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Q: With bitcoin plunging I was thinking about a short in this space. Would you mind giving me your thoughts on such a trade and some possible names? Thank you I’m advance.
Read Answer Asked by Jason on November 26, 2018
Q: You have said that you prefer tsgi over pbl. Looking at the financials the roe, roi, debt, eps growth, price to cf is better at pbl than tsgi. What is the reason for your preference?
Regarding plc can you tell me what the reason is for the huge earnings spike in 2021?
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on November 22, 2018
Q: Hello Peter,
Is it time to back up the truck on Savaria? I think the market has over done the downside. Any reason why Andrew Peller is down from its peak? The company seems to be doing well. Please comment on both. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on November 21, 2018
Q: Good day gentlemen,
I am attempting to differentiate between the largest Canadian producers on a valuation basis...specifically EV/EBITDA. As 2018 and 2019 will be ramp up years for most of these companies, Can you provide this estimated figure for years 2019 and 2020 for these companies and any others you may have in this sector.
Read Answer Asked by Giuseppe on November 21, 2018
Q: Following up on a recent question regarding allocating the appropriate amount of monies to each stock, the amount depending on the size, safety, etc of that security. Would you agree with the current split (full, partial, small):

Full = AD (should be partial), AQN, BCE, BNS, FTS, RY, TRP.
Partial = CGX (could be full?), CSH, NFI, PGH (could be full?), TCL, WSP (could be full?).
Small = WCP.

Thanks...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on November 20, 2018
Q: In addition to diversified RSP, RIF, TFSA accounts, I have a small Trading account that I use for 'nice to have' rather than 'need to have'.
I have sold Photon and Reliq recently for tax loss and have 22% in cash which I would like to redeploy. In this account I am willing to take higher than average risk.
Current holdings are COV 9% (with small loss), TSGI 43% and SYZ 26% (both with good profit). Your suggestions for one or two stocks that you think have higher than average growth potential in the coming year would be appreciated.
Re your recent update reports - good timing with so much going on and I liked the format
Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on November 20, 2018
Q: Greetings, I have not asked a question for a while now (2 years?); here it goes. This seems like a good time to deploy some of my cash held in my TFSA. Can you suggest a stock similar to KXS in potential? Maybe GUD, PHO? Thanks as ever.
Henry
Read Answer Asked by Henry on November 20, 2018
Q: Hello Peter,

First off, great job on BNN yesterday! Your comments helped reinforce on focusing on the long term and not quarterly results. Just to recap your theme, I have listed the companies with let's say "quarterly miss" , however, with a market over reaction to the downside. Can you add or delete other companies that fit in this category?

Thank-you for being in our investment corner.
Angelo
Read Answer Asked by Angelo on November 19, 2018
Q: Good morning 5i team
My daughter asked for my recommendation on where to invest the $22K she and her husband have in our two grandchildrens' (10 & 7) RESP. They are currently in a 60/40 set of bank mutual funds, and they contribute $100K a month. They are prepared to accept moderate risk. I don't particularly like bank M-funds, and am thinking to suggest 40% in a 5-year GIC, and 60% in blue-chip dividend payers like BCE, BNS &/or ENB. I would appreciate your advice on my general approach and stock picks.
Granddad Edward
Read Answer Asked by Edward on November 19, 2018
Q: Hi Guys, my above holdings got wacked lately and was wondering if there is anything going on, from the above list should I sell anything besides WEED, are the institutions selling these companies because they think there is more to the downside? These are long term holdings are all up except for COV and KXS which I just bought before the tumble, not one of my best moves.

Thanks
Chicken Little
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on November 16, 2018
Q: Hi,

SHOP has held it's own very well wondering if it would be a good idea to reduce SHOP to small position from full position. And buy SIS, BNS, NFI or PBH..for safety and growth when the markets decide to rebound...Your thoughts and sage advice welcome.
Also I am surprised at SIS sharp drop for a small miss...Should I be taking advantage of this?

Thanks. Shyam
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on November 16, 2018
Q: I’d like to invest in companies with excellent balance sheets, a clear catalyst for growth, and which are trading at a discount to their historic valuation. I’m hoping you can provide a list of stocks, both domestic & foreign, that meet these criteria. Are there any sectors or countries with an abundance of such companies right now? If so, please suggest some appropriate ETFs. Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 16, 2018
Q: HI Peter
The numbers for the quarter were good from revenue but not profit, but the longer term numbers were good. Also, i would think for an emerging company, the revenues should be the focus, but I am assuming the market will bring it down like the rest of the cannibis stocks. What do you think of the numbers and do you think Canntrust looks good in comparison to others? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by umedali on November 15, 2018