Investment Q&A

Q: Hello, ESL is down about 7% from its July high. I'm thinking about buying some. Would you agree or am I missing something?
Thanks for the great advice!!
Dave

Q: Peter; Is there a U.S. inflation indexed ETF ? Thanks. Rod

Q: I see that Superior Plus has had a delay in acid production plant at Port Edwards due to damage to the hydrochloric acid burner which is expected to delay the expansion by one year. Share price is dropping. What do you suggest. Hold or sell. Thanks. Ernie

Q: Peter; Is the price of " rebar" relative to the earnings of RUS? Thanks. Rod
. r

Q: EMERA has dropped a lot lately, do you think this is a buying opportunity? THANKS

Q: Good morning, would you please comment on AKT.A. Should I be concerned with there +6% decline over the last 5 days.
Thanks

Q: I have approximately 7% of my portfolio in high yield bond funds and with interest rates expected to go up I was thinking of switching some into insurance companies such as sun life and GWl. Do you think that is a sound strategy? Thanks

Q: Hi Peter and Team, if Lightstream, LTS, formerly Petrobakken, PBN, was to cut its dividend payout by 50% or more and/or if the DRIP was cancelled then would that materially affect the current stock price to move in a positive direction? Wouldn't this be in the best interest of all shareholders? Why not cut the dividend substantially for now, while oil prices are high, take a hit, which they already are in terms of share price anyway, and start paying down debt much faster while oil prices are co-operating? Seems as though this would only help the share price for the long term! Thanks!

Q: Hi Peter,

A while back you mentioned a potential reason tourmaline was issuing equity could be to make an acquisition or two in 2013. Any thought on what possible companies this could be? I assume it would be one that operates within the deep basin?

Q: Peter - is this a good time to invest in Europe? I am looking to take a 3 to 5 percent position in my portfolio. If so, can you please recommend an eft that is poised for growth. Thank You.

Q: I'm thinking of loaning my son- a university student, $50,000 to invest to help pay for school and pay a lot less tax than me! What 2 or 3 stocks would you suggest to generate income and capital gains but not too risky? I was thinking TD, BNS, crescent point.
Thanks

Q: Given the choice between adding more GH which continues to make new 52 week highs or adding to a beaten down REIT such as D.UN, which would you prefer?

Q: do you consider Amaya gaming,(aya) a higher risk stock considering they are dependant so much on the gambling industry, thanks?

Q: Hi Peter
can you give me an update on dci please
thank you
margit

Q: Hi Team, What do you think of WN, do they have good management, how would you rate the company overall? Great job...keep it up!

Q: Tamarack (TVE) had a recent announcement, do you think it's got good upside from here? Thanks.

Q: Reference to Hussein question about cashing in a defined benefits pension plan. I did exactly that as interests rates are very low yielding a very high payout. The payout depending on your age will have a cash portion which will be taxed at your marginal rate. The tax sheltered portion can go to a LIRA or a Life Income Fund, which is what I did. All I have to earn in return from the funds left over after paying the tax on the cash is 5.5% to equal what my pension would have been. I am getting that with Canadian dividends companies. Also remember that you will have money to give to your heirs once you go but with a pension plan all bets are off. A good source of pension info is "The Pension Puzzle" which is written for Canadians by Canadians. Moshe Milvesky has written some good books on pensions so check them out especially the ones written for Canadians.

Q: Hi Peter,
can I please have your thoughts on ATS Automation (ATA)? Thanks. I own some and may consider selling, it's had a good run, what do you think?

Q: what is the difference between bbd.pr.c and bbd.pr.d and can a company recall its share at the market price as opposed to the issue price?

Q: Good Morning,
I have had Valeant Pharma (VRX) for some time now and see it is starting to drop again. What are your thoughts of this company and would you still consider it a buy?
Thank you for all your assistance.