Investment Q&A

Q: What is the formula that allows you to compare the after tax return on Canadian dividend income compared to interest income. For example how do you calculate if it is better to receive a 5 per cent dividend from a stock that qualifies for the dividend tax credit or a 8 per cent interest income assuming you have a 60,000 taxable income per year. Thanks for you help.

Q: These companies are all now the subject of an active open Dutch Auction / share buyback offer to purchase for cash. I am interested in your thoughts on the merits of entering these auctions, and if entered at what price point (the offers are between $29 - $35 depending on the company). The shares have all risen with the release of the offer. Will they fall back after the offer closes? What is the longer term outlook for these companies?

Q: Hello. Great service guys. Can I get your top 5 dividend plays with 3% plus yields, decent dividend growth and relative levels of safety associated with the dividends. Thank you.

Q: Follow up to earlier question. If I tender my shares now that we are past the x date how quickly do I get paid.

Q: Does this etf qualify for the Canadian dividend tax credit in a non registered account? If no, how is the dividend taxed? Is there a US 15 per cent with holding tax ? Thanks for the information.

Q: Gold price was up today and a lot of small cap stocks were up but why Agb down 5% on update MRC production schedule? I thought it was good news. Is it overvalued at current price? Agb vs
Wdo which one you like better? Thanks for your help.

Q: Gentlemen Good Morning
Your answer today about dividends in US$
"Holding US-dollar dividend companies inside a US account saves this fee, and we would prefer to see them held in a US dollar account"
Not always thru unfortunately.
At NBDB, if you have CSU, FNV, OTEX, NTR in US account the fees fx/x conversion are double, because NBDB said it receive dividends in Ca$ from their agent (or custodian). I will complain to the Ombudsman.
At Scotia-ITrade they said the dividends are in Canadian by default because its a Canadian corporation, but they deny that dividends are payed in US$. The agents don't understand (or not competent)
At BMO said they dividends as paid in US$ if the stock is in US account, I feel some uncertainty on this answer but maybe true
VB said "This will only happen for two reasons at Virtual Brokers. First, if you do not have an U.S. side open in your account. Second, if the company trades on Canadian exchanges and pays the dividends in U.S. dollars we convert it to Canadian". Its clear. The G&M gives to VB best discount broker.
Best Regards.

Q: Just read that New York City Transit has awarded NFI with a contract for 15 low floor sixty-foot battery-electric, zero-emission, heavy-duty transit buses. Is this a substantial order?

NFI always makes this type of announcements and that seldom move the share price, but this one seem to have a positive effect on it today. Especially the announcement was made after closing, interesting. Your take? Thanks.

Q: It seems to be a serious dispute with M&G nominations of 4 directors and Methanex’s negtaive response to this. The share price is dropping. Would you still hold stock if you are under water already.
Thanks

Q: Do you think Tsgi is turning around and has lots of room to run now, is it time to buy more? Thanks always

Q: Seems to be alot of talk about not being in US banks and some are saying even shorting the sector. Your thoughts? Canadian banks to fair any better?
Thanks for your help

Q: You were right as GS was potential takeover,which other stocks can be takeover target?

Q: Is it better to hold bip.un in a rrsp account? If so, Is there a way to transfer these shares from an unregistered to a rrsp account without capital gain tax?

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
AJX just reported a positive 4thQ. I thought and yet the stock went down. The CFO does not want to move to Arizona. Is that so significant? So your thoughts please...what am I missing.
Thanks as always...

Q: I'm looking for 3-5 names to add to an income focused, unregistered account. Already hold BNS, ENB, SPB & RY. I have a higher than average risk tolerance and have a near term focus (have other long term accounts and 15-20 years before retirement). I have considered CSH, CHP, BCE, BEP.

Q: Gambling is now legal in 8 US states and the trend is for additional states to legalize gambling. According to John Affleck, a sport journalism professor at Penn State, during March Madness, 47 million adults in the US will wager $8.5 billion, including 4.7 million adults for the first time. Much of this betting will be on mobile apps. Is Stars Group a player in this market and if so, how big a player?
How well are they positioned for future growth in the US market?
Also, does Stars have a robust mobile app or is the majority of it's businesses conducted on desk top computers?

Q: hi folks:

is there any logical reason why emera is close to all time highs?

have operations/fundamentals improved that much?

or, is this a recipient of a flight to quality/defensive positioning asset?

thanks

Q: Any updated views on Cineplex? Debating on whether to hold or sell, would be realizing loss of over 25%.

Q: Is there a timeline for the special committee to provide their recommendations? Debating whether to hold or sell my shares. It seems that the shares are still trading at a significant discount to the "fair value" of its remaining individual assets.

Q: With the large net cash position on MCR’s balance sheet, big Q4, and nice back log for 2019, is this a good price to buy MCR? I know the business is cyclical but things appear to be lining up and it’s very hard to find potential value + growth that MCR appears to offer right now. Thanks