Investment Q&A

Q: What would be your best contrarian pick today in both us and canadian markets

Q: As a longterm underwater holder could you please evaluate the quarter. Is this enough positive momentum to begin to undo the mistakes of the past? Is this a positive enough quarter to suggest they are turning the corner due to recent structural changes involving the move to in-house payment processing? Does this give you new hope for the company going forward?

Q: I just received a Chapter 11 notice on a small holding I have AKUMIN. Another in a long line of US Healthcare companies that list in Canada and go bust! Looking at the trading history on your site, it looks like it was trading very small volumes (9.5k) at around .20 for 4 or 5 months and then all of a sudden on Monday October 23rd, its last trade, was at .51 for 1,170,000 shares. Two questions 1) why would anyone buy a large block and pay a huge premium for a stock that is in trouble???.......does this not wreak of foul play? If not, why would someone have purchased these shares? 2) Is my money dead or is there hope it will come thru bankruptcy with some shareholder value? I would love your perspective as this seems really odd to me.

Many Thanks

Scott

Q: Hi 5i,

Please opine on their earnings release this morning, looks good, and any forward looking changes. Thx.

Q: What's your assessment of JWEL's earnings report? You've been cautious on the stock, especially in regard to entry timing, what do you think now?

Q: Your thoughts on FTNT in relation to other cyber security stocks, following its latest quarter would be appreciated.

Leo

Q: Hi, With respect to recent topic of DRIP discounts, we have had our accounts with CIBC Investors' Edge for a long time and we have never had any issues receiving DRIP shares with a discount, if the company offers it. Of course, the brokerage only buys DRIP shares with a minimum of 1 share and balance of dividend is received in cash. Generally, we would need to make sure that we call the brokerage to register a DRP with the company well before the Dividend Payment Date, preferably before stock going ex-dividend.

If company does not have a DRIP program, then brokerage also offers a Synthetic DRIP, as per the their own approved list of names.

Hope this helps.

Thank You

Q: Disappointed with Crox. What are some other options if I don’t want to wait around?

Q: Any recent thoughts on OLY?

Q: Considering the important number of mortgage renewals ( including many "variable rate" mortgages.. ) that are projected during the next 1-3 years,what is your point of vue about the safety of canadian banks and insurance Cies stocks during this period ? a word on US financials shall be also appreciated, .

Q: Fell about $1.40 on Thursday ----Do you know the reason for that?

Thanks
Peter

Q: Hello,
I recently mentioned taking a position in MDLZ for part of my international holdings, not realizing MDLZ is actually US-based. Knowing you don't follow international stocks, are you generally aware of other internationally-based consumer defensive companies listed on a major US stock exchange? I looked at Nestle, but it seems to be only buyable OTC, and I am not too keen on that market. Another thought was DEO, do you see any red flags with it?
Thanks again, Michael

Q: Can you comment on results. Thank you.

Q: Hi Team,
I had the following on my watchlist to "buy the dip" so to speak: LMN,BN, BIP.UN. WELL. After today they have all had nice moves off what was hopefully a "bottom". Is it time to buy? Is risk on again? Or is this a suckers rally after the fed induced rally? Predictive question I know...just looking for opinion. This being said; if it's a good time to buy, What Canadian stocks would you be your Top picks to buy today for a long term hold? Could you rank a list for me please? Thanks

Shane.

Q: Can, you give me your view on this company, I have a shares and I was just wondering if I should hold or sell Avg cost [ $11.26]

Jim

Q: Could you give me an up date is this a hold or sell.
Jim.

Q: Your thoughts please on the quarter?

Thx Blake

Q: Which ETF would have the best potential under the current market outlook?

Q: Thank you for your answer to my question. Regarding the PE, I cited RBC DIRECT but neglected to mention the 5I profile site which also was about 8. Your answer to my Q mentioned 16x. Which is correct? This kind of discrepancy also shows up on various other sites. How does an investor know which number is correct.

In this instance 16 is still decent but I would be happier knowing I bought it at 8x and expecting even better growth in the years ahead.

Thanks.

Q: Your comments on earnings? Is TEAM still a buy, sell or hold? It is getting hit after hours. Thanks.