Investment Q&A

Q: I was about to sell this stock after reading that you see little (though > 0) chance of a competing bid and that currency fluctuation was going to be the main cause of movement. But I saw that some 700,000 shares have moved today and it got me wondering who was on the other side of these trades? As you say, there are two sides to every trade so is it "sharp" arbitrageurs buying and if so, should I hang on? I would just as soon move on if it is only going to be for a few cents but am I missing something here?

Appreciate your always sage advice.

Paul F.

Q: Hi Mr. Hodson
How will we know when the new Growth Portfolio is released today?
Do we get one of those emails from 5i?
Or do we just check your website? Thank you so much.
sarah

Q: Hi Peter. I sold 300 shares of Teck yesterday and was planning on buying them back today but Andy Bell said this morning that the trades made during the halt would be undone. My trade was late in the day. 12:30ish in BC. How will I know if my trade is being undone and when will I know? Thanks for any info.

Q: Can you please comment on Amaya's earnings from today? Any thoughts on their performance post acquisition?

Q: Hi Peter What is your thoughts on Future Shop closure on REI
Kind Regards Stan

Q: Hi Peter, our 13 year old has $40k in her RESP. $20k is ~evenly split between BNS, ESL, and Telus. At this time where would you put the remaining $20k ?
Thank you.

Q: I have had a nice pop on this stock(FTG Firan).Can you give me some advise going forward.Thanks

Q: Hi Peter,
Sincere thanks for all the great advice. What's your short list of TSX listed companies that have a large percent of their income from south of the border, and/or from places other than home ? TCN, CSU, ESL have all been terrific. Thank you.

Q: I think I got stopped out by high frequency trading and am quite annoyed. I put on a stop loss and saw that there was a momentary downdraft on the chart, poof my stock was sold and the price immediately jumped up about 5% after it took me out. I read that a new stock exchange is opening in Canada that will not allow HFT. Can you tell me something about it and will it be convenient for a small retail investor like me to use? Thanks for your help!

Q: I was wanting to buy their convertible debentures. Do they have adequate cash flow so I would get the face amount plus interest on their maturity date of December 31, 2015?

Q: I previously wrote about the release of the portfolio in response to a number of other questions and concerns previously posed by other members. There were concerns that members wanted time to analyze the portfolio before trading started. There may well be a flurry of activity at the beginning and it appeared some members wanted to have an even starting point. Not sure this makes a huge difference but that seemed to be their concern.

I just read a question this morning about growth companies and embedded in the response is reference to releasing the growth portfolio later today. I'm a bit disappointed that (a) there was no advance notice of it's release. I don't consider same day notice as advance notice and (b) the portfolio was't released at the beginning of a weekend to give members a chance to digest the information.

Your service is stellar but I think you dropped the ball with a thud on this one.

Q: I was wanting to buy their convertible debentures that are maturing on October 31, 2015. Do they have adequate cash flow so I would receive the face amount plus interest at maturity?

Q: What is you view/outlook on BTO? Looks promising for the year ahead but it seems that gold prices under $1200/oz keeps BTO from moving. Is that a concern or do the merits of the company and growth potential be the reason for investing in spite of gold make dips under $1200/oz?

Thank You
Marc

Q: What do you think of WXM? Seems like an interesting way to get a Canadian index etf with a momentum overlay. Performance has been very good even in the face of the oil and gas meltdown on the tsx. Is this kind of strategy proven to work over long periods of time or is it a flash in the pan? Thanks for the great service.

Q: Hi Peter and team, I have some loser US stocks in my TFSA that I would like to sell and buy some growth stocks. I know you don't coer US stocks but do you have some recommendations for 2 year hold?
Thx

Q: Hi Peter and Team!! Me again...I have $5000 to invest. I would like to start a new holding with growth potential (a small dividend would be nice as well) Magna just had a stock split...GS??....ET?...I am looking for suggestions. Cheers, Tamara

Q: Do you think High Arctic Energy is solid enough to survive a prolonged downtown in the price of oil, thanks for your valuable feedback?

Q: Would you please comment on the financial results of Enterprise released today.
It looks like quite a miss to me. I would like your opinion on the company. I am way under water and wonder if it wise to hold onto it for a turn around.
Thanks

Q: I am trying to find a Canadian listed company that specializes in USA real estate. Something like a Starlight Investments, but which is traded on the TSX. Any ideas? My families trust has had a presentation by Starlight, so if you have any insight that would be appreciated. As always, keep up the great work.

Q: Please provide your opinion this US ADR: Barclays preferred share series D. Please comment on the risk of it being called and where you expect the yield to be over the next 12 months.

(I like this ADR because its has great yield; good for US income; and there is no US tax withholding on the dividends.)