Investment Q&A

Q: My target allocation to Financials is 15%. Within that group, I would like your advice on the following selection and allocation: TD-25%; CME - 8%; SIVB - 8%; MFC - 8%; BAM - 16%; BX - 16%; FSZ - 12%; XLF - 6% [or another bank].
This grouping is intended to provide both overall yield and growth; accepting some volatility. What would, in your view, be a reasonable target return for such a grouping? Please advise on target percent allocation to the sector. Which ones would you recommend and what alternatives would you prefer?.

Q: What do you think of the new ZZZD etf ? What is the yield ?

Q: 1. I am curious about what are the new website features/tools you are working on?

2. Any news on when your next webinar will take place?

Q: With the vote coming up on whether to support the sale of a large part of CMH, do you have more recent relevant information? Would you suggest to keep or sell existing shares in advance of the formal meeting?

Q: What is your view on the price of oil going forward and how do you view the prospects of FRU and PSK ? Thank you.

Q: What do you think of Park Lawn at today's levels? P/E seems a little high - but does past and future growth prospects justify it? (TD has it currently at 67.2x). I see they have missed some quarterly estimates - reason to worry? The growth seems solid and I like the story....thanks for your thoughts.

Q: Could I please get your top 3 USA consumer discretionary (mid-large caps) and top 3 health care names (mid caps). All with a growth tilt. Thanks as always.

Q: Input has bounced up a bit this aft, admittedly on fairly low volume. Any news popping up that warrants interest?

Q: IS it a sell,EPS expected increase 56%.Yet analysts are bearish WHY? OPERATING RATIO GREAT!

Q: I HAVE CONSTELLATION CSU.DB AND AM LOOKING FOR ANOTHER DEBENTURE. YOU HAVE RECOMMENDED CJT.DB IN THE PAST. OF CJT AND CHR WHICH IS YOUR PREFERENCE. ANY OTHER DEBENTURE YOU MAY CONSIDER TO BE WORTHY WOULD BE WELCOME. THANKS

Q: My question is about global debt as a potential factor affecting markets going forward. According to a report in the Washington Post today global debt is now about 318 percent of world gross domestic product.

The breakdown is reported like this: Government debt has tripled from $20 trillion in 2000 to $65 trillion in 2018, rising as a share of GDP from 55 percent to 87 percent. Household debt has increased over the same years, from $17 trillion to $46 trillion (from 44 percent to 60 percent of GDP). Finally, nonfinancial corporate debt rose from $24 trillion to $73 trillion (71 percent of GDP to 92 percent).

Do you think growing global indebtedness is a serious risk factor investors should be aware of?

Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/with-booming-global-debt-were-entering-unexplored-territory/2019/01/16/8896c5e2-19bb-11e9-88fe-f9f77a3bcb6c_story.html?utm_term=.f9c7f2e8f264

Thank you. Michael

Q: Could I have your opinion of the potential of Bragg Gaming Group. Does it have much debt and is there much insider ownership. Thanks

Q: Can you please offer an opinion on CVE: SIM, Siyata Mobile Inc. Also, can you give me 1 or 2 names that have an opportunity for explosive growth over the next few years.

Q: What is the US exchange rate for 2018?

Q: I have been analyzing my holdings through this recent rally and most have performed well , some like COV and HMMJ spectacularly well. VB and CRH are two which are not participating. I know you are not fans of CRH. Why is VB not participating ? While it is a short term view, surely sentiment must have an effect. Even GUD is up lately.

Q: I would like to add to my finance/dividend group. I already own TD,BNS, GSY and MFC. Which should I add or add to and why. In particular why do you prefer SLF over MFC?

Q: Investment for the next year, your choice and why? Interested in income and growth.

Q: What is your view on NFLX at this point? The recovery has been very nice, but I am wondering it is getting close to pull-back again. The increase in pricing will help earnings, but could they be doing that to offset a slowdown in sign-ups? Also, competition seems to be coming fast and furious now. Your thoughts?

Thanks

Q: All the above is what I have in portfolio with equal weightings. I purchased all stocks 1 year ago. I am down on all except for SHOP and BYD. TOY is Down the most. Do you recommend to sell any of these stocks? What new stock would you recommend to add to a tfsa for growth?
Please deduct credit as you feel appropriate.
Thank you.

Q: It's challenging to assess the earnings of REIT's if using the distribution payouts as a base of information. It would seem logical that payouts with a high return of capital would suggest weak results, yet individual price quotes suggest often refer to low P/E's.
Or maybe it's better to compare Return on Capital vs Cost of Capital?
Thanks from Randy