Investment Q&A

Q: I have room for one of CCL.B, BYD.UN or ATD.B. Which has better growth prospects?

Q: On Nov 26, 2016 I asked if CRH has risen too quickly and was likely to decline materially. You mentioned the fundamentals were strong and it was not like other prominent TSX collapses of recent years.

Now that the stock has collapsed rather predictably I ask why do you still think share price momentum is a good thing to chase.

Q: Hi, I currently own PBH, OTEX, ENB, TU, MX, CSU, SJ, and WCP. Please recommend 2 additional companies from the balanced portfolio to buy at current prices.

Thanks,
Brent

Q: Phm's earnings were not to bad. Why the drop in stock price?

Thanks

Q: Would you admit that Avigilon is a much safer/ better investment now than about a year ago, and what would be the biggest risk going forward, thanks?

Q: I have held three percent holding in this reit for awhile and was quite pleased with the run up.The unannounced selloff hurt as a retail investor,seems to happen with regularly with low price deals and new shares issued.However after this sting im considering increasing to 5 percent at this lower price.What do you think of the metrics at this price ?

Q: Which would you prefer of BIP.UN and BEP.UN for a 2-3 year hold in a TFSA - Thanks, Ted

Q: Can I please get your opinion of SIS' newest acquisition.

Thanks

Dave

Q: I'm stunned by this asset class I had not known about until seeing the link you provided in a recent answer. I had lost interest in preferreds after having them decline in share price upon reset to a low rate of yield.

These seem different. The reset is guaranteed to be a good amount of yield (e.g. 3.5%) no matter what. Which is more than good for me. It looks a lot like the safe bond that I wish existed but doesn't. (I am retired, don't need to touch my investments, just want them to grow a bit more than inflation, and NOT DECLINE, until such time as I need to start taking some income.

So what's the catch?
a) if interest rates rise, the value of the shares will go down? But that may not happen so much with these will it? Since the reset is also based on then-current interest rates plus the guaranteed amount. Plus most of the BNN experts say inflation seems to be the last thing that's going to happen anytime soon so rate increases won't be very rapid or substantial. And suppose they are wrong - as long as these are higher than bonds they wouldn't get sold off too much would they?
b) the company could get into trouble somehow and default. Let's say we pick a company that's stable and that won't happen.
c)..... what else do you think is important to consider.

Q: CM reported good results today similar to RY's yesterday--beat expected eps by 0.11,increase domestic banking(by 8%),mortgage volume(12%) & US wealth management(76%) with decline in provision for loan losses,but capital market decline 10%.Please help me to understand why it dropped 2% today after an initial spike of some $1.19.Thanks for u usual great services & views.Is this a good entry point?

Q: SIS has sharply declined from its peak of $17.55 in late May.It is priced to perfection. After miss of expected EPS the last 2 Qs(May by 0.01 & Aug 0.05(0.07 vs 0.12 expected),investors are very unforgiving in this climate(eg geopolitical,Trump,seasonally weak period-mid July to mid Oct,talks of big correction & high valuation) despite 2 good US earnings period & slow & steady growth in economy.Look at similar negative impact on KXS & CGX.On the flip side,see PBH & SHOP.SIS was top pick of 5I on 3/3/16 @ $5.85 & 5/16/16 @ $7.99.I am now looking for an entry point,so please advise what is the catalyst(s) for a turnaround.Thanks for u normal great views & services.

Q: Hi !
Looking for an international foreign company, with good growth and dividend, to put in my RRIF. What do you think of Braskem ? Any other suggestion ?
Many thanks,

Jacues

Q: Hello 5i,
If I am looking at starting a position in SIS when it starts showing positive "price momentum", what are the 3 -5 primary factors that you consider to determine "price momentum" and also could you please quantify the parameters that you prefer (for example, if one of your factors is RSI, do you favour 14 or another value)?

Q: Big volume on SIS today of 666,000 shares. Daily volume is around 30,000 period July 27th to August 10th period. Good sign to me as a holder of SIS is that Investors Purchased 666,000 shares. What are your thoughts as to whom may be buying. RAK.

Q: Would you please give me the info or where to find the info that company stocks are being shorted. I just bought TSGI a few days ago and every single day this particular stock just keeps on going down. Thanks, Catherine

Q: Could you please elaborate on this statement given in response to a recent question on converting Canadian funds to U.S.? "The Canadian dollar has been very strong; this is not likely sustainable at the current rate." Thank you for your great Q&A offering, which I am sure keeps many of us on track.

Q: I am thinking that Ireland stands to benefit from Brexit. Would you agree? If so would ERIL the Ishares Ireland etf that trades on the New York exchange be a way to capitalize? Is there a better way?

Q: Hi guys,

I always wanted to buy SIS but felt I missed the boat. Is it a good time to buy now with its recent pullback or is it no longer looking like a great investment?

Thanks

Q: Could we get more insight into the selling of SIS, the shares are down on heavy volume today, who is getting out and why?

Q: I have held CXI for a long time and am willing to hold longer. However, I am intrigued by PEO, particularly because of Peter's continued interest in it. The question is, do I cash CXI in and buy PEO? Does PEO present a better growth option than CXI or if/when CXI comes out of its doldrums would you expect CXI to show better growth over the next few years? Given I have held CXI this long and consider myself a long term investor, I am wondering if I would be "betraying" my philosophy if I sell or am I just being unreasonably fearful that I would miss out on CXI?

I am looking at exchanging these two as it would maintain my financial sector holdings.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.