I’ve been pounding the table lately suggesting that a buy point is very close. Here are a few sectors and stocks to look at as additions to your own list of candidates:
Consumer Discretionary stocks
Seasonally strong from November to May, this sector contains heavyweights like Disney (which we at ValueTrend hold) amongst others. Despite the breakdown in August – DIS and the overall sector is holding over its prior lows. BTW—regarding the break of the 200 day MA of DIS, too many stocks temporarily broke below their 40 week/200 day MA’s to be picking fights here. Please see my prior blog noting the 200 day (40 week) MA violations in 2011, which did predict a selloff and correction, but not a secular trend change.
Telecom
Canadian Telecom in particular is looking quite attractive right now. Take a look at the Telus chart- a stock that has maintained its trend, and is holding its 40 week MA.
BCE has been flat lining for almost a year. Its not breaking down – this is simply a consolidation pattern. Buying near the bottom of the pattern ($52-53) makes sense, or waiting for a breakout through $55 would be a good strategy. Either way, its healthy dividend and strong relative strength vs. the market makes it attractive.
Rogers has been the choppiest member of the telecoms here in Canada, but still – not a bad pattern when comparing it to the major CDN sectors such as banks and energy. It will have some trouble facing the old highs near $48, but does appear to be breaking out of a 2-year choppy holding pattern.
Basing stocks
Lots of stocks look like they are basing and ready to rock n’ roll – a couple of US stocks that caught my eye are CRM and TASR
Take a look at their charts:
CRM above is basing, and stayed over its 200 day MA during the correction. A breakout through $75 would be bullish
TASR- This stock was tasered in the market correction, but its building a very nice looking Phase 1 Base (see my book Sideways for more on that subject). Its in an uptrend, although a choppy one! A breakout through $24 would be electrifying for this stock (sorry, I can’t help myself). Don’t be shocked if it’s a big mover this summer. Alright, alright, I’ll stop.
BTW—please feel free to mention stocks you are watching in the comment section below. As a community of chart watchers, we can all benefit from each other’s input!
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Hi Keith
Any thoughts on Linamar Corp?
Thanks
Wendy
Hi Wendy…we like Magna’s fundamentals better but LNR has a similar chart pattern, so its looking attractive.
BTW–don’t forget to email BNN with those types of questions so I can cover them on the show this Wednesday–here is the email to do that:
You can email questions now to [email protected] – it’s important that you specify they are for me.
Keith, what do you think of Teck Resources?
The fundamentals look attractive.
Regards,
Steve.
Hi Steven–long time no talk!
You know, I actually prefer to do the stocks on BNN per my prior response and I’d still suggest you email them with the question for my show
But short form answer (I’d like to cover this one more on the show): Its got HUGE support at $5. But whether it rises from there will be dependant on commodities–and I am only so-so on them as a group
equities I am watching:
1) ZEB- cdn banks because Keith and others have suggested this could move
2) HXS or HSU- S&P 500 ETF either single or levered.
3) HNU or UNG- natural gas as I anticipate growth to $3.00 as we move into winter.
4) XLY- consumer discretionary based on Keith’s current assessment
5) IWM- russell 2000 because I recall Brooke has this as a seasonal play near the end of the year (I need to validate timing of seasonal play first)
6) XHB- S&P home builders again I recall and need to validate the seasonal play timing.
Thanks Dadydo–good list!
Homebuilders seasonal time start in October, per Brookes book.
Hi Keith,
FB looks to holding relatively well also. Then again so the QQQ’s as compared to IWM and SPY. Any thoughts?
Thanks and keep up the good work!
Parm
Yes, I like several of the techs incl. FB. I also like the mid-caps
is it too early to be looking at the Canadian banks?
Yes–we need a more established base and – even better- a breakout from that base
Thx for answering….will be watching tomorrow night.
I am looking at chorus aviation, mostly because of monster dividend (and nice pullback). Anybody know much about it?
The chart looks pretty good Mark–I am going to have Craig (ValueTrend’s fundamental guy) look at this one fundamentally.
Call this one in to BNN tomorrow (Wednesday)–I may have some work done on it by then–thanks
Thanks,Keith. Won t be able to call in but will watch later on bnn.ca.
Keith, I’m watching:
Texas Instruments TXN, National Grid NGG and maybe JNJ.
-Bob
We sold TXN in the spring, but it may be basing again.
Hi Keith/Everyone,
I’m watching
V and MA – Held up well recently
EFN – I recall Keith was watching this one too
CTSH – big tech company few people know about with a $60 floor
CNR – if the $70 floor can hold
Dol -to top this one up. Rich valuation but the trend is your friend
Like most others Xiu and spy for diversification
Awesome–thanks Eric
Interesting consolidation on CTSH–I’m going to look into that one–you are right, unknown to me at least!
I’m looking to add high-yield income producers, so some beaten-down REITs are catching my eye :
CUF (play on Québec)
DRG (play on Germany)
ZRE (for diversity)
… might also take positions in ZWH, TXF
just sold CUF
Sold CUF for seasonal reasons, or because you see deeper problems?
Myself, I’m looking for some multi-year holds in the income space…
Seasonal sell, plus a breakdown of support on the neartermed chart. Its actually a pretty good company, so if you are patient it may be an ok hold. We just see better opportunities elsewhere so will take our losses on this one and move on. That’s trading–you work with your horizon, and discipline.
Hi Keith,
I am watching NA.TO for the yield and for CA banking to recover.
We like NA too–and like you, waiting for a bit to see what happens
Kieth
I actually called in today asking about EFN. I have been in and out of it since it was $6. I think it is a solid investment. You mentioned you were looking at it but were not in yet/ What needs to happen to draw you in ? Where do you see this stock short and long term?
Much appreciated,
Michael
Its in a consolidation–you can buy at the bottom of the current range around $18, or even better / safer on a breakout through $20
Chorus Avaition never came up on BNN – any comments?
Thanks,
AM
Hi Ann Marie
I’ve looked at this one before–kind of looks like the banks–ie they were trending, then broke trend, and are now trying to consolidate. I’d wait for a breakout personally
Hello Keith/Everyone,
I’ve been keeping my eye on TASR as it looks promising. I recalled Keith mentioning a possible buy here. Any short or long term potential for TASR?
Thanks
Hi Cody
Technically, if TASR can go well through $24 on volume and stay there, it would be bullish. It is a more aggressive play given the nature of their business so be mindful of that risk- but it could be rewarding for those with the risk tolerance–again, only on a breakout though.