Investment Q&A

Q: These are just "my observations" of the current Canadian market place. It appears that any small cap or medium cap company with little or zero cash flow is being crushed by the large number of short sellers (SS) circling in the sky. The (SS) just continue to build their short positions until the company is out of money and then when it finally succumbs to raise funds with a low share price the SS are the buyers, leaving those original share holders with a much smaller value. Until the rules for short selling are revised I see no real reason why this approach will change. This occurrence doesn't happen to the same extent on large cap stocks because of the expense and the number of individuals and institutions looking to "go-long" to receive dividends. Now for my question - Do you think my observation is true or false? Why or why not?
Sincerely,
ANDY

Q: Peter,

What is your opinion about Total Energy Services (TOT) and how does it compare to the other companies in the sector in terms of whether this is a better buy compared to say CFW or TCW?

Q: I have recently taken a small position in Lakeshore Gold (LSG) in my TFSA and RRSP accounts for potential growth. Do you anticipate a turnaround in this stock? I am considering adding to my position. Have recently joined your website and find it very worthwhile.

Q: Chartwell Reit, A great dividend but is a part of that dividend a return of your capital? If it is, maybe you could explain what this means to the investor . I enjoy the service you provide. THANKS KEITH

Q: Hi Peter;
Great forum. It is refreshing to get opinions without the risk of any involvement in the name.
What are your thoughts on the outlook for uranium, and do you consider Uranium Participation (U) a good way to play it?
Thx; Mike

Q: Peter, could I please have your thoughts on ATH. It appears to be a good entry level at this price, perhaps for a longer term hold. Thanks, David

Q: Hi Peter, would you please give me your opinion on RET. Thanks Merrill.

Q: BNP ( Bonavista energey) I bough it around $20 and average out with $15.now its less that 15$ and I think something is wrong with this company and insider made huge sell off.double to triple normal volume .i heard different story more than low gas and oil price .what do you think about this company?

Q: Hello Peter
Thank you for starting this company, it is a great resource for small investors at a great price.
My question is about Student Transportation Inc. (STB-T) I have owned this stock for several years, have a nice capital gain and the stock has a nice yield. However some analysts say it has too much debt and should sell it others think it's OK. to hold for the dividend. I am confused can you elaborate more.
Thank you.
David.

Q: With today`s drop in price on CG ----is this an opportunity to average down cost around $ 15.58

?/ outlook for Gold ----thanks Don

Q: Regarding MCAN Mortgage, MKP, how would you expect it to be impacted by the mortgage changes, positively, negatively or at all. Thanks for your input.

Q: Chorus
So hard to value because of too many moving parts and unknowns.
Your opinion will be appreciated

Q: Hello Peter: I would appreciate you thoughts on TEVA. BUY,SELL,HOLD. Thank you

Q: I would like your opinion on Genworth (MIC). Has a nice dividend and seems like a good value. Wondering how it might be affected by new mortgage rules and "reining in" of CMHC by the feds? Thanks

Q: Peter,

GMCR was a darling stock and I think it was one of your/Sprott's favorites at some point. With a precipitous drop of more than 70% do you think it still fits the profile of a growth stock for future or it is a dead-end story stock of yore. Also what do you think about TOT at the current level? Thanks

Q: HCG Group: Will the tightening of mortgage restrictions announced by Flaherty favourably impact HCG and would now be as good a time as any to establish a position in HCG?

I've been a fan of yours for years, owned your Sprott Fund until you closed it. I appreciate what you are doing for Canadian investors.

Fred Schafer

Q: Peter , would you please comment on Atlantic Power. What would the diffence be between ATP and CPX outside of a much bigger dividend with ATP.I already own a good portion of ATP and thinking of CPX for balance. thanks Ken

Q: I bought Niko resourses (TSE:NKO) few months ago based on suggestion of few advisers last month. It went down prettyt hard recently. My average is 50$. Is it better to take the loss and sell my holdings, or wait for a recovery? Thank you

Q: Hi, with the tense political situation between Iran and west, and that they did not come to an agreement in last week meeting in Moscow, there is a sanction for Iranian oil export to Europe scheduled to commence on July first. With this assumption that oil will go up due to the sanction, I am shorting TSE:HOD with a 5% cost of burrowing. I am considering that contango effect on the etf will be on my side too. What is your thought? Thank you

Q: What is your opinion of Northern Power (NPI)?