Investment Q&A

Q: I have a question about stock quotes in general using TNC as an example. I often see quotes and %gains/losses that don't seem to make sense. As an example, if I look at quotes for TNC this morning across a variety of platforms, I see a price of $1.86 for a gain of 3.91%. If you look at the numbers however, it opened at $1.85 for a 0.01 gain - but this would only be 0.5% gain, nowhere near 3.91%

Just checking again now, the quote is $1.83, which should be a two cent loss, or 1.08% loss, but it's showing a gain of 2.23% on the day. What's going on?

Q: My question relates to the effect of lower interest rates. There seems to be a considerable discussion to the issue of negative interest rates. In a scenario that the BOC decided to lower interest rates to 0 (let alone negative) what would be the effect on CBO. Currently the NAV of CBO is 19.12 and the yield is 3% ish. If the BOC reduces rates to 0, what in your estimation does NAV become and what does the yield become. I don't need a long explanation but rather the 2 numbers. Great service and keep up the good work.

Q: I have held exco xtc for a while - have about 35% profit . Thinking of switch to Magna. Make any sense??

Q: Good Afternoon, CSU finished the day at $535.21. The 52 week
high is $598.00. Do you see it getting back up to the $600.00 area any time soon? Thanks John

Q: I own the above and am in a no loss no gain position. With the current problems surrounding the stock, should I consider selling and buying Google instead. Thank you.

Q: For a play on the consumer visa or walmart?

Q: Morning, I am thinking of adding one of the three stocks (NFI, SIS, ITP) to an existing portfolio. Long term hold with the best combination between growth and dividend. Would you please
give your thoughts on the best pick of the three. Thanks, Lavern

Q: Would like to know your thoughts on Liq. Is the dividend at risk and can you explain the constant decline in value. I would like to enter a small position for the div. interest. Thanks you.

Q: Hi,

For the "buy and hold" investor, what jumps out at you as good buys right now. I'd like to make a few last-minute purchases before the RRSP deadline.

Thanks,
Robert

Q: Good afternoon,
Do you regard the announcement of an entry into a letter of intent with the Quebec Government as a material development for the company?
Thank you for your assistance.

Q: Could you please comment on recent earnings and the purchase of the rental property in Ottawa.
Thanks
Bob Rose

Q: Could I get your advise on KKR. I have held it for years but now am down
30% should I sell hold or add.
Thanks
BD

Q: Could you comment on recent results ?

Q: Hi Peter & team. The company suspended the dividend on the common shares. These preferred CF.PR.A are to reset in September 2016. The formula for the reset rate is 321bp + GoC 5year-bond. Assuming the latter at 0.40% (is this a reasonable figure?), the yield at reset, based on the current share price, will be just over 10% (am I right?). I am wondering whether this represents good value and an opportunity for income. How would you assess the risk that the dividend be also suspended on the preferred? What are the general rules in that regard? Thanks for your excellent service.

Q: Reading the question and answers I know which stocks you favour. Two of them TNC (TIO) and DSG and ESP one that isn't a favourite of yours, seem to be lagging the pack on this recovery. In the case of TNC and ESP, the minute the markets get a bit weak they sell off a lot more than the rest of them. Are there any of these I should get out of the next time there is a bit of a run up? Thanks for your good advice. Dennis

Q: Hi 5i Research team,
About SIS analysis, qualitative (small-cap, key person risks) had the lowest grade on your report card. What would have been the overall rating without that characteristic? What would you like to see improve in order to increase your comfort level with SIS? Or is it pretty much as good as it gets for this size of company?
Have you meet management / what is your opinion of management? What could be the next catalysts to bring SIS to the next level? Based on cash on hand and the way the company is managed (focus on organic growth and small tuck-in acquistion), I do not expect many or large equity issues: therefore little interest from the broker/analysts community. Am I right?
Thank you for your collaboration, Eric

Q: Good afternoon,
I would appreciate your thoughts upon GPC. I am thinking of adding it to my US portfolio and your views upon it for an investment at this time as well as a potential entry point would be very helpful.
Thank you.

Q: Is there any website that an individual retail investor can go to find out the number of shares shorted on any particular stock. thanks

Q: Hi Peter and Staff. I have very small positions in the stocks below and have a small amount to add to 2 of them. Sector allocation is not an issue..could both be in same sector and not matter in my weightings. Which two would you pick and why?

CCL,DHX,KXS,MSL,OTC,PLI and TNC

Thanks for all you do

Q: Hi Team:
Interesting article in Saturday`s Globe about negative interest rates. I have held a # of Cdn
bank stocks for years & have benefited from their dividends & rarely check their stock prices. It is interesting to note the conflicting views in the article concerning the ramifications of going negative. If Canada joins the sub zero fraternity, what effect would this have on the shares of my Cdn Banks?
Thanks: Jerry