2022-03-01 Seasonality Report - March
Analyst Articles

Seasonality Trends for March 2022

As we mentioned last month, March is a very active month, with a whopping 30 indexes/sectors entering strong seasonality trends, and only 2 ending their latest strong period. Many of these indexes and sectors will need to show “good colours” because performance in the first two months has been brutal almost across the board. Below, we highlight some of the indexes/sectors that are due for a rebound. [more]

Analyst Articles

Dividend Yield Portfolio Shines Even in the Dark Days of War

The value of our Dividend Yield Portfolio reached a new high in mid-February, just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Portfolio followed the gyrations of the market as the attack by Russia unfolded. However, by month-end, the Portfolio’s value had almost regained its recent high. Since Inception on June 1, 2021, our Portfolio is up 16.7%, or 22.3% on an annualized basis. [more]

CotD - RNW - SM
Chart-of-the-Day

Chart of the Day – TransAlta Renewables

Shares of companies in the renewable energy space have been under pressure lately as they are expected to be negatively impacted by rising interest rates. We believe that the share price declines have been overdone, and that long-term recovery prospects are attractive. We highlight TransAlta Renewables (TSX: RNW) in this report. [more]

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Datable

InvestorIntel Video – Tracy Weslosky Interviews Chris Thompson about eResearch Launching Coverage on Datable Technology

In this short video, Tracy Weslosky of InvestorIntel interviews Chris Thompson of eResearch about Initiating Coverage on DAC. The 44-page report covers company and investment highlights, and an overview of consumer online advertising and marketing sectors. Datable offers a SaaS-based Consumer Lifecycle and Data Management Platform that enables CPG companies and consumer brands to build and launch promotions, special offers, and loyalty programs on mobile phones, websites, and microsites. [more]

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Silver Bullet Mines

InvestorIntel Video – Tracy Weslosky Interviews Chris Thompson about eResearch Launching Coverage on Silver Bullet Mines

In this short video, Tracy Weslosky of InvestorIntel interviews Chris Thompson of eResearch about Initiating Coverage on SBMI. The 45-page report covers company and investment highlights, and an overview of silver companies. SBMI is a Canadian-based silver and copper exploration and development company. Its main asset is the Black Diamond Property near Globe, Arizona. [more]

Seasonality Report - February
Seasonality Trends

Seasonality Trends for February 2022

After the large number of indexes/sectors that entered strong seasonality periods last October, subsequent months have been quite quiet, particularly January and February from a positive seasonality stand-point. However, March is very active, so we will gear up then. January was brutal for many sectors, particularly Information Technology, conversely, Energy in Canada had a sterling January. [more]

Dividend Portfolio

Dividend Yield Portfolio Continues To Perform Well

One of the key factors in assessing the outlook for 2022 is anticipating the moves of the U.S. Federal Reserve. At its last meeting, the governors considered (a) increasing the federal funds rate, probably in March, and (b) lowering the Fed’s balance sheet liabilities. The problem that lies ahead is how to maximize employment and deal with inflation, which has increased at a rate well in excess of initial expectations. [more]