Investment Q&A

Q: We are travelling in Europe - Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Italy ... and cannot ever recall seeing so much construction activity. Is there any way to verify the accuracy of the observation - as in high current levels of infrastructure projects.

And if the perception is correct, is there an investment opportunity here be it in canadian or US lusted companies?

Thanks

Q: Goodmorning Peter &all;
I sold 2 covered(Oct.)call with a strike price of 300$.Collected 3200$ of premium.I also sold 2(OCT)PUT,strike price of 280$.Collected 4,000$ of prem.
I would appreciate your comments.Thanks.

Q: IPL fell badly today and has been very unstable since the end of April. Is it time to dump it? I also have PPL and TRP which have done fairly well.

Q: With the recent CRA crackdown, and the heavy fines involved for not filing, do you know of an easy way to determine if a company is considered foreign property for filing form T1135? I contacted my broker and they did not know of a straightforward way to determine this.

Q: In response to a recent question regarding US financial ETFs you recommended KIE as an insurance ETF. Do you have specific reasons for favouring KIE over IAK? Thanks.

Q: I have a one half position in each of PHM and CRH. According to their last quarter IFRS results PHM had an EPS loss 0.012 and CRH had an EPS profit of 0.02. I am considering selling my PHM and buying a full position in CRH.
What do you think of this strategy?

Regards

Q: Hello, I have held FSZ for a few years with little to show for it, patience is running out. Thinking of IFC or AD as replacements. Your thoughts, best bet between these or alternates? Thanks, Lavern

Q: ECI seems like it's been on a downward trend for awhile,is there any reason ? does it present an add on opportunity.Seems solid.

Q: I apologize if you have already answered this, but I can't find it. Given that the TSX will be moving Chartwell to the Healthcare sector, do you think that is an accurate allocation when trying to build a diversified portfolio? I'm inclined to leave it in Financials as a REIT. Would you agree, or should it comprise part of my Healthcare component?

Thank you.

Q: BAM represents 6% of my (mostly well-diversified) portfolio at this time. Is this too much? My aim is always growth, with growing dividend, and given that BAM seems to be going sideways in the short term, I was thinking of trimming back to 4% and using the extra 2%, along with some cash sitting in the account, to buy into something with more potential and/or more momentum. If you think this is a good idea, could you provide a favourite name or two in the Energy Sector. My only holding in this sector is TOG at this time, which represents 4.25% of the portfolio. Thanks for your help.

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
All I can say is "HELP"! TDG went down today almost 10% on hugh volumne of 8.8M shares. I realize that in takeovers the purchasers shares usually decline and of course the other side is delighted with the premium and cash in their hand.Several consultants seem to think that this deal was constructive and had long term value for TDG.Yesterday Eric Nuttall on BNN was very optimistic in the long term for TDG claiming it was very cheap and made it a Top Pick.I am not sure if he was taking this deal into his calculation. In any event I would like your assessment of this deal and share holder reaction. Are they panicking...are they being too short sighted or are they smarter that management?
Your info and insights are always valuable and help me sleep at night!Ha!Ha! Thanks again!
Dr. Ernest Rivait

Q: Is PHM considered to be a US company to be reported under Form 1135?

Thanks
Joe

Q: hello, a member asked if PHM was a USA corporation and was subject to "FORM 1135". you replied "yes". I contacted Dennis Wilson (corp development) at PHM & CXV, he told me PHM and CXV are both Canadian companies, WHO IS RIGHT/WRONG? and WHY? THANKS, fred

Q: Am considering buying either Loblaws or Alimentaion Couche Tarde and would like your opinion on your preference. Thank you. Anne

Q: In January 2015, you gave Enghouse a rating of A-. ESL just released its second quarter results. Revenues are up by profits for the first six months are down. The stock dropped over 3% in one day. Is it time to sell my position?

Q: Have been doing some research on this company. Looked at fundamentals on both TD and BNS and found it odd that the figures differed greatly. Is one more current than the other, and how does one determine what is right/wrong? Am interested in this stock but would like a little more accurate information on their financials and management effectiveness. What are your thoughts? Many thanks.

Q: Is there any reason for the slide in the stock??
Are yo still holding it?

Q: How likely do you view a dividend cut given it's over 10% now....thanks.

Q: When you say 'some type of restructuring', do you mean bankruptcy?

Q: I am just curious to know whether a lot of the selling taking place is short sellers? Thanks.