Are Buybacks Distorting Stock Prices?

In this special Canada Day episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we dive into the dangers of speaking in absolutes when it comes to investing. From misconceptions about invincible companies like Visa, Mastercard, and Nvidia, to the importance of framing investment theses around probabilities rather than certainties, we discuss how rigid thinking can blindside investors to potential risks.  We also explore the concept of blackout periods for stock buybacks and their impact on market demand. With companies potentially repurchasing up to $1 trillion worth of shares by 2025, we consider how this practice might artificially boost stock prices and the potential repercussions if buybacks decrease. We finish this episode by discussing stocks that we added to our watchlist. Tickers of Stocks & ETF discussed: CMG.TO Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast we break down the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and its ramifications for the Bank of Canada's (BOC) upcoming monetary policy decisions. With the annual inflation rate now at 2.9% and core inflation seeing its first rise in months, we examine the challenges the BOC faces in balancing rate adjustments against a backdrop of a weak economy and high consumer debt.  We'll also explore the varying performance of major Canadian grocery chains, contrasting Empire's cautious outlook with Loblaw's robust growth, and discuss strategic moves in the retail sector. Additionally, we go over the recent earnings release of two of the major Canadian cannabis producers in Canopy and Aurora. We finish the episode by talking about Winnebago’s decline in sales and what it means for the RV industry. Tickers of Stocks & ETF discussed: ACB.TO, WEED.TO, EMP-A.TO, WGO Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we dive into the latest ETF flow data for May 2024. We explore the strong net inflows in Canada, the notable trends in equities and the significant outflows of Canadian listed spot Bitcoin ETFs. We also tackle the issue of dealing with questionable management. Using Autodesk as a case study, we discuss the challenges faced by shareholders when facing questionable management decisions. We review the company's transition to SaaS, its recent controversies, and the involvement of activist investor Starboard Value.  Tickers of Stocks & ETF discussed: XIC.TO, CIAI.TO, VFV.TO, DMEU.TO, ZAG.TO, XIU.TO, CSAV.TO, HULC.TO, XSP.TO, HXT.TO Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, we go over the US May CPI data and the US Federal Reserve's rate hike announcement. We break down the latest CPI figures, highlighting the trends in energy, services, and food prices, and discuss what these mean for the inflation outlook. Following this, we delve into the Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates unchanged, examining the nuances of their quantitative tightening and economic activity assessments.  Additionally, we discuss Nvidia's significant impact on the S&P 500, Adobe's impressive earnings report, and Dollarama's resilient performance amidst economic challenges. We also cover National Bank's ambitious bid to acquire Canadian Western Bank and its implications for the Canadian banking sector.  The episode finishes with Simon going over the recent downgrade of Allied Property REIT's debt and what it means for the office REIT going forward.   Ticker of stocks: ADBE, DOL.TO, AP-UN.TO, NA.TO, CWB.TO, NVDA Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we start by talking about the best performing stocks on the TSX and look at some common themes. We also explore why trying to beat the S&P 500 might not be the best strategy for every investor. We also discuss some comments from Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield, that adopting a long-term perspective is crucial. Businesses should be valued over decades, not in the short term. This mindset helps investors stay focused on their goals rather than reacting to market fluctuations. We finish the episode by answering a listener question from jointci about what valuation ratios we use when valuing stocks. Ticker of stocks: CEU.TO, EDV.TO, CLS.TO, HBM.TO, TVK.TO, BBD-B.TO, ARTG.V, BDT.TO, IMG.TO, HRX.TO, SFTC.TO, SII.TO, NVEI.TO, ATZ.TO, DOL.TO Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we start the episode by going over the recent Bank of Canada rate cut, our key takeaways from the press conference and what it means for Canada going forward. We then shift our focus to the earnings of Lululemon which had a quarter that had both some good and some bad and what it means for future growth. We talk about BRP’s massive drop in revenues and what it means for the company in the near to medium term. We also cover the earnings from Dollar Tree and discuss why it is not performing as well as Dollarama in Canada. Finally, we round out the episode by discussing the earnings from Saputo. Ticker of stocks: SAP.TO, LULU, DOL.TO, DLTR, DOO.TO Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we tackle a common challenge faced by many investors: how to effectively reduce the number of holdings in your portfolio if your portfolio has too many individual stock holdings. Additionally, we dive into the fascinating growth story of LinkedIn, from its early days to its acquisition by Microsoft, and its evolution into a critical tool for professionals worldwide. Finally, we explore the stock-to-flow ratio, its relevance to commodities like gold and Bitcoin, and its limitations. Ticker of stocks: MSFT Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we go over the recent earnings of 4 of Canada’s big 6 banks. The results from the big banks have been uneven with some performing better than others. We talk about CIBC, ScotiaBank, TD Bank and Bank of Montreal. We also take touch on the news that Park Lawn Corporation will be taken private and more troubles for the owner of Ticketmaster, Live Nation Ticker of stocks: BMO.TO, PLC.TO, BNS.TO, TD.TO, CM.TO Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we finish the list of sector-specific ETFs with 14 more ETFs for exposure in industrials, consumer staples, energy, materials, utilities and real estate. We then talk about two stocks that are on our watchlist. Braden goes over why Live Nation is currently on his watchlist amidst the lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice. Simon then goes over why Savaria Corporation, a small cap Canadian company is currently on his watchlist Stats Canada - Age of Disability Study Stats Canada - Canadian population by age Ticker of stocks & ETF discussed: SIS.TO, LYV, ZIN.TO, EXI, VDC, STPL.TO, ST.TO, HXE.TO, ZEO.TO, VDE, XMA.TO, VAW, ZUT.TO, VPU, VRE.TO, USRT Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we cover a range of earnings reports and investing news. We start by discussing Nvidia's phenomenal earnings, driven by surging AI and data center demand, and its surprising dividend increase.   We then shift to the world of crypto with the approval of the Ethereum Spot ETF and its potential impact on the crypto market. Additionally, we delve into the recent controversy at Gildan Activewear, the restructuring at Lululemon, and the US Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation.  Finally, we review Target's latest earnings, highlighting consumer spending trends and the retailer's response to a challenging economic environment. Join us for an insightful discussion on these key market movers and industry shifts.   Ticker of stocks/ETF discussed: LYV, LULU, NVDA, TGT, GIL.TO Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.