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Q: Hello Peter, I have cash in my TFSA to invest. In addition to a diversified RRSP, my TFSA already has significant holdings in Google, Winpak, ZWB and the Agellan REIT (which have all done very well over the past few years).
Can you please suggest three 'growthier' ideas for new additions to the TFSA. I can accept a fair degree of risk, but not really interested in "long shots". (My gambling instinct was wrung out of me after my foray into Guestlogix - just a bad memory at this point). Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by James on September 19, 2017
Q: you recently answered a question, where you said BAM.A offered greater potential return,over 10 years, than the BIP.UN and BEP.un.

If BAM.A is the parent, how is this possible?

If BEP.un hits it out of the park and BIP.Un does not then the returns of BIP.un will act as an anchor on BAM.A. And if BIP.UN hits it out of the park, then the returns on BEP.UN will act as an anchor on BAM.A.

Read Answer Asked by Douglas on September 19, 2017
Q: I have owned Canaccord Genuity for several years. On July 4th, 2017, CF announced a (SPAC)deal. This deal appears to create an opportunity to purchase shares in a yet to be found company. Can you explain how CF is going to make money in this deal? Is this an IPO of shares when an acquisition is found? Will CF continue to hold the majority of the shares in the new acquisition?
This deal seem complex to a simple investor like me. Can you help? Is this a good deal for CF?

Cheers,
David
Read Answer Asked by lori on September 19, 2017
Q: Looking through Visa financial statements for last few years and noticed that they had a 1.5 billion extra tax expense for Q316. It was explained as a non reccuring, non cash and related to visa Europe acquisition. So I calculated the p/e without that 1.5b non cash expense and got 31x, which seems much more reasonable than 39x. Is my assumption correct? And do you consider V better investment long term than MA or SQ(which I am might go half position on)?
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on September 19, 2017
Q: Could you elaborate on your answer today to Alan regarding CSU debentures. I am not familiar with debentures...Am I correct in understanding they are like bonds but have no rights to any of the Company's assets if things go wrong ? Other downsides?
Would you recommend the CSU debenture as part of one's fixed income ? You mention liquidity, but not sure how poor that is ? How would I find out more information about the CSU debenture - length of term, etc. I use a discount broker - is it possible to buy through them ?
Any other information that you think would be pertinent would be most appreciated. Many thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on September 19, 2017
Q: Just a small follow up on the question by Alan.
the rate is determined each March and is the rate of CHANGE in the inflation rate plus 6.5, never to be less then zero. In other words if the rate of change in inflation in a year is -1 % then the rate on the deb will be 6.5-1= 5.5% , and so on.


Appreciate your views on CSU debentures. They seem to guarantee 6.5% plus the inflation rate, so have been yielding 7.5-8%. Seems like a good vehicle for income. Thx
Read Answer Asked by Leon on September 19, 2017
Q: Hi Peter,

I have been following your model portfolio and have greatly benefited from it. Thanks so much for your great recommendations.

I would like to ask for your advice on some non-tech US stocks. The stocks are:

- Abbot (ABT)
- Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD)
- Celgene (CELG)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)
- Echo Global Logistics (ECHO)
- McCormick & Co (MKC)
- Restaurant Brand (QSR)
- Starbucks (SBUX)
- Yum Brand China (YUMC)
- Yum Brand (YUM)

Would you also be able to suggest some other US non-tech stock alternatives, as well as some small caps?

My investment time horizon is 15-20 years.

Your opinion is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Lai Kuen on September 19, 2017
Q: I have owned AX for 3 yrs, averaged down 1 time but still underwater, recently took small positions in KWH & DR.Interested in BRE. Looking for safety, growth, and dividends. Should I sell AX put the proceeds into BRE or spread the proceeds evenly among KWH, BRE, DR. Perhaps you could rank these four.
Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by george on September 19, 2017
Q: I am considering converting the holdings in our investment account from the couch potato to a dividend portfolio consisting of the 4 etfs listed. In both cases cash replaces the bond component. I want to draw a larger dividend from the portfolio. Do the 4 etfs provide satisfactory diversification and how do you see the pros and cons of implementing this change. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Richard on September 19, 2017
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