Investment Q&A

Q: HI PETER..we have about $35,000 in our online investment account and will be out of country until end of May. Not sure weather to let it sit for opportunities after summer sell off but prefer to invest in stocks with some growth and minimal downside while away. I may continue holding on return if prospects are good. I would look at about 5 or 6 stocks.
I am looking at BAD, MG, LNR, HLF, TOU, BEP.UN, DH, HCG, L, We already hold IPL, SU, PPL, BTX and banks
Any of your suggestions? Thanks enjoy your site. Gloria

Q: hello there just wondering what you think of Parallel Energy Trust?

Q: I am thinking of purchasing some more AVO. I would be "averaging down" as I am currently negative with AVO. I would be liquidating a 3% weighting in PWF and increasing my weighting in AVO to 4%. Of course PWF pays a dividend and AVO does not. Both stocks are down this year with AVO down about 8% and PWF down 5% which isn't suprising as AVO is more volatile. I have a relatively diversified portfolio except I am a overweight in financials...(BNS, TD & SLF)
Any cautions?
Thanks
Jim

Q: Hi peter and team,

I am hoping you or one of the other members can answer. I have 4 nieces and nephews all recently graduated from university and they are all trying to figure out how to balance out paying off debts versus making investments etc. Is there one or two introductory books that would provide them with some good advice and principals as they start to move into their working careers. I read the Wealthy Barber but i am wondering if there are others out there.

Thanks again,

Q: How would you compare Amaya (AYA) and Surge (SGY) in terms of growth and security ? Of course, Surge pays a substantial dividend, which you view as sustainable. Is this a meaningful plus?

Q: Amaya Gaming has a debenture trading, would you know what the terms are and would this be an alternative to investing in the common stock

Q: The previously hot health/biotech and tech sectors appear to be losing momentum with money flowing away from them. Do you have any indications as to which sectors the money is flowing to or is it just going to the sidelines?
Bryon in Elira

Q: peter, just reading in the new York times about legislation to ban internet gambling in the united states backed by sheldon adelson owner of the venetian. my question is what will this do to Amaya if it passed. dave

Q: re Chesapeake Energy Corp. CHK + takeover

Have just read an article spouting rumors (unconfirmed) that Exxon after buying XTO Energy in 2010 for the purpose of penetrating the shale gas market, is poised to become a leader in the market by acquiring CHK. I own Exxon for the long haul and was wondering;

1) what CHK looks like long term as an investment should the rumor not come to fruition?
2) how a merger if it did happen would effect both XOM & CHK?
3) any comments you have on the Shale Gas Market in general?

Thank Peter & Family, always appreciate and value your input

Q: Assessing my portfolio weightings: I have BAM.A as 10th largest which is OK but I also own BIP, BEP, BOX, and BRP in lesser quantities. If I think of them as one entity because they are all Brookfields, they would total twice my largest portfolio holding, so in sum would be #1 by far. Is uniting them because they are all intertwined with BAM the correct way to judge the holdings and would you advise scaling back, or are they separate businesses with different yields, growth rates and performance outlooks?

If reducing is advised, I could see substituting, say, HR for BOX and TCN for BRP, but I would have a difficult time finding replacements for BIP and BEP in a large cap utility with an international flavour and outstanding yield for RRSP. I consider BAM core and have held it for many years with good results; insiders own way more BAM than any of the spinoffs which speaks volumes to me. Would 5i have any differing ideas or options? Thanks, J.

Q: Longview had a pretty heavy volume friday-what do you think of recent results and the dividend

Q: Hello, Peter I am looking at a small, very speculative investment in ProMetic Life Sciences (PLI). Although the company does have some sales of an existing product, its clinical trials are at a very early stage. Is this stock worth a 'gamble'?
Thanks for the excellent service you provide to retail investors.
Ed

Q: I would like your view on WESTERONE INC. The company seems to have the business , but not performing well in all areas ,the stock price is declining daily.
Are there other forces driving the price down like the recent debenture redemption for example?
Insider trading seems neutral I believe, Institutional sell off perhaps?
I saw your brief message in Stock Chase could you expand on this?
Is it time to bail or hold on? I bought at $8.15
Austin Jeffries

Q: Could please give me up date one evertz tech et thank you

Q: MX - Methanex. The stock has fallen about 12 percent in the last month and a bit. Is this a time to buy or is the outlook changing? It is still above its 100 and 200 day moving average.

Q: hi peter,
the membership fee can be claimed for income tax? thanks.

Q: Hello,
This year LGF has mostly traded below it's 200 Day Moving average, would that be considered a definite sell signal?

Thanks

Q: Why would you issue a report on a volatile stock like Air Transat which is best suited for traders rather then your investors? Your time and effort would be better spent on covering companies in your portfolio where you have not previously issued a report.
Otherwise, keep up the good work.
I am an INVESTOR for over 40 years.

Q: I would like to balance my stock portfolio by sector. I notice that your model portfolio doesn't identify the sector to which each stock belongs. Would it be possible to add this information? If not what would be the best place to get this information for stocks? Finally, how many sectors should a balanced stock portfolio comprise?

Q: Hi Team... a quick question regarding Options trading. Can Puts and Calls be exercised only on their Expiration Date or can they be exercised at any time prior to expiry?