Investment Q&A

Q: Hello. Since I started investing, I've been told that selling covered call is the safest and easiest way to earn extra income. However, I've found that the cost of buying and selling covered call options in the Canadian stock market is extremely expensive. If the stock is called away, the bank will charge an extra $49 as handling fee per transaction for both sides (no matter the amount of the contract). Do you know if there are any investment institutions that offer no handling fee at the end of the expiry? I've heard that Interactive Broker may be one of them. Are you aware of any others? If I could switch some of my portfolio to a cheaper trading institution, do you think it is worth the hassle to sell covered call? MANY THANKS.

Q: I bought WAJAX Corp 10 years ago at a much higher price and held it since. After a rough ride it seems that this company is turning the corner with some decent earning and a better estimates from analysts. Could I please have your views and if it is worth holding, if not what I can replace it with. It is a small portion of my portfolio and diversification is not an issue. Thanks

Q: Any comments about PHM's latest earnings released today? Thanks.

Q: Hello,

Two part question. First, thoughts on NYX Gaming's earnings report? Second, Intertain just reported strongly, is considering strategic options and seems to be generally acting better. Would you switch any holdings in NYX to Intertain? Also, from a technical standpoint does Intertain appear poised for a breakout if it can ever shake free of the 12-12.30 range?

Thanks

Q: Good Morning
I am interested in Tree Island steel. They have net insider buying and their numbers on TD Waterhouse look could. I would like to get an evaluation from the 5I team.
Thank you
Clarence

Q: Good morning.
I really appreciate the great job you do. I have two questions.
1. Could you please give your comments on the latest Descartes results?
2. Short Sellers - where can I find out info about the number of short sellers on a company?
Thanks for your help.
Marilyn

Q: Have difficulty understanding the sector alllocated for some stocks. For instance I thought NFI would definitely be Industrial but in my BMO portfolio it is classified as cons disc along with DOL - which I get. I want to increase my Industrial sector so could you go thru your three portfolios and list the stocks that would be classified in this sector? Thanks.

Q: Could you please comment on this ETF. I have held CWW for about 5 years and done well but am wondering what, if any, other approach you would take to replacing this investment in the water related sector? Many thanks.

Q: Baba dropped 7% yesterday b/c of sec investigation for accounting questions.
Should I hang in or is this a buying opportunity?
Is this a stock you would buy.?

Q: I would appreciate your comments about TEVA-N. Would you hold or would the money be better invested in another Pharma stock Thank you

Q: What would your 3 favorite growth stocks be going forward (US or Canada) and 3 fav dividend stocks (US or Can)
Tks

Q: AIM.PR.C - these have taken a beating. With the current high yield and likely about 5% on re-set in 2019 do you think it is "worth" adding to an existing modest allocation, for income?
Thanks.

Q: Your opinion on AGT, please. Thx.

Q: Hi,

Can you comment on Rock Energy - its gone down significantly, is there an opportunity to buy?

Thanks
Mike

Q: I know you don't specifically cover US stocks. But I've been watching Netflix and waiting for a good entry point as I think it's a good brand that will innovate and stay on top of the industry they are in. The stock is currently rallying and the information I got from Investopedia is that Netflix will have exclusive rights to Disney Marvel, Pixar and Lucasfilm films starting this fall. As an uneducated investor I'm wondering is this a good time to buy or is this simply a frenzy based on a news release that will cool down and the stock will return to trading around $90.00? I know you can't predict the future, but the educated opinions I have received from 5i have me up in 8 out of 10 stocks I have purchased this year.
Thanks

Q: Dear Gentlemen,
I want to add 2.5% from 10.5% to 13% in the Industrial sector.
At the moment I have the following companies in different accounts
BDI 0.5% (-75%)
MDA 2.4% (-3%)
ATA 1.1% (-20%)
STN 2.7% (-1.3%)
WSP 3.8% (+13.6%)
adding on one or two on these companies or add a new one SIS ?
Your recommendations ?
Thanks
Best Regards

Q: What is the end game on this recent run up? Will its run stop when it hits a higher PE? Looks like it will blow through $4, but I'm just not sure why? I have a nice profit, but technically see no reason to sell yet...

Poor management aside, what would you say is the "fair value" of WIN?

Cam.

Q: Hi Peter & Co.,
I sent in a question yesterday regarding Dream Industrial REIT (DIR.UN), however the answer I received was geared towards Dream Office REIT (D.UN). Could you please let me know your thoughts on DIR.UN, and whether or not the industrial space is preferable to the office space at this time? thanks,
Brian

Q: Could I please have your opinion on this company. It looks cheap to me, nice dividend, company has been buying back shares. A recent insider trade caught my attention although part of it looks like a swap with another insider.

thanks Tom

Q: I bought at .30 and been pretty disappointing. It's in my tfsa for growth purposes. Should I move into another name? if so what would you recommend?