Investment Q&A

Q: In a question Oliver asked on May 18th you answered "In our Q&A we have a tab for 'Interesting Companies not yet followed' as well as 'growth companies'.

I'm sorry, but I cannot find the tab. Can you be more explicit as to how to get there.

Thanks

Sheldon

Q: It is my understanding that some of the Cdn. forestry companies have a fairly large holding in the US(land & timber rights). I was thinking of buying WFT, on pull backs, but I was wondering what percentage, if any, is due do there holdings in the US. Also, are there other Cdn. companies, that have a larger footprint in the US.

Q: I have 400 BAM.A in a taxable account that I am slightly above water on.

If I am understanding correctly I will receive 8 BBU.UN in “stock dividends”.

I don’t have much use for an 8 share position and would just sell them.

I am very tempted to avoid the “Pain In The But” that dealing with the tax consequences would entail for a very small transaction.

I am tempted to just sell my BAM.A, sit on the Cash and after this gets done possibly repurchase my shares.

My commissions to buy and sell would be $20. The tax consequences would be minimal and I have losses to offset that.

I do like BAM.A for a Long Term investment and the risk would be that the share price could get away on me before I can buy them back without this “stock dividend”. If it does I could look for something else.

If I do this what would be the first date that I could buy BAM.A without the “stock dividend”?

Q: What do you think of FXL-US for the next few months?

Q: This company is getting no respect of late. I thought that opening the TSX this morning would have provided some momentum, which it did to the downside.
Would you consider this a good buying opportunity now that it has a 6 handle or do you think it will languish here indefinitely until a major acquisition occurs. What percentage of a portfolio should this be for an aggressive investor?

Thanks Peter

Cheers

Q: If the u.s. fed raises interest rates,what impact might this have on AQN and Zwh? Thank you.

Q: I own MSL and it continues to go down. With its new news should I sell or hold?
Thank you

Q: Could I please get your comments on MIC-N. What kinds of "infrastructure" do they own or manage? What do you think of their growth profile? What about the price/cash flow? What caused the steep price decline in 2015-16? If I buy it for my RRSP are there any withholding tax implications? Is there anything you prefer in the US in this area? Thanks for your feedback.

Q: I have owned this company for 2 years. I am even on the price. What are the expectations going forward. Thanks.

Q: Hello,
I have been thinking about selling CHE.UN & buying ECI.
Can I get your thoughts on this move.
thx,
Martin

Q: In a recent reply you talk about Sunlife's better "growth profile". Obviously this is very important in determining which companies to consider. However, I am not sure how one best determines this. Would you have some guidelines on what to look for using SLF as an example?
Many thanks for your considered response.
Mike

Q: If a Canadian based ETF (e.g. VUS) invests in a US company or ETF (e.g.VTI), isn't the dividend paid to the Cdn ETF subject to US withholding tax, regardless of whether it is held in a registered or taxable account ?

Thank you for your outstanding service to us !

Bob

Q: I am sorry if this is a stupid question due to my incompetence. About a decade ago I made good money on a gold stock - Central Gold Trust (GTU.UN). I can't find it anywhere, what happened to it? Thanks again Henry

Q: Could you comment on ATA and what you think the coming year- or two, holds for it. Thanks, as always.

Q: Without going to individual Co websites, how can I find out whether a Co's Dividends are paid by Mth. Qtr or Yr? Is there a List somewhere?

Thanks. Austin

Q: If I own a stock outside of my TFSA and then buy the same amount of this stock inside my TFSA for twice the price is my adjusted cost base equalized between the two holdings?
IE 1 share = $1 outside TFSA
1 share = $2 inside TFSA

Is my cost base now $1.50 on 2 shares?

TIA

Q: Your advise on a 1-3 yr. play on lithium - can be US or CDN. As well, your opinion on the current & future prospects for this commodity. Thank you

Q: Good Morning 5i.
I have some USD to invest so I'm looking for big Blue Chip dividend paying companies in the USA , 4 or 5 names would be greatly appreciated. I know the US market is not your specialty.
Thank-you

Q: Which of these two would you pick, and could you explain why.
Thanks Peter.

Q: I bought Painted Pony when it was around $4.50. So I am up on this investment. Is Raging River a more compelling stock for growth? Should I sell PPY and buy RRX. Should I hold long term on PPY? Or should I sell and go inot an entirely different energy stock? I view myself as a long term investor and want to hold stock for 5 to 10 years and hopefully watch them grow.