Investment Q&A

Q: please list in order of preference your 4 favourite Canadian wide moat companies thanks Richard

Q: There is all this talk about a recession coming and sharp drop in the markets. I'm wondering what is the best way to respond to these events when they occur? If we look historically is there a trend that points to the best time to start buying after a big market drop? I'm just thinking when he market has dropped say 20% in a day due to an event, some may jump in instantly or the next day and invest their cash holdings, then the market may drop another 10% due to panic. Is it best to ride it out, but maybe miss the first post pullback pop, I believe you mentioned most bear markets last a year or 10 months roughly on average, so what point of that cycle was historically the best on average to get back in, 3 days, 3 months, etc? Thx

Q: Your best recommends for Emerging Market ETF in CAD

Q: Can you comment on Mosaic. Would you buy at today's price for a long term hold.
My cost was around $30.00. Eventually it should get back to that price when phosphate prices go up
thanks Gord

Q: If I own US equities (eg. AAPL) and/or US-based ETFs (eg. VIG), but no other US-based property/assets and do not have any other connection to the US otherwise (eg. real property, employment, Green card, etc.), would I be liable for US estate taxes if my total estate is over $5 million US at my passing, or only if my US-based assets exceed $5 million US? If so, would the tax only apply to my US-based assets, or my entire estate?

If I am liable, is it advisable to try to exit all US positions prior to my passing? How do others handle this situation?

Does the answer change if I have a balance outstanding in an old US retirement account [eg. 403(b) and/or 457(b)] and/or chequing account?

Thank you.

Q: Hi Peter & Crew,
Your thoughts on this SPDR Portfolio Total Stock Market ETF for a LIRA account for at least a10 year hold, or another US listed total stock market ETF that might be better.
Thanks. Ivan

Q: Please comment on acquisition today.

Q: Is there any grief with buying an etf like "bme". I know Canadians can not own US mutual funds , just etf's. What scares me it is called a "trust". What are the implications or possible tax reporting problems.As well do you consider this a decent investment.

Q: Looking to buy Costco. In order of priority would you recommend it be from an open cash account, TFSA or RRSP. I have room to manoeuvre in my cash account but would have to do some selling in the other two accounts to initiate the purchase.

Q: Hi,

I am looking at these companies for a registered account, for total return. I know that they are risky, so I will invest accordingly.

Which, if any, of these companies di you think have a strong risk/reward ratio? Which of them, if any, would you avoid?

TVK.TO, $STC.V, $XBC.V, $AEP.V, $MVP.V, $LTE.V, $URL.C, $IPA.V

Thanks,
Ishay

Q: Are you or any of the members aware of a website that will calculate the current value of stock investment whereby you enter the original investment amount at a specific date many years ( decades ) ago and it calculates the current value, also taking into account the reinvestment of all dividends. "Long run data" was my go to source but the site is no longer operable.

Thank you

Paul

Q: You recently noted Boston Pizza as being "ok for high risk" portion of income portfolio. Looking at their dividend history I see they cut it in 2011 from 11 c to 8 c and never got back to 11 c until 2016. With the payout ratio as extreme as it is, does this not seem very likely there will be another reduction to the dividend soon.

Thank you

Paul

Q: do you like the three companies merging into one. does this have good qualities? or just a hyped stock ,thanks

Q: Time to sell Tsgi at this level or hold ? I have 4K shares of Tsgi and 700 shares Tsg , if sold what stocks you recommend to buy, I like growth stocks, many thanks

Q: I noticed when comparing both stocks (TDwaterhouse data base),
TOU : EPS =1.65, div/year = 0.48, P/E=7.6, P/CF =2.6
WCP : EPS =0.13, div/year= 0.34, P/E=32 , P/CF =3.2
If both have lots of cash flow, why WCP has much higher P/E than TOU ?, What is WCP doing with its cash ?, Is capex, paying debt, shares buy backs any of the reasons to explain their main difference in earnings? Can I assume that TOU has a better balance sheet and therefore is safer ? Thanks

Q: On Oct 31,U made a new 2% of BAM.a to the BE port.@ some $72.83 .U various comments stated that it is a can.co paying its Div.in US''''''$ so eligible for Div.tax credit. U prefer it in TSFA over RSP/RIF due to its growth. My 2 questions.If in TSFA,then I presume that I will not get benefit of Div tax credit? 2)Should I buy in TSFA or Investment a/c.Txs for u usual great services & advices

Q: I am as of today down 15% with vet.with a 12% yield. My thought is that if I do not really need the tax loss and would be quite happy with a 6% yield . Can you offer an opinion on if a div. Cut is in the works that vet .with it's track record and balance sheet does not need to cut div. By more than 50% TKS. Larry

Q: Good afternoon,
I would appreciate any advice that you can offer respecting HHC. Is it a buy at this time? Thank you.

Q: Your thoughts on NBIX:US and SNPS:US?

Q: Back in July you suggested MRT.UN was the safest bet on any stock paying over an 8% yield.
Do you still feel this way? If not, what would you now recommend?
Thank you
Phillip