Q: Hello Peter & 5i team,
I have reduced my exposure to energy producers last fall to 5% of my portfolio (TOU,VET and WCP) and I'm not giving up the ghost, yet.
I had also reduced my exposure to pipelines and mid streams to 10% of my portfolio (ALA,ENB,IPL,KEY and PPL) and wish to reduce it to 5%. I could reduce the weight of each holding or keep only 3; which 3 do you suggest I keep?
Thanks,
Antoine
Q: I would like to know what valuation model could be used for an early stage exploration company that has not booked any reserves. I am looking at some old analyst reports and they are using a Net Asset Value model and assigning Chance of Geological Success as high as 25-35% on some wells. How would one come up with a realistic CoGS number in this case. Nuttall says CoGS should be 3% so now my range is between 3%-35%. Can I just put in the mid?
Q: I would like your thoughts on COS. This company should logically get taken out as it owns a stake in Syncrude and nothing else. With there debt load and oil below 50 dollars do you think this increases the chances of that happening? THANKS
Q: What is the reason why DDC has fallen from $24 to $15.40 in 3 months. With the dividend of over 3% and possible recovery in the share price, would this not be a good investment for a 3-4 yr. time frame? What makes the price of diamonds go up?
Q: I have only 3 resource stocks. RMP, FM and THO. RMP is down 55% from my pruchase price over three months, FM is down 21% in less than a week and THO is down 31% in 2 weeks. What should be my strategy here. Should I bail out on these 3, take the hit and invest in some healthcare or technology stock or shoudl I keep holding on and expect they will recover sometime. Please advise.
Q: I note the article in today's Globe about Marc Cohodes and his shorting of HCG. I own it at $ 33.00. Is today's drop to $ 27.50 (a 52 week low) an overreaction ? Is it a bargain at these prices or is it a falling knife ?
Q: Please provide an update as it has broken down on price and looks like the bottom maybe $50. Is it worth holding or is the housing market going to go down from here.
Q: Douglas Porter suggests (see quote below) that the very weak dollar will cause inflation to rise and consumer spending to fall. In terms of those 2 themes, I am wondering which of the 5i stable of equities you expect to benefit most and least. A couple of examples would be a great help.
Many Thanks
Mike
“As opposed to the somewhat mixed picture for business, there is no ambiguity about how a weaker currency affects Canadian consumers — it is bad news, period,” he says.
“Ironically, a weak currency is probably a bigger risk to Canadian consumers than the perennial bogeyman of record household debt.”
Q: Good Morning,
Would you be able to tell me when CWB reports next? Also is there anything wrong with the bank other than it is caught up in the same sentiment as the energy sector?
Q: I am going to stay away from the energy sector which is 14% of my portfolio and sinking. New money will go to non energy with a reasonable dividend. Could you suggest a few that would fit please.
Thanks.
Q: Hello Peter, Question about income portfolio holding. I have WCP,ZRE,BCE,WIN,VNR.
For new funds, would you advise topping these up or replace any or add any new to the mix.
Thanks and have a good summer.
Q: Good day! You are often asked for the names of Canadian stocks that have US exposure so we can take advantage of the US growth/strength but with a Canadian stock...such as BIN & Stella Jones. I wonder if you might be able to provide the names of a few stocks that you like that would provide exposure to Europe. I can think of Dream Global as an example.
Thank you!