Investment Q&A

Q: Hi,
I realize you get asked about sector allocation percentages often but could you give me your thoughts today on what you think they should be. We r moderate/aggressif investors. Would you be holding cash right now?
What would you buy in the US for the industrial sector?
Thank you

Q: Hi Peter,

Since I bought it at start of this years portfolio the stock has been down a little over 10% in a very short time period.

Any developments of note in the past month that would cause this drop?

Thanks

Q: Hi Peter--Have been slowly moving into cash--to see how the summer market is going to play out--want to get more than money market return---don't mind a little risk---a lot has been parked in ZWB---do you have any other suggestions

Q: I just funded my non registered account with some money. I may purchase on margin at a later date. Just curious if you could give me some ideas on some companies that pay a dividend for a long term hold preferably that qualify for the dividend tax credit but it could be interest dividend as well. I was thinking AW.UN, HWO, DRG.UN, PZA and CHP.UN Also if any uou recommend that I didn't mention Thanks.

Jimmy

Q: I am thinking of selling MTSN as I have lost nearly 31% of my invesment on this stock. I am think of replacing it something which would not be as bad as this one. What would you suggest buying to recuperate this loss in the US small cap space which has good growth potential.

Q: I noticed on your Summary for April that HNL was the best performer, up 44%. It had fallen off my radar list after my selling at a loss months ago.
If one were willing to take on some risk right now which of the 3 would you recommend HNL,CHW or BDI - or do you consider all too risky and the 44% jump in HNL akin to a dead cat bounce? And therefor look elsewhere for some "wins".

Thanks for your help.

Q: Good evening Peter,

I thought I read somewhere last year that REITS will become Mandatory for all Canadian Money manager / Mutual funds to hold within their portfolios.

If so, when is this required and should this not have a positive impact on the Reit sector ?

Also, if true what Reits do you think will benefit ?

Thank you Peter...

Q: When I was in high school, I read a book called "PS... Your Cat is Dead." It was about a guy, as best I can remember, while on the road went through a series of incredible bad luck - everything went wrong, he lost all his money, girlfriend, broke some bones, and then when he finally got home, he found out his cat had died. It was a comedy. Reading the IFP press report last night made me think of that book as sentence after sentence relayed bad circumstance, everything was bad. Certainly not a comedy. I have a decent position, what are your thoughts of this ugly earnings report?

Q: Good evening, I am the proud owner of CXI shares, which I hold in equal amounts in the TFSA and RRSP account. The shares held in my RRSP make up about 5% of my RRSP total while the shares held in my TFSA equate to roughly half the value of that account. Would it be wise to keep the shares in my RRSP and sell what is in my TFSA? If I was to sell (in whichever account) what would be a good replacement, or replacements?
Thanks a lot
Seamus

Q: Hi Peter & Team,
Could you please comment on Lundin Mining. Is it expensive after share price jumped recently?

Thanks

Q: Hi Peter Can I have your thoughts on Tesla latest announcement about energy storage .This sounds very good
Kind Regards
Stan

Q: Can you please provide an update with IEI, why the sudden drop? Thanks

Q: Peter et al; I think Madeline should be rewarded- maybe six extra questions? That was quite a mistake she uncovered. Publish if you wish.
Rod

Q: 3:37 PM 5/3/2015

Hello 5i

The Thomson Reuters website says : "Notice for Canada Revenue Agency purposes: all dividends paid by Thomson Reuters Corporation are eligible dividends unless indicated otherwise".

Is Thomson Reuters a "Canadian" Company or is owning shares considered to be a "Foreign Property" and would a T1135 declaration be required?

Many thanks.... Paul K

Q: How in the world did MBT – Manitoba Telecom get added to TSX Composite Buyback Index?
The S&P/TSX Composite Buyback Index provides exposure to the 50 constituent companies in the S&P/TSX Composite Index with the highest buyback ratio in the last 12 months. The buyback ratio is defined as the monetary amount of cash paid for common shares buyback in the last four calendar quarters with interim reports available divided by the total market capitalization of common shares at the beginning of the buyback period..
Insider shareholding total including directors, seems to be less than 50,000 total. Everybody owns rights or options instead.
Absolutely no buybacks that I can see. Also no insider activity other than right or options. Is this a mistake or a joke?

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan and 5i Team;

Would you please share you opinion on Lonestar West; regarding the year end financials, released yesterday.

Q: what impact will the recently announced class action suit have on loblaws? I was considering buying it - should I wait or is this an appropriate entry point?

Q: Hello Peter & Co,
My RRIF portfolio consists of 83% equity and 17% cash. When I calculate my equity returns, I do not consider the cash position; do you consider the 5% cash position (as long as it is not redeployed) in the original model portfolio in calculating the returns?
Thanks,
Antoine

Q: Hello team, Your comments pls. on: "Competition Bureau Opposes Parkland Fuel Corporation's Acquisition of Pioneer Energy in 14 Communities". How would this affect PKI.
Thank you!

Q: Understanding that you focus on CDN stocks, I would value your opinion on Banco Santander SAN.US.
Do you see some upside at current valuations, the dividend sustainability, and ability to increase dividends.