Investment Q&A

Q: First off, my apologies to all the members for the recent sell-off in the markets. I should have warned your readers that I decided to put some money to use at the end of last week so there would inevitably be a sell-off not too long afterwards.

But seriously, I was wondering if you could provide any insight/feedback/critique into whether it makes sense to view the projected growth in market development in African nations in the coming years and decades as a viable investment thesis. If so, do you have any suggestions on how to invest in Africa? A cursory exploration led to Fairfax Africa (FAH.U) - does this seem like a worthwhile investment? Are there any other suggestions I could investigate further?

Thanks in advance,
Rory

Q: With Shell's big annoucement coming shortly, does Baytex stand to gain some share gain? What's 5i's opinion on Baytex?

Q: What is Blockchain Technology. How does it work ? What is the Future ? RAK

Q: Regarding PIF, when you wrote in an earlier response that Nicaragua adds some risk, were you thinking specifically of current political protests and the general unrest behind it or was there something else? If one is willing to overlook that, do you like the earnings, relative value, and in short, the company as a multi-year hold? Thank-you.

Q: I currently own the following ETF's/ Funds. Canadian- ZCH ZSP FLI CJP COW VE VEE XGD ; U. S.- IWO AWF BBH FEZ XLRE XLF KRE XLK. In your view, are there any which should be sold to reduce duplication or for other reasons? And which are worthwhile adding to in this market? Thank you in advance for your usual well-considered reply.

Q: I am a fan of renewable energy and have positions in the following - NPI - 4%, BEP.UN - 3% and INE - 3%. I would like to add to either BEP or INE to bring one of them up to 4%.
What would your preference be for a long term holding considering dividend safety and dividend growth as well as capital appreciation over the long term - 5 years +?
When I look at BEP on Morningstar I see a long term debt / equity ratio of 2.3. INE shows the same ratio at 7. Revenue growth at INE seems better. Is INE's debt level a concern?
Thank you

Q: "Valentine's Day"for many market darlings including the FAANG & its can.equivalent,the DOCKS(per Ryan).Amongst the wreckage,PHO stood out as a winner,up 5.46%.Premarket today PBH announced purchase of 62.6% of Yorkshire Valley Farms.But it dropped 3.45% today.Your take. Is this a good time to start a position?.Txs for u usual great services & views Peter Hodson on maket call,Aug 3

Q: I would like to purchase some dividend paying stocks for a non-registered account. What would be your top five recommendations for dividend paying stocks (minimum 3.5 % payout) that are also likely to have some capital appreciation over the next 3 years. Please do not include pipeline or financial stocks as I all ready have these two areas well covered. Also, are your recommendations good buys at this time.

Thanks

Q: Is there long term value currently in New Gold? If rainy river eventually gets sorted would this stock not benefit greatly.

Q: I am having difficulty finding industrial and consumer defensive stocks that have decent yields and security. I suppose this is because they doing well right now. Do you have any suggestions? I am looking for stability in economic downturn, while offering a reasonable yield and dividend growth.

Q: Can you comment on Titan’s latest quarter. Do you think the business is turning? Maybe a decent spec buy? Thanks

Q: At what stage do you think the pull back becomes overdone? Curious to know how far you think it will keep going down, to the extent anyone can say, and when it looks like a good buy? Thanks.

Q: Any thoughts on the recent drop for TSGI? Is it still a good stock to hold?

Thanks!

Q: Good Morning,

I'm looking to add a few more US stocks to my portfolio. I'm adequately represented in tech and financial sectors. Could you give me 4 or 5 names in other sectors where above average growth might be expected.

Thanks for your help,

Dennis

Q: I appreciate you noting the Insider Ownership in your reports. Where does a retail investor best access Insider and Institutional Ownership for CDN and US stocks. Thanks.

Q: When does reliq report their earnings.

Q: FOR CASH PART OF PORTOFOLIO YOU SUGGEST BONDS AND SOME MMF OR GIC
IN MY PORTOFOLIO I HAVE :
CDP-5 YEARS RETURN - 13.19% ( MINUS )
VAB 5 YEARS RETURN +1.35 % (PLUS )
TD MMF (165 ) 5 YEAR RETURN 3.54% (PLUS )
THESE ARE FIGURES FRON GLOBE AND MAIL 5 YEAR RETURN.
IT SEEMS MONEY MARKET FUND HAS BETER RETURN AN NO LOSS (EXCEPT INFLATION ) AND LESS WORRY.
I APPRECIATE YOUR COMMENT.EBRAHIM

Q: Hi can you give me your views on this new apartment reit Thanks Dale

Q: Hi, Could you please post street estimates for the quarterly results expected during this week. Thanks

Q: Your comments on PHO's new arrangement with Crown Photonics, thanks