A bearish diagonal spread on shares in George Weston Ltd.
February 20, 2018
Bearish Outlook

A bearish diagonal spread on shares in George Weston Ltd.

As the following graph shows, prices for shares of George Weston Ltd. (WN) have broken below their trough of last September 2017 following a timid attempt at a rebound that lasted four months. Since peaking in January, 2018, WN has followed the general market trend by dropping swiftly, but the rally, which has been anemic, has...

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Writing Put Options to Profit from Higher Prices for Shares of Premium Brands Holdings Corporation
January 31, 2018
Bullish Outlook

Writing Put Options to Profit from Higher Prices for Shares of Premium Brands Holdings Corporation

As the following graph shows, the share price of Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH) has been on a bullish trend, with some more or less large corrections since reaching a plateau in the spring of 2017. Until we see evidence to the contrary, we should assume that this trend will continue for a while. Daily chart as at...

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An Iron Butterfly Spread on Shares of Canopy Growth Corporation
January 24, 2018
Technical analysis

An Iron Butterfly Spread on Shares of Canopy Growth Corporation

As you can see in the following graph, shares in Canopy Growth Corporation (WEED) have shot up in price since bottoming out at $6.58 in June 2017. This represents more than 600% growth to its recent peak at $44. Since then, WEED has slipped, falling to $29.50 before bouncing back and has been fluctuating in a range that could...

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Writing covered calls as a hedge against a drop in the shares of Intact Financial Corporation
January 11, 2018
Protection

Writing covered calls as a hedge against a drop in the shares of Intact Financial Corporation

As the following graph shows, the share price of Intact Financial Corporation (IFC) seems to be on a downward trend as it has just broken through its previous trough at around $104. Its stochastic oscillator (%K) and relative strength index (RSI) are also trending downward. Since this bearish trend could take IFC down as far as...

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Profiting on a higher share price for Franco-Nevada Corp.
January 03, 2018
Technical analysis

Profiting on a higher share price for Franco-Nevada Corp.

As you can see in the following graph, the price of shares in Franco Nevada Corp. (FNV) appears to have stabilized at around $99, just above the $95 support level, after having fallen almost systematically since November 28 when it peaked at $110.18. This decline pushed the stochastic oscillator, shown at the bottom of the...

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A horizontal calendar spread to make the most of relatively stable prices for Air Canada shares
December 01, 2017
Neutral Outlook

A horizontal calendar spread to make the most of relatively stable prices for Air Canada shares

After having peaked at $28.70 in October, the price of shares in Air Canada (AC) seems to have slipped into a short-term trough at the $22 support level. Since then, the price rallied to $26 and, as of this writing, has settled in at around $24. Prices from $22 to $28 now represent a trading range that could contain price...

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Make the Most of a Decline in Canadian Pacific Railway Limited shares
November 21, 2017
Bearish Outlook

Make the Most of a Decline in Canadian Pacific Railway Limited shares

As you can see in the chart below, the price of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) stock is beginning to show the signs of what looks very much like the early stages of a correction. It is clear that the MACD and RSI indicators and the stochastic oscillator are all in marked decline. If this is the case, the price may fall...

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Selling put options to profit from rising prices for shares of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
October 30, 2017
Technical analysis

Selling put options to profit from rising prices for shares of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

As the following graph shows, the price of shares in Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) appears to be on the verge of an upswing of unknown vigour. This new trend is confirmed by three indicators – the MACD, the RSI and the stochastic oscillator (%K) – that are giving clear signs of strength. Daily chart for AEM ($59.06 on...

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Implementation of a collar to protect profits accumulated in Royal Bank of Canada shares
October 20, 2017
Protection

Implementation of a collar to protect profits accumulated in Royal Bank of Canada shares

As you can see in the following graph, the price of shares in Royal Bank of Canada (RY), much like the financial sector in general, have shot up over 10% in just six weeks. Even though it is always risky to expect a trend to reverse, such growth cannot continue indefinitely. However, considering that RY just closed at $100.07...

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A Repair Strategy for Loblaws Companies Limited stock
September 28, 2017
Bullish Outlook

A Repair Strategy for Loblaws Companies Limited stock

Daily graph of L ($67.11 on Tuesday, September 26, 2017) As you can see in the above graph, the price of Loblaws Companies Limited (L) shares fell 18% from a peak of $78.85 on May 8, 2017, and then bottomed out at $64.65 on September 8, 2017. Since then, we have witnessed a tentative rebound that could suggest the worst is...

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