My top stock performers of the time: who they are?

Despite a TSX down of 37 points, some holdings of my non registered investment portfolio are performing very well. Among my blockbuster stocks, we find: Pembina Pipeline Corporation (PPL), Methanex Corporation (MX), Fortis Inc. (FTS), Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (ENF), EnCana Corporation (ECA), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (CFX), Westshore Terminals Invest Corp (WTE.UN), TMX Group Inc. (X), WesternOne Equity Income Fund (WEQ.UN), Just Energy Group Inc. (JE), Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH), iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index (XRE), K-Bro Linen Inc. (KBL), Corby Distilleries Limited (CDL.A) and Student Transportation (STB).

Here they are, my top stock performers with their respective profit:

Pembina Pipeline Corporation (PPL)
Initial investment value: 6 537.81$
Current value: 10 875.06$
Profit: 4 337.25$

Methanex Corporation (MX)
Initial investment value: 1 626.80$
Current value: 3 132.23$
Profit: 1 505.43$

Fortis Inc. (FTS)
Initial investment value: 2 680.66$
Current value: 3 512.81$
Profit: 832.15$

Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (ENF)
Initial investment value: 5 748$
Current value: 6 373.25$
Profit: 625.25$

EnCana Corporation (ECA)
Initial investment value: 5 980.49$
Current value: 6 546.82$
Profit: 566.33$

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)
Initial investment value: 5 680.46$
Current value: 6 237.03$
Profit: 556.57$

Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (CFX)
Initial investment value: 1 516.65$
Current value: 1 896.18$
Profit: 379.53$

Westshore Terminals Invest Corp (WTE.UN)
Initial investment value: 4 631.99$
Current value: 4 996$
Profit: 364.01$

TMX Group Inc. (X)
Initial investment value: 4 245.34$
Current value: 4 524.80$
Profit: 279.46$

WesternOne Equity Income Fund (WEQ.UN)
Initial investment value: 2 061.99$
Current value: 2 337$
Profit: 275.01$

Just Energy Group Inc. (JE)
Initial investment value: 9 175.87$
Current value: 9 416.99$
Profit: 241.12$

Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH)
Initial investment value: 6 925.91$
Current value: 7 154.60$
Profit: 228.69$

iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index (XRE)
Initial investment value: 2 106.37$
Current value: 2 303.84$
Profit: 197.47$

K-Bro Linen Inc. (KBL)
Initial investment value: 2 034.99$
Current value: 2 220$
Profit: 185.01$

Corby Distilleries Limited (CDL.A)
Initial investment value: 1 545$
Current value: 1 660$
Profit: 115$

Student Transportation (STB)
Initial investment value: 1 301.50$
Current value: 1 358.07$
Profit: 56.57$

Currently, PBH is still exceeding the 17$ per stock. This had been the case for the past couple days. I had been quite pleased with WTE.UN, WEQ.UN and CFX, among my latest investments, and currently on my top stock performers.

I had been holding PPL, FTS, ENF.UN, MX, ECA and BNS for a really long time. They are among the first stock investments I had made and they are currently among my top of the top performers. I first I started investing in stocks in 2008.

Lesson I learn from 4 years of stock investment: over time, good quality stocks pay a steady dividend and continually gain in profit, no matter of the market conditions.

PS: DH could had been from the list as well.

The Toronto Venture Exchange prince is doing it again: DNI Metals (DNI) reached 39 cents per stock

Please, DNI Metals (DNI), don’t stop the party!

Yep, the Toronto Venture Exchange prince is doing it again! DNI Metals (DNI) reached 39 cents per stock and that’s happen just NOW! If I would be selling my holding in DNI Metals (DNI), I will be cashing in a 400$ profit! Having DNI reached 26 cents per stock had been spectacular. Having it at 35 cents took my breath away and having it at 39 cents well... unexplainable. But that’s nothing.

Lately, a lot had been said on DNI Metals (DNI) and I am very sure DNI is full of potential and once the potential reveal, DNI will probably go much much higher. Not bad for a 2009 initial investment of even less then 800$.

In other words: I am seriously kicking some a :0)

My strong stock holdings make it possible: margin account management for dummies

My non registered investment portfolio is down to 117 000$, which hurt of course. But at this point, I still have 68% of my margin account money available once I transfer the 5 000$ amount of my TD credit line to my margin account. I just complete one of those transfers as for now, from my TD credit line to my broker margin account. Following the market closing session, I will transfer again the money from my margin to my credit line, in order to avoid the close to 9% interest rate of the credit line...

I could go through a rough market day without doing such transfer. Never say never, but I don’t think I will ever get a margin call, for the good reason that my non registered portfolio is too complex for that, in the sense that it’s quite diversify. I own very strong holding that’s able to support easily the margin account.

Here are the companies that figure among my very strong investment holding. In this illustration, I am using the data collected on May 20, 2011:

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS): 6 258.43$
Methanex Corporation (MX): 3 077.64$
Fortis (FTS): 3 560.96$
Pembina Pipeline Corporation (PPL): 10 447.29$
Just Energy Group Inc. (JE): 9 655$
Pengrowth Energy Corporation (PGF): 2 812.20$
Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (ENF): 6 093.75$
Corby Distilleries Limited (CDL.A): 1 720.10$
Davis + Henderson Corporation (DH): 4 149.36$
Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH): 6 972$
EnCana Corporation (ECA): 6 585.20$
iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index (XRE): 2 320.78$
Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (CFX): 1 874.76$
Capital Power Income L.P. (CPA.UN): 1 919$
Exchange Income Corporation (EIF): 7 157.40$
Student Transportation (STB): 1 373.60$
TMX Group Inc. (X): 4 450.06$
Data Group Income Fund (DGI.UN): 3 991$
K-Bro Linen Inc. (KBL): 2 235$
Westshore Terminals Invest Corp (WTE.UN): 5 020$
WesternOne Equity Income Fund (WEQ.UN): 2 280$
Atlantic Power Corp (ATP): 1 473$

TOTAL: 95 426.53$

In a perfect world (or in a perfect portfolio :)))), all of the stocks that I hold would be strong holder, but it’s not the case. My Sprott Inc. (SII) investment does not appear among my strong holding. I had invested in Sprott Inc. (SII) since 2008. I had experimented SII volatility and for that reason, they don’t appear in my strong holding. In the last couple years, the SII stock value went from 10$ to less than 5$, and then to 9.96$ it’s highest for the last 52 weeks to the current less than 9$... That’s what I call extreme volatility but I cannot help it, I like Sprott Inc. (SII), their special dividend for 2010 had been awesome and SII is a box full of surprises...

On May 20, 2011, the 100% of my non registered portfolio worth 119 724.08$. More than 79% of my portfolio is invested in what I consider as being my strong holders. That’s how I had been able to manage my margin account usage. If my margin account exists, it’s partly because of those strong holding. No matter how bad the stock market can be, my strong holdings are able to support to volatility without too much trouble. Of course, I realize that 79% of strong holding is not 100%. For that reason, I monitor my portfolio on a daily basis. Also, I plan to sell my stocks of TMX Group Inc. (X) as soon as their situation will be stabilized. A sell and profit made on X will help to significantly decrease the margin usage.

It’s unfortunate, but the situation in Europe is what made things a bit more complicated for small investors using margin account. The insecurity in Europe brings volatility to the stock market and it’s not the ideal situation for margin account users. Despite the difficulties, I am confident I will be able to survive to another stock market crash. But this involve from my part a couple of things: the discipline of not trading for a little while, looking forward to sell at profit Horizons BetaPro NYMEX Crude Oil Bear Plus ETF (HOD) and Horizons BetaPro COMEX Silver Bear Plus ETF (HZD) in the immediate and later on, to sell TMX Group Inc. (X) and First Majestic Silver Corp (FR). Following the payment of all my living expenses for the month of June, I have a 930$ left available and the payment will go on my margin. This will bring the section of my margin account money that is not in use to 69%. Not too bad.

Also, another thing I forgot to add to this is that I may be looking forward to sell part of my investment hold in Sprott Inc. (SII) – about half of it – and reinvested the same money in something strong, like TransCanada Corporation (TRP) and something else. At this time, I don’t think it will be anytime soon that I will be able to sell at profit some of my Sprott Inc. (SII) stocks. However, no drama, Sprott Inc. (SII) has announced lately a 3 cents dividend that will be paid by the end of June. Nice! This is of course part of Sprott regular quarterly dividend (like 30$, yeah!).

I am amaze by my ability to save money. Lately has been even better because I really ground myself on not buying food outside. I eat before going out and bring my lunch to work and a snack. The only thing I buy is a Second Cup coffee on my way to work. I cheat a couple of times of course outside the Second Cup coffee, but the money spend was quite low. And despite everything, I am satisfied with my investment portfolio.

I said I regret my day trading activities previously – that’s how I got stuck with Horizons BetaPro NYMEX Crude Oil Bear Plus ETF (HOD) and Horizons BetaPro COMEX Silver Bear Plus ETF (HZD). Some commentators had been obsessed by it (or by me? lol), saying I should sell HOD and HZD like right now, without cashing any profit. Well, those commentators can simply GO TO HELL.... lol... It’s not a good advice to say ok, you have this and this in your portfolio, you mess up young lady with your day trading, now pay, sell and lose money. Yeah yeah yeah. So far for 2011, the only elements I sell and loss on it was Superior Propane Corp (SPB) (the title was way too volatile for me despite being hold by the mountain lion hero) and Yellow Media Inc. (YLO). When it come to Yellow Media Inc. (YLO), I did not lose the original money coming out of my pocket, just around 300$ from what got reinvested in a DRIP. And when it come to SPB, I lost around 300$ in real f money. Those lost are nothing considering who my strong holdings are. A 600$ lost over a 160 000$ portfolio is nothing at all. I decided to bring in HOD and HZD in my portfolio, and I am the one who will decide when to sell and I will see those 2 at profit ONLY. That might be hard to accept for some readers, but that’s how it works around here on the Dividend Girl Blog.

Get to know what you want. I want money. I think that part is clear, at least.

DNI Metals Inc. (DNI) pushing it to the top: DNI closed June 2, 2011 session at 35 cents

This June 2011, I am celebrating my 2 years as investor of DNI Metals Inc. (DNI) and I could not be happier. DNI Metals Inc. (DNI) is seriously kicking in some wonderful profit. The new prince of Toronto Venture may be able to go even higher once new development related to its operations in Alberta will be made.

I could cash in a profit of more than 300$ if I sell now, but holding is better for now, no matter how fat I am on the margin. As long as I can, I will hold DNI as all the other that I am holding for now in my portfolio.

Looking good for TMX Group Inc. (X), who almost closed at 45$. I am making serious good profit here too, but I am willing to hold. I could possibly sell those X stocks at 48$. When time comes, I will be selling and making a good amount of cash that will stay and remain on the margin. It’s just a matter of when and it could happen following June 20, X meeting regarding the merger of equals. Of course, I will vote against the London Stock Exchange merger of equals. With me, Xavier Rolet can say goodbye to his merger project.

Interesting development for Blue Note Mining Inc. (BNT)

I had been a shareholder of Blue Note Mining Inc. (BNT) for quite sometimes, maybe 2 years now. I first invested in Blue Note Mining Inc. (BNT) because of the company activities in the best Canadian province, New Brunswick! New Brunswick is full of possibilities in term of mining and it’s too bad that the northern part of New Brunswick has to rely on a Quebec company to develop its full potential. Mining development in the area of Bathurst had been extremely slow. Blue Note does not seem to have the leadership it takes to drive New Brunswick to the top of the mining industry. Overall, Blue Note Mining Inc. (BNT) activities in New Brunswick had been a major deception.

My initial 689$ investment in Blue Note Mining Inc. (BNT) currently worth 32$. I am still holding on date of today for different reasons. I know for sure that New Brunswick has good mining possibilities. Also, Blue Note Mining Inc. (BNT) is working in development near Val-D’Or – an area well known for its mines of gold, among other. I think there might be good potential there, but profit won’t come overnight. Just like it’s been the case with DNI.

Blue Note Mining Inc. (BNT) recently name Stephane Dubois as Vice President, Operations. We’ll have to see if Dubois can deliver or not. Blue Note Mining Inc. (BNT) has its headquarters in Montreal. That is not of any help. The headquarters should be either in New Brunswick or in Val-D’Or area, at least in a place where the management team can focus more on their job and be more efficient.

This being said, Blue Note Mining Inc. (BNT) has problem to go back on track, but I am holding it knowing the mining possibilities of New Brunswick. It’s the only reason.

Horizons BetaPro NYMEX Crude Oil Bear Plus ETF (HOD) and Horizons BetaPro COMEX Silver Bear Plus ETF (HZD) are up again

This is the kind of things I knew because the stock market is very volatile. Horizons BetaPro NYMEX Crude Oil Bear Plus ETF (HOD) is currently at 6.18$ and Horizons BetaPro COMEX Silver Bear Plus ETF (HZD) at 5.94$. Both titles are gaining, but not enough for me to sell them at profit. But I have to say, I really needed something like this to happen to calm myself on day trading. I should had known better, but the temptation of making quick gain out of day trading had been too much for me to handle. But I am proud to say that I actually made money from day trading. I previously explain how I was doing day trading in a previous post.

My way of doing the day trading was more or less safe. There’s actually nothing safe when trading stocks online. But what you can actually do if, like me, your interesting at adding in your cash flow, is to invest in commodities and stock who pay dividend, who are quality holding and that you see holding for a long time.

The idea would be to invest in quality titles, like example TransCanada Corporation (TRP). Purchase some stocks and sell later when a profit could be made. But this won’t exactly be day trading because in the vast majority of cases, you probably won’t be able to sell on the same day. If possible, you sell on the same day you buy and cash in a profit and if not, well, you don’t have very much to worry about, because you have invest in a quality title. This is probably what I will be doing in the future. I won’t stupidly be running on one big day shoot deal anymore. Day trading had been fun most part of it, but when I got stock with HOD and HZD, I didn’t find the experience very fun. Most part of doing day trade burns me totally and it took all my energy out of me. I felt like a zombie, and my experience with day trading did not even last a month lol...

Anyhow, it’s been more or less of a painful experience, but when gains could be made, I was in heaven. But with the hot summer coming in (today is a beautiful day in Montreal), I may want to find time to enjoy the weather until I can. Because see, I am currently on a standby. I am waiting for my vacations to be approved. I would like the last 2 weeks of July. For a reason or another, that’s usually the time where I take my vacations. I like the last 2 weeks of July. It’s a month before my birthday too.

If my vacations got approved, I won’t be doing much that what I am doing now. But if I got refused, I will try to find a job during daytime. This could help to decrease my margin account usage. I would be working during daytime, in the evening and on the weekend for a little while. I did it before; I am the best at burning myself, but on a realistic way. As long sleep 7 hours per night, I will be all fine. If my vacations got approved, I won’t bother searching for a daytime job as it could probably be complicated to get time off at 3 places at the same time...

But sincerely, I am mostly interested at following my investment portfolio than thinking about getting another job. Currently, TMX Group Inc. (X) is at 45$ per stock! I could sell and cash in a good profit. But I really want to hold and see what’s going to happen. On June 20, 2011, shareholders of TMX like myself will vote regarding the merger of equals. So that will be interesting and I want to be in, that the deal go through or not. I will vote against the merger because I don’t want the Canadian market to rely or depend on French foreign authorities. I find Stephen Harper really weak for not interference more on this. And first of all, why the TMX Group Inc. (X) is looking to sell itself anyway? What’s going on? I am pretty sure it’s the fault of Xavier Rolet who might have bought the management team of the TMX Group Inc. (X). And now, Canadians have to deal with a lot of shit. It’s getting ugly. And I feel unsecured with the merger. For some, it’s just about a stock exchange platform getting bigger with the fusion of Toronto and London. But in reality, it’s much more than that. With the merger of equals, the Toronto Stock Exchange will have as CEO Xavier Rolet. I don’t have anything against the man, it’s just I won’t want to get any French shit. I think that’s pretty easy to understand. France has nothing to do with the economic success of Canada. That needs to be clear. Canadian interests have to stay away from France, a country who never been successful itself economically.

Europe is a financial misery. Canada should stay away from European management. That’s really all. I have the right to express myself on what I think is good or bad for my country. Because don’t rely on Stephen Harper or any other government little authorities to defend the interests of glorious Canadians.

Get out of the way Xavier Rolet!