Q: Last week , with the prospect of a correction and growing speculation (esp. in pot and crypto), I sold many equities to lock in profits (retaining a few gold names) and bought some HVU (double volatility index) as a bit of insurance. It paid off handsomely, with a 68% spike yesterday alone. Looking at the long term chart of HVU, volume is unprecedented and it looks like the period of reverse volatility ran long and deep. I know none of us can predict the future, but does it make sense to hang on to HVU as insurance for awhile in the face of what could be a stormy period in the global markets (even without a geo-political catalyst!).
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Investment Q&A
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Q: Hi Peter.
What are your thoughts on Nemaska at present & have you heard when or if they will get financing in the near future ? Thank you.
What are your thoughts on Nemaska at present & have you heard when or if they will get financing in the near future ? Thank you.
Q: Hey guys great job. Could you rank these companies from best to least best for a long term hold in either an RRPS or TSFA 10 years + hold. If you had to pick one which would it be. Thanks and keep up the great work. KXS,CSU,OTEX,GIB.A (CGI Group 'A'),ABT (Absolute Software),CRM (Salesforce Com)
Q: I’m wondering why Qualcomm continues to fall even though the Broadcom offer has been raised. Is it because Investors don’t think the takeover will happen? Usually this kind of news would bring a stock up to the takeover price at least, no?
Q: For 2018 TFSA contribution money, which of these three companies would you buy this week or would you pass on all them right now?
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Enbridge Inc. (ENB)
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TC Energy Corporation (TRP)
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Fortis Inc. (FTS)
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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN)
Q: Though I don't think interest rates can increase very much, can you share which 3 or 4 utilities in Canada have the least amount (and most amount) of debt?
Thanks
Thanks
Q: Hi All, is the dividend safe here with all the debt the company has?
Q: Hi,
I see in some questions you recommend a 90/10 split between equities/fixed income for long term investors. I’m 32 with good income and a full tfsa etc. Right now my accounts are 85% equities/etfs and 15% cash, just watching for good pullbacks to deploy. Do you think it’s better with the pullback the last few days to use the cash to add to long term safe stocks I currently hold (bns, bep, vfv, vgg, vee) or should it go to some fixed income? Could you make specific recommendations either way please?
Thanks
I see in some questions you recommend a 90/10 split between equities/fixed income for long term investors. I’m 32 with good income and a full tfsa etc. Right now my accounts are 85% equities/etfs and 15% cash, just watching for good pullbacks to deploy. Do you think it’s better with the pullback the last few days to use the cash to add to long term safe stocks I currently hold (bns, bep, vfv, vgg, vee) or should it go to some fixed income? Could you make specific recommendations either way please?
Thanks
Q: As a loyal Albertan and patron of their retail outlets, I have held a position in LIQ for six years. I now read (FP) that ACB is initially purchasing 20% of LIQ (103.5MM) through private investment and may purchase an additional 20% of the company later. Apparently LIQ plans to convert some of its existing LIQ outlets and open new locations -- all of which will launch as a new brand of cannabis retail stores. Your comments appreciated. Thanks.
Q: Why does KL drop in price when gold goes up ? Is there a better gold stock or should I keep KL ?
Q: I have a bit of money to invest, these markets I enjoy seeing at times.
Where do you see the most value and the greatest growth going forward from today. I like dividends, but, Photon has no dividends, I can see great potential here even with out the dividend for Photon.
Where would you place your money if you looking to pick a winner in total return. Long time investor.
Inter Pipeline, Savaria or Photon.
Thanks
Where do you see the most value and the greatest growth going forward from today. I like dividends, but, Photon has no dividends, I can see great potential here even with out the dividend for Photon.
Where would you place your money if you looking to pick a winner in total return. Long time investor.
Inter Pipeline, Savaria or Photon.
Thanks
Q: If someone is sitting with cash to invest and does not have very much in the market currently which 5 to 15 (or more) companies would you suggest? Please consider the recent sell off. Also consider picks from your various portfolios with emphasis on your balanced portfolio or even other stocks that are not in your portfolios.
Q: Good day gentlemen,
Does this company still have a viable business model? So much has been made about this potential take over but I believe the market has discounted this possibility for quite some time. What I’m more concerned about is what’s wrong with the fundamental business? They have been around for some time. Can they no longer produce returns? I know you mentioned that perhaps you would consider selling due to lack of takeover news. Would you consider holding for yield and a solid business, with potential upside?
Thx
Does this company still have a viable business model? So much has been made about this potential take over but I believe the market has discounted this possibility for quite some time. What I’m more concerned about is what’s wrong with the fundamental business? They have been around for some time. Can they no longer produce returns? I know you mentioned that perhaps you would consider selling due to lack of takeover news. Would you consider holding for yield and a solid business, with potential upside?
Thx
Q: Good day gentlemen,
Given the recent market sell off some dividend stocks seem to be sporting juicy yields. Can you compile a list of your top 10 high dividend payers.
Thx
Given the recent market sell off some dividend stocks seem to be sporting juicy yields. Can you compile a list of your top 10 high dividend payers.
Thx
Q: I would like to get your thoughts on an equal weight approach vs a market weight approach with the S&P 500. This would be for long term performance holds of 10, 20 years.
Q: If Motorola is planning on buying the company for $27.00 why can I get no bidders to buy my stock at $27? It trades for less than that. Or is it just that whoever buys it is trying to make a few bucks, i.e. trading at $26.90 to $26.94. Or that there is a chance the deal does not go through.Thanks.
Q: i thought you gave a poor answer on reliq
what does that mean positioning
2 million shares traded friday and monday and thats positioning and small caps trade differently and the stock hits 52 week highs both days
can you please do better than that. dave
what does that mean positioning
2 million shares traded friday and monday and thats positioning and small caps trade differently and the stock hits 52 week highs both days
can you please do better than that. dave
Q: Any general comments on the current market sell off? Thanks.
(I hate to get into the mode of worrying that this is the start of a bear market scenario - prolonged time of continued losses. The cure to that worry for me would be reasons x, y, and z to be reassured that is not happening at this time. And so, if one just waits it out.. things will eventually come back, and go higher too)
(I hate to get into the mode of worrying that this is the start of a bear market scenario - prolonged time of continued losses. The cure to that worry for me would be reasons x, y, and z to be reassured that is not happening at this time. And so, if one just waits it out.. things will eventually come back, and go higher too)
Q: Despite the pullback, Reliq is up nicely today on strong volumes. Is there news or perhaps some insider trading?
Q: Some perspective.
Today the is TSX down 1.6%. S&P 500 down 2.12%.
My portfolio made up primarily of stocks across the 3 5i Portfolios down 1% and the dividends are still flowing in.
Thanks 5i for your guidance.
Today the is TSX down 1.6%. S&P 500 down 2.12%.
My portfolio made up primarily of stocks across the 3 5i Portfolios down 1% and the dividends are still flowing in.
Thanks 5i for your guidance.