Investment Q&A

Q: My understanding is that this company generates its revenue from the sale of fuel, beverages, pass by restaurants, car washes, ... leading to a diversified source of revenue. It is also my belief that most of these sales are generated when people stop to get gaz. While filling up their tank they get a car wash, they buy an ice cream... As a long term investor, I really question the viability of their future. I think that in 5 years, there will be more cars on the road; however, I also believe that hybrids/electrical vehicles will start to steal some of their market share. A loss of one customer not buying fuel (I feel) has rippling effects. That customer may not stop to eat at their restaurant, may not stop to buy an ice cream... impacting their entire revenue stream. In 10 (15) years, I think the problem will multiply, eventually questioning their entire business model.

This past quarter was great as recent acquisitions demonstrated benefits, such as savings due to synergies but the pain has yet to start. In contrast to competitive forces trying to push them out, they are about to experience an industry shift, which may slowly make them somewhat irrelevant.

Your thoughts are appreciated. Thank You.

Q: Hi team, I have 90 shares of RRX and I'v broken even at today's price would you sell here get your money back and reinvest in another company or hold on for the final vote and I assume pick up BTE shares at that point right. Thanks, Nick

Q: In my well-diversified portfolio, in your view, which of the following are worth holding for income and/or possible capital gains in one year, and which should be sold now with the intention of investing the proceeds in some of your recommendations? I do not need the cash nor tax losses. AT &T(US) CPG FLI G SSF.UN H . Thank you

Q: Stingray looks interesting but one aspect I’d like your feedback on is it’s competion or potential competition. Wouldn’t it be very easy for Apple (Apple Music) or Spotify to go after this market and cause problems for Stingray?

Q: I recently took over a portfolio of mine managed by a regular at BNN with so so results. Five of the worst performers I would like to know if any of them have a chance of recovery within the next year,
BDX - Cost 280.1
FDX - Cost 274.9
FRU - Cost 15.00
ORCL - Cost 62.3
XLP - Cost 72.6
Thanks for making me confident to take over something like this on my own. Dennis

Q: I'm owning gbx since a couple of year. Good metrics i think but i'm wondering why the directors are selling every time they can?

Thanks

Q: Hello Team ,
Is it time to add to Pho in my TFSA- how big was their last earnings miss and how significant is their China contract?

Q: What are your thoughts about Tesla? Is this a good short now? Or is it a long term hold?

Q: This is a follow up question to Dorothy‘s question yesterday where she asked:
BNS is down 4.70%, ENB is down 9.22% and KWH.UN is down 38.20% ... Buy a new stock and if so can you give me some suggestions.

My feeling is that if a company is strong (eg ENB in the latest report) and the price is low, it is a good buy. If the company is questionable (KWH.UN for some reason recently) and possibly faltering, it is a risky buy. But your answer was “We don't like adding to stocks on a decline.”

Could you please clarify what you mean? I find the answer quite confusing, whereas your answers are usually very helpful.

Thanks.

Q: Your comments on the three companies I've listed above would be appreciated. I'm concerned about their debt, # of shares out , profitability & future prospects. Thanks as always for your great service.

Q: Best etf for marijauna invesment.. Thanx ryan.. Good luck today peter, on Bnn!!

Q: Our portfolio consists of Equities CAD 42%, Equities USD 22%, Funds 22% and cash 14%. Our top 5 holdings are Brookfield "family" as above 8%, Edgepoint Global Port "F' class/ CYB 8%, VISA 5%, Mawer/ MAN Gbl [same manager] Sm/Cap 5%, and GIB 4% of the total portfolio [=30%]. Please advise re deploying part of cash to BAM "family".
What would you recommend as total % to be allocated to BAM "Family" and what % allocation would you advise within the "family"?
Appreciate all your advice. Thx
Sam

Q: Hi Peter. Seems like a good idea to let my shares of ECI roll over into BIP.UN. It's in a TFSA. Keep collecting the ECI dividend, pay no fees, and have roughly the same dividend when converted to BIP.UN. What could go wrong? Deal not going through, not all my shares being converted, anything else? As to sector allocation, does it really matter that I go underweight Consumer and overweight utilities?
Thanks so much for this and PUR!

Q: Do you know when QST next reports? It's been soft the past few weeks. Can you see any reason for it?

Q: Hi,

I am looking to purchase some shares in a Canadian Bank. (The 5 main ones,
Canadian Western, Laurentian or National). Which of the banks do you think offer the best potential for total return over the next 5 or so years? Taxes are not a consideration; It is a registered account. Which of the banks do you think offer the least risk?


Thanks,
IF

Q: Hi 5i team
If demand growth estimates for methanol are realistic, and much of that growth occurs in China and Asia, wouldn't China mobilize state-owned enterprises to add significant capacity for their benefit (and the detriment of Methanex), as they have done in other "basics" like steel? Thank you.
Edward

Q: How long will TSGI remain in the dog house, apparently due to weak earnings reported by its competitor and other industry issues ? From $50 to $43 is quite a drop, with consistent decline every single day for past 2 weeks. I have noted your comments that stock is cheap, but is it for a reason ? Do you believe that upcoming TSGI earnings might help ? This one has been really volatile !! Thanks

Q: For the following sectors, could you pls recommend stocks in order of preference and advise what you are basing your recommendation on:
Consumer Cyclicals
Consumer Non cyclicals
Materials
Tech
Healthcare
Industrials
Deduct as many credits as you see fit and thank you!
Margaret

Q: Aug 1, 2018 - CAE acquires Alpha-Omega Change Engineering (AOCE)
CAE today announced that CAE USA Mission Solutions Inc., a subsidiary of CAE USA, has acquired Alpha-Omega Change Engineering (AOCE) for approximately US$29 million, excluding post-closing adjustments. The acquisition will enhance CAE USA’s core capabilities as a training systems integrator (TSI), grow CAE’s position on enduring platforms such as fighter aircraft, and expand the ability for CAE USA to pursue higher-level security programs in the United States.

AOCE, based in Williamsburg, Virginia, provides a range of aircrew training services, operational test and evaluation, and engineering support services to the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. intelligence services.

Would you please provide your opinion of this acquisition by CAE and what is their competition in the Defense Sector?
Thanks

Q: I am considering adding (about 2% position) a high-yielding, non-bank financial, and am looking at FSZ or GS. My objectives are more dividend sustainability and stock price stability over growth. Do you know what the payout is for each of these, and do you have a preference for one over the other and why? Would you buy today? If you have a better idea, please comment.
Thank-you