Investment Q&A

Q: Question on SNC Lavalin (SNC). Their earnings are supposed to jump next year to $2.79. However, from there, their earnings are supposed to fall to $2.23 by 2017.

CIBC issued a report on SNC on Sept 4 where they value their operating business at $19 a share, their infrastructure concession investments at $28 a share, and their net cash at $3 a share.

Is it possible to reconcile both ideas? Is it possible to think SNC earnings per share will fall to $2.23 by 2017 but also think the sum of their parts is worth $50 today?

Q: Do you have an opinion on AVEDA (AVE.V)

Thank you !

Q: Hi Team,
I own some shares of TOG. Just wondering if you know what the yield will be on when it's offered and when it will begin. Also, what do you think of its future prospects?

Q: I wonder if your view of RNW as an income stock has changed in the past month. Compared to AQN, FTS, BEP.UN and CSE, it has held its value while the others have lost 2-7%. It pays a healthy monthly dividend with a decent payout ratio and its power contracts are reasonably long term and I understand protected from inflation. Other than it is new, is there really anything to dislike. Thanks.

Q: Gluskin Sheff is down today about the amount of the special dividend. Would you consider this a good opportunity to buy GS?
Thank you.

Q: HI TEAM
TZZ,FC,MKP.
How would you assess the mortgage corps in general and the above specifically. I am thinking of initialing a position.Has this sector suffered from the interest rate hikes ? which would you buy and why.
your teem are the best
thanks

Q: Thoughts on bond allocation in this current environment? I'm relatively young and have an aiming for a total allocation of ~15%, specifically in XBB.

Thanks.

Q: Hi Peter and Team, can you please provide your thoughts and comments on Pinecrest's, PRY, news releas regarding new business model. Thanks!

Q: I am a little overweight in utilities and am thinking of selling some TRP. I am thinking of buying AFN, NBD, MX or VET. Do you prefer one over the other? BAD is clearly an excellent company but I get the sense the stock has gotten ahead of itself.

8.3% of our portfolio is in energy - mostly gas (ARX, PEY & BNE) - not sure if I would be getting overweight in energy with the addition of VET.

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks

Q: This is a repeat of a question that I believe did not get through because of a time out.

It's almost a year since I purchased a 5i membership and will happily renew in Oct. I find the the Q&As most interesting and the more I read I find I seem to be picking up on subtleties. I do have a problem understanding what seems to be a subtlety with the grading system. It seems that 5i considers B- and certainly C+ companies more risky but suitable for income. I would think that someone requiring income would be looking for less risk and security of income.

To give you context I have recently taken control of my investments at a discount brokerage to reduce cost. I'm working toward building a portfolio that will provide 4% annually as a living allowance within a year plus a little extra to cover inflation and the odd treat. I hope I'm not being too optimistic or aggressive.

I now hold B- and C+ with AFN, CS, MCB, NAL and EH and wonder if I should consider replacing. I also hold 12 A to B stocks, a couple of blue chip Canadian large caps as well as ETFs that give me Canadian, US, Global less US and fixed income to round out the holdings.

I would appreciate comments on B- and C+ companies and my use of these as well any other thoughts you may have.

Many thanks,
Brian

Q: Hello 5i staff, John Degoey recently picked FSL on BNN Marketcall. Could I please have your opinion on this ETF? Would you expect money market returns or better? Do you see much risk here? Thanks again for the excellent service

Q: Enghouse (ESL) just released quarterly results which look to me to be very good. I would appreciate your assessment. Thank you, Peter

Q: Peter what is your outlook for gvc?its almost at an all time low.
Why so low?
could they be a take-over candidate?

Q: Could I get an update on AuRico (AUQ). I can't understand why it is doing so poorly.
Should I get rid of it or add to it?
Thanks

Q: What is your outlook for IBM? I have made some money on it and am wondering if it is time to take my profits. Thanks.

Q: 5I... Your work and your site is awesome!! Fantastic value!! (but don't change the pricing.. LOL) The structure is really great for small investors like myself... now onto the question... any suggestions for some good companies in the small cap space? Or mid-cap space? Thanks for your absolutely wonderful site!! Keep up the great work!! Too good to be true??

Q: Dear Peter and Staff,

Bank of America is being taken off the Dow; would you please give me your opinion of what might happen to the stock price. Should I hang on or take my gain and move along?
Many thanks, a day doesn't go by without my reading your questions/answers etc. Your service has been a tremendous help.
Many thanks, Catharine

Q: If I was to add a tech stock for a five year hold would you go with DHX, AVO, RKN or HGN for capital gains?
thanks a lot, Mike

Q: Peter,

I have an RRSP question. If you have Canadian ETF's with international exposure, is there a limit on how much of those ETF's should be as a percentage of your total RRSP portfolio. Lets say my Canadian ETF's with foreign exposure are 50% of my total RRSP portfolio, would this be allowed. Thanks

Q: Now that Premium Brand Holdings has fallen from its highs, what do you think are it's longer prospects. It's debt concerns me but the dividend is great. Would you say buy this dip is buy more, hold or sell?