Q: Quick follow up question on PBH you said you show a forward PE of 20.9 I was quoting (I guess) current as shown on Globe Investor and other sites as 257. Forward PE is indeed 20. So which is most useful in the present market. Is the EPS at .17 based on the current or forward PE. Should I be bias to one or the other as a general long term investor using it a tool for entry. Thanks for you service.
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Q: What's happening with ESL today??
Q: Why the big drop in ESL today?
Q: Peter and Team,
I've been a holder of CSU for a number of years, trimming the position as it gets overweight in the portfolio. With the recent down draft, I am at approximately 4% weighting.
Any thoughts on topping up the position and, further, why the big downdraft in the stock now? I have seen these down drafts with CSU leading into earnings announcements in the past only to have them beat and the stock rallies a lot in the following weeks.
Thoughts? Is this a case where we should sell and wait on the sidelines until we see a bottom start to form from a technical perspective and then buy back in?
I've been a holder of CSU for a number of years, trimming the position as it gets overweight in the portfolio. With the recent down draft, I am at approximately 4% weighting.
Any thoughts on topping up the position and, further, why the big downdraft in the stock now? I have seen these down drafts with CSU leading into earnings announcements in the past only to have them beat and the stock rallies a lot in the following weeks.
Thoughts? Is this a case where we should sell and wait on the sidelines until we see a bottom start to form from a technical perspective and then buy back in?
Q: The Banks exposure to the Oil and Gas debt(losses)and non-payments of loan losses in particular Bank of Nova Scotia. Therefore, how many are not paying, behind in their payments and how many will never pay them back or written off. In addition, how much does BNS have set aside(Reserves) for direct and in direct loan losses(debt), and any other helpful figures and etc.
Q: your opinion please
thanks brian
thanks brian
Q: I am thinking of taking a small position in Sunlife Financial, what are your thoughts given the following information ? I already have positions in Manulife, Great West, Power Corp. I realize that Power owns Great West but both are good companies. I love Canadian dividend paying companies and would probably never sell once acquired.
Q: See Exco sold off substantially here on Friday, I guess market didn't like the flat sales once currency was backed out this quarter. Good opportunity to pick up some shares here? Appreciate your insight.
Q: On Feb. 3 XTC released what appear to be quite acceptable results, but the stock has since been punished-- today down over 9%. Is there something else out there other than the rising CDN dollar?
Harold.
Harold.
Q: So in mid 2013 I bought 500 shares of this at $18.50 a share. Wanting to protect my gains, I got stopped out of half my position in Jan at $38.50. Of coarse its now over $44 and is a media darling with a Globe investor 5 star rating, a favorite of Gordon Pape's newsletter and yours. I think it is ahead of its self and I want to know if you think its still good value and if further profit taking is prudent or if I should average up here. It's only a 1.25% holding for me now. I am wondering why the PE is showing a whopping 262? Thanks
Q: What do you think of this equity for a rising stream of retirement income?
Q: In response to Rajeev's concern about the drop of SJ from $54 high to $41.50 over 4 weeks on Jan 25,5I recommend to BUY.Today it closed @ $45.18,up $3.32. Today,Laurentian Bank,BNS & TD set target price of $56.50,$50 & $51 respectively & RY upgrades it to outperform. 5I appreciate your recommendation,great views & services
Q: Hi,
Jason Donville was on BNN this morning and mentioned that Veritas had done a report on CSU with a sell recommendation. I don't see anything on the internet on this. Wondering if you've seen the report and if you have any comments on the content of the report. Thanks.
Jason Donville was on BNN this morning and mentioned that Veritas had done a report on CSU with a sell recommendation. I don't see anything on the internet on this. Wondering if you've seen the report and if you have any comments on the content of the report. Thanks.
Q: Is today's news the announcement we've been waiting for? The word 'bank' does not appear specifically.
Q: Hi Team,
In an answer to a question from Paul J. about when to sell Magna you said the balanced portfolio is "a little more focused on one-year performance."
Much of you Q&A commentary is about long-term investing and performance.
It would be easy for members reading the Q&A regularly to get the impression the balanced portfolio should be a long-term portfolio - but maybe it is not.
Do you think it would help if you clarified for each model portfolio what the intended investment time horizon is and include that information with your explanatory/cautionary statements about each one?
Otherwise things are a bit confusing.
If in fact the balanced model portfolio is not for long-term investors, do you have any plans to introduce a portfolio that is?
Many thanks for the great service and for taking my question.
Michael
In an answer to a question from Paul J. about when to sell Magna you said the balanced portfolio is "a little more focused on one-year performance."
Much of you Q&A commentary is about long-term investing and performance.
It would be easy for members reading the Q&A regularly to get the impression the balanced portfolio should be a long-term portfolio - but maybe it is not.
Do you think it would help if you clarified for each model portfolio what the intended investment time horizon is and include that information with your explanatory/cautionary statements about each one?
Otherwise things are a bit confusing.
If in fact the balanced model portfolio is not for long-term investors, do you have any plans to introduce a portfolio that is?
Many thanks for the great service and for taking my question.
Michael
Q: Do you know the reason for the large jump in this stock today?
Thanks. Dave.
Thanks. Dave.
Q: I just wanted to tell you and everyone that you all do great work and please keep it up. I am asking about autocanada, is this becoming a buying point? and is the yield safe? Because no body likes it might it go down further.
Q: What is your exit strategy for cyclical stocks?
I am referring to Magna. It has been noted many times that is it a cyclical stock. Your start cost of MG in the Balanced Equity portfolio is $55.72, You rode it up to $74, and back down to $44 and never seemed to consider selling it along the way. So when do you sell it, or are you "buy and hold"?
Paul J.
I am referring to Magna. It has been noted many times that is it a cyclical stock. Your start cost of MG in the Balanced Equity portfolio is $55.72, You rode it up to $74, and back down to $44 and never seemed to consider selling it along the way. So when do you sell it, or are you "buy and hold"?
Paul J.
Q: Why is the share price of this company just can't seem to get ahead? In particular whenever the company makes a positive announcement of some sort - like yesterday - share price takes a hit. It has happened too many times to be just a coincident. Are the shorts playing games here and just won't let go? Your insight is much appreciated.
Q: What is your opinion on DH and is their technology keeping up? Is it worth buying here?
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