There are only three known mines in the world that are currently mining niobium as the primary ore. Two of these are in Brazil, which produces about 90% of world output, and the third is an underground mine in the Province of Québec. Niobium’s two primary uses are in the steel industry and as a super-alloy. [more]
Our Top Ten Portfolio slipped slightly over the past two weeks by 0.5% while the S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.6%. We are increasingly nervous about a possible near-term correction even though the market has entered its strongest seasonality period. Investors should be alert for tax-loss selling situations, where increased selling for window-dressing purposes could result in sharply lower prices for “loser” stocks. This often provides an ideal entry point for astute buyers. [more]
The RASI and the DJIA normally move in unison but, since the beginning of November, the two indexes have moved in opposite directions. While the RASI declined, the DJIA moved into new high ground … until Tuesday, November 19. Is the 100-point down-turn in the DJIA the beginning of a pull-back? [more]
Canadian interest rates have shown some volatile tendencies of late, but the most recent trend is upwards. Since all of our recession-watch interest rate ratios are and remain inverted, we expect to see deteriorating economic fundamentals occur in Canada over the ensuing twelve months. [more]
The word recession keeps popping up, and many investors wonder how best to insulate themselves during an economic recession or even just a prolonged financial downturn. One way is to consider investing in the Dividend Aristocrats Index. Find out about this little-known concept here. [more]
The RASI and the DJIA normally move in unison but, over the last five trading days, a slight divergence between the two has occurred. As the RASI moved lower, the DJIA established new all-time highs. This cannot continue for long. [more]
If investors are beginning to rotate away from momentum stocks towards the low P/E and low P/B stocks, then perhaps investors should examine the stock composition of the Value sector ETFs for future investment ideas. [more]
Our Top Ten Portfolio performed well of late and regained the $600,000 level. Including dividends and trading profits, the Portfolio is up 20.4% YTD and exactly matches this year’s gain by the S&P/TSX Composite Index. We think that we should be able to do better than the general index. [more]
The latest McClellan Chart-In-Focus report from McClellan Financial Publications shows that, provided U.S. federal tax receipts do not exceed 18% of GDP, the stock market tends to move higher. The current rate is 16% so the outlook, using this metric, remains positive. [more]
October was not a kind month to the Energy sector, perhaps highlighted by the surprising, if not shocking, abandonment of Canada by Encana Corp. [more]
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