Investment Q&A

Q: Why do you think VICR has sold off so aggressively from its highs?

Q: Hi,

Some sector classifications clarification needed in balanced equity portfolio with respect to morningstar.

1) TSGI - Tech (MStar Cons Cyclical)
2) BYD.UN - Cons Non cyclical (Mstar - Cons Cyclical)
3) CCL.B - Materials (Mstar - Cons Cyclical)
4) NFI - Industrial (Mstar - Cons Cyclical)

Thanks

Q: Would you know why OLED dropped so much lately. is it is a hold at this point or should I cut and scoot

Q: Dear 5i
It was great seeing you at the Money Show.
I have been a member for 6 months and love your service. I would like clarification on something that I have read regarding very active investment accounts that are TFSAs but perhaps it also applies to RRSPs. Although I am not currently an extremely active investor in terms of number of trades placed, and it doesn't really suit my temperament, I have read that the CRA has designated some of these very active accounts as a "business" and removed the tax shelter from any gains realized within these accounts. What is the actual rule regarding this? What I read was very ambiguous and not quantified. Thanks so much for your help.
Kind regards,
Murray

Q: This stock has been flat for two years but it seems safe because of its cash/debt positions. However is there any catalyst to propel it higher in the next year or two? Would you recommend I sell? Thanks. Bill

Q: hi Peter what are the 2019 earnings per share estimates for SIS DOL COV PBH and TGSI. thanks Richard

Q: What 5 metrics would you suggest an investor should look at before buying a security? P/E, p/b, etc.

Q: Any news out there that would account for Spin Master's drop, today?

Thanks.

John

Q: Good morning...the above mentioned companies represent about 7.8% of my portfolio which consists of 50% balanced portfolio and 50% income portfolio with 3% cash which is enough for a two year income …. I know that you like all of these companies and endorse a 5 year hold on them...in my position would you reduce any of these or wait for the market to rebound...thank you for the great service....gene

Q: What do you think of XSP vs SPY? xsp is Canadian funds. spy is U.S. funds. This is for my TFSA.
Thank you

Q: Something feels odd in the Canadian markets over the last couple of months. The overall market isn't off much (maybe because of pot stocks), however there has been considerable volatility and a drop in quite a number of BE Portfolio stocks (AEM, CCL, CLS, CSU, MG, PBH, RHT, TOY, TSGI, WEF). Do you think there is some kind of sector rotation going on away from 'growth-type' stocks (concern with valuation levels of stocks that have done well for quite a few years)? Is it just Canada? Or is it just coincidence with a concentrated portfolio? Also, are you any more concerned now that a couple of months ago? Thanks in advance!

Q: We are down 50% on SLCA and are considering buying Square (SQ), do you see any potential upside coming with SLCA to make it too soon to sell at a loss?....thank you ...Vic

Q: A friend of mine advised me to buy CYP.V. Apparently the company has some new development that should really give this stock a lift. What is your opinion of this company? Thank you

Q: Looking to add ITP to my portfolio for dividend and dividend growth. What are your thoughts about adding at this time? Also what is the payout ratio and recent dividend growth?
Thanks

Q: Hi Team,
I am looking at Blockchain Technology companies for long term holding (3-5 years), would HIVE and OSTK and any other companies which I don't know about is worth to invest ?
Your valuable ideas is highly appreciated.
Thanks as always.
Tak

Q: RHT is a small cap and is down more than 40% since it was added to the BE portfolio last year and is down 4% today. Comments please
Thanks

Q: We are thinking of moving our US holdings to etf's rather than individual companies. Currently we own some VOO but notice that you recommend SPY often because of its volume and liquidity, i think.

The first question is whether there is a lot of differnece between the two and whether it is worth getting SPY as well as VOO?

Secondly, we notice that the top ten holdings for both etf's contain a lot of FANG stocks. So we were wondering if we needed other etf's to balance this weighting?
Do you think a total market etf like this is enough to cover the US market?
thanks again for great advice

Q: XIC/SPI were 2 suggested ETF funds for a beginner. I'd like your opinion on XSP vs SPY because it is traded in Canadian funds vs U.S. funds. It was suggested that as a beginner I should study the market more and not plunge into U.S. dollar funds a this time. Opinion?

Q: Both these stocks are in my portfolio at a substantial loss. At what point does one, or for that matter you, decide to sell a position as it slides downward. Some have argued that if a stock slides 10% that it should be sold. Perhaps not the best rule of thumb but it would avoid the substantial losses in the company's share price. TCL continues to slide each day seemingly without a bottom. So at what point do you pull the plug on a position and move on? Recent research I have seen on TCL sees potentially another $3-4 of downside, Where do you see each of these companies forming a bottom?
Clearly the market is not in love with either of the two at this time. What will change this?

Q: 26 Sep 2018 08:23 ET

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Aecon Group Inc. ("Aecon" or the "Company") (TSX: ARE) today announced that it has completed its previously announced public offering of $160 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due December 31, 2023 (the "Debentures"). The Debentures will commence trading today on the Toronto S
As previously announced, Aecon intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to fund the redemption of Aecon's 5.5% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due December 31, 2018 (the "5.5% Debentures") and
Hi: I’m no business whiz, but this sounds like selling new debentures to pay off old debentures. More debt on top of debt? Is there a problem with Aceon or is this normal practice?