Investment Q&A

Q: Why is Neighbourly Pharmacy trading down at such a large discount to the offer to take it private at $20.50. It seems undervalued even without the offer. Would it be a buy at todays price. Thanks for your great service.

Q: Your views on Whitecap Resources recent earnings of October 25.

Thank you.

Q: What are your thoughts on GDI? I've been holding in my TFSA for around 3 years and up 12%. They made a purchase last week which looks good. Its more or less been flat and slightly down for the last little while. I know you like it and still hold but I'm looking to high grade this stock for a better alternative if there is one.  Looking at total return 5+ yrs, what small/mid cap stocks would you rank above this one currently that I could swap with? Some names that come to mind are TVK (not held) and HPS.A (holding already).  So I would sell GDI and buy one of the others, which do you like currently that have greater growth potential? If any others in Cad or US, please offer your suggestions.

Also quick thoughts on NVEI (held in TFSA), time to cut it loose? Thanks!

Q: This Brookfield Office preferred is trading with an over 12% yield and if I understand correctly is resetting on December 31, 2023 at a higher rate. Why is it trading down lately with rates so high and resetting so soon. Knowing that it is higher risk would you consider it a buy for its high yield. Also could it be called for a large capital gain on Dec 31.

Q: thinking about purchasing some bip.un and just wondering as long as i hold in my registered account [rrsp] will i get all dividends or will there be a withholding tax.
thanks

Q: I own both and looking to add only to one at this time. Which to add for total return over 3-5 years? Yield on BNS is enticing currently, but exposure to Central America economies leaves me feeling it's riskier than TD with US exposure. What say you guys?

Q: Canadian banks are being brutalized this year.What do you see that will be required for us to see some relief?

Q: i owned some glxy and it was nice to see 5i increasing their position.
do you like btcc, or do you recommend another and if you do like btcc ,is it the one hedged to cdn dollar dave

Q: Are there global ETF in US /CDA, that offer in priority protection against inflation,and hopefuly also significant dividends + capital appreciation potential.

Q: hi,
according to portfolio tracking and analysis, I am short on basic materials, consumer cyclical, health care, industrials. im also quite short US and international equities. I prefer equities with dividends that are growing, and has some capital appreciation/growth as well. with this in mind, can you provide your top few picks in each sector please. much appreciated. chris

Q: Hi 5i

I'm asking for a gut feel response, does this "fear" train seem any more concerning than at other times previously in your career going back to the mid 80's (I think this is right) ?
>>> "when the market 'settles down' but right now investors are back on the 'fear' train and worried about many things"

I believe interest rates are closer to "normal" today rather than our recent history but can understand many younger investors having a recency bias. (Even if I was too young to invest during those peaking 15-20% days of old)

Maybe I'm just a perpetual optimist.

Thanks

Q: your thoughts please on the quarter?

Thx

Q: Do you consider BIPC a BUY, SELL, or HOLD at current level and why?
I am down 35% on the stock and wondering what to do.
Thanks

Q: Hi, SHOP had a really bad day Today and traded really poorly, sinking almost 7%, perhaps influenced by Alphabet's results and major large techs like META, AMZN etc, pulling the Nasdaq sharply lower. Shopify stock also broke the $68 support level today, which it has held, in the recent past. We added a little to our 6% holding, with a long term belief in company's strong fundamentals.

Analysts' commentary/preview has generally been positive with expectation of company announcing strong results and guidance on November 2nd. What are your thoughts ?

Thank You

Q: Your thoughts on Bcs

Q: Hello, Is it better to purchase Canadian bank stocks in a RRSP or non registered acct and why ?

What about U.S. bank stocks?

Thanks so much.

Q: In the event of windup, dissolution, liquidation, where do the various debt instruments rank with respect to each other ie. bank debt, debentures, notes and preferred shares? When there are several debentures, notes and preferred shares outstanding, how do they rank with respect to each other?

Q: While most microcap tech stocks have been trending down for 2 years now, despite some companies showing financial strength, AirIQ's stock price has been trending upward and hitting new highs. What can we learn from AirIQ?

Q: Great yield on this one, although I believe it's more variable than most. Would you consider this security too volatile for pensioner on fixed income with otherwise diversified portfolio?

Q: Do you think it is a good time to add bonds? It seems the most likely scenario's (slow growth with moderating inflation like now, or full blown recession) will be more favourable to bond investors than equity holders. What is the asset mix you would employ and do you favour longer bonds today? Thanks.