Investment Q&A

Q: Looking to sell NA and buy either TD or RY, is this a good move?
Thanks for your help

Q: Does the announcement that Polycom has received a higher offer than Mitel's affect this deal in way? I thought the board had accepted the Mitel offer so does this news just re-inforce that it is a good deal for Mitel or does the uncertainty hurt the deal?

Appreciate your insights.

Paul F.

Q: What would be your position on buying PHM at this 52 week low for a longer term hold. Thanx Robbie

Q: Thanks for your quick response to my question regarding Cal-Maine foods. However I am not certain where you got your consensus estimates for earnings as my research shows a consensus/ mean estimate of earnings for the coming year as $1.80 a share based on 5 firms that cover the company. The estmates range from $1.05 a share to $2.83 a share. So that increases the PE quite considerably. I think that your earnings were for the past year not the coming year. While I am not trying to have you predict a share price for the company, which I agree you cannot do, cyclical companies will often trade at very low PE multiples at the peak and very high PE's at the
trough. I am not really sure how high a multiple is 'reasonable' based on previous experience. Your comments would be appreciated and if you concur with my numbers your thoughts on whether the current projected earnings support the current share price and if the next year's earnings projections are a short term event or more long term based on industry events and trends. Thanks!

Q: I am a retired, conservative dividend-income investor with a pension, CPP, annuities, and hold the following: AD, AQN, ALA, BNS, BCE, CGX, CJ, ECI, FTS, PBH, RY, TRP, WCP, WEF, WSP, Sentry Cdn Inc, RBC Cdn Eq Inc, Sentry REIT, ZLB, XIT and Fisgard Capital.

I am looking to top up my consumer stocks, already having full positions in CGX, ECI and PBH.

I am also looking to top up my industrial stocks, already having a full position in WSP and those contained within Sentry Cdn Income.

Suggestions for new holdings with a dividend > 3% please.

Thanks for your help...Steve

Q: what are your thoughts about OROCOBRE for a lithium play?

Best
Linda

Q: Hi, 5I
What type of value does dhx represents at $6.51.
I have no clue how to judge this company and the stock went all the way down to $6 sometimes ago.
Is book value, peer valuation, PE/G or any other valuation that will direct a sense for this stock?
thanks for helping.
Claude

Q: I know this is way out of your field of expertise, Singapore no less, but I'm trying to diversify internationally and it's very hard to find info on Jardine Matheson (JMHLY for the ADR). Do you have any info about the company on your Bloomberg terminal? Thanks for whatever assistance you can provide.
Robert

Q: I have been planning to by Onex for a while and finally have some cash to do so, however, I noticed that it recently went up from 75$ to 81$. Is it too late to buy? I would start with about 1/3 of a position.

Q: I hold these 3 plus XLV in the health care portion of my portfolio. Not adverse to risk but I am wondering whether CXR is worth the grief. Is there a case for focussing on the others, or does the risk/reward of CXR make it worthwhile holding?

Q: Are you aware of cases where guest portfolio managers on BNN got caught recommending stocks that the firm/themselves are shorting? It's hard to believe it's not happenning. My best example is Bruce Campbell of StoneCastle. His past picks are absolutely horrible (-43%, 93%, -57%, -88%, -90%, -70%, -51%). Are regulators actively looking out for manipulation through recommendations on BNN? I really hope so. I use this site to review past picks. Other members might enjoy reviewing past picks: http://www.stockchase.com/expert

Q: Peter and team:

If/when Ms. Yellen decides to increase US Rates what do you feel the impact will be on higher dividend payers such as utilities and riets.

What would be the recommended vehicle for parking funds for the next two years to safely preserve capital while earning some modest return.

Deduct two as you see fit.

Thank you as always

Phil

Q: Could you please give your opinion of this company. Would it be a good choice for a small positon in a balanced portfolio?
Thanks so much.

Q: Can you give us your thoughts on the Raging River offer for Rock Energy, and what it will mean for owners of Rock Energy and share value

Q: Hello, Would you advise / recommend topping up BAD and BOS to a full position each (from a less than half position now) or would you recommend some other more promising names( from BE model portfolio). Thanks

Q: I hold Cal Maine Foods as part of an option writing strategy on US companies. Projected earnings for the company have been lowered significantly and the stock has embarked on a steady downtrend. The forward PE for the company is about 26 which is very high given the current trend for earnings. Based on these estimates there appears to be little reason to continue holding the shares as further share price weakness seems likely. Is there any redeeming information regarding future growth,potential earnings recovery, the overall industry, etc that would encourage holding rather than selling the shares?

Q: Hi 5i, how would you be approaching the Brexit vote from a portfolio perspective? I have a few names that are very exposed to the GBP/USD exchange rate (i.e. CXR, IT and ESL). Should I be taking some off the table prior to this vote or is it too late and most of the fear is baked in to current prices? In your opinion what direction do you see the GBP going if there is indeed a Brexit? I've heard arguments both ways on long and short term. Thanks again.

Q: Hi Everyone,
Thank you for great service. My question if for Peter. If you have to own one stock today out of all stocks that you cover which stock would you pick? Thank you
Allan

Q: Hi, further to my previous question, I was told by BMO investorline that for those who did not choose prior to closing of the deal will have to wait 2 or more weeks for sso to finalize on the share exchange or cash based on majority vote. I am not sure how much would that be? Would appreciate your clarification .Thanks.

Q: Hello, I have been reading your comments on Savaria Corp with interset, for a few months and decided to initiate a small position this week. Companies supporting aging demographics should continue to do well, but SIS is still fairly small cap and valuation appears rich. Stock also had a decent run lately, so it could tread water for a while. I would rather wait a few more quarters, before adding at today's price. What are your thoughts ? Thanks