Investment Q&A

Q: A member question regarding "Forever" stocks prompted me to backtest to 1999 a 30 stock portfolio (20 Canadian, 10 USA) that, even then, probably looked like "Forevers". I used the Globe Investor Gold service for this purpose.

This "Forever Portfolio" started at $1.3M and today is worth $10.2M - not a bad endorsement of buy and hold.

2 Questions:
1. I could not find stock symbols for a number of companies, such as Apple, Google, CP
or Constellation Software and Cineplex. Can you recommend a source that could help
in this regard?

2. A few companies seemed to have surprisingly low total returns over this 17 year period - namely BCE flat; FFH -10%; AT&T -2%; KO-N 22%; GE -8%, and VZ-N -8%.
Does this seem reasonable to you or might there be glitch in the system that produced inaccurate total results for these stocks.

Thank you for your help here.

Q: This company currently has 14% subordinated notes (TBL.NT) issued that mature September 1, 2020. Last trade was at 114.5. I reviewed the annual report and noted that almost 53% of these notes are held by insiders. The balance sheet shows negative shareholders' equity but the company reported after tax profit of over 11 million in each of its last two fiscal years. I'm thinking of buying some of these notes in my RSP as fixed income exposure and would appreciate your comments.

Q: Hello:
I have been thinking of adding some ATD.B to my portfolio but have noticed the stock has been down slightly since the Trump win. Is this a bit of nervousness because of
ATD.B holdings in the U.S.?. Is the market wary of Trumps approach to anything not
American. I noticed Trans Alta Renewables & Alqonguin have reacted in a similar manner.
Thanks: Jerry

Q: Hi, I would like to have your general view on Fairfax Financial Holdings, as far as qualify and long-term growth. Also, do you know why is it taking a hit at this point in time, and whether you think it is a good investment. Thanks very much for your service.

Q: Please comment on a small (1/3 of 1%), long position in this company.

Q: A follow up, a few weeks back I was considering selling my Jpm shares, your advice.." was maybe not so fast, best perhaps to continue on as an owner". Good call.

Q: I noticed that under the 5i report that SIS is listed as an industrial stock. I thought this stock is more of a stock that belong in the health care sector. Which sector is more appropriate.

Thanks
D

On another note I would like to thank everyone who make this a wonderful web site for all of us wanting to learn and being able to ask any question and get an unbiased answer.

Q: Due to the sell-off in DH do you anticipate management issuing any sort of statement re: dividend reduction, thoughts on 2017 earnings,etc..or...are we to held in suspence till the next qtr. results? Thanks Ron

Q: FFH and ECI have set new lows. Their charts are ghastly and their RSI numbers are in the oversold category, especially FFH. I am now at the point where I am debating adding more funds to these stocks (buy low, right?) or selling them and moving on. Currently they are a small part of my portfolio: FFH 1.2% and ECI 1%. I can see that ECI has fallen with income stocks, but I would appreciate your views on the collapse of FFH stock.

Q: You didn't mention Supreme Pharmaceuticals (SL) in the list of marijuana stocks in response to Chris's query.

Q: Hello, WSP has done very well lately and seems to have reach the consensus target price. Is it time to take some profits?
Thank you!

Q: They cut the dividend. What do you think and how do you think the market will react?

Q: What in the world is going on with nyx gaming. Is it a sell here?

Q: In my random research I came upon ACR.UN and this company intrigues me in term of yield and growth, even though it's a very small cap company.

Can you tell me a bit more about this company? It's one of the better growth REITs for the last few years in terms of unit price. It's yield is over 7% but its distribution has not been increased since 2013 though. It does not seem to have a large analyst following either.

Thanks.

Q: In your opinion does nyx look attractive at these levels?
Thanks

Q: For a long term hold, which would you consider the best for total return?

Q: Hello Team, I would like to establish a Marijuana Stock Watchlist. Could you list for me all of the marijuana stocks that trade both in Canada and the U.S. No stock comments are necessary by 5iR at this time. Thanks, Chris

Q: Mogo Finance GO or MOGO recent #$ are starting to have depth. Can you analysis their recent quarter reporting. Also, could you take a quick peek at Vogogo VGO.
Thank you

Q: Hi, I have a number of renewable energy companies in my portfolio including the above, which I treat as a mini ETF, and they have performed wonderfully with both yield and growth. They have pulled back with the election however. Have you changed your view on any companies in this area, and if so which ones?

Q: would these be just as good as the stocks listed in your growth portfolio meaning would it dilute results adding these to the position