Investment Q&A

Q: I would appreciate your opinion on this company.
What will a interest rate hike in the USA mean for Telus
and this sector?

Q: Wow…how the energy sector changed over the last year and half. Then I cut the weighting from 14+% to 8.5% on the suggestion of 5iR. Now the weighting is 5% (in a better diversified portfolio). Then I put together a number of positions that were diversified, gas/oil, light/heavy and big and small. Now going forward I would like your take on whether I remain with each of these positions within the context of the energy sector mix, or transform to another more appropriate mix of positions that you suggest I think about. Here are the holds and position weightings then/now - BAD 1.5/0.8, BTE 1.0/0.2, BDI 0.5/0.2, CVE 1.0/0.6, PEY 1.0/.8, SGY 1.0/0.5, and TOU 2.5/1.8. Going forward I am keen about the better positions and the better mix, and as for the here and now, I am not focused on the loss or utilization of the loss. What is better for tomorrow’s years. Much appreciate all the helpful advice and insight……Tom

Q: Hi Peter. Would you recommend this ETF for 5% of my portfolio, I'm diversified Canadian 40% US 40% international 20%. Would this be a good time to add it to the plan?
GUY R

Q: Would you recommend either selling this stock or holding it for the 4.80% dividend. Thanks, Bill

Q: If CSW is already owned (1.8% position at a 14% loss) in a taxable account do you think a switch to ADW is warranted? The objective here is long term income with some growth. Thanks for your advice.

Q: ET & quite a no.of other 5I's stocks will be added to the small cap index as at close on Sep 18.SJ will be added to TSX.Please advise impact.Thanks a lot for your usual great services & views

Q: Good Evening
I am going back to 2005 and note that D.UN has not cut their dividend for the last 11 years. The current yield though of over 10% suggests that a dividend cut may be in the cards. What is your opinion of this company? I am holding it for several years.
Do you recommend averaging down, holding or selling?
Do you anticipate a cut in the dividend?
Thank you

Q: If we see improvement in the Canadian dollar over the next couple of years and it were to get back to the high 80s, would this put a lot of pressure on the pricing of Airboss earnings translated into Canadian dollars with resulting pressure on their share price? Thanks.

Q: Are these two Brookfield closed-end funds , Ok for My RRSP, are the yields sustainable ? Thanks Cec

Q: Good Evening
When reviewing the insider reports I come accross to the following term under the heading Nature of Transaction: " Buy Under Company Plan." Can you please explain what is meant by "Buying Under Company Plan"??
I understand the buying and selling in the open market but I am not sure how the buying under company plan works. Are the insiders required to buy company shares at specific intervals?
Thank you

Q: Good morning. I read their report this morning, and the stock has been declining for quite a while. The payout ratio has increased and I am wondering whether to hold it any longer..It is in My Riff and I am below my cost. Could you please give your advice Peter as I value your opinion. Thank you,

Q: Hi Peter,

Which five energy companies would you choose to own at the present time, with the present prices and outlook? Many thanks!

Q: At the present time there seems to be a bottleneck in the TPP deal
with respect to auto and auto parts manufacturers.Between MG and LNR,which one is less likely to be impacted if a TPP deal reduces
the the minimum percentage of auto parts required in cars
manufactured in the U.S.,Canada, and Mexico as outlined under NAFTA? Thanks, Joe

Q: WANTED Tech. TSXV: WAN got take out offer today at $1.79 by NYSE listed CEB Inc. Do you think its a fair price? Should I hold the stock to see if another higher offer comes?

Q: CLCT has experienced a significant decline over the past few months. Can you suggest what may be behind this, and is it likely to continue to underperform the general market? How safe is the dividend?

Thanks!

Q: Both MIC and HCG are very beaten up so far this year, HCG is down 50% and MIC is down 33% , Is this a good time to switch horses and go from MIC to HCG?

Q: Any thoughts on Cervus at these levels as a 'bottom fishing' long term hold. Looks pretty cheap here against past growth rates. Think the dividend is safe?

Q: Hello,

when does most of the tax loss selling happen? I am looking to pick up some oil stocks and was wondering if I should wait till then?

Thanks

Q: For those who want to consider the Hong Kong Feng Shui stock market prediction for 2015 (Year of the Goat) go to www.clsa.com/special/FSI/2015/. From my understanding of the site, the prediction for 2016 is posted in November 2015.

Q: I have hung on to VET because I didn't want to get out of energy completely. I understand that they have a significant share in a new natural gas supply for Ireland which was due to come on stream this Summer.
Is the new revenue stream enough to warrant continued holding, or would I be better to buy something with more immediate prospects of price appreciation?