Investment Q&A

Q: GUD.GUD is pretty low today, but so is ENDO. Time may be appropriate for GUD to make an offer ?

Q: How will a rise in interest rates affect a company like Enbridge? Thanks

Q: why th2 big drpp in Enbridge

Q: I am putting together a portfolio for my daughter who is somewhat risk averse. The portfolio will include a TFSA, RRSP and open account. A recurring question I know but does the drop in STN make it a more compelling long-term buy now than WSP or does WSP's momentum win out? Since the stock could go in any of the accounts, I am wondering if WSP's dividend in the open account is just enough to win the day? Income is not the prime pre-requisite here but it wouldn't hurt either.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

Q: Can you confirm that either LOGIQ or JC Clark institutional Investors have said that they will back Point North nominees to liquor stores board. Do you Think Point North nominees will act independently. Do you think a quick buyer can be found for this business. I have received 3 phone calls from Point North soliciting representative. Regards

Q: I am looking over my portfolio and am overweight tech - like many, I suspect. Kinaxis is one of your favourites and in the balanced portfolio, which is why I own it. Is it not very, very expensive, though? The G&M has it with a forward PE of 85, and a PEG of 3.11. By way of comparison, Facebook is at 30.5 with a PEG of 1.2.

Q: I bought TOY the other day and it has since pulled back 6% or so. Seems to be just normal volatility. Would you support buying more if it drops down further to ~$35?

Q: At the beginning of the year I had to liquidate 30% of a taxable portfolio. I managed to sell stocks that minimized my income taxes, however, as a result I sold all of my Financials, Materials, Utilities and Energy stocks. I now have 10% to add back and will be contributing another 20% sometime later this year. I do not think I will be needing these funds anytime in the next 5+ years. I am looking at taking half positions in PKI; GSY; BEP.UN and AEM. Your comments about my stock selections would be appreciated.

Q: Rising rates are good for the banks, at least in the US. So how come when the Bank of Canada deputy governor muses about Canada having to hike rates sooner than expected all the Canadian banks drop?

Q: ATD.B has been flat for some time. I have a very substantial profit in this stock and it occupies 6.5% of my RRSP. I am considering a partial sell of ATD.B and a small buy of CCL.B, DOL, or BYD.UN. Is this a reasonable tactic or should I avoid chasing these 'hot" winners and be a little more patient? Joe

Q: Starting to look attractive is this a good time to initiate a position? Thanks. Shyam

Q: I have been following A&W and Boyd for years and years.
I finally bought A&W recently. Now I would like to switch
the A&W for Boyd. I have more stocks than i really need ,
and not enough spare cash to hold meaningful positions in both. I think that I would prefer the growth that
Boyd might offer over the income from A&W,since although
the position is 2% , the income really isn't meaningful


Would his switch be a reasonable one ?

Thanks in advance for considering this question.

Q: My industrials currently consist of SIS@4.3%. BIP@ 3.8% and ZCL@3.5%. Each month i have the ability to contribute about 1% of portfolio value. I would like to add to my industrial section. Any suggestions or changes to holdings? Probably happy with three stocks but could add another. Hold about 33 stocks in my balanced portfolio.

Q: I have stayed away from LP stocks due to worries about tax issues. Do you have any general comments on LP stocks? for example, If one holds BEP.UN on the TSX, should one purchase it in a registered or non registered account? Are there tax concerns....or is that only a problem if one purchases on the US stock exchange?

Thank you so much for your comments on this issue.

Q: First, great job 5i Team. Really have learned a lot over the years.

ENGH dropped 10.57% closing at $55.00 on Friday. Can you please provide your thoughts?

Also can you please provide your thoughts on the Canadian oil sector.

Thank you !!

Q: Enghouse off over 10% today. Apparently some analyst at Goldman Sachs suggested we might be in a tech bubble and suddenly everyone is dumping all tech stocks. What do you think?

Q: Hi Guys,

I am thinking about adding to my position in Spin Master. Stock is is dropping a little, with slightly higher volume/erratic trading. I agree with Ryan's comments on the digitization of toys, and they have some valuable brands making good traction, etc. Can you comment on the trading, the stock dropping, you outlook for a target price, etc. Thank you.

Q: Hi, My National Bank Direct account shows CCL shares from 50 to 200. Is this mistake. Should be 250. Thanks

Q: I have an "overweight" position in this stock (not overly so, perhaps 8%). Thank you, it has done very well. However, though I appreciate one should not make much of one days price action, I did note quite a volume spike on todays sell off. I also have noted that not just one but a number of insiders have been selling over the last month or so. Certainly, the gains could justify some of that, but for one holding a relatively large position these indicators are troublesome. Given that my gains have been substantial, I am wondering if trimming, somewhat in accordance with the insider selling, may be appropriate.
I do note that, generally, "analysts" have been increasing target prices on this company which doesn't seem to "go to market". Makes me wonder if "something" is in the works?
Anyway, I would certainly appreciate your considered opinion on what is going on with this one and whether a trimming, rather than just letting winners run, may be appropriate here.
Thanks as always.

Q: Could I please have your thoughts on $GPS. What are the risks. Do you see much growth near term.

Thanks Valter