Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,

As a long-term investor, I've been happy with A&W's performance, but note that John Heinzl in his Globe & Mail column "Stars and Dogs" is now referring to it as a "dog" due to the first decline in same-store sales in four years. Would you stay the course with this stock or look for greener pastures elsewhere? As always, thanks for the valued advice.

Q: Are ECI,AGU & AW.UN buyable at today's prices? ECI & AGU are below their 200dma & AW.un is at its 200dma. Would you go for full positions? Thanks

Q: Hi Peter/Ryan and team:
Two questions if you would be so kind to consider.
I have read numerous times your or members use of the term 'half position' Could you explain in layman's terms what is a half position and what is a full position. Maybe an example would clear it up for me.
Question #2 is about A&W's declared dividend.
"A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (the Fund) (TSX symbol AW.UN) today declared a cash distribution of 13.3 cents per trust unit for the period April 1 to April 30, 2017. The distribution will be paid to unitholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2017, and will be payable on May 31, 2017. This distribution will be taxed as a non-eligible dividend, as the source of funds to pay the distribution is a dividend from A&W Trade Marks Inc." What and why is it they state the distribution will be taxed as a non-eligible dividend. Will this then be taxed like interest? If held in a Non-Registered account will this still be taxed at the preferred dividend rate, assuming a T3 slip is issued? Thanks again for all your answers to the many questions you receive. Ken ... :-)

Q: As the stock has pulled back do you think this a buying opportunity ? Currently hold a half position and have for several years. . Thanks

Q: With the trend now to healthier menus which restaurant chains do you recommend ?Thanks.

Q: The stock appears to be acting negatively to the recent slow down in same-store growth. But AW has announced plans to grow aggressively so I am wondering if going forward, this new found growth would alone be enough to continue seeing the stock value increase? Or if same store sales do continue to remain flat would you expect this stock to become more of an income stock with little growth?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

Q: Please comment on AW.UN release today? Thx

Q: Please advice best stocks to buy today in consumer sector and healthcare?.

Q: Bond Proxies: Some investors do not want to own bonds, but prefer to own stocks that are considered "bond proxies"

Can you identify stocks that have these characteristics.

Q: Can you please help me prioritize these stocks I'm considering for my income account. I understand that some are higher risk. Thanks.

Q: I was wondering what you thoughts were on Freshii vs A&W in terms of valuation metrics and which you would prefer. Thanks

Q: I already have ENGH, KBL, TCN, AW.UN, CCL.B, CXI and HAC in my TFSA together with about 40% bonds. Can you suggest any of the Canadian stocks you cover which would be most suitable to add here? I guess for a TFSA capital appreciation is paramount.

Q: This stock has been hit hard the last 2 days with some increased volume but no news that I can see. Any concerns?

Q: Hi. Since joining your service I have slowly sold my mutual funds and built up the portfolio listed. I have an equal percentage of these listed except M at 16% AVO at 1.6% and SGY at .6 %. I have a mutual fund left at 6% that I would like to sell. For a balanced portfolio today what would you recommend I purchase? 3 - 5 year timeframe. Please deduct appropriate credits for the long question. Thanks.

Q: Hi,

A few months ago, you recommended AU.UN as one of the top investments for a combination of growth and distributions. Since then, it has done very well. Do you still perceive AW.UN as one of the top Canadian investments for a combination of growth and distributions?

Thanks,
IF

Q: Any comments on Pizza Pizza results and is the 5%+ drop a buying opportunity OR the drop in A&W is a better opportunity.

If there is enough cash available would you advice adding to both (I hold shares in both companies already).

Thanks.

Q: I would like to buy a royalty income fund . Could you rank these for me. AW.UN,BPF.UN,PZA.UN AND KEG.UN

Q: Please dock two questions for this:

1. Would EIF be best held in a TFSA or non-registered account?
2. What would you recommend for a high divdiend paying stock in the consumer space for a non-registered account. Would BPF.UN be a good choice?

Q: what happened to aw.un its under 40.00 is this going to recover?

Q: Good day,
Perhaps I need to be clearer in what I'm asking with regard to the secondary offering announced by A&W. From your earlier answers this is a non-news story that has zero affect on the company and its stock value and does not even really involve the company so much as certain shareholders selling their stock to someone else. So why did A&W announce it? The market seems to think this was a significant event, as the stock has fallen precipitously since the announcement.