Tips From the World’s Best Investors
Investing Tips from the World’s Leading Business Men
Momentum Public Relations – Stephanie Boucher
Reading the financial section in the paper, you’ll often find that investors don’t agree on very much, with the exception of one thing: there are certain strategies to becoming a successful investor.
Many money managers and investors have made a fortune using their own philosophies, and have helped others do the same. Here, we’ve rounded up tips and tricks from a few of world’s most successful investors, suitable for the novice investor as well as for the professionals looking for new strategies.
- “It’s far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price.” – Warren Buffett
Warren Buffet, 79, is often considered the world’s most successful investor of all time. He has made an enormous fortune through his company Berkshire Hathaway, of which he is the largest shareholder and CEO. Buffet’s estimated worth is over $46 billion.
Warren Buffet has had the ear of many businessmen like Bill Gates and his opinions can influence the world markets. His advice to investors is when evaluating a company, pay attention to the quality of the company over the price. The company’s quality is of utmost importance, and one should expect to pay a fair price for it. Furthermore, a company of lower quality should not be bought because of its low price tag.
- “The person that turns over the most rocks wins the game. And that’s always been my philosophy.” – Peter Lynch
Peter Lynch, 71, made his fortune as the manager of the Magellan Fund early in his career. During this time, he averaged a 29.2{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} return, making it the best performing mutual fund in the world. Lynch is worth over $350 million.
His advice is to do the most research as possible before investing. The more you understand, the better your chance of success. Investing isn’t like playing roulette. Behind every stock is a company, and understanding that company’s business is crucial to your investment strategy. You should always have a better reason for buying stock than “It was going up!”
- “I create offbeat advice; I don’t follow it, I rarely take third-party advice on my investments.” – Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban, 57, is an investor, businessman, author and television personality. He is well known in the business world as the owner of Dallas Mavericks, and for his role as an investor on the popular TV series Shark Tank. Cuban is worth approximately $3 billion.
His strategy concerns advice coming from outside parties. According to the business mogul, he thinks it’s best to save money and invest in vehicles you know well. While advice from finance professionals can be beneficial at times, be sure to understand where your money is going and be sure that it serves your best interests. You can never do enough research.
- “My investment philosophy, generally, with exceptions, is to buy something when no one wants it.” – Carl Icahn
Carl Icahn, 79, is widely regarded as one the of world’s most famous investors. He is known for investing in companies with poor management, for which he eventually coined the phrase “Icahn lift.” The catchphrase is known on Wall Street because it describes the upward bounce in a company’s stock price after Carl Icahn has bought it.
Icahn’s philosophy is to target a company he deems to be poorly managed and whose stock price is well below market value. He accumulates enough stock to merit a position on the board of directors to have a strong say in the management of the company moving forward.
- “Do you really like a particular stock? Put 10{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} or so of your portfolio on it. Make the idea count. Good investment ideas should not be diversified away into meaningless oblivion.” – Bill Gross
Bill Gross is an American financial manager and founder of PIMCO (Pacific Investment Management Company). Gross ran PIMCO’s $270.0 billion Total Return Fund, but recently left to join Janus in January 2014. Gross’ worth is estimated at over $2.3 billion.
Gross’ philosophy here speaks to diversification. While a certain amount of portfolio diversification is strongly encouraged, it also diminishes your returns when one of your picks makes a big gain. Big returns are all about taking chances, based on in depth research. Don’t be afraid to invest a little more when your research points to a winning stock or company.
Nouveau Monde Announces the Publication of an Updated Technical Report for its Tony Block Graphite Deposits
Nouveau Monde Announces the Publication of an Updated Technical Report for its Tony Block Graphite Deposits
– Momentum Public Relations –
Press Release: April 12, 2016
Nouveau Monde Mining Enterprises Inc. (TSX VENTURE:NOU)(OTC PINK:NMGRF)(FRANKFURT:NM9) is pleased to announce the publication of an updated report regarding the Mineral Resource Estimate of the Tony Block which forms part of its Matawinie graphite Property. The report, completed in accordance with National Instrument (NI) 43-101 guidelines, details the Estimate announced in the press release dated February 23, 2016, namely a total of 48.6 Mt at a grade of 3.97{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} Cg in the Indicated category and 34.7 Mt at a grade of 4.08{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} Cg. This updated report is available on the company’s websitehttp://nouveaumonde.ca/matawinie-technical-results/
Furthermore, Nouveau-Monde wishes to announce that it has selected Norda Stelo Inc. (formerly Roche Ltd., Consulting Group), a renowned consulting engineering firm, to produce a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Tony Block deposits. The work is currently underway and is scheduled to be completed around the end of the second quarter of 2016.
MATAWINIE GRAPHITE PROJECT
The Matawinie project is located in the Saint-Michel-des-Saints area, some 130 km north of Montreal, Québec, Canada; community where skilled labour force is abundant. The deposits forming the resource estimate described above are easily accessible by road, and close to all quality infrastructure necessary for industrial activities. Additionally, preliminary scoping level metallurgical results presented in the updated Technical Report dated March 30, 2016, suggest average concentrate grades of greater than 95{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} total carbon are achievable on a routine basis using only a simple cleaning circuit on all tested areas to date. Furthermore, the processing of a 12 tonne bulk sample in an un-optimized circuit, followed by upgrading in an attrition scrubber, produced a concentrate yielding 97.4{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} total carbon in average.
Learn more by clicking here: www.nouveaumonde.ca
- Published in Mining, News Home, Nouveau Monde Mining
IWS to Present at El Paso Conference
IWS to Present at El Paso Conference
– Momentum Public Relations – April 11, 2016
International Wastewater Systems Inc. (“IWS” or the “Company”) (CSE:IWS)(FRANKFURT:IWI) is pleased to advise that Mr. Lynn Mueller, CEO of IWS will present today at the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) technical conference in El Paso, Texas.
Conference attendees include the City of El Paso Office of Resiliency and Sustainability, representatives from Fort Bliss (the largest army base in the US) and facilities managers from local universities and public infrastructure. Mr. Mueller will lead a technical discussion on the SHARC wastewater heat recovery system and its applications for commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
Founded in 1894, ASHRAE (www.ashrae.org) is a global society advancing sustainable technology for the built environment. The Society and its more than 50,000 members worldwide focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Lynn Mueller, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
About International Wastewater Systems Inc.
International Wastewater Systems Inc. (CSE:IWS)(FRANKFURT:IWI) is a world leader in wastewater heat recovery. IWS systems recycle thermal energy from wastewater, generating the most energy efficient and economical systems for heating, cooling & hot water for commercial, residential and industrial buildings.
- Published in Blog, International Wastewater Systems, News Home
Canada Strategic Metals (CJC.V) and Lomiko to Drill High Grade Flake Graphite Zone Which has Intercepts of 90.75 m of 9 Cg and 33.3 m of 14.62 Cg
Canada Strategic Metals (CJC.V) and Lomiko to Drill High Grade Flake Graphite Zone Which has Intercepts of 90.75 m of 9{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} Cg and 33.3 m of 14.62{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} Cg
– Momentum Public Relations –
Press Release: April 11, 2016
Canada Strategic Metals Inc. (“Canada Strategic Metals” or “the Company”) (TSX VENTURE:CJC)(FRANKFURT:YXEN)(OTCBB:CJCFF) and Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:LMR)(OTCQX:LMRMF)(FRANKFURT:DH8B) announced March 24, 2016 the filing of a technical report prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 was filed for the La Loutre Flake Graphite Property of 18.4 M Tonnes of 3.19{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} Indicated and 16.7 M Tonnes at 3.75{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} Flake Graphite Inferred with a cut-off of 1.5{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce}.
The Resource did not include high grade intercepts of 28.5 Metres of 16.53{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} Cg and 21.5 Metres of 11.53{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} Cg reported January 6, 2016 and 9{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} over 90.75 metres reported September 24th 2015 from the Refractory Zone.
“The Graphene-Battery Zone has delivered excellent results but the La Loutre has much more to offer at the Refractory Zone,” stated A. Paul Gill, CEO of Lomiko, “We need to drill the Refractory Zone to a resource level to confirm the full potential of the property. Further, Lomiko will complete metallurgy and graphite characterization studies in relation to a preliminary assessment of the best market for the graphite from the property.”
Top Ten Drill Results at the La Loutre Flake Graphite Property
* | Length along the core. According to the Society, the true width of the drillhole represents between 70{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} and 95{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} along the core. |
** | The Company doesn’t have enough information to estimates the true width of the mineralized zone intersected in the drill holes. |
(1) | no sample 40.80-41.15; |
Qualified persons
Jean-Sebastien Lavallée (OGQ #773), Geologist, is a shareholder of both companies, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canada Strategic and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this release.
About Canada Strategic Metals
Canada Strategic Metals is an emerging company focused on the exploration and development of a number of projects covering over 20,000 hectares in Quebec. With broad management experience in green technology and junior resource exploration and development, Canada Strategic Metals is well positioned to aggressively advance this promising property portfolio for its shareholders.
For more information on the Company, please visit www.csmetals.ca.
- Published in Canadian Strategic CJC, Mining, News Home
Sirona Biochem Begins Cell Preservation Research
Sirona Biochem (SBM:tsxv) Begins Cell Preservation Research Collaboration With Dr. Caigan Du, University of British Columbia
– Momentum Public Relations – April 11, 2016
Sirona Biochem Corp. (SBM:tsxv) (ZSB:Frankfurt) (ZSB: Xetra) (the “Company“) announces that it has entered into a research collaboration with Dr. Caigan Du of the University of British Columbia to study the effects of new compounds, produced by Sirona’s subsidiary TFChem, for use in the preservation of red blood cells (RBC) and other cell lines.
Studies will be performed to evaluate improvement in the quality of RBCs after hypothermic storage and cryopreservation. Further research is being planned which will involve tissue preservation for applications such as organ transplant. Initial testing will begin in May with results expected in Q4 2016.
“We are thrilled that a team led by Dr. Du will study our compounds in RBC preservation and that he has accepted a position on our Scientific Advisory Board. There is a global unmet need when it comes to storage/shelf life of these blood products,” said Dr. Howard Verrico, CEO.
“Extending the shelf life would greatly improve the ability to use donated blood. Current typical storage of donated blood is limited to 42 days. Extending this will have the potential to save lives at times of disaster, maintain supply of rare blood types and lessen overall blood inventory losses due to storage limitations. As a member of our Scientific Advisory Board, Dr. Du will be able to assist in research and development of multiple commercial indications for our new compounds,” he added.
About Dr. Du
Dr. Caigan Du is a scientist at the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and an Associate Professor in the Department of Urologic Sciences at the University of British Columbia. He received a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry in UK and postdoctoral training in Immunology in USA. He is interested in the pathogenesis of kidney ischemia-reperfusion injury and transplant rejection, and molecular control of urinary malignancies. He has been studying the impact of kidney donor-derived factors on renal allograft rejection, and the molecular pathways of kidney injury and regeneration in experimental models.
He is also interested in developing medical solution including drugs made from natural compounds for all kinds of health problems, including immune disorders, organ preservation, kidney failure and urinary cancer. He is the PI of many grant supports from the Kidney Foundation of Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
About Sirona Biochem
Sirona Biochem is a cosmetic ingredient and drug discovery company with a proprietary technology platform developed at its laboratory facility in France. The Company specializes in the stabilization of carbohydrate molecules, with the goal of improving compounds’ efficacy and safety. Sirona Biochem’s compounds are patented as new chemical entities for maximum commercial protection and revenue potential. Newly developed compounds are licensed to leading companies around the world in return for licensing and milestone fees and ongoing royalty payments. TFChem, Sirona Biochem’s wholly-owned French laboratory, is a recipient of multiple French national scientific awards and a European Union and French government grant.
For more information please visit www.sironabiochem.com.
- Published in Blog, Life Sciences, News Home, Sirona Biochem
Equitas Resources Corp. Oversubscribes Financing; Raises $1.5M
Equitas Resources Corp. Oversubscribes Financing; Raises $1.5M
– Momentum Public Relations – April 4th, 2016
Equitas Resources Corp. (TSXV: EQT) (US: EQTRF) (FSE: T6UN) (“Equitas” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed the second and final tranche of the private placement that was announced on March 4, 2016. This closing included gross proceeds raised of $1,100,000.
The Company has issued 22,000,000 Units at $0.05 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant. Every share purchase warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at a price of $0.10 for 24 months after the closing.
Combining both tranches, the Company issued a total of 30,000,000 Units for combined gross proceeds of $1,500,000. Of the 30,000,000 Units purchased, over 10,400,000 were purchased by Insiders of the Company.
All securities hereunder are subject to a four month and a day hold from the closing date. Finders fees paid in conjunction with this closing were $31,600.00 cash and the issuance of 632,000 share purchase warrants exercisable for 24 months from closing at $0.10 per share.
The proceeds received from the Units will be used by the Company for corporate development, general and administrative costs and towards the acquisition of a 100{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} interest in Alta Floresta Gold Ltd., subject to Exchange approval; (see news release dated March 7, 2016).
About Alta Floresta Gold Ltd.
Alta Floresta Gold Ltd. is a private company which holds a 60{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} equity interest in Alta Floresta Gold Mineracao S.A.. (“Alta Floresta Mineracao”), with the right to earn-in to a 70{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} equity interest. Alta Floresta Mineracao holds six gold properties, and four production licences, over 184,410 hectares of land in the Mato Grosso and Para states of Brazil. Alta Floresta Mineracao is initially focused on production activities and defining additional gold resources at the Cajueiro Project.
- Published in Blog, Equitas Resources, Mining, News Home
Relevium Technologies Provides Corporate Update
Relevium Technologies Provides Corporate Update
– Momentum Public Relations –
Press Release: April 6, 2016
Relevium Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RLV)(FRANKFURT:6BX) is pleased to provide an update regarding the previously announced corporate roll-up strategy, focused on acquiring products, technologies or companies within the rapidly expanding global health and wellness sector.
In addition to undergoing initiatives to commercialize, partner and license its Patented Technology, Relevium has entered into discussions with potential acquisition targets consisting of revenue generating and profitable businesses well aligned with the Company’s strategy and market focus. Management plans to continue to provide progress updates and anticipates it will enter into exclusive discussions with some of these targets during the second quarter of this calendar year.
In addition to products and technologies for Pain, Recovery and Performance, management is also examining opportunities in the delivery of comprehensive wellness services. Management believes that the growth in the wellness sector of the economy will be fueled by Baby Boomers, which represent approximately one third of the U.S. and Canadian population. This is historically the largest, most active and health conscious consumer group entering pre-retirement. This consumer group seeks a balanced and active lifestyle combined with personalized care and unique product offerings, all as viable alternatives to pharmaceutical prescription drugs.
Leena Lakdawala, CEO of Relevium Technologies Inc. stated: “The global health and wellness market is projected to hit record high levels by 2017, and today’s informed consumers are choosing a balanced lifestyle focused on health and wellness. People are staying active longer and eating healthier to avoid disease and medication dependencies. Relevium’s corporate strategy aims at leveraging this growing demand by strategically defining three unique verticals of Pain Relief, Recovery and Performance and offering unique deliverables under one company.”
About Relevium Technologies Inc.
Relevium is a TSXV listed company focused on growth through the acquisition of businesses, products and/or technologies within the scope of the expanding health and wellness sector, specifically under three important verticals: Pain Relief, Recovery and Performance. Relevium Technologies Inc. currently holds patented intellectual property for application of static magnetic fields on direct-to-consumer devices, which aid in decreasing pain, improving recovery time and enhancing overall physical performance.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
RELEVIUM TECHNOLOGIES INC.
“Leena Lakdawala“
CEO and Director
Learn more by clicking here: www.releviumtechnologies.com
- Published in Bio technology, Life Sciences, News Home, Nutraceutical, Relevium Technologies, Technology
Canada Strategic Metals (CJC.V) Announces Closing of $205,000 Private Placement
Canada Strategic Metals (CJC.V) Announces Closing of $205,000 Private Placement
– Momentum Public Relations –
Press Release: April 5, 2016
Canada Strategic Metals Inc. (“CS Metals” or “the Company”) (TSX VENTURE:CJC)(FRANKFURT:YXEN)(OTCBB:CJCFF) is pleased to announce that it has closed a non-brokered private placement, for an amount of $205,000.
The Company has issued 4,100,000 common shares at a price of $0.05 per share, for gross proceeds of $205,000.
All the securities issued under the private placement are subject to a mandatory hold period of four months plus one day following the closing of the private placement.
The proceeds of this private placement will be used for working capital and for property development.
The private placement is subject to regulatory approval.
About Canada Strategic Metals
Canada Strategic Metals is an emerging company focused on the exploration and development of a number of projects covering over 20,000 hectares in Quebec. With broad management experience in green technology and junior resource exploration and development, Canada Strategic Metals is well positioned to aggressively advance this promising property portfolio for its shareholders.
For more information on the Company, please visit www.csmetals.ca.
- Published in Canadian Strategic CJC, Mining, News Home
Namaste Announces Management and Board Appointments
Namaste Announces Management and Board Appointments
– Momentum Public Relations –
Press Release: April 4, 2016
Namaste Technologies Inc. (CSE:N)(OTC PINK:NXTTF)(FRANKFURT:M5BQ) announces the appointment of Mr. Sidney Himmel as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company and Mr. Darren Collins as CFO of the Company, effective immediately. The Company has received and accepted resignation letters relating to the directorships of Mr. Harry Barr and Mr. Gary Moore and the CFO position of Mr. Robert Guzman.
These board and management appointments reflect Namaste’s commitment and strategy to expand skill sets in areas of expertise including corporate finance, financial management, business development and planning, corporate governance, and cross boarder and international financial structuring. As Namaste expands its business plan with the objective of becoming the international leader in vaporizer distribution, manufacturing and information, the management team and board believe these skill sets will be valuable to the Company going forward.
Mr. Himmel has over 30 years of corporate experience in the Canadian markets, having worked as an executive and director of public companies, and corporate finance, institutional sales and research professional for notable Canadian and US financial institutions, including Deloitte, TD Securities and Merrill Lynch Canada. His experience also includes the completion significant financial transactions and commercial partnerships internationally as well as the oversight and development of management teams and boards. Mr. Himmel holds Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) and Bachelor of Arts (Business and Finance) degrees, both from the University of Toronto. Mr. Himmel received the Chartered Accountant designation in 1981 and previously practiced as a tax specialist and lectured in finance and accounting.
Mr. Collins is a financial professional focused on growth industries globally. He has been involved in over a billion dollars of transactions involving emerging companies, including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, and joint venture partnerships. His experience also includes developing public companies, corporate governance, financial management and budgeting, and shareholder engagement. Prior to his current engagement, Mr. Collins was engaged by multiple public and private companies as well as investment and merchant banks, including Alegro Capital, LP in London, England, and Scotia Capital Inc. and Quest Capital Corp. (currently Sprott Inc.) in Toronto, Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from Dalhousie University.
Management Commentary
Mr. Sean Dollinger, CEO of Namaste, comments: “It is with great pleasure I welcome Sidney and Darren to the board and executive management team, respectively. Both Sidney and Darren have demonstrated themselves as capable financial processionals that bring valuable skills and relationships to Namaste. I would also like to thank Harry, Garry and Robert for their historic contribution to the Company and wish them well in their future endeavors.”
Option Grant
The Company has also granted 950,000 stock options to officers, directors, and consultants of the Company. The options have an exercise price of $0.20 per share for a term of 5-years.
About Namaste Technologies Inc.
Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste”) is a global leader in vaporizer product distribution and manufacturing. Namaste has over 30 e-commerce retail stores in 20 countries, offers the largest range of brand name vaporizers products on the market and is actively manufacturing and launching multiple unique proprietary products for retail and wholesale distribution, including vaporizers, accessories and herbs. This includes the upcoming launch of the Guru™, an enhanced vaporizer capable of seamlessly vaporizing liquids, concentrates and dry herbs from a single portable unit. The Company generated US$3.4 million in its first year of commercial operations and $444 thousand of pre-tax earnings. The Company is currently focused on expanding its product offering, strategic partnerships, and entering new markets globally.
Learn more by clicking here: www.namastetechnologies.com
- Published in Life Sciences, Namaste Technologies, News Home