Thursday, July 25, 2024

Smart Investing 2

Smart investing is buying good companies and then keeping them long term. You should buy your companies in installments, making two to four purchases over time. You should also diversify into different sectors.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Savaria Corporation (TSX-SIS, OTC-SISXF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Ballard Power Systems Inc (TSX-BLDP, NASDAQ-BLDP) ... learn more on Friday, July 26, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Robin Speziale

Robin Speziale is now on Substack. I followed him for years and read some of his books like Capital Compounders. See his recent entry here.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about TECSYS Inc (TSX-TCS, OTC-TCYSF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Savaria Corporation (TSX-SIS, OTC-SISXF) ... learn more on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Passive Investing Problem

David Rosenberg talks about the results of passive investing on Globe and Mail. Personally, I would not do this. You buy crap with good stuff. I rather pick what I think is good and go with that. David Rosenberg thinks were are in a bull market built on passive investing. He thinks this will end in tears.

There is also an article on Morningstar about this issue.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Dorel Industries Inc (TSX-DII.B, OTC-DIIBF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Pulse Seismic Inc (TSX-PSD, OTC-PLSDF) ... learn more on Friday, July 19, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Smart Investing

Smart investing is buying good companies and then keeping them long term.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Artis REIT (TSX-AX.UN, OTC-ARESF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Dorel Industries Inc (TSX-DII.B, OTC-DIIBF) ... learn more on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Dividend Monk Blogger

The Dividend Monk Blogger has a lot of good information on this site about picking good dividend stocks to invest in.

This is my continuation of look at bloggers. Reading what others are doing might help you invest in stock or be a better investor. They can also give ideas about what to invest in.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about TMX Group Ltd (TSX-X, OTC-TMXXF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Obsidian Energy Ltd (TSX-OBE, NYSE-OBE) ... learn more on Friday, July 12, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Scams

On Money Sense there is a recent article about Financial Fraud and Scams directed at Seniors.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Suncor Energy Inc (TSX-SU, NYSE-SU) ... learn more. Next, I will write about TMX Group Ltd (TSX-X, OTC-TMXXF) ... learn more on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 around 5 pm

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Something to Buy July 2024

There is always something to buy in the stock market. On Tuesday, I put out a list of the stocks that I covered and showed what stock might be a good deal based on dividend yield. Now I am trying to categorize what sorts of stocks may be a good deal based on dividend yield. The dividend yield test in this note is a quick way of finding possible stock buys. See my Spreadsheet.

The advantages to using dividend yield to judge how cheap or expensive a stock is, is that you are not using estimates or old data (like last reported quarter's data). You are using today's stock price and today's dividend yield. However, this is just a place to start. It is a good idea to check the stock price with other tests, especially the P/S Ratio test. For other testing, like P/E Ratios, P/S Ratios, P/CF Ratios, P/BV Ratios and Price/Graham Price Ratios, you use estimates or data from the last reported financial quarter.

If a stock is showing as a buy using the dividend yield test, I usually like to verify it is a buy by doing a P/S Ratio test. Here you compare the current P/S Ratio to the 10 year median P/S Ratio. If the current P/S Ratio is lower than the 10 year median, then the stock is a buy. I note that Morningstar gives a current P/S Ratio. The 10 year median ratio is shown in my review of a stock. The 10 year median ratio in a review is good for one year from the date of review.

This historical dividend yield test does not work well for old Income Trust companies. These companies had quite high Dividend Yields which will probably never be seen again. So, I started a column called VT (for Valid Test) and this applies to checking stock price using dividend yield. If it is not a valid test, I use N to show this. For these stocks, you might be better comparing the current dividend yield to the 10 year median dividend yield.

However, no system is perfect. But if you are interested in buying a stock a list of stocks cheap or reasonable using dividend yield data might be a good place to start.

Categorizing stocks is not as simple as it might seem. Every site you go to has categorized stocks a bit differently. I try to keep this as simple as possible. See Something to Buy January 2024 Spreadsheet above to see what stocks are showing whether a stock is relatively cheap based on historical high dividend yields (P/Hi), historical median dividend yields (P/Med), 10 year high dividend yields (P/10Hi), or 10 year median dividend yields (P/10Yr). As in other spreadsheets, you can highlight a line or several lines for better viewing.

In the following notes I am only going to list stocks showing as cheap using the historical high dividend yields (P/Hi) and historical median dividend yields (P/Med).

I follow 21 stocks in the Consumer Discretionary category. Four of these stocks (19%) are showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. They are Canadian Tire Corp (TSX-CTC.A, OTC-CDNAF), High Liner Foods (TSX-HLF, OTC-HLNFF), Magna International Inc. (TSX-MG, NYSE-MGA), and Molson Coors Canada (TSX-TPX.B, NYSE-TAP). Molson Coors Canada (TSX-TPX.B, NYSE-TAP) has been added to this list.

Thirteen (62%) of Consumer Discretionary are showing cheap by historical median dividend yield. They are BRP Inc (TSX-DOO, NASDAQ-DOOO), Canadian Tire Corp (TSX-CTC.A, OTC-CDNAF), Goodfellow Inc (TSX-GDL, OTC-GFELF), High Liner Foods (TSX-HLF, OTC-HLNFF), K-Bro Linen Inc (TSX-KBL, OTC-KBRLF), Keg Royalties Income Fund, (TSX-KEG.UN, OTC-KRIUF), Leon's Furniture (TSX-LNF, OTC-LEFUF), Linamar Corporation (TSX-LNR, OTC-LIMAF), Magna International Inc. (TSX-MG, NYSE-MGA), Molson Coors Canada (TSX-TPX.B, NYSE-TAP), Richelieu Hardware Ltd (TSX-RCH, OTC-RHUHF), Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc (TSX-ZZZ, OTC-SCCAF) and Stingray Digital Group Inc (TSX-RAY.A). There is no change from last month.

I follow 13 Consumer Staples stocks. Three stocks (23%) are showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. They are Andrew Peller Ltd (TSX-ADW.A, OTC-ADWPF), Jamieson Wellness Inc (TSX-JWEL, OTC-JWLLF), and Maple Leaf Foods Inc (TSX-MFI, OTC-MLFNF). Empire Company Ltd (TSX-EMP.A, OTC-EMLAF), and Lassonde Industries (TSX (LAS.A, OTC-LSDAF) have been removed from this list.

Nine stocks (62%) are showing cheap by historical median dividend yield. These are Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX-ATD.B, OTC-ANCUF), Andrew Peller Ltd (TSX-ADW.A, OTC-ADWPF), Empire Company Ltd (TSX-EMP.A, OTC-EMLAF), Jamieson Wellness Inc (TSX-JWEL, OTC-JWLLF), KP Tissue Inc (TSX-KPT, NYSE-KPTSF), Lassonde Industries (TSX (LAS.A, OTC-LSDAF), Maple Leaf Foods Inc (TSX-MFI, OTC-MLFNF), Metro Inc (TSX-MRU, OTC-MTRAF), and Saputo Inc. (TSX-SAP, OTC-SAPIF). No change from last month.

I follow Five Health Care stocks. One of these stocks (20%) is showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. It is Medtronic PCL (NYSE-MDT). There is no change from last month.

Three stocks (60%) are cheap by the historical median dividend yield. The stocks are Johnson and Johnson (NYSE-JNJ), Medtronic Inc. (NYSE-MDT), and Sienna Senior Living Inc (TSX-SIA, OTC-LWSCF). Sienna Senior Living Inc (TSX-SIA, OTC-LWSCF) has been added back to this list.

I follow 9 Energy stocks. No stock (0%) is showing as cheap by the historical high dividend yield. There is no change from last month.

There are Five stocks (56%) showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. They are Canadian Natural Resources (TSX-CNQ, NYSE-CNQ), Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX-CVE, NYSE-CVE), Mullen Group (TSX-MTL, OTC-MLLGF), Ovintiv Inc (TSX-OVV, OTC-OVV), and Suncor Energy (TSX-SU, NYSE-SU). There is no change from last month.

I follow 26 Financial stocks under the categories of Banks (7), Financial Services (14), and Insurance (5).

I follow 7 Bank stocks. None of these stocks (0%) are showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. There is no change from last month.

Five stocks (71%) are showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. They are Bank of Montreal (TSX-BMO, NYSE-BMO), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX-BNS, NYSE-BNS), Barclays PLC (LSE-BARC, NYSE-BCS), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX-CM, NYSE-CM), and Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX-TD, NYSE-TD). There is no change from last month.

I follow 14 Financial Service stocks. None of these stocks (0%) are showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. There is no change from last month.

Nine stocks (64%) are showing as cheap by the historical median dividend yield. These stocks are AGF Management Ltd (TSX-AGF.B, OTC-AGFMF), Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (TSX-AD.UN, OTC-ALARF), Atrium Mortgage Investment Corp (TSX-AI, OTC-AMIVF), CI Financial (TSX-CIX, NYSE-CIXX), Element Fleet Management Corp (TSX-EFN, OTC-ELEEF), EQB Inc (TSX-EQB, OTC-EQGPF), Goeasy Ltd (TSX-GSY, OTC-EHMEF), IGM Financial (TSX-IGM, OTC-IGIFF), and Power Corp (TSX-POW, OTC-PWCDF). There is no change from last month.

I follow 5 Insurance stocks. None of these stocks (0%) are showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. There is no change from last month.

Four stocks (80%) are showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. These stocks are Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX-GWO, OTC-GWLIF), IA Financial Corp (TSX-IAG, OTC-IDLLF), and Manulife Financial Corp (TSX-MFC, NYSE-MFC), Sun Life Financial (TSX-SLF, NYSE-SLF). There is no change from last month.

I follow 32 Industrial stocks. Because I have so many and Industrial, I have divided my Industrial stocks into 4 separate categories under Industrial. They are Construction (7), Industrial (3), Manufacturing (5) and (Business) Services (17).

I have 7 Construction stocks. No stock (0%) is showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. There is no change from last month.

One stock (14%) is showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. It is Aecon Group Inc (TSX-ARE, OTC-AEGXF). There is no change from last month.

I have 3 stocks left with the sub-index of Industrial. None of these stocks (0%) are showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. There is no change from last month.

One stock (33%) is showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. It is Finning International Inc. (TSX-FTT, OTC-FINGF). There is no change from last month.

I have 5 Manufacturing stocks. None of these stocks (0%) are showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. There is no change from last month.

One stock (14%) is showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. It is Exco Technologies Ltd. (TSX-XTC, OTC-EXCOF). There is no change from last month.

I follow 17 Services stocks. One stock (6%) is showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. It is Titanium Transportation Group Inc (TSX-TTR, OTC-TTTGF). There is no change from last month.

Eleven stock (65%) are showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. They are Algoma Central Corporation (TSX-ALC, OTC-AGMJF), Canadian National Railway (TSX-CNR, NYSE-CNI), GFL Environmental Inc (TSX-GFL, NYSE-GFL), McCoy Global Inc (TSX-MCB, OTC-MCCRF), Parkland Fuel Corp (TSX-PKI, OTC-PKIUF), Pason Systems Inc (TSX-PSI, OTC-PSYTF), Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX-PSD, OTC-PLSDF), Titanium Transportation Group Inc (TSX-TTR, OTC-TTTGF), Transcontinental Inc (TSX-TCL.A, OTC-TCLAF), Trican Well Service Ltd (TSX-TCW, OTC-TOLWF), and Wajax Corp (TSX-WJX, OTC-WJXFF). Parkland Fuel Corp (TSX-PKI, OTC-PKIUF) and Wajax Corp (TSX-WJX, OTC-WJXFF) have been added to this list.

I follow 10 Material stocks. No stock (0%) is showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield.

One stock (10%) is showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. It is Barrick Gold Corp (TSX-ABX, NYSE-ABX). Stella-Jones (TSX-SJ, OTC-STLJF) has been removed from this list.

I follow 10 Real Estate stocks. One stock (10%) is showing as cheap by historically high dividend yield. It is Allied Properties REIT (TSX-AP.UN, OTC-APYRF). Allied Properties REIT (TSX-AP.UN, OTC-APYRF) has been added to this list.

Nine stocks (90%) are showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. They are Allied Properties REIT (TSX-AP.UN, OTC-APYRF), Artis REIT (TSX-AX.UN, OTC-ARESF), Choice Properties REIT (TSX-CHP.UN, OTC-PPRQF), First Capital REIT (TSX-FCR.UN, OTC-FCXXF), Granite REIT (TSX-GRT.UN, NYSE-GRP.U), H & R REIT (TSX-HR.UN, OTC-HRUFF), Melcor Developments Inc. (TSX-MRD, OTC-MODVF), RIOCAN REIT (TSX-REI.UN, OTC-RIOCF) and SmartCentres REIT (TSX-SRU.UN, OTC-CWYUF). RIOCAN REIT (TSX-REI.UN, OTC-RIOCF) has been added to this list.

I follow 4 of the Telecom Service stocks. Three of the stocks (75%) are showing as cheap by historically high dividend yield. They are BCE (TSX-BCE, NYSE-BCE), Quebecor Inc (TSX-QBR.B, OTC-QBCRF) and Telus Corp (TSX-T, NYSE-TU). There is no change from last month.

Four stocks (100%) are showing cheap by historical median dividend yield. These stocks are BCE (TSX-BCE, NYSE-BCE), Cogeco Communications Inc (TSX-CCA, OTC-CGEAF), Quebecor Inc (TSX-QBR.B, OTC-QBCRF) and Telus Corp (TSX-T, NYSE-TU). There is no change from last month.

I follow 9 Tech stocks. One stock (11%) is showing as cheap by historical high dividend yield and it is Enghouse Systems Limited (TSX-ENGH, OTC-EGHSF). There is no change from last month.

Four stock (44%) are showing cheap by historical median dividend yield. They are Enghouse Systems Limited (TSX-ENGH, OTC-EGHSF), Evertz Technologies (TSX-ET, OTC-EVTZF), Nuvei Corp (TSX-NVEI, NASDAQ-NVEI), and Sylogist Ltd (TSXV-SYZ, OTC-SYZLF). There is no change from last month.

I follow 7 of the Infrastructure Type stocks. One stock (14%) is showing as cheap by historical high dividend yield. It us TC Energy Corp (TSX-TRP, NYSE-TRP). There is no change from last month.

Three stocks (43%) are showing cheap by historical median dividend yield. They are Capital Power Corp (TSX-CPX, OTC-CPRHF), Enbridge Inc. (TSX-ENB, NYSE-ENB), and TC Energy Corp (TSX-TRP, NYSE-TRP). There is no change from last month.

I follow 9 of the Power Type utility companies. One stock (13%) is showing as cheap by historical high dividend yield. It is ATCO Ltd (TSX-ACO.X, OTC-ACLLF). There is no change from last month.

Five stocks (56%) are showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. Those stocks are Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX-AQN, NYSE-AQN), ATCO Ltd (TSX-ACO.X, OTC-ACLLF), Canadian Utilities Ltd (TSX-CU, OTC-CDUAF), Emera Inc (TSX-EMA, OTC-EMRAF), and Fortis Inc (TSX-FTS, OTC-FRTSF). There is no change from last month.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about was Premium Brands Holdings Corp (TSX-PBH, OTC-PRBZF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about be Jamieson Wellness Inc (TSX-JWEL, OTC-JWLLF) ... learn more on Friday, July 5, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk . The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Dividend Stocks July 2024

First, I want to point out that not all the stocks I follow are great investments. I follow a diverse selection of stocks. There are some that I would never invest in personally.

I follow several resource stocks even though I personally have little invested in this area. I follow what I find interesting and with resource stocks, I think it is important for Canadians to know what is happening in the resource area. On the other hand, I do follow of good number of great dividend growth stocks. You might want to get the free weekly newsletter from Canadian Stock Channel which says what might be the best Canadian Dividend Stocks to buy at the present time.

The theory is that you should use the dividend yield to see if a dividend stock is selling at a stock price that is relatively cheap. A stock price is considered cheap if it is selling at a dividend yield higher than the historical high yield or higher than the historical average yield or historical median yield. Some use the 10 year average or median yield rather than the historical ones. I use median yields, always. See my spreadsheet at dividend growth stocks that I just updated for July 2024. On this list,
  • I have 16 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the historical high dividend yield,
  • I have 89 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the historical median dividend yield
  • I have 9 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the 10 year high dividend yield and
  • 99 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the 10 year average dividend yield.
When I did my list last list in June 2024,
  • I have 16 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the historical high dividend yield,
  • I have 87 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the historical median dividend yield
  • I have 6 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the 10 year high dividend yield and
  • 98 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the 10 year average dividend yield.
When I did my list in January 2014,
  • I had 9 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the historical high dividend yield,
  • I had 45 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the historical average dividend yield and
  • 39 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the 5 year median dividend yield.
If you had one share of each stock, total dividends last month would be 221.23. This month dividends would be $219.44. It can vary as because some stocks are paid in US$ and so this figure is affected by currency exchange. Of the stock that I follow 2 stocks has raised their dividends since last month. If I did an index based on stock price, the index for last month would be 771.85 and this month 773.25.

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX-RY, NYSE-RY)
Empire Company Ltd (TSX-EMP.A, OTC-EMLAF)

Of the stocks I follow, 0 stock has cut their dividends.

Of the stocks I follow, 0 stock have suspended or terminated their dividend.

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX-CNQ, NYSE-CNQ) has done a 2 for 1 split. See news item on Newsfile.

Of the stocks I follow, the following declined the most in their stock price. Of the stocks I follow, 52.90% had declining stock prices. Last month 49.03% of the stock had declining prices.

Name Exch Sym Exch Sym Chge SP
Chesswood Group TSX CHW OTC CHWWF -54.66%
Ballard Power Systems TSX BLDP NASDAQ BLDP -26.43%
Evertz Technologies Ltd TSX ET OTC EVTZF -15.76%
Blackberry Ltd. (RIM) TSX BB NYSE BB -10.00%
HLS Therapeutics Inc TSX HLS OTC HLTRF -9.95%
Methanex Corp TSX MX NASDAQ MEOH -9.66%
Allied Properties REIT TSX AP.UN OTC APYRF -9.35%
Veren Inc TSX VRN NYSE VRN -9.02%
Ovintiv Inc TSX OVV OTC OVV -8.91%
Telus Corp TSX T NYSE TU -7.59%

Of the stock that I follow, these stocks gained the most in their stock price. Of the stock I follow, 46.45% had increasing stock price. And, 0.65% or 1 stock had the same stock price as last month. Last month 50.32% of the stocks had increasing prices with 0.65% or 1 stocks of the stocks with the same price.

Name Exch Sym Exch Sym Chge SP
AtkinsRéalis TSX ATRL OTC SNCAF 11.02%
Sylogist Ltd TSXV SYZ OTC SYZLF 11.09%
Saputo Inc TSX SAP OTC SAPIF 11.39%
Pason Systems Inc. TSX PSI OTC PSYTF 11.76%
WildBrain Ltd TSX WILD OTC WLDBF 12.00%
Lassonde Industries TSX LAS.A OTC LSDAF 12.15%
Bird Construction Inc TSX BDT OTC BIRDF 23.82%
GFL Environmental Inc TSX GFL NYSE GFL 24.17%
Cargojet Inc TSX CJT OTC CGJTF 26.08%
Trigon Metals Inc. TSXV TM OTC PNTZF 416.28%

Most of my stocks started out as Dividend Payers. Currently 13 stocks are not paying any dividends and this would be some 8.39% of the stocks that I follow. Three of these stocks never had dividends, so 6.45% of the stocks I follow have suspended or do not pay a dividend. The three stocks that never paid dividends are Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX-BLD, NASDAQ-BLDP), Blackberry Ltd. (TSX-BB, NASDAQ-BBRY) and Trigon Metals Inc. (TSX-TM, OTC-PNTZF).

I am showing whether a stock is relatively cheap based on historical high dividend yields (P/Hi), historical average dividend yields (P/Ave), historical median dividend yields (P/Med) or on 10 year median dividend yields (P/10Y). See these fields on the right side of the file. You can highlight a particular stock using your cursor to highlight the appropriate line.

There are always some stocks to buy because they are priced reasonably. There are always stocks to currently avoid because they are overpriced. Looking at dividend growth stocks that are selling at stock prices that give them a dividend yield above the historical median dividend yield are probably the best bet.

The stocks that are selling at prices that give them a dividend yield above the historical high yield could be good stocks to buy. However, these stocks may be selling so cheap because of current troubles, especially financial troubles and should be treated with caution. Do not forget that I have all the stocks I follow on this spreadsheet and some are much better investments than others.

You should always investigate a stock before you buy. Sometimes different stocks in certain sectors are just out of favour or the stock market is just in one of its declines. However, a stock may be relatively cheap because it has problems. That is why you should always investigate a stock before buying.

Looking at stock this way is equivalent to a stock filter. A main problem I know of is for the old income trusts. These companies have generally lowered their dividend yields forever and they will probably never get back to the old dividend yield highs they made as an income trust company. For these stocks, you might be better comparing the current dividend yield to the 5 year median dividend yield. I also started a column called VT (for Valid Test) and this applies to checking stock price using dividend yield. If it is not a valid test, I use N to show this.

Also, on some stocks I have a lot more information years in my spreadsheets than for other stocks. So, finding a stock on the list as "cheap" is only the first step in finding a stock to buy. This is the same with any other sort of stock filters that you can use.

The last thing to remember is that I have entering figures into a spreadsheet. I could put them in incorrectly, I can transpose figures and I can misread figures. This is another great reason why you should check a stock out before investing. As this is just a filter, it works better on some stocks than on others.

See my entry on my methodology in establishing the historical dividend yield highs and lows for the stocks that I cover. I have an entry on my introduction to Dividend Growth. You might want to look at my original entry on Dividend Growth Stocks. I have also written about why I like Dividend Growth companies.

On my other blog I wrote today about was Empire Company Ltd (TSX-EMP.A, OTC-EMLAF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about will be Premium Brands Holdings Corp (TSX-PBH, OTC-PRBZF) ... learn more on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my website for stocks followed and investment notes. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter or StockTwits. I am on Instagram with #walktoronto.

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Pros and Cons of TFSA

Jason Heath on Financial Post talks about the pros and cons of having TFSA accounts.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Parkland Fuel Corp (TSX-PKI, OTC-PKIUF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Saputo Inc (TSX-SAP, OTC-SAPIF) ... learn more on Friday, June 28, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Earning Income Outside a Job

This article is based on Etsy, but really applies to anyone earnings income from sources other than a job.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Computer Modelling Group Ltd (TSX-CMG, OTC-CMDXF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Parkland Fuel Corp (TSX-PKI, OTC-PKIUF) ... learn more on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 around 5 pm

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Dividends in Hand Blogger

This blogger has a blogging site here. He says that he is investing in and have a Transaction Journal. The Transaction Journal is interesting because he is saying what he is doing and why. He is also on Twitter or X as @DividendsinHand.

I am continuing my pointing out Canadian Bloggers. It is interesting to read what others think and what stocks they have.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Waste Connections Inc (TSX-WCN, NYSE-WCN) ... learn more. Next, I will write about CI Financial Corp (TSX-CIX, NYSE-CIXX) ... learn more on Friday, June 21, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Financially Resilient

There is a site of Financial Resilience Score. You might find this interesting.

Personally, I have always lived a bit below my means and so was able to put some money aside for investing. I also have a reserve fund.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Lassonde Industries Inc (TSX-LAS.A, OTC-LSDAF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Waste Connections Inc (TSX-WCN, NYSE-WCN) ... learn more on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Canadians Investing

This site of Hellosafe say that they asked Canadians what was their preferred investment options. According to this survey 43.3% of Canadians like stocks. See the article for what else Canadians like to invest in.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX-AQN, NTSE-AQN) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Goeasy Ltd (TSX-GSY, OTC-EHMEF) ... learn more on Friday, June 14, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Smokeshow

I love going dancing and the Smokeshow is one of the few places I know in TO with Live Music and a place to dance. See their music schedule here. I often go with friends on the first Sunday of the month, in the afternoon for Danny Marks and to the third Sunday of the month for York Jazz.

What I like about the place is that both men and women get up and just dance. Of course, there are more women than man, and that is typical in my age bracket. It is an older crowd for these events. There are also couples. If you are around my age, you would have known this place when young as the Chicken Deli.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Sylogist Ltd (TSX-SYZ, OTC-SYZLF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX-AQN, NTSE-AQN) ... learn more on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Something to Buy June 2024

There is always something to buy in the stock market. On Tuesday, I put out a list of the stocks that I covered and showed what stock might be a good deal based on dividend yield. Now I am trying to categorize what sorts of stocks may be a good deal based on dividend yield. The dividend yield test in this note is a quick way of finding possible stock buys. See my Spreadsheet .

The advantages to using dividend yield to judge how cheap or expensive a stock is, is that you are not using estimates or old data (like last reported quarter's data). You are using today's stock price and today's dividend yield. However, this is just a place to start. It is a good idea to check the stock price with other tests, especially the P/S Ratio test. For other testing, like P/E Ratios, P/S Ratios, P/CF Ratios, P/BV Ratios and Price/Graham Price Ratios, you use estimates or data from the last reported financial quarter.

If a stock is showing as a buy using the dividend yield test, I usually like to verify it is a buy by doing a P/S Ratio test. Here you compare the current P/S Ratio to the 10 year median P/S Ratio. If the current P/S Ratio is lower than the 10 year median, then the stock is a buy. I note that Morningstar gives a current P/S Ratio. The 10 year median ratio is shown in my review of a stock. The 10 year median ratio in a review is good for one year from the date of review.

This historical dividend yield test does not work well for old Income Trust companies. These companies had quite high Dividend Yields which will probably never be seen again. So, I started a column called VT (for Valid Test) and this applies to checking stock price using dividend yield. If it is not a valid test, I use N to show this. For these stocks, you might be better comparing the current dividend yield to the 10 year median dividend yield.

However, no system is perfect. But if you are interested in buying a stock a list of stocks cheap or reasonable using dividend yield data might be a good place to start.

Categorizing stocks is not as simple as it might seem. Every site you go to has categorized stocks a bit differently. I try to keep this as simple as possible. See Something to Buy January 2024 Spreadsheet above to see what stocks are showing whether a stock is relatively cheap based on historical high dividend yields (P/Hi), historical median dividend yields (P/Med), 10 year high dividend yields (P/10Hi), or 10 year median dividend yields (P/10Yr). As in other spreadsheets, you can highlight a line or several lines for better viewing.

In the following notes I am only going to list stocks showing as cheap using the historical high dividend yields (P/Hi) and historical median dividend yields (P/Med).

I follow 21 stocks in the Consumer Discretionary category. Three of these stocks (14%) are showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. They are Canadian Tire Corp (TSX-CTC.A, OTC-CDNAF), High Liner Foods (TSX-HLF, OTC-HLNFF), and Magna International Inc. (TSX-MG, NYSE-MGA). There is no change from last month.

Thirteen (62%) of Consumer Discretionary are showing cheap by historical median dividend yield. They are BRP Inc (TSX-DOO, NASDAQ-DOOO), Canadian Tire Corp (TSX-CTC.A, OTC-CDNAF), Goodfellow Inc (TSX-GDL, OTC-GFELF), High Liner Foods (TSX-HLF, OTC-HLNFF), K-Bro Linen Inc (TSX-KBL, OTC-KBRLF), Keg Royalties Income Fund, (TSX-KEG.UN, OTC-KRIUF), Leon's Furniture (TSX-LNF, OTC-LEFUF), Linamar Corporation (TSX-LNR, OTC-LIMAF), Magna International Inc. (TSX-MG, NYSE-MGA), Molson Coors Canada (TSX-TPX.B, NYSE-TAP), Richelieu Hardware Ltd (TSX-RCH, OTC-RHUHF), Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc (TSX-ZZZ, OTC-SCCAF) and Stingray Digital Group Inc (TSX-RAY.A). K-Bro Linen Inc (TSX-KBL, OTC-KBRLF) has been added to this list.

I follow 13 Consumer Staples stocks. Five stocks (38%) are showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. They are Andrew Peller Ltd (TSX-ADW.A, OTC-ADWPF), Empire Company Ltd (TSX-EMP.A, OTC-EMLAF), Jamieson Wellness Inc (TSX-JWEL, OTC-JWLLF), Lassonde Industries (TSX (LAS.A, OTC-LSDAF), and Maple Leaf Foods Inc (TSX-MFI, OTC-MLFNF). Saputo Inc. (TSX-SAP, OTC-SAPIF) has been removed from this list.

Nine stocks (62%) are showing cheap by historical median dividend yield. These are Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX-ATD.B, OTC-ANCUF), Andrew Peller Ltd (TSX-ADW.A, OTC-ADWPF), Empire Company Ltd (TSX-EMP.A, OTC-EMLAF), Jamieson Wellness Inc (TSX-JWEL, OTC-JWLLF), KP Tissue Inc (TSX-KPT, NYSE-KPTSF), Lassonde Industries (TSX (LAS.A, OTC-LSDAF), Maple Leaf Foods Inc (TSX-MFI, OTC-MLFNF), Metro Inc (TSX-MRU, OTC-MTRAF), and Saputo Inc. (TSX-SAP, OTC-SAPIF). No change from last month.

I follow Five Health Care stocks. One of these stocks (20%) is showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. It is Medtronic PCL (NYSE-MDT). There is no change from last month.

Two stocks (40%) are cheap by the historical median dividend yield. The stocks are Johnson and Johnson (NYSE-JNJ), and Medtronic Inc. (NYSE-MDT). Sienna Senior Living Inc (TSX-SIA, OTC-LWSCF) has been removed from this list.

I follow 9 Energy stocks. No stock (0%) is showing as cheap by the historical high dividend yield. There is no change from last month.

There are Five stocks (56%) showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. They are Canadian Natural Resources (TSX-CNQ, NYSE-CNQ), Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX-CVE, NYSE-CVE), Mullen Group (TSX-MTL, OTC-MLLGF), Ovintiv Inc (TSX-OVV, OTC-OVV), and Suncor Energy (TSX-SU, NYSE-SU). There is no change from last month.

I follow 26 Financial stocks under the categories of Banks (7), Financial Services (14), and Insurance (5).

I follow 7 Bank stocks. None of these stocks (0%) are showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. There is no change from last month.

Five stocks (71%) are showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. They are Bank of Montreal (TSX-BMO, NYSE-BMO), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX-BNS, NYSE-BNS), Barclays PLC (LSE-BARC, NYSE-BCS), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX-CM, NYSE-CM), and Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX-TD, NYSE-TD). Royal Bank of Canada (TSX-RY, NYSE-RY) has been removed from this list.

I follow 14 Financial Service stocks. None of these stocks (0%) are showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. There is no change from last month.

Nine stocks (64%) are showing as cheap by the historical median dividend yield. These stocks are AGF Management Ltd (TSX-AGF.B, OTC-AGFMF), Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (TSX-AD.UN, OTC-ALARF), Atrium Mortgage Investment Corp (TSX-AI, OTC-AMIVF), CI Financial (TSX-CIX, NYSE-CIXX), Element Fleet Management Corp (TSX-EFN, OTC-ELEEF), EQB Inc (TSX-EQB, OTC-EQGPF), Goeasy Ltd (TSX-GSY, OTC-EHMEF), IGM Financial (TSX-IGM, OTC-IGIFF), and Power Corp (TSX-POW, OTC-PWCDF). There is no change from last month.

I follow 5 Insurance stocks. None of these stocks (0%) are showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. There is no change from last month.

Four stocks (80%) are showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. These stocks are Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX-GWO, OTC-GWLIF), IA Financial Corp (TSX-IAG, OTC-IDLLF), and Manulife Financial Corp (TSX-MFC, NYSE-MFC), Sun Life Financial (TSX-SLF, NYSE-SLF). There is no change from last month.

I follow 32 Industrial stocks. Because I have so many and Industrial, I have divided my Industrial stocks into 4 separate categories under Industrial. They are Construction (7), Industrial (3), Manufacturing (5) and (Business) Services (17).

I have 7 Construction stocks. No stock (0%) is showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. There is no change from last month.

One stock (14%) is showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. It is Aecon Group Inc (TSX-ARE, OTC-AEGXF). There is no change from last month.

I have 3 stocks left with the sub-index of Industrial. None of these stocks (0%) are showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. There is no change from last month.

One stock (33%) is showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. It is Finning International Inc. (TSX-FTT, OTC-FINGF). There is no change from last month.

I have 5 Manufacturing stocks. None of these stocks (0%) are showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. There is no change from last month.

One stock (14%) is showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. It is Exco Technologies Ltd. (TSX-XTC, OTC-EXCOF). There is no change from last month.

I follow 17 Services stocks. One stock (6%) is showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield. It is Titanium Transportation Group Inc (TSX-TTR, OTC-TTTGF). There is no change from last month.

Eleven stock (65%) are showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. They are Algoma Central Corporation (TSX-ALC, OTC-AGMJF), Canadian National Railway (TSX-CNR, NYSE-CNI), GFL Environmental Inc (TSX-GFL, NYSE-GFL), McCoy Global Inc (TSX-MCB, OTC-MCCRF), Parkland Fuel Corp (TSX-PKI, OTC-PKIUF), Pason Systems Inc (TSX-PSI, OTC-PSYTF), Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX-PSD, OTC-PLSDF), Titanium Transportation Group Inc (TSX-TTR, OTC-TTTGF), Transcontinental Inc (TSX-TCL.A, OTC-TCLAF), Trican Well Service Ltd (TSX-TCW, OTC-TOLWF), and Wajax Corp (TSX-WJX, OTC-WJXFF). Parkland Fuel Corp (TSX-PKI, OTC-PKIUF) and Wajax Corp (TSX-WJX, OTC-WJXFF) have been added to this list.

I follow 10 Material stocks. No stock (0%) is showing as cheap by the historically high dividend yield.

Two stock (20%) is showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. They are Barrick Gold Corp (TSX-ABX, NYSE-ABX) and Stella-Jones (TSX-SJ, OTC-STLJF). There is no change from last month.

I follow 10 Real Estate stocks. No stocks (0%) are showing as cheap by historically high dividend yield. There is no change from last month.

Eight stocks (80%) are showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. They are Allied Properties REIT (TSX-AP.UN, OTC-APYRF), Artis REIT (TSX-AX.UN, OTC-ARESF), Choice Properties REIT (TSX-CHP.UN, OTC-PPRQF), First Capital REIT (TSX-FCR.UN, OTC-FCXXF), Granite REIT (TSX-GRT.UN, NYSE-GRP.U), H & R REIT (TSX-HR.UN, OTC-HRUFF), Melcor Developments Inc. (TSX-MRD, OTC-MODVF), and SmartCentres REIT (TSX-SRU.UN, OTC-CWYUF). There is no change from last month.

I follow 4 of the Telecom Service stocks. Three of the stocks (75%) are showing as cheap by historically high dividend yield. They are BCE (TSX-BCE, NYSE-BCE), Quebecor Inc (TSX-QBR.B, OTC-QBCRF) and Telus Corp (TSX-T, NYSE-TU). Telus Corp (TSX-T, NYSE-TU) has been added back to this list.

Four stocks (100%) are showing cheap by historical median dividend yield. These stocks are BCE (TSX-BCE, NYSE-BCE), Cogeco Communications Inc (TSX-CCA, OTC-CGEAF), Quebecor Inc (TSX-QBR.B, OTC-QBCRF) and Telus Corp (TSX-T, NYSE-TU). There is no change from last month.

I follow 9 Tech stocks. One stock (11%) is showing as cheap by historical high dividend yield and it is Enghouse Systems Limited (TSX-ENGH, OTC-EGHSF). There is no change from last month.

Four stock (44%) are showing cheap by historical median dividend yield. They are Enghouse Systems Limited (TSX-ENGH, OTC-EGHSF), Evertz Technologies (TSX-ET, OTC-EVTZF), Nuvei Corp (TSX-NVEI, NASDAQ-NVEI), and Sylogist Ltd (TSXV-SYZ, OTC-SYZLF). There is no change from last month.

I follow 7 of the Infrastructure Type stocks. One stock (14%) is showing as cheap by historical high dividend yield. It us TC Energy Corp (TSX-TRP, NYSE-TRP). There is no change from last month.

Three stocks (43%) are showing cheap by historical median dividend yield. They are Capital Power Corp (TSX-CPX, OTC-CPRHF), Enbridge Inc. (TSX-ENB, NYSE-ENB), and TC Energy Corp (TSX-TRP, NYSE-TRP). There is no change from last month.

I follow 9 of the Power Type utility companies. One stock (13%) is showing as cheap by historical high dividend yield. It is ATCO Ltd (TSX-ACO.X, OTC-ACLLF). There is no change from last month.

Five stocks (56%) are showing as cheap by historical median dividend yield. Those stocks are Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX-AQN, NYSE-AQN), ATCO Ltd (TSX-ACO.X, OTC-ACLLF), Canadian Utilities Ltd (TSX-CU, OTC-CDUAF), Emera Inc (TSX-EMA, OTC-EMRAF), and Fortis Inc (TSX-FTS, OTC-FRTSF). There is no change from last month.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Adentra Inc (TSX-ADEN, OTC- HDIUF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Ensign Energy Services (TSX-ESI, OTC-ESVIF) ... learn more on Friday, June 7, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk . The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Dividend Stocks June 2024

First, I want to point out that not all the stocks I follow are great investments. I follow a diverse selection of stocks. There are some that I would never invest in personally.

I follow several resource stocks even though I personally have little invested in this area. I follow what I find interesting and with resource stocks, I think it is important for Canadians to know what is happening in the resource area. On the other hand, I do follow of good number of great dividend growth stocks. You might want to get the free weekly newsletter from Canadian Stock Channel which says what might be the best Canadian Dividend Stocks to buy at the present time.

The theory is that you should use the dividend yield to see if a dividend stock is selling at a stock price that is relatively cheap. A stock price is considered cheap if it is selling at a dividend yield higher than the historical high yield or higher than the historical average yield or historical median yield. Some use the 10 year average or median yield rather than the historical ones. I use median yields, always. See my spreadsheet at dividend growth stocks that I just updated for June 2024. On this list,
  • I have 16 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the historical high dividend yield,
  • I have 87 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the historical median dividend yield
  • I have 6 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the 10 year high dividend yield and
  • 98 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the 10 year average dividend yield.
When I did my list last list in May 2024,
  • I have 16 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the historical high dividend yield,
  • I have 86 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the historical median dividend yield
  • I have 6 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the 10 year high dividend yield and
  • 97 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the 10 year average dividend yield.
When I did my list in January 2014,
  • I had 9 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the historical high dividend yield,
  • I had 45 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the historical average dividend yield and
  • 39 stocks with a dividend yield higher than the 5 year median dividend yield.
If you had one share of each stock, total dividends last month would be $219.06. This month dividends would be $221.23. It can vary as because some stocks are paid in US$ and so this figure is affected by currency exchange. Of the stock that I follow 14 stocks has raised their dividends since last month. If I did an index based on stock price, the index for last month would be 767.41 and this month 771.85.

Bank of Montreal (TSX-BMO, NYSE-BMO)
Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX-CVE, NYSE-CVE)
EQB Inc (TSX-EQB, OTC-EQGPF)
Finning International Inc (TSX-FTT, OTC-FINGF)
Hydro One Ltd (TSX-H, OTC-HRNNF)

Johnson and Johnson (NE-JNJ, NYSE-JNJ)
Loblaw Companies (TSX-L, OTC-LBLCF)
Medtronic PCL (NYSE-MDT)
National Bank of Canada (TSX-NA, OTC-NTIOF)
Pembina Pipeline Corp (TSX-PPL, NYSE-PBA)

Russel Metals (TSX-RUS, OTC-RUSMF)
Sun Life Financial (TSX-SLF, NYSE-SLF)
Telus Corp (TSX-T, NYSE-TU)
TMX Group Ltd (TSX-X, OTC-TMXXF)

Of the stocks I follow, 0 stock has cut their dividends.

Of the stocks I follow, 0 stock have suspended or terminated their dividend.

Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX-CPG, NYSE-CPG) has changed its name and symbols to Veren Inc (TSX-VRN, NYSE-VRN) effective May 15. See news item on Newswire.

Of the stocks I follow, the following declined the most in their stock price. Of the stocks I follow, 49.03% had declining stock prices. Last month 62.68% of the stock had declining prices.

Name Exch Sym Exch Sym Chge SP
Wajax Corp TSX WJX OTC WJXFF -23.13%
HLS Therapeutics Inc TSX HLS OTC HLTRF -20.00%
Hammond Power TSX HPS.A OTC HMDPF -19.42%
Obsidian Energy Ltd TSX OBE NYSE OBE -15.34%
Molson Coors Canada TSX TPX.B NYSE TAP -14.11%
Ag Growth International TSX AFN OTC AGGZF -13.46%
Badger Infrastructure TSX BDGI OTC BADFF -13.03%
Adentra Inc TSX ADEN OTC HDIUF -11.33%
BRP Inc TSX DOO NASDAQ DOOO -10.42%
K-Bro Linen Inc TSX KBL OTC KBRLF -9.60%

Of the stock that I follow, these stocks gained the most in their stock price. Of the stock I follow, 50.32% had increasing stock price. And, 0.65% or 1 stock had the same stock price as last month. Last month 36.77% of the stocks had increasing prices with 0.65% or 1 stocks of the stocks with the same price.

Name Exch Sym Exch Sym Chge SP
Element Fleet TSX EFN OTC ELEEF 13.44%
Northland Power Inc TSX NPI OTC NPIFF 13.66%
Exco Technologies Ltd TSX XTC OTC EXCOF 13.70%
Ballard Power Systems TSX BLDP NASDAQ BLDP 18.64%
Dorel Industries TSX DII.B OTC DIIBF 19.77%
Innergex Renewable TSX INE OTC INGXF 22.92%
Boralex Inc TSX BLX OTC BRLXF 26.66%
Computer Modelling TSX CMG OTC CMDXF 27.36%
Trigon Metals Inc. TSXV TM OTC PNTZF 30.30%
Bombardier Inc. TSX BBD.B OTC BDRBF 43.83%

Most of my stocks started out as Dividend Payers. Currently 13 stocks are not paying any dividends and this would be some 8.39% of the stocks that I follow. Three of these stocks never had dividends, so 6.45% of the stocks I follow have suspended or do not pay a dividend. The three stocks that never paid dividends are Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX-BLD, NASDAQ-BLDP), Blackberry Ltd. (TSX-BB, NASDAQ-BBRY) and Trigon Metals Inc. (TSX-TM, OTC-PNTZF).

I am showing whether a stock is relatively cheap based on historical high dividend yields (P/Hi), historical average dividend yields (P/Ave), historical median dividend yields (P/Med) or on 10 year median dividend yields (P/10Y). See these fields on the right side of the file. You can highlight a particular stock using your cursor to highlight the appropriate line.

There are always some stocks to buy because they are priced reasonably. There are always stocks to currently avoid because they are overpriced. Looking at dividend growth stocks that are selling at stock prices that give them a dividend yield above the historical median dividend yield are probably the best bet.

The stocks that are selling at prices that give them a dividend yield above the historical high yield could be good stocks to buy. However, these stocks may be selling so cheap because of current troubles, especially financial troubles and should be treated with caution. Do not forget that I have all the stocks I follow on this spreadsheet and some are much better investments than others.

You should always investigate a stock before you buy. Sometimes different stocks in certain sectors are just out of favour or the stock market is just in one of its declines. However, a stock may be relatively cheap because it has problems. That is why you should always investigate a stock before buying.

Looking at stock this way is equivalent to a stock filter. A main problem I know of is for the old income trusts. These companies have generally lowered their dividend yields forever and they will probably never get back to the old dividend yield highs they made as an income trust company. For these stocks, you might be better comparing the current dividend yield to the 5 year median dividend yield. I also started a column called VT (for Valid Test) and this applies to checking stock price using dividend yield. If it is not a valid test, I use N to show this.

Also, on some stocks I have a lot more information years in my spreadsheets than for other stocks. So, finding a stock on the list as "cheap" is only the first step in finding a stock to buy. This is the same with any other sort of stock filters that you can use.

The last thing to remember is that I have entering figures into a spreadsheet. I could put them in incorrectly, I can transpose figures and I can misread figures. This is another great reason why you should check a stock out before investing. As this is just a filter, it works better on some stocks than on others.

See my entry on my methodology in establishing the historical dividend yield highs and lows for the stocks that I cover. I have an entry on my introduction to Dividend Growth. You might want to look at my original entry on Dividend Growth Stocks. I have also written about why I like Dividend Growth companies.

On my other blog I wrote today about was IA Financial Corp (TSX-IAG, OTC-IDLLF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about will be Adentra Inc (TSX-ADEN, OTC- HDIUF) ... learn more on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my website for stocks followed and investment notes. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter or StockTwits. I am on Instagram with #walktoronto.

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Dividend Growth Investing and Retirement Blogger

This blogger has a site here for his blog. On his front page he offers a Canadian Dividend All-Star list, which has good information, but you have to sign up with him to get it by entering your name and email address.

I am continuing to look at Canadian Investing Bloggers.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Reitmans (Canada) Ltd (TSX-RET.A, OTC-RTMAF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about RB Global Inc (TSX-RBA, NYSE-RBA) ... learn more on Friday, May 31, 2024 around 5 pm

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

TD Bank

There is an article by Allan Small on Money Sense about how the TD Bank is doing. It is currently in a money-laundering scandal.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about HLS Therapeutics Inc (TSX-HLS, OTC-HLTRF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Reitmans (Canada) Ltd (TSXV-RET.A, OTC-RTMAF) ... learn more on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Top Canadian Food Stocks for May

Dan Kent on Stock Trades talks about 3 top Canadian Food and Grocery Stocks for May 2024. They are below and read the article to see what he says about them.

Loblaw (TSX-L)
Metro (TSX-MRU)
Premium Brand Holdings (TSX-PBH)

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Canadian Utilities Ltd (TSX-CU, OTC-CDUAF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp (TSX-PZA, OTC-PZRIF) ... learn more on Friday, May 24, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Best Canadian Dividend Stocks

There is an article on Stock Chase about the best dividend stock in Canada. They say the best Canadian Dividend stocks are top 7 Canadian Bank Stocks and the following. They also discuss why dividend stocks are popular and why they chose the stocks that they do.

Enbridge (ENB-T)
Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF-T)
Fortis Inc. (FTS-T)
Suncor Energy (SU-T)

Telus (T-T)
BCE (BCE-T)
Manulife Financial (MFC-T)
TC Energy (TRP-T)

They discuss why dividend stocks are popular and why they chose the stocks that they do. They also discuss iShares

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Mullen Group Ltd (TSX-MTL, OTC-MLLGF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Canadian Utilities Ltd (TSX-CU, OTC-CDUAF) ... learn more on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Thursday, May 16, 2024

The Dividend Guy Blogger

One of the most interesting things to read on an investing blog, I think is what bloggers have in their portfolio. This blogger shows his portfolio here. There is also lots to explore on this site.

I am continuing to look at Canadian Investing Bloggers.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Ag Growth International (TSX-AFN, OTC-AGGZF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Hammond Power Solutions Inc (TSX-HPS.A, OTC-HMDPF) ... learn more on Friday, May 17, 2024 around 5 pm..

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Dividend Earner Blogger

Dividend Earner Blogger on his site has lots of information. In the About section, he talks about his dividend portfolio. Under the Investing section, if you scroll down a bit, you get 5 of his best stock ideas.

I am continuing to look at Canadian Investing Bloggers.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Power Corp of Canada (TSX-POW, OTC-PWCDF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Ag Growth International (TSX-AFN, OTC-AGGZF) ... learn more on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Simply Investing Blogger

Simply Investing Blogger on his site site has an Ode to Dividends.

I am continuing to look at Canadian Investing Bloggers.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Thomson Reuters Corp (TSX-TRI, NYSE-TRI) ... learn more. Next, I will write about McCoy Global Inc (TSX-MCB, OTC-MCCRF) ... learn more on Friday, May 10, 2024 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.