Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Ryan,

Just read a recap of your appearance on BNN today. How come you do not own any of your past or current top picks?

Q: Peller is down almost 10% this week. Any reasons for this weakness?

Q: Any news to account for the weakness in the share price.Thought this might be a little bit defensive in nature.

Q: I am trying to maximize both share price growth and dividend yield while at the same time keep as high a degree of certainty as possible regarding earnings growth, dividend sustainability and the "survivability" of the business going far into the future. With this as a backdrop, how do you feel about me switching out of Andrew Peller for Sienna Senior Living? Is the difference between the two, in total return, too small to make it a constructive move?

Lastly, do you have a "favorite" stock, mid to large cap, that offers a 3%+ dividend and an eps growth of 10%.

Thanks.

John

Q: I just wanted to respond to the comment on the spotted lantern fly and potential issues for ADW. Spotted Lantern Fly are easily controlled by many pesticides. Growers should not worry about the sensationalism that many people/media like to invoke with articles trying to create panic in the wine industry. These flies congregate almost exclusively on grape and Ailanthus (tree-of-heaven). They may require an increase in pesticide usage for the next few years in areas they invade. A year or two after they are introduced the populations have declined, the reasons for this are unknown but scientists believe it is the work of a fungus. Penn State Fruit Research Extension Center can provide very interesting research as they work extensively with these insects.

Q: I would just like to make a comment. There is a serious potential for a pestilence to come to the Niagra wine country. It is called the Spotted Lantern Fly and has been destroying vineyards in Pennsylvania and has been sighted in New York State. It may have been a bit of an overreaction but I decided to move on from ADW.A.

Q: I have less than a 2% allocation and in the negative with the following stocks, GC, PEO, ENGH, VB, TOY, PHO, NFI, TSGI, TCL.A, CLIQ, WCP, ADW.A, RAY.A, and RME. With a growth outlook and a longer timeframe of 5-10 years+. What do you need still as a BUY to top up, HOLD, or SELL?
cliq, adw, engh, gc, nfi, peo, pho, rme, toy, ray, tsgi, tcl, vb, wcp.

Q: Can you please comment on their latest earning report and prospects, thanks

Q: My wife is down quite a bit on RHT, TCL.A, ENGH, RME, ADW.A, RAY.A, for a 5-10 year outlook, would you recommend to hold or sell? Thanks.

Q: Andrew Pelliers Ltd. has Class A and Class B common shares. What is the difference and which one should I be buying.

Q: Good morning - thank you for reading my question. Can you tell us what the difference is between theses 2 stocks - is one better to own than the other. I see B is going up today
Also when you do 5I updates, is there a date, written somewhere, that we would know, how long ago that they were updated.

Q: Any thoughts on why it dropped so much today?

Thanks,

Q: Hi 5I,
The above names are all owned in my TFSA. Of these, I am underweight in COV, IWO, PHO, SDX, SYZ AND VB. I've got some cash to put to work with a long term objective. With consideration to the sector weighting, and my under weights, would you recommend I top up on any at this time or maybe introduce a completely different name or names to the portfolio? Thanks!

Q: With new TFSA money available I am considering bringing these companies from a 3.5% position to a full 5% position. Any concerns or cautions?

Q: Would you rather add to brookfield renewable or start a position in superior plus ?

Also, would you prefer Corby or Andrew Peller ? or neither at the moment and quickly explain why ?

Looking at 10 yr. holding period. Thank you !

Thank you !

Q: With the recent volatility, several companies on my watchlist have seen their multiples fall to more reasonable levels compared to the last 2-3 years. In the current climate, I find low debt, strong management and overall quality to be more important than ever.

Considering these criteria, RCH, ADW.A and SJ are starting to stand out. The main issue I have is, growth might not be as high/steady as it was in previous years, so in the end they might not be that much of a bargain; maybe they are just more fairly valued, not "mispriced".

What would be your take on this? Is a 15-16 forward P\E for 8-10 % EPS growth and overall quality a reasonable price to pay? Or is this a case by case basis? What are the main points of reference, aside from industry, competition, company history, etc.?

I understand there are many other factors, but still, am trying to get my head around valuation. Thank you!

Q: Andrew Peller was a recent top pick by Ryan on BNN. Please compare with Corby in terms of risk, income, and growth. I have read past questions on these two, but would like a comparison as of now, for potential capital appreciation and income, in your usual thorough manner. Would you recommend one or perhaps both?
Thanks, Len

Q: I read sometime ago that when Marijauna was legalized in Colorado beer and wine sales dropped. Consumers have only so much money to spend. I guess munchies sales went up. Your thoughts please.RAK

Q: Hello Peter,
Is it time to back up the truck on Savaria? I think the market has over done the downside. Any reason why Andrew Peller is down from its peak? The company seems to be doing well. Please comment on both. Thank you.

Q: Can you please comment on their earnings released last night? Thanks