Investment Q&A

Q: If possible, can you please give me your opinion on these two banks? Would you prefer one over the other? Also, do you think it's a good idea to hold a US bank? Thanks.

Molly

Q: Q1 - please comment. Is this stock a little expensive?

Q: Results - please comment. I have a concern that they payout more than their cash flow. Could you comment on this as well?

Q: Could I get your opinion on DEO as a US divvy growth stock? Covered by 30 analysts with ranges from "strong buy" to outright "sell" or "reduce"-very annoying! Technically not good looking over the last while. Should I wait or buy? or is there a US name in the booze business you is more favorable? Thank You Ron

Q: Good morning. Could you please give me your thoughts on DR? I have a small holding of 1,000 shares that are down about 19% over the past couple of months. Is it worth continuing to hold for the long term, taking into account its healthy dividend? Thanks.

Q: I am looking for diversification in our RRSP and TFSA accounts and would appreciate your thoughts on the above ETF's. My spouse will be converting to a RIF in 2016. I have an additional 5 years before having to withdraw funds. Thank you for all the valuable information I have received through your question and answer coverage.

Q: Hello Peter and team

This just in from my alert settings;

Avigilon's Board of Directors believes the current price of Avigilon's common shares (the "Shares") does not properly reflect the underlying strength, operational track record, and growth potential of the business. Accordingly, the Board believes the purchase and cancellation of Shares under the Bid will be in the best interests of the Company and its remaining shareholders.

Looks like good news amongst all the hate!

Q: The Yahoo website has earnings growth of;
CSU-2015 +25% 2016 +20% & avg. for next 5 years of 20%
ACQ-2015 -11% 2016 +54% & avg. for next 5 years of 25%
AYA-2015 +800% 2016 +39% & avg. for next 5 years of 15%
AVO-2015 +14% 2016 +34% & avg. for next 5 years of 22%

What numbers does your service have for these stocks & years above?
Also do you have growth numbers for CXI & SYZ?

Thank You

Q: What happened yesterday? Normal volatility?

Q: I have held Fiera for about a year with little to show for it but the dividend. You have spoken highly of CIX but it hasn't moved much in a year either. Given their dividends are similar, is it worth switching out of FSZ into CIX or would you consider that a lateral move?

Thanks for the insight.

Paul F.

Q: Finally, Fernandez may have got the message!!? Your reaction & opinion with respect to the TSX approval today of "a normal course issuer bid" for up to 10% of the current issued & outstanding. Looks good, however the timing with no obligation is only good for a year. What do you think?

Q: Peter and Co.
I own IPL, PPL, ALA, VET and PEY in the energy/utility sectors. With everything that's going on in Alberta what is your advice on these stocks? They are all excellent companies, so do I bail out on them and put the proceeds into tech, healthcare and consumer stocks, or should I hold on, or even buy more as the prices are low knowing that eventually they will recover. In your model balanced portfolio, the only energy stock you have is Enbridge. I am a long term buy and hold type of investor but I've been thinking for a while now that maybe I should just get out of the energy sector all together...

My other holdings include (CNR CCL.B CGX DHX MG SJ T BCE BNS TD VEF VFV VUS DH OTC CSU GIB.A ESL BIN ATD.B WSP PHM BAD & CXI)

This investing thing is harder than it looks! Thanks for all of your sound advice.

Q: Do you only have to wait 30 days to repurchase a stock if the sale will be used as a loss?

I sold a half position in a company "for a gain", if this company drops in price over the next few days can I buy it back?

Thanks as always,

Paul

Q: Which of these would you prefer for a long term hold? Is there something similar you would like more?

Q: The election of an NDP government in Alberta is expected to have a negative effect on Business in that province. Would you expect ACQ to be negatively affteced?. Other wise what would be your outlook for ACQ
GUY R

Q: What are your thoughts on IAM? Thanks Cameron.

Q: Hi 5i,
What is your opinion of HHF (Horizons Morningstar Hedge Fund Index ETF)? Does it provide a means to get access to hedge fund strategy without being a client of a hedge fund? If so what percent of an overall portfolio is reasonable to be allocated to this ETF?
Thank you.

Q: Healthcare makes up 7% of one of my portfolios, and I want to increase this to 10%. It consists of 5 stocks: CXR (2.3%), DR (2.2%), and CCT, GUD, and PHM each less than 1%, and all in a non-registered account. Eventually I need to replace CCT since it has been taken over.

I have been looking to add from the following companies: CPH, CRH, CXR, GUD, PHM, PLI, and RX.

I can hold for 5 years and can tolerate some risk. Please help me figure out what stocks I should acquire to diversify within the sector to bring my weighting up to 10%, and explain why. I have room in my TFSA, so some additions could be in that account if you feel they are better placed in that account.

Thanks,
Paul J

Q: If it was a large position because of years of share price appreciation, would you reduce IPL in light of the new Alberta NDP government's negative stance on pipelines? I reduced back at $35 when oil prices started to fall and it had been recovering until the Alberta election. I am fully taxable on my gains.I have held it since 2009.

Q: Do you believe the NDP have scared away all investment in oil and gas and is it a place to completely avoid now? god help us all...thanks.