Q: Is it because it is a low volume stock it has declined a quite a bit this-with new contracts and low fuel prices was wondering why the pullback
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Q: Could you please offer your opinion on whether the Canadian Federal government would allow or interfere in a foreign company buying Blackberry. The latest news indicates South Korean Samsung is interested in BB. What do your sources say about this possible buy-out?
Thank You
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Q: Wonder if you could update your views on HWD. Stock has held up remarkably well during the recent market sell-off. Is this due to its small cap size, low trading volume and lack of significant analyst coverage? Look forward to your analysis.
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
I own Tourmaline (TOU) and Stantec (STN). The former pays no dividend and the latter a small but growing one. Both are weak lately and I was thinking it might make sense to switch them both to good quality dividend payers while waiting a recovery. My thoughts were to trade TOU for Peyto (PEY) and Stantec for WSP Global (WSP). Both pay over 4%. Do you think the dividends in PEY and WSP are "safe" and is this a good idea. I am getting closer to retirement and would like to gradually shift my portfolio towards income-paying companies.
Thank you.
Michael
I own Tourmaline (TOU) and Stantec (STN). The former pays no dividend and the latter a small but growing one. Both are weak lately and I was thinking it might make sense to switch them both to good quality dividend payers while waiting a recovery. My thoughts were to trade TOU for Peyto (PEY) and Stantec for WSP Global (WSP). Both pay over 4%. Do you think the dividends in PEY and WSP are "safe" and is this a good idea. I am getting closer to retirement and would like to gradually shift my portfolio towards income-paying companies.
Thank you.
Michael
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
I am often suprised by target growth rates (10%) some investors write in about and am wondering if i should be setting higher goals for my portfolio. I often struggle on how to evaluate my own performance as a manager of my own investments. I am hoping you can provide some guidance on my own positioning and whether my targets seem reasonable given my circumstances and my risk tolerance. I am approx. 5 years or so from full retirement. My first priority is to protect the assets i have and i do my financial planning based on a 5% overall return but set a goal for myself as a 7% average over multiple years. Since i don't pay any fees for someone else to manage I thought this seemed reasonable. i am almost fully invested in equities since i have a defined benefit pension plan that is fully funded with little or no risk.
Do you have some sort of metric that self managed investors should be looking at to evaluate their own performance. I would consider myself on the lower end of medium risk but not yet on the low risk side and income is not currently an issue. Any guidance or evaluation metrics you can provide for us or point us 'do-it-yourself' investors to would be helpful.
Thanks a million.
Cheers
I am often suprised by target growth rates (10%) some investors write in about and am wondering if i should be setting higher goals for my portfolio. I often struggle on how to evaluate my own performance as a manager of my own investments. I am hoping you can provide some guidance on my own positioning and whether my targets seem reasonable given my circumstances and my risk tolerance. I am approx. 5 years or so from full retirement. My first priority is to protect the assets i have and i do my financial planning based on a 5% overall return but set a goal for myself as a 7% average over multiple years. Since i don't pay any fees for someone else to manage I thought this seemed reasonable. i am almost fully invested in equities since i have a defined benefit pension plan that is fully funded with little or no risk.
Do you have some sort of metric that self managed investors should be looking at to evaluate their own performance. I would consider myself on the lower end of medium risk but not yet on the low risk side and income is not currently an issue. Any guidance or evaluation metrics you can provide for us or point us 'do-it-yourself' investors to would be helpful.
Thanks a million.
Cheers
Q: i have fairly large positions in air canada and chorus and have done very well , i know you hate them both, but what do you think of todays agreement. dave
Q: Hi Peter /Group Can you please enlighten me on the news that came out today and caused WEF stock to drop over 5% Is it a short term adjustment or can it cause longer term issues for the stock price. I have no idea what the news means?? Thanks I appreciate your knowledge/direction
Q: With a projected increase in auto sales in 2015, would it be a better way to invest in LNR, MG, and MRE rather than the various manufacturer's? Would you recommend any of them and in what order. With thanks, Bill
Q: Hi Team
I would like your views on the nerger of Teckmira & OnCore Biopharma.
It seams to be positive, I have some shares of Teckmira, is it a hold or sale
Thank you for your advice
Guy
I would like your views on the nerger of Teckmira & OnCore Biopharma.
It seams to be positive, I have some shares of Teckmira, is it a hold or sale
Thank you for your advice
Guy
Q: Could you please comment on the share buy back offer at $9.50 from Clarke which I received today. It is trading at $9.46 today and I am tempted to hold on for more value after the buyback. Is my thinking correct? Thanks, John
Q: Hi 5I Team,
What are your current thoughts on BDT?
Best wishes,
Terri
What are your current thoughts on BDT?
Best wishes,
Terri
Q: Could I get your opinion on this stock. Much appreciated.
Q: Hi Peter & Team,
I need a few stocks that pay dividends for my kids accounts, each child has 5k to purchase 2 stocks. I have narrowed it down to these few names ( because of asset mix in their accounts) but ultimately my kids will choose. One is in a TFSA and the other is a cash account because of age. Could you please give an argument to the ones you favor ?
Thank you for the great service!
Dave
I need a few stocks that pay dividends for my kids accounts, each child has 5k to purchase 2 stocks. I have narrowed it down to these few names ( because of asset mix in their accounts) but ultimately my kids will choose. One is in a TFSA and the other is a cash account because of age. Could you please give an argument to the ones you favor ?
Thank you for the great service!
Dave
Q: It's down quite significantly after earnings. Is it a good entry point under 25? Thanks.
Q: Could I get your opinion on this stock as it has pulled back from its 52-week high. Much appreciated.
Q: hello 5i:
I note that,while you've had questions on Interfor and other forestry companies, no one has asked about CFP since Sept of last year. in your opinion, how does CFP compare with others in the group, and what do you see for the sector going forward.
thanks
Paul L
I note that,while you've had questions on Interfor and other forestry companies, no one has asked about CFP since Sept of last year. in your opinion, how does CFP compare with others in the group, and what do you see for the sector going forward.
thanks
Paul L
Q: Do you think owning these stocks here is a good place to leave money or would you suggest, more solid, steady stocks and if so which ones. Thank you.
I am thinking of Sherwin Williams and or Plum Creek or another lumber stock, would you pick a Cdn lumber instead and if so which ones?
I am thinking of Sherwin Williams and or Plum Creek or another lumber stock, would you pick a Cdn lumber instead and if so which ones?
Q: Hi Peter & team,
I call this a Quicksand Market cause it seems like every other week my portfolio sinks just a little bit but I know the more I move around the faster it will sink.
I own high quality companies with good growth (ALA, AYA, BAD, HCG, GS, AQC, STN just to name a few) but its hard to sit on your hands and do nothing. I'm sure other investors feel the same way. Any advise or insight that would be helpful?
I always appreciate your reassuring perspective.
I call this a Quicksand Market cause it seems like every other week my portfolio sinks just a little bit but I know the more I move around the faster it will sink.
I own high quality companies with good growth (ALA, AYA, BAD, HCG, GS, AQC, STN just to name a few) but its hard to sit on your hands and do nothing. I'm sure other investors feel the same way. Any advise or insight that would be helpful?
I always appreciate your reassuring perspective.
Q: Hi,
Would this be a good time to buy a stock in the forestry sector? If so, what are your thoughts on Western Forest Products (WEF)? If you had to choose between it and WFT, which would you choose? I see it has a three percent dividend.
Thanks,
Carla
Would this be a good time to buy a stock in the forestry sector? If so, what are your thoughts on Western Forest Products (WEF)? If you had to choose between it and WFT, which would you choose? I see it has a three percent dividend.
Thanks,
Carla
Q: Hi Peter and Team, could you please give your thoughts on airlines or any other industry that stands to benefit from low oil prices. I'm looking for a shorter timeframe until oil recovers. Could you please recommend a couple of stocks, and whether you like US or Canadian companies in as I have some USD that I would like to invest.
Thanks
Thanks