Investment Q&A

Q: It is hard to get financial ratios etc., I guess because it does not issue shares & perhaps it's corp. structure. Also, must be thinly traded: hard to get in and out without paying/getting price you want. I was thinking of buying for my non-registered account. Is it a safe long-term investment - I see they just incr. payout by 27%. I am retired - ergo, no more big fat pay checks to replenish any poor investment decisions. Oh, would this co. be a target for a co. like CCL for example?

Your comments would be appreciated.

JP

Q: With the growth in solar energy is there a way to play the space with batteries or substances used in batteries.

Thanks

Q: After seeing TCK.B rise from the ashes lately I thought I'd ask your opinion on some of your favourite stocks that are severely undervalued right now. Long term hold is fine. Also, what are your thoughts on TCK.B post resurrection>? Still too much debt? Thanks.

Q: A general question about voting and non-voting shares. How can a retail,investor find out if coattail provisions exist in case of a takeover.?
Many years ago I was burnt when laidlaw was taken over and the premium was not
Offered to non voting shareholders. Interesting , I did write a letter to investor relations at the time ( before email) and was assured that all shareholders would be treated equally.
I guess it was not written in stone
Thank you

Q: I own some XHY but am looking for something unhedged that would follow the $US if it goes up. It there an ETF that would fit the bill - and would you recommend this strategy?
Thanks
Paul

Q: Espial's volatility trading as high as $2.15 on decent volume is at least interesting to holders. I am not sure there is much to say besides small caps do that but I decided to ask for your comments anyway.

Q: Would you please provide a percentage sector allocation recommendation for an income portfolio with a 5 year time frame.

Q: Good day, can you provide a few names of fee for service advisors, that you would recommend in the GTA.

Thanks

Q: Reko International just released another strong quarter and the book value has climbed to 5.70 at the end of the quarter.
The debt has come down dramatically with over 5MM cash generated in the first half of the year.
The Reko family controls approx. 2/3 of the 6.4MM shares outstanding.
In December Reko announce a normal course issuer bid for 321,496 of its outstanding common shares.
What are you comments regarding holding/investing in this company?
Chuck

Q: Hi, Could you give us your thoughts on their 1/4, once again the market seems thrilled.
Thanks

Q: Hello Peter and team, how could you explain the 16% increase in LIF share value as of today, Friday? Thanks, Gervais

Q: I am interested to know the goodwill of snc and stn in dollars and percentage of assets. Thanks

Q: Hi Peter and Team - Could you please give me your opinion of Gold Standard Ventures, recently featured by Fabrice Taylor in the Globe and Mail. In particular could you comment on its cash position, quality of management and the potential of its discoveries and exploration. Thanks as always for providing such a top-notch service.

Q: Hello. Nice performance by Ryan on BNN last night !! I am trying to gain a better understanding of the noise around Checkpoint merger. I had a chance to glance thro' the letter sent by North Star Partners (3.9% shareholder)to Checkpoint Board, deploring their decision on the basis that agreed price grossly underestimates company's intrinsic value. North Star has a history of sending out letters to Checkpoint board in past questioning other decisions, since they became a shareholder. This time they have also asked for 3 board seats. To me it only sounds like a ploy to extract more money to cover their own losses over years. Checkpoint stock has languished for years (from $20 in 2010 to $5.80 in 2015). also no material growth in revenue over years. It's only in 2016, stock gained 65% in value ( could be merger rumors ??). Purchase price of $10.15 is a premium of about 30% from last close, which sounds like the norm. What are the remedies Checkpoint board has to deal with this situation? What are the options with CCL ? What could be possible obstacles to this merger considering the fact that this merger is "definitive" and has been approved by board of both companies? What is the likely impact on CCL share price in near term ? Thanks for your great insight, as always.

Q: Yesterday you had provided the sector allocation for a growth portfolio. Would this allocation hold for a mix of Canadian and US stocks?

Thank you

Q: can you comment on recent moves in badger shares?

do you think it is moving in anticipation of earnings soon or all the infrastructure spending talk in canada and usa?

in my opinion, this stock is under followed and under appreciated by investors, everywhere i go i see vac trucks and badger has such a great record of solid ROE and ROA and profitability

Q: Hi there, I am interested in following your Balanced Equity Model and will be purchasing all 20 of the names in the portfolio and had a few questions. Do I purchase 5% in each of the 20 names, or following the allocation in your provided spreadsheet? And I am going to be splitting up the portfolio between my TFSA and RRSP- about a 12 names in my TFSA and 8 in my RRSP, could you please recommend which you would purchase in each account for optimal potential returns? Thanks and have a great day!

Q: Hello Peter
The Negative comment yesterday on BEP.UN was from Ross Healy who rated it as "Don't Buy", and said [quoted from Stockchase.com]:
"This one is a difficult call to make. The fair market value is at or below where it is trading. The balance sheet strength is not what he would like to see. He would not be drawn to this one and he would not recommend it. It does not have the supportive earnings he would like to see."

Your comments appreciated as I hold a large position in it and have been quite pleased with the performance and income
Thanks....... Paul K

Q: Hi - I currently own the following growth portfolio positions: AVO, BCI, CXI, DHX, DRT, IT, OTC, PEO, PUR, QHR and XTC. I got burned with my GLX position.

What would your next top pick from the growth portfolio be? I am still sitting on some cash from when you recommended selling the Com Dev position.

Q: Hello,
I'm wondering if you think we're heading into a strengthening gold market long term and if you can reccomend a way to invest in it without buying mining stocks.
Thanks for the help,
Dave