Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan & Co.
One of the money managers on BNN recommended GSBD as a "top pick" today. This company seems to fly under the radar, yet offers a rather attractive 9% yield. I have not been able to find much detail on this company. Can you please comment on the company's payout ratio, sustainability of its dividend, risk profile, etc. I'd like to know if I'm taking on excessive risk in exchange for the juicy yield.
Many thanks,
Brian

Q: With the current movement to reduce mutual fund fees do you think PWF should still be considered a buy or hold? I have held PWF and POW for many years solely as an income play in my RRSP.Their share price appreciation has been less than stellar compared to banks over the last 10 years. Thanks, Joe

Q: In its most recent SEC filing, billionaire Carl Icahn’s Icahn Enterprises LP (NASDAQ: IEP) disclosed a 149 percent net short position in U.S. stocks. IEP has been declining since this position was taken yet in the last few days the market and the circumstances surrounding the market have been negative. I would anticipate that IEP should rise against this situation based on its rather substantial net short position but this doesn't seem to be the case. Do you see any reason why the shares of IEP are reacting in this manner?

Q: What are your views on this company. I am considering it for a 3 to 5 year hold. Thanks. Gerry

Q: the florida bank I was asking about,bku...bankers united tkx pat

Q: Except for Peter, all of the analysts commenting on about HCG on BNN in the last few months are negative on this stock. What are they missing?
Tanks

Q: With new regulations on mutual funds, will this effect pwf

Q: could i have your opinion, aegon on the newyork stock exchange

Q: Hello Team, this stock was recommended in the paper as a good income stock paying a monthly dividend. Could I have your analysis on the company. Thank you, Jen

Q: EQB has been doing well recently although I've held it for awhile and it just went above my purchase price. It is 19% of my TFSA but tiny in my overall portfolio. Should I continue to hold or sell?

Q: Looking to sell NA and buy either TD or RY, is this a good move?
Thanks for your help

Q: Hello Team, I am looking at an Income Portfolio and thinking about adding either PIC.PR.A or PIC.A or both, but I am leaning on PIC.PR.A that distributes a 5.75% steady dividend distribution. I am looking at a 5% weighting. Can you provide your opinion on this fund which utilizes a covered call practice on mostly the financial bank sector?

Q: Hi,

Do you think I should wait to get into some US banks or invest now? What do you think of the names I've provided and can you give me a name or two you think would be suitable for a long term hold for a medium risk investor?

Q: My son is in his mid-thirties and has very limited time available to actively follow/trade the markets. He is looking for a simple, passive investment portfolio with very broad exposure, a modest dividend focus, and that is rebalanced, ideally, once a year. Can you comment on the following proposed portfolio and allocations, assuming about $100k? Are there any alternatives he should consider? Should he modify his approach in a TSFA/RRSP? Thanks.

VAB - 20% (Canadian bonds)
VCN - 15% (Canadian equity)
VDY - 15% (Canadian dividend)
VXC - 50% (Global equity excluding Canada)

Q: 'We’re in a bubble': Record home sales in Toronto and Vancouver intensify fears of overheating.
This is all I have been reading for the past few weeks, coupled with bank CEO's stating that Ottawa should be taking necessary steps to regulate mortgages.
I cannot but think back while visiting in Florida 8 years ago, it was evidenced the very same concerns, a massive real estate bubble, I for one could not believe the construction real estate growth that was happening.
Within two years the bubble did break, and although mtge backed securities caused the massive financial problems the US continues to struggle.
My question is "should real estate collapses in Vancouver and Toronto, will this not create a major recession". What is 5i opinion going forward. As investors should we be taking the necessary steps to put some protection on.
I would appreciate you usual candid opinion and thanks

Q: Given today's market and the expectation of a US rate hike, could you identify 5 ETF's that you would be comfortable with to provide safety of principal and income. Thanks.

Q: Would the 8 year bond be a good investment? Need to place maturing bond money into another bond and Canada is a tough go. Or would another US Bank be better?

Q: My question was on cannacord. Bought at $11.00 earnings don't look good and compensation is an issue. What company in the same space would fit as a replacement. I think I have dead money for a while. What in your opinion would be a fair takeover price.

Q: I do not have any exposure to financials. I am conservative and looking more for growth. Considering equal weights of HCG and EFN. Would these make a good pairing? Thank you .

Q: Can you tell me what you think of this co. for a three year or more hold. Thanks