Nervous Markets, what to do?
I have been holding a number of Call Options on CNR. Yesterday, I sold these at a small gain, actually much less than what was in hand at the start of the year. Following VectorVest advice to never lose more than one-half of any profit.
I did this for three reasons, to keep a modicum of profit, to prevent further losses, and to roll out the options to June expiry. Necessary to keep as much time for the options to work as possible.
The CNR Call Options purchased were June 66’s. CN will report earnings on Jan. 27, they are “expected” to increase the dividend, maintain their share buybacks, and report a gain on earnings.
CGI Group (GIB.A) continues to add new customers, this can be seen under stock news.
CGI is No. 10 on the Stock Viewer Screen.With a market moving up, I would add to this holding.
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Perhaps CNR is forming a new base? I think that I’ll continue to hold mine. It’s still an “oligopoly” and cheaper to ship goods by rail. (And they are mandated to ship grain).
Neil:
CN and CP have the market all to themselves, that’s for sure. CN has been my top profit generator in 2015 and I see higher values in 2015. Earnings come out Tuesday Jan. 27, maybe a time to take profits if the stock runs up.
Don