Investment Q&A

Q: Of these two healthcare companies, which do you prefer? WCG dropped a lot in the recent sell off whereas CNC did not? I do own UNH but I'm looking for another for a long term hold?

Q: You have mentioned your concern about KWh's payout ratio tightening. The only figure I have been able to find is 64% which to me didn't seem to be too bad but perhaps I don't have the right number. Could you please state what you believe the ration is currently and what you think is an acceptable ratio for this company. Also, your expectations over the next year and what you think might trigger any payout reduction.
Many thanks as always.

Q: I have held Goodfellow for about seven years now. Would you suggest it as a tax loss sale? It is a net net stock but the current assets are mostly inventory apparently. Any chance of recovery, I am down about 35%.

Q: Just read David's question about the yield inversion. Over the years I have found these two sites to be very useful when considering the question of impending recession. Both are data driven. Worth a look.
http://scottgrannis.blogspot.com/
https://www.dashofinsight.com/
Mike

Q: I heard a radio item about the growing demand for cobalt which is needed for batteries. It seems there are several cobalt mining ventures in Canada. Do you know of any that would make a respectable investment opportunity?

What do you think of First Cobalt and Cobalt 27 Capital?

Thanks!

Q: i notice square is down almost 5 dollars after a nice rise yesterday. the only news i can find is one reseearch house lowered target from 100 to 95,is that enough for this kind of sell of. also yesterday instinet said it should have huge revenue griwth going forward. dave

Q: Please comment on BEW's recent results.& going forward.Good increase in revenue,& cash is also up.My position is down to 1% after losing 62% on 0.50 p/p.Hold,sell or add. If sell,please give 2 replacement(do not have to be in same sector),Thanks for u usual great services & views

Q: Ryan; Any news for the large volume sell off in HNL? Thanks. Rod

Q: Hi team,
I saw an interesting question last week on the metrics for evaluating stocks in different sectors. You did not mention the tech sector. I am curious on those metrics where there are many companies, trends, growth prospects, competitors, among others. Many companies show no earnings at all as they are investing for earnings down the road. So how do you compare these companies?

With the market unrest the past couple of months, I have looked more closely at your Companies section where there is a wealth of information. Take 3 cloud stocks that regularly show up on your favourites list: BOX, RPD and TEAM. None have earnings today. There are non-earnings metrics shown, such as price to sales and price to cash flow. On a price to sales basis, BOX is 4.5, RPD is 6.3 and TEAM is 22.3. Box is the winner with RPD a reasonably close 2nd. On a price to cash flow basis, BOX is 32, RPD is 620 and TEAM is 60. BOX again is the winner but RPD is a poor 3rd. I know numbers don’t tell the whole story, but I am not sure how to make any reasonable evaluations based on the metrics.

Thanks for the insight.
Dave

Q: Hi 5i,

I read on Bloomberg that the 3 and 5 year bond yields have inverted in the states. I know generally it's a good indicator of a recession. How worrying is this sign to you? Would it lead you to making any investment changes?

Thanks!
Dave

Q: Do you see value in CL and KMB at this time as stocks and as somewhat safe harbours in volatile times? Do you have a preference between the two?
Thank you for your advice.

Q: The removal of the 2 major overhangs,at least for the short term--The Fed is now data dependent & close to neutral rate.2)US/Sino 90day truce for 90days(though US & Chinese versions differ in a lots of way)-- are very positive for the markets.resulting in big increases.even in oil price tonight.Other favourable factors are indication that Russia & S Arabia may cut oil production @ next OPEC meeting ,later this month & 2) normal y/e rally(historical data shows 70% rally in Dec)A question is,will the FAANG recover from bear territory? In view of the above,this appears time to buy.If so.please provide the best names from u 3 portfolios.Thanks for u usual great services & views

Q: I just read a press release that Siyata Mobile put out today announcing they have entered the Australia / New Zealand market. As of now it appears they have formed relationships with the major Telco's in Canada Israel , United States and now Australia and New Zealand. Everything I have read about this Company especially in the last 6 months gives me the impression that 2019 could be a Huge Year for Siyata Mobile. My question is , do you agree and if so what type of price target do you think they may achieve within 1 year ?

Q: I was thinking about selling Tourmaline to buy Torq to trigger a capital loss while maintaining sector exposure. What do you think? Would you have any alternative suggestions for TOG (other than VET, which I already hold)? Thanks so much.

Q: Bought some CGX as the momentum looked good before their last earnings. However after their earnings the stock sold off hard. Wondering if it’s worth holding on or move to SIS , KXS or PBH. As there is opportunity cost holding on to it. Don’t care about dividend looking for growth.

Q: TCL.A is near its 52 week low. My average cost base is $18.88. I am considering purchasing more shares because my portfolio is under-weighted in industrial stock. Would you recommend buying TCL now or would you recommend waiting till after 13 December when the fiscal 2018 results are released? Can you recommend an industrial stock other than TCL that yields 4% or more?

Q: What is your current view on AP.UN. thanks

Q: Moving your money from Regular acct to TFSAs

I am at a quandary as the market starts to lurge from the grave on a strategy moving capital from my regular account to my tfsa.

I'm letting my energy stocks ride ( i know i know, it's madness, but there's so little left there).

My real question is between my so so stocks which have regained and and are showing signs of going positive, down 30% to 3% and my winners in tech which some have done very well while some are plodding along. I'm thinking of moving one of more successful ones like SHOP AMZN ADBE or would GOOG MFST ( a recent buy) be a better choice.

I suppose the question I'm asking is more of a strategy first question rather than a specific stock. I feel no real need to buy something new, so is shifting one of my winners to the TFSA sound?

Any insight would be helpful. Deduct what is necessary.

Q: Good morning,

AQN buying 331 million of nat gas assets from Enbridge. I own both. Does this favour one or the other and is it a large enough transaction to move either company?

THanks

Q: Larry Berman likes this pick for the 8% yield and the “explosion” of pipelines in the US. Do you have an opinion and would it be appropriate for an RRSP?