Investment Q&A

Q: Hi, Please comment on TOU earnings. Also, is the stock a good buy at current levels, as a best positioned company for Nat Gas exposure and a no brainer with $$$ return to shareholders via quarterly special dividends of $1.50 - $2 for rest of 2022 and 2023, in addition to tight Nat Gas market with Russia situation ? Thanks

Thanks

Q: Hello. What is your favourite ETF to give gold exposure or is there a specific company you prefer? What are the plus and minus's for your answer and what would be your preference and why? What is the importance of whether the gold is stored in Canada or U.S? What does gold do at times such as this? Inflation? Economical uncertainty?
Thank you for your time.

Q: With all the market turmoil I would like to park some funds. I am considering money market or GICs. I invest through TD Waterhouse. What would your recommendation be?

Q: Stelco ceo was on BNN recently stating that steel production was slowing and anticipates decreasing demand going forward.
Regarding LIF, is the sp depreciation due to current and future lack of demand or a general market type of thing.
Is this a good time to enter LIF and wait for the market to turn around.
Thank you

Q: I am 80 and I have 85 k in my TFSA . Iam looking to invest in Fix income . What would you suggest ?

Q: In my ongoing search for yield, I have generally been pleased with HHL. As you know, it is a fund that equally invests in 20 large cap global health care companies and employs an active covered call strategy. The recent yield range has been ~ 8.50-9.0%. It is a 5% weight in overall portfolio.

I am comfortable with their core equity exposure, as they are all brand names that investors know well. And I am comfortable with its performance relative to broad market performance/sentiment. My question is relatively simple. Is this yield too good to be true, and do you think that 8.50-9.0% suggests excess leverage/risk. I do note that their monthly payout has been steady and there has never been a cut in the distribution.

Thank you.

Q: been watching this company for awhile, n b lieve it will rival ccl so been loading up. watching revenue climbing even through acquisitions. what r ur thoughts n do u think i might b unto a multi-bagger........


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Q: shop reported this morning. call is still to come. 5i continues to endorse it as a top growth pick but price continues to fall. looking from a macro view, is 5i trying to catch a falling knife. for those who followed your recommendation many months ago, its been a terrible ride down. after call, I expect 5i to remain positive and endorse buying at these new lower levels. Can you explain why shop is so special and warrants all this positive attention. The ceo was touted as a strong point but he admits he got things wrong. I'm fortunate I bought very early, sold most but still hold a small position. my confidence with shop and 5i grows thin. looking for comments after call. sell, hold or buy?

Q: Time to step in on this? Thoughts on wether the bottom is near. How do you like for a 2 year hold?
Alternatively would you be more comfortable with quality O&G companies? Assuming I am currently diversified.

Q: could I please have your thoughts on the latest quarter

Thx

Q: I am invested in CJT. Were their #s today good? I am thinking of selling at least half and buying back after 30 days. Good idea?( I do not need $$$ for couple years)
Is tfii a better stock than Cjt ? Thanks very much

Q: Your opinion on S&P Ishares Global Materials .(MXI). Any proxy you'd suggest if you do not like it? Thank you. Fooklin

Q: Would appreciate your guidance on building a healthcare portfolio with these names and any other suggestions divided into 2 categories [1] core [to constitute the bulk of the portfolio] and [2] growth, for a 3+ year hold. If you could add a few thoughts on each as to why you like or not, that would be most helpful.
Best wishes

Q: Hi 5i,

Looking for your top 2 or 3 fixed income recommendations for the market we're in, and where you feel we may be headed in the next 12-24 months. Looking for some bond ETFs, preferably Canadian listed.

Criteria is primarily capital preservation with some return to blunt the impact of inflation, and of course liquidity. I want to hold dry powder for buying opportunities I believe will come with recession, but I hate the idea of sitting in cash.

Thanks!

Q: Hi Peter, 'QEC' has lasted through many downturns in the last 20 years, what keeps it going. Is there hope for this company and if there is what would it take for it to be significantly higher. Thanks

Q: What is your take on yesterdays news release. Buy, sell or hold ?

https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2022/07/26/fiera-capital-announces-june-30-2022-preliminary-assets-under-management-and-q2

Q: Please comments on Shop earnings? Many thanks

Q: What would be your top 10 choices be for averaging a 8% dividend return.
Thanks Wayne

Q: My discount broker provides the following comments under a comment heading for clients buying corporate bonds of Canadian banks:

"Bail In" or "Bail-In -debt"

Can you please explain why some bonds of Canadian banks have such a comment attached to them while other bank bonds do not?
Thanks

Q: What are your updated thoughts on OBE? I have a partial position and planned to increase to a full position until their news release today. In such a strong oil and gas environment, why does a company need to commit to an 11.95% interest rate on 5 year notes. Am I missing something, OBE scores well on a number of metrics that I monitor so I thought they would be able to negotiate a better interest rate.