Investment Q&A

Q: If you could see into the future and knew COVID, people's fear of COVID, the economic effects of COVID were all gone ( basically a complete return to normal scenario was 100% for sure in 2021/2022) what basket of Canadian stocks would you purchase now for longer term hold (5-8 years).

Q: I am planning to take some losses as offsets to capital gains from previous years. In some cases, I am considering replacements as well. Please advise of any concerns with, or suggest alternatives to, the following sale (purchase) plan.

Sell HWO, PSI & IPL (buy PPL and AQN - already own ENB, ALA & KEY)

Sell SU & CJ (buy CNQ and PXT - already own ARX). I also have a sizeable loss on VET, but consider that is presently so far below comparables, that I should wait for some recovery – or sell now and move on?

Sell HR.UN (buy another REIT, possibly TCN.UN and/or ERE.UN - already own IIP.UN & NWH.UN).

Sell CHR.

Thanks - Don

Q: I have CHR in my Riff acct. Is it worth holding for an upturn in next 6--10 months? or should I sell? Please suggest a growth alternative ? TFII or TMX?
Take additional credits if needed for full answer. Thx. Helen

Q: How long should I hold CHR waiting for rebound? selling now would create a huge loss for me. I have 40,000 shares book price ...cost $6.18......selling now at $2.50 ..I don't need capital or diividends (they have been suspended)

Q: I bought shares in this company many years ago in my registered account primarily for income. Would you recommend that I continue to hold them? If not what would you replace it with assuming I want to have a company that provides a dividend yield of at least 3% ?

Q: Hi Folks,
I want to shake up my small cap holdings. I would like to add some of your favorites such as WELL, STC and PHO. I currently have losses in AKU, CHR, EIF and TCL.A......should I continue to hold these or sell to free up some cash for better opportunities. It's a registered account so no tax implications.
Thanks for your help,
Dennis

Q: I own some shares of Chorus and of course am down significantly. I'm wondering about the merits, in your opinion, of selling the CHR shares to harvest the loss and buying AC as a way of staying in the sector with our national airline and a probable recovery when Covid is history.

Q: Hi,
Can you comment on the following businesses and if you recommend buy, hold or sell for a long-term investor?
MTY Food Group (MTY), Chorus Aviation (CHR), Spirit Airlines (SAVE), Quarterhill (QTRH), Tecsys (TCS) and SunOpta (SOY).
Thanks,
Camille

Q: Am down 63% . Was holding for the div. witch is now gone. Will Air Canada honor their revenue contract with them ? Would you hold or sell and place the money elsewhere ? Thanks.

Q: Hi guys, I'm 76 yrs old and still looking long term !
MFC I'm down 22%. Is the div. safe ? Would you still hold or place the money elsewhere ?
CHR I'm down 63% was holding for the div. and it't now gone. Sell, hold or place money elsewhere ?
PAT down 60%. Any light at the end of the tunnel ?
NXR.UN Down 25% Purchased for div. Is it safe? If sell , what to buy ?

Q: Chr reported that it is proposing a shareholders rights plan...a poison pill.
What would that suggest ?
A way to entrench management or protect shareholders

Q: Do you think Chorus Aviation will be able to survive this global shutdown?

Q: Could you please give me your opinion on these three companies in light of the current situation. I hold Cu and CHR, but not AC. I am particularly thinking of AC since post the virus, it would seem to be likely to recover significantly. Your thoughts?
Please charge as many questions as you deem appropriate.

Q: On March 6th you mentioned in an answer to question from Dave that Chorus Aviation would be ok to hold if you have the correct time frame. Do you still feel that way? What are the chances of a dividend cut?

Thank you

Paul

Q: Is the leasing business of CHR.CA a separate entente. Can they mitigate the damage of this part of the business.
OR
Can they limit the damage if they need to because this is a separate subsidiary or is it connected and the whole company suffers.
How do you view this company today.

Q: Hi Guys,
Poor Chorus Aviation: Getting hamered (Not justified in my opinion) along with all the airline stocks and then this news:
Chorus Aviation Falls to 52-Week Low As U.K. Air
05 Mar 202011:35 ET
(MT Newswires) -- Chorus Aviation (CHR.TO) was down more than 5% to a 52-week low after the company on Thursday said it has eight aircraft leased to Flybe, a U.K. regional airline placed under administration.

The company said Flybe leased three ATR 72-600 and five Dash 8-400 turboprop aircraft, which, Chorus said, account for less than 5% of the book value of its regional aircraft leasing segment fleet. It said it has a plan to repossess the planes and lease them to other customers.

"We are currently in negotiations with prospects for these aircraft. As noted, these aircraft represent only a small portion of the value of our leased aircraft portfolio," Steven Ridolfi president of Chorus Aviation Capital said in a release.

Chorus shares were last seen down C$0.36 to C$6.04 on the Toronto Stock Exchange, under its previous 52-week low of C$6.22.

Would you continue to hold or possibly even add to an existing position ? Thanks

Dave

Q: In a diversified RRSP, which two from above listed equities would be best chosen at this time (2-3 year hold) for income and some growth with strong consideration given to safety of the dividend.

Thank you.

Q: Looking for income and capital gain for 1 year or more. LIF seems to have bottomed and rising while CHR dropped back and now might be going forward again. Which one would you go with? Without regard to portfolio diversity and only $5k for this investment. Or a better suggestion ?
Thanks,
Mark

Q: Hello, could you please give me your assessment of Chorus Aviation. I am considering it for inclusion in my TFSA after selling my Sentry Canadian Income (CIG50217). Also considering Exchange Income Corp. Please advise on both.
Thank you!
Doug Keene

Q: May i have the positive and negatives for this company, its growth prospects, safety of dividend and if its debt is manageable. What 5i portfolio rating would you give it ?

Many thanks for your great service.