ENB). Price chart looks fine, relative strength is weak. Fine for the yield.People looking at long-life, more-utility-type assets are…

Opinion about ROI-X: The business allows a USB device to reach into a database. Many of the clients were US military and security agencies. A recent acquisition gives them good forward prospects.

Opinion about INE-T: This is how he'd play the renewable energy trade. Thinks rates will go higher next year, which makes him cautious. If that's the case for rates, a lot of the bond proxies like utilities and REITs are going to come under pressure. A bit more upside potential, but for a trade.

Opinion about AQN-T: He looks at peaks and troughs. What you may be seeing right now is a higher trough. Now the stock needs to take out the last peak, around $9. If it moves above $9, the technical point of view tells you that the sellers who didn't like the stock are being taken…

Opinion about EMA-T: Likes it. Up 21% YTD. They do what they say they're going to do. Nova Scotia now coming out of its rate freeze, should see earnings increase in 2026. Asset sales mean that debt level is OK. Dividend can still be increased, though at lower levels than historically. Has trouble trimming a…

Opinion about BXE-T: Debt concerns? BXE took bankruptcy protection when debt became too much. There is no equity value in it any longer. Companies that have debt that matures in 2020 or 2021 will have issues. He sees no issues with BIR or TVE on this topic. The new Federal relief program for large companies…

Opinion about PEY-T: Yield is 7%, really attractive. But does mostly dry gas, and gas prices have come off quite a bit. Voluntarily shuttering production and waiting for nat gas prices to go higher. Nothing wrong with the company or management, but see her Top Picks.

Opinion about SGY-T: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research SGY is quite small at $510M, but the stock is very cheap. With a 10% dividend, a buyer (or privatization) could eliminate the dividend and use internal cash flow to pay for the whole company in about three years. But, that doesn't…

Opinion about ZAR-T: This had been on his Short List of about 10 companies. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. He thinks you could get an 8%-10% rate of return. It just didn’t seem to have that key catalyst driver that could make it exciting. (See Top Picks.)

Opinion about GS-T: Owned it a few years ago and cut his losses. Now, cut your losses. This business is struggling as an asset manager, specifically to retain and attract new clients. Also, their key managers, including the CEO, have been leaving. They won't generate much in performance fees, which has been an attraction for…

Opinion about MPVD-T: Sees no change to the dividend theory. The 3 Irish business millionaires actually control the company and are holding it long-term for the dividends. The company has some costs going on disadvantaging it. The diamond sector itself has not produced really stellar performance. This is a “wait and see”.

Opinion about MUX-T: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research MUX is a 'love it or hate it' stock. Mr. McEwen has his fans, and his not fans. He is an aggressive CEO, and has grown via acquisition. He had good success decades ago, not so much since. He owns 15% of…

Opinion about AMZ-X: (Past top pick March 6, 2018, Down 57%) When he bought it, he was interested in their copper play in Mexico. Since then, they had a big investment from Newcrest Mining. AMX has split into two companies, including Azucar. AMX is now the prospect generator. He owns them both. That transaction took…

Opinion about EGD-X: Been a nice success story. His opinion is that the commodity cycle has really played out here.

Opinion about CNL-T: A large continental deposit, but there are political problems in Colombia. Are also concerns over cost overruns, can be managed. Worth buying overall.

Opinion about TTD-X: They discovered dramatic interest in 3D printing in education. These guys specialize in education.

Opinion about GSR-X: Newmont took a position last year and surprised many at PDAC. Newmont is doing a joint venture on Goldstrike's Plateau property in the Yukon at a 90+% premium. Newmont is active and keen.

Opinion about SGI-X: They had a lousy quarter. The stock is too cheap now. A small market cap company--caveat. There's a lot of exploration upside. Their earlier quarters beat expectations. They're in the penalty box, but they will recover.

Opinion about DNT-T: Their deposit in Peru looks very attractive. It's large and has good grade. There is a significant amount of oxide material. A lot of upside potential.

Opinion about NCP-T: A small, very speculative land holder in Canada. Higher nickel prices may push this stock higher

Opinion about SHLE-T: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research The stock is exceptionally cheap at 4X earnings but that has not prevented a 13% YTD decline. The balance sheet is a bit levered but nothing too concerning. Insiders own 14% and have been net buyers in 2025. It's interesting, but very…

Opinion about DWS-X: Canadian wine has big tailwinds, including Premier Ford's cash rebate that began last year which is putting cash into Ontario wineries. Also, retail outlets in Ontario are opening up. Volumes are surging. The Buy Canadian movement has a lesser impact. Removing interprovincial barriers will help. Many tailwinds now and this will raise…

Opinion about RYU-X: He would like to see a couple of good quarters out from them. It is thinly traded. You have to be prepared to watch it quarter by quarter.

Opinion about JTR-X: Doesn't know this company. Loves the space. Names with a good name, like "green" move well. They produce organic foods, and people are looking to eat healthier. Fancy name. Fancy products.

Opinion about PTG-T: Payout ratio is 56%. Sales are declining by 25% and earnings have fallen by 67%. He would be cautious and would look elsewhere. Yield 13%

Opinion about ASP-T: Good company. In some interesting spaces in terms of hormonal stuff. They are on the search for a Viagra for women. The numbers into 2016 are looking pretty good. He wants to see one or 2 more quarters, but if they keep doing things the way they are, it is a name…

Opinion about ATRL-T: Very strong portfolio of engineering and design and consulting. Plays into infrastructure, energy, and environment. Focus on nuclear will be important, with 15% of revenue coming from there. If Hwy 407 were sold at a good price, would be a catalyst to create value (but he wouldn't buy something just because there…

Opinion about HGD-T: Where you talk about a bear or bull ETF that is levered, they have no future. You are supposed to trade them on a day to day basis or possible a weekly basis. They are guaranteed to lose over the long term because of the way the gains are translated over night.…