Q: I would like to invest in four Canadian companies for my 90 year old mother. The investments need to be quite safe and pay a dividend, monthly or quarterly for month to month living expenses. I would prefer 4 different industries to avoid turndowns in any given sector. What would you suggest?
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Q: what is the best choice for a company with a dividend in excess of 4% with good growth prospects for a 3 year or more hold? Sector not impt. Thanks
Q: I wish to move a major portion of my US$ and $CDN portfolio into safe, defensive, securities such as bonds, preferred shares.ETF's or solid common shares that give me a reasonable yield. Please give me a few names to consider for each currency.
Many thanks
L
Many thanks
L
Q: I am considering the addition of 1 more consumer discretionary stock.
Consumer staples holdings are NWC, CSW.A and CCL.B
Consumer discretionary holdings are MG and CGX.
Weighting for each sector is targeted at 10%, but I am currently a bit underweight in each.
Do you think I should be adding an additional stock, or just adding more to the existing holdings?
I have been considering CTC.A, THI, and DHX, but would welcome other suggestions.
Something offering a growing dividend would be nice.
Consumer staples holdings are NWC, CSW.A and CCL.B
Consumer discretionary holdings are MG and CGX.
Weighting for each sector is targeted at 10%, but I am currently a bit underweight in each.
Do you think I should be adding an additional stock, or just adding more to the existing holdings?
I have been considering CTC.A, THI, and DHX, but would welcome other suggestions.
Something offering a growing dividend would be nice.
Q: Greetings 5-i:
I subscribe to an american investor service which recommends
only a few stocks, and which are well researched. The latest one
surprises me somewhat, so here I am for your opinion. GAZPROM
with the following metrics- Mkt cap 96.75B, yield 4.09% - P/e
3.66, EV/EBITDA- 2.34. I realize you specialize in canadian
listings and will obtain most of your info from BLOOMBERG,however, I am hopeing that you may have some knowledge of it from past experiences.
Thanks for your time,
BEN
I subscribe to an american investor service which recommends
only a few stocks, and which are well researched. The latest one
surprises me somewhat, so here I am for your opinion. GAZPROM
with the following metrics- Mkt cap 96.75B, yield 4.09% - P/e
3.66, EV/EBITDA- 2.34. I realize you specialize in canadian
listings and will obtain most of your info from BLOOMBERG,however, I am hopeing that you may have some knowledge of it from past experiences.
Thanks for your time,
BEN
Q: Peter et al, Considering the latest ruling by the supreme court re Native land rites, what is your opinion on investment in "ALL" pipelines in particular IPL thru BC ? Tks
Q: Could you recommend a couple of high quality Canadian companies with US exposure that might substitute for holding US companies? I own Stantec, TD, and CN, all of which I think quality as having at least some exposure. Thank you.
Q: In my Income Portfolio I have half positions in AD,ET and WSP , looking to add to one , at todays levels which would you add to?
Many thanks for the education I receive on your site.
Many thanks for the education I receive on your site.
Q: I would like to park some cash in CBO.
Would not the CBO ETF value go down when interest rates increase as I believe they will in the first quarter of 2015?
Net return could be minimal or less going forward during this 6 month time frame.
Would not the CBO ETF value go down when interest rates increase as I believe they will in the first quarter of 2015?
Net return could be minimal or less going forward during this 6 month time frame.
Q: Hello,
This is kind of a follow up of a previous question. In my RRSP I have the following ETFs: ZRE, XRB, VBK, VCN, VDY, VXUS and XSB.
I would like to replace XSB (around 30K) with something that provides more growth. I was thinking an energy basket, either an ETF or 2-4 energy (related) stocks.
Do you have any suggestions?
Thank you
Marios
This is kind of a follow up of a previous question. In my RRSP I have the following ETFs: ZRE, XRB, VBK, VCN, VDY, VXUS and XSB.
I would like to replace XSB (around 30K) with something that provides more growth. I was thinking an energy basket, either an ETF or 2-4 energy (related) stocks.
Do you have any suggestions?
Thank you
Marios
Q: Hi Peter & team. I would like your views on RON.PR.A. I realize that the company has been struggling for the past few years, which may explain the price of these preferred shares. I like the fact that it is a reset type. Do you think it represents good value? Do you think it is too risky in a well diversified portfolio, where the weighting would be less than 2% overall? My other preferred holdings are HPR, EQB.PR.A and CF.PR.A. Thanks again.
Q: Hi peter
I have owned stb since the ipo and has been a excellent revenue stream when I look at my other holdings PBh Bpo DH have been rocky stb has been climbing .
A lot of negative vibs from the investment communiy but this company keeps on busin
Kind regards
Stan
.
I have owned stb since the ipo and has been a excellent revenue stream when I look at my other holdings PBh Bpo DH have been rocky stb has been climbing .
A lot of negative vibs from the investment communiy but this company keeps on busin
Kind regards
Stan
.
Q: What are your impressions of EMP.A,after the earnings release - See more at: https://www.5iresearch.ca/questions/symbol/emp.a#sthash.qm7Q3sPi.dpuf
Q: Peter and team,
Can I get your opinion on NCI (NTG Clarity) and ANS Ainsworth Lumber? After a failed merger with LPX do you think ANS is still a takeover candidate? In the lumber forestry sector, which name that you would buy yourself? Thanks in advance.
Can I get your opinion on NCI (NTG Clarity) and ANS Ainsworth Lumber? After a failed merger with LPX do you think ANS is still a takeover candidate? In the lumber forestry sector, which name that you would buy yourself? Thanks in advance.
Q: With respect to the Floating Rate Bond ETF (HFR) that has been recommended, according to the linked statement, the total expenses associated with the operation of the fund were 1.41% in the latest period, a figure that seems awfully high for a product with an advertised yield of just over 2% - with ETF'S, it's not sufficient to simply look at the MER since total costs can be substantially above the advertised MER
If one is concerned about the impact of rising rates on a interest product, would a ladder of gic's not be more appropriate, especially given they have no management expenses to water down the return
http://www.horizonsetfs.com/Pdf/FundSummary/HFR_FundSummary.pdf
If one is concerned about the impact of rising rates on a interest product, would a ladder of gic's not be more appropriate, especially given they have no management expenses to water down the return
http://www.horizonsetfs.com/Pdf/FundSummary/HFR_FundSummary.pdf
Q: Hello Peter, this is a follow up to my previous question regarding positions in daughter RESP, where you advised no "need" of both ENB and TRP and 1 can go. Which one should be kept,looking at next 4-5 years time frame. Or you recommend any other in lieu of these 2.
Q: Hi Peter,
SGY (Surge Energy) has had a slight pullback since it touched $8 recently. What is your view on SGY going forward? Thanks
SGY (Surge Energy) has had a slight pullback since it touched $8 recently. What is your view on SGY going forward? Thanks
Q: I have a very small position in CEU, PEY, HWO and BDI but was thinking of increasing my position in two of these to 4-5%. Which would you consider would give the best overall return over the next 1yr or would you rather go with something else ?
I was sorry to hear you had a bad bike accident. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
cheers,
Jack
I was sorry to hear you had a bad bike accident. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
cheers,
Jack
Q: Hi Peter
DOL has fallen below $90 in the last week. Do you still like the stock, and would this be a good entry point?
Michel
DOL has fallen below $90 in the last week. Do you still like the stock, and would this be a good entry point?
Michel
Q: Hi Guys - I have noticed Telus (T) has been coming down from $42 range. I'm not in a panic or anything as it is a long term hold. I just don't like when I can't seem to find related news or the rational for it to be back in the $39 range. Thanks in advance.