Q: Could you please update Questor Technology inc QST.
What a great site and thanks
Dave.
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Dave.
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Q: Hi - your views on XMW and minimum volatility equity strategies in general. Also, your views on CRQ and fundamental indexing strategies as well. cheers.
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Your thoughts on Coach, COH? Good value at current prices?
Your thoughts on Coach, COH? Good value at current prices?
Q: I just ran across a rather interesting stock Mercadolibre (MELI -Q). I realize that Canadian stocks are your main focus but I was wondering if you knew anything about this security and if you could comment on it.
Q: What is your opinion on buying COV at today's prices.
Q: Some think that 2014 will be the year for the Cdn stk mkt to shine. If you agree, what sectors would be best and what mutual fund(s) would best cover these? (I have mainly stocks in my accounts that are similar to you model, but am trying to get back to a few good mfs as well.) Thanks for you help. Alan
Q: will you please give me your opion on rrx and bnk thanks
Q: The recent question on BEP.UN caused me to check the Holy Grail of info for this stock, the Investor Relations pages of the company website, which is a far more accurate and often underutilized source than brokers or other services. Distributions, not dividends, of $.3625 US for the last 4 quarters totaled $1.45 US and with their stated goal (from the 2012 Annual Report) of 3 to 5% increase annually, it seems that the next distribution is in line for an increase (proposed record date March 31). All Brookfield companies, to my knowledge, report earnings in US $ and pay out in US $, and differences in currency translation could account for different reports in C$.
Also, as you summarized, in the "Highlights" discussion in the A.R. management states, "The primary reason for this {the reported IFRS net loss} is that we recognize a significantly higher level of depreciation for our assets than we are required to reinvest in the business as sustaining capital expenditures. As a result, we also measure our financial results based on Adjusted EBITDA, funds from operations and net asset value to provide readers with an assessment of the cash flow generated by our assets and the residual cash flow retained to fund distributions and growth initiatives."
When considering these other factors in the financial results, and that the company stated NAV per LPU of $32.35 US is far above the current market price, I understand why 5i recently added to its position in the model portfolio. If memory serves me, I believe it has traded much closer to NAV in years past, so it should be only a matter of time before patient investors are rewarded, while collecting 5.7% to wait. My question is about the discount to NAV: is 21% about normal at this time when comparing similar sized companies in its industry, such as Fortis or Emera? Thanks, J.
Also, as you summarized, in the "Highlights" discussion in the A.R. management states, "The primary reason for this {the reported IFRS net loss} is that we recognize a significantly higher level of depreciation for our assets than we are required to reinvest in the business as sustaining capital expenditures. As a result, we also measure our financial results based on Adjusted EBITDA, funds from operations and net asset value to provide readers with an assessment of the cash flow generated by our assets and the residual cash flow retained to fund distributions and growth initiatives."
When considering these other factors in the financial results, and that the company stated NAV per LPU of $32.35 US is far above the current market price, I understand why 5i recently added to its position in the model portfolio. If memory serves me, I believe it has traded much closer to NAV in years past, so it should be only a matter of time before patient investors are rewarded, while collecting 5.7% to wait. My question is about the discount to NAV: is 21% about normal at this time when comparing similar sized companies in its industry, such as Fortis or Emera? Thanks, J.
Q: Hi Peter, Happy new year to you and your team.I sold some Patheon when the deal was announced at around $9.72, then I sold some at $9.85,then $10.00, and a few days ago at $10.17. The US dollar has moved quickly and to my benefit.The deal is expected to close early March. My concern is that the US dollar has moved to fast in one direction. Should I sell the rest of my PTI position or keep the rest until the deal closes. Does the US dollar still have momentum or is the move running out of steam? Thanks, George
Q: In a very recent article on momentum stocks (not yet posted on this site) Peter Hodson wrote: "Bloomberg has a great function key on analysts’ revisions, showing the degree of earnings estimate changes. It can be an important factor in trying to determine which stocks might catch momentum." Where can we find this? Terrific site, BTW!
Q: I am considering purchasing D&H, but the pay out of 103.51% is troubling. I would like your comments regarding D&H for growth and is the pay out too high?
Thanks
Robert
Thanks
Robert
Q: Hello 5i
We looking for advice on the order/strategy for adding our 2nd position to your model portfolio. We have money earmarked to add 1-1.5% to each holding which is fairly equally weighted btwn 3-4% depending on the performance. We started your model portfolio with no VRX or AYA in mid November. We also purchased AD(-28%), SJ (+7%) Verizon(-4%), Ambev (-3%) JNJ, Unilever.
We want to add gradually over next 6-8 weeks. Which 7-8 stocks should we start with? Should we start with the ones that are doing best with momentum or the ones that are under performing?
Top performers are: ACQ(+6%), CSU (+15%)CSS, FSV,ENB(+4-5%), ESL and SJ (+7), KBL (+15%), TOU (+17%)
Top underperformer's: AD (-28%), FSZ(-8%), VZ(-4%)
Everything else is up or down slightly from start price depending on day. Could you please advise which stocks to start with and strategy for moving forward. Any other recommendations are welcome. Thank you,
Kerri
We looking for advice on the order/strategy for adding our 2nd position to your model portfolio. We have money earmarked to add 1-1.5% to each holding which is fairly equally weighted btwn 3-4% depending on the performance. We started your model portfolio with no VRX or AYA in mid November. We also purchased AD(-28%), SJ (+7%) Verizon(-4%), Ambev (-3%) JNJ, Unilever.
We want to add gradually over next 6-8 weeks. Which 7-8 stocks should we start with? Should we start with the ones that are doing best with momentum or the ones that are under performing?
Top performers are: ACQ(+6%), CSU (+15%)CSS, FSV,ENB(+4-5%), ESL and SJ (+7), KBL (+15%), TOU (+17%)
Top underperformer's: AD (-28%), FSZ(-8%), VZ(-4%)
Everything else is up or down slightly from start price depending on day. Could you please advise which stocks to start with and strategy for moving forward. Any other recommendations are welcome. Thank you,
Kerri
Q: Hello i5 Team,
Can you recommend sector weightings for a conservative to moderate investor. Many thanks.
Can you recommend sector weightings for a conservative to moderate investor. Many thanks.
Q: I have done extremely well with Onex (OCX).I am wondering if it might be time to sell.
What is your opinion of this company going forward?
What is your opinion of this company going forward?
Q: Hi Peter
I know you like Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners [BEP.UN] and the 5.63% dividend is excellent, however I worry that TD Waterhouse only shows earnings of $0.24 per share [with a P/E ratio of 117.3], and the dividend is $1.58.
To add to the confusion Stockhouse show earnings of $0.24, P/E of 46.6 and dividend of $1.516. The data from Morningstar are even more confusing and contradictory.
I know you like to look at the free cash flow, as you wrote to Claude on Dec 13th, which is huge, but I really don't understand how this works. You said "various non-cash accounting charges" need to be taken into account but if the money is spent it isn't there to pay dividends. So what is a "non-cash" charge? Sounds like a shell game or cheque kiting to me!
If all the cash flow covers expenses and capital investment how can there be enough left over to cover the dividend? Surely NET earnings must exceed the dividend if it is to continue on a sustainable basis without the company having to borrow money to pay it.
Thankyou..... Paul
I know you like Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners [BEP.UN] and the 5.63% dividend is excellent, however I worry that TD Waterhouse only shows earnings of $0.24 per share [with a P/E ratio of 117.3], and the dividend is $1.58.
To add to the confusion Stockhouse show earnings of $0.24, P/E of 46.6 and dividend of $1.516. The data from Morningstar are even more confusing and contradictory.
I know you like to look at the free cash flow, as you wrote to Claude on Dec 13th, which is huge, but I really don't understand how this works. You said "various non-cash accounting charges" need to be taken into account but if the money is spent it isn't there to pay dividends. So what is a "non-cash" charge? Sounds like a shell game or cheque kiting to me!
If all the cash flow covers expenses and capital investment how can there be enough left over to cover the dividend? Surely NET earnings must exceed the dividend if it is to continue on a sustainable basis without the company having to borrow money to pay it.
Thankyou..... Paul
Q: There have not been any questions on HLP. Would you recommend a purchase of the common or convertible debenture at these levels?
Thanks Guys.
Thanks Guys.
Q: Hi Peter and team, Happy New year. Which ETF would you recommend int the commodity sector and is this a good time to purchase it.
Q: Can you explain why IAE Ithaca has gone down. I put in an order to sell it at 2.80 when it was within a few cents and then before I knew it , it dropped. I read the news release about options to directors but I'm not sure I fully understand. Could you put it in lay mans terms. Thank you also do you think it has a chance to get back up to my target price.
Q: Hi
PLI jumped in price on high volume.No news
Someone must know something.
Do you agree?
By the way are you planning any webinars in the near future?
Have a nice weekend.
Hersh
PLI jumped in price on high volume.No news
Someone must know something.
Do you agree?
By the way are you planning any webinars in the near future?
Have a nice weekend.
Hersh
Q: hello Peter:
I am in full agreement with you on the topic of analyst upgrades and downgrades (got to keep people trading). Having said that, how can I trust the very same analysts for earnings estimates? Or, is there a better way of tracking companies earnings that I'm not aware of? I've read that an average of 63% of companies usually beat (reduced) earnings. Your comment please, as this affects the entire stock selection process (obviously).
thanks
Paul
I am in full agreement with you on the topic of analyst upgrades and downgrades (got to keep people trading). Having said that, how can I trust the very same analysts for earnings estimates? Or, is there a better way of tracking companies earnings that I'm not aware of? I've read that an average of 63% of companies usually beat (reduced) earnings. Your comment please, as this affects the entire stock selection process (obviously).
thanks
Paul