Q: I have been pondering on a purchase of Onex for a couple of months now- it was brought to my attention in your Q&A - so between ocx and bam.a witch do you prefer and why- also what would be an appropriate holding period for both of these stocks. This will be my last question for 2014.
Q: Hello everyone,
I have a bit of cash hanging around and debating on either of the two above-mentioned stocks...I'm aware it's foolish to try and time the market; however, both stocks have an impending deadline for me:
1) ATD.b will drop, rise or flatline tomorrow based upon earnins report, hence the time factor;
2) SGy ex div is the 26th, once more the time factor...
yesterday it was announced RKN received an order from a national corp in the Asia Pacific worth $13 mill. And your reply to my query yesterday re recent results was luke warm but had some encouraging aspects.
On Sept 15 you answered my question with "RKN has potential but has so far been a bit of a disappointment."... "We would consider holding on for one more quarter to see if things look like they will improve and then consider moving on."
As we stand today @ 4.08 with a bit of an upward trend in place, I am under water a little over 15% on a small position.
Everything considered, would you say 1) things have improved 2) it's time to move on or 3) looks like things are/may be improving and to hold on for another quarter.
Q: Hi Peter. Given recent news of sink hole in Russia potash mines and possible world shortage, do you think this is a good entry time for POT? As always, many thanks for past advice.
Cam
Q: Of the companies that 5i covers, which 3 currently have the best valuations on a forward earnings basis?
On the topic of value, I found it interesting to compare a recent report by a bank on NPI (Northland Power) to the 5i report released today on the company. The take away message from the bank’s report is more positive – NPI is a buy for share appreciation and income, while the 5i report draws a different picture based on the company’s high valuation, debt level, pay out, project risks, etc. The bank does disclose that NPI has been a client and it expects NPI to be a client in the near future. Reading both reports knowing that 5i’s assessment is independent, to me, is extremely valuable.
Q: I just learned that the Ontario government has ruled that P&C insurance companies will henceforth be required to lower their premiums on car insurance policies by 15%. I know that Intact Financial (and other insurance companies, I presume) has been fighting this for a number of years. Now that it's a fait accompli, how much of a negative impact will this have on the IFC's share price?
Robert
I'm down considerably on the above names.
Would it makes sens to sale them now for tax purposes and
buy something equivalent for the next 30 days, so if a pop up happens I won't be out in the cold.
What do you think about this strategy and do you have any equivalent replacements?
Q: I just heard on BNN that someone (didn't catch which brokerage) had just downgraded atd.b which I hold and have done well with, to a SELL. Kind of shocked at that. What do you make of it. Real Bad News to come??? or what
Thank you Peter and Staff for all you do.
I have learned a lot from your site.
Q: What is your opinion of stuart olson at the current price level. I am thinking about taking a small position. Yield is high but not sure if it is sustainable.
Howeverit seems a good risk renard, your opinion please?
Thank you
Q: I have made good profit on CNR,SJ,CGX,BNS,BYD.UN. Should I sell these stocks now and buy them back in third week of December, hopefully at some dip, so as to lock up my profits. These are all in my RRSP portfolio.
Q: Hi Peter and 5i crew, my diversification is lacking the Healthcare sector and I was wondering if you could provide me with a couple of stocks that I could purchase now for at least a 5 year hold, and as usual thanks for a great service and I am grateful to be a small part of your membership.
Presently in my portfolio I do not carry any tele-communication stocks. I am looking at a long term hold with good dividend. The one that I am looking at right now is CJR.B.
For 5% weighing in my portfolio what do you think? Would have other suggestion in the same market.