Investment Q&A

Q: Hello, I currently own RCI.b. As part of portfolio renovations suggested by your service, I am underweight US. A switch from RCI to VZ would help , would you support this move? Any other US based companies or etf's in communication that would be better?
Thanks

Q: I am wondering how to evaluate a REIT once it has exhibited a run-up like CAR (and others) have done. The yield has dropped to 2.5% - what will make the distribution grow? Is it only via acquisitions and/or property value increases? As they are largely in the apartment space in rent-controlled Ontario can this be seen as a significant sustainable driver or are their recent foreign acquisitions enough to drive significant growth? Industrial based REITs don't have the same constraints so do they have a "better" long term future or does their susceptibility to market cycles put up a cautionary note? All of this makes me wonder why REI, which is in the midst of a property mix turnover hasn't done better given that it is providing additional value to their portfolio with all of their strategic initiatives of converting retail to mixed-used properties.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

Q: Can you give me your thoughts on Fidelity’s new global bond ETF? The fund manager seems to have a good track record from the existing US - based mutual fund. Thanks!

Q: What Pimco Global bond fund would you recommend for long term income

Q: I saw this news release and would be grateful for an interpretation.
http://investors.algonquinpower.com/File/Index?KeyFile=400290864

If shares are only offered to the public, I suppose that includes institutional investors? Also, I'd be interested to know how the market works in this situation. ie, if supply of shares exceeds demand, will the price keep dropping until they're all sold? It is about 4.6% of their market cap.
I would like to purchase shares and would appreciate guidance on when you would suggest this could be done.
Many thanks.
ps. I very much appreciated your frank article 2 days ago on the financialpost.com

Q: Where can i find a list of bonds that trade on the tsx.Thanks Phil

Q: HPQ was slowly working its way higher until it was hit by a ten percent fall last week. the fall occurred, apparently, because of a new director coming in and the decision to cut a number of jobs. I was a bit puzzled by this and wondered about your thoughts on the company. It seems to me that investors often like cuts, as they are meant to produce more money. Yet, here it is a reason for a drop. Perhaps the people don't like the new president? but, you would think that he would have been well known by this time. Perhaps they think that the new policy of cuts from a new president may be reckless and its efficacy is uncertain? I have been thinking of opening a position in the hope it will soon recover that ten percent it lost. I don't want to have this stock as part of my permanent portfolio but simpy as a trade. are there any cautionary remarks you might make on this strategy?
thanks

Q: Hi,
Can I have your recommendation on a US bond etf?

Q: I am curiuos about your take on Pharmagreen Biotech

Q: Hello team,

Would you know of a financial inststution that would buy and sell gold coins in American funds?

Thanks
Stephen

Q: REM iShares I was watching Tyler Mordy explain this play on Market Call --- between long and short yields generating 8%
Your thoughts please.

Q: Will the distribution be reduced when the new (BIPC) shares come out or will we get the same distiribution that we currently get.

Q: What are your thoughts on Nutrien? I have seen it recently recommended by a few as an entry point for a recovery with a dividend. I have never invested in this company but have thought about it and have always been happy I did not invest in it as it has dissapointed.

Q: Could you give me a list of Canadian listed companies that pay dividends in USD. Thanks

Q: Looking for quieter, low beta investments in slightly alternative sectors. What do you think of the numbers for WTR?

Q: There was a recent reverse head and shoulder pattern along with two days of higher share volume than the ten day average. I will be adding shares if the share price climbs above $34.50. Also, I will be adding to my share count ( that was a full position before the recent pull back) and will be for a long term hold.
Your thoughts.
Clayton

Q: Greetings. In the past u have spoken positively of FSZ. Has your appraisal of this CO. changed or do/can You still recommend it as a buy today. Many thanks, Joseph.

Q: In response to an earlier question you indicated that Horizons would be converting HXS and other ETF's to a corporate structure because of federal government action. Would this new structure be suitable for an RRSP? I am looking for a Canadian ETF invested in US equities for a registered account where I do not lose the withholding tax and also like Horizon products thus far. Thanks.

Q: I would like to add to my position on this, but am concerned about the valuation.
According to Morningstar, consensus forward P/E is 17.67.
BUT, the TTM earnings are $2.24 per share. If the forward P/E is correct, the forward earnings would have to be north of $5 per share, which doesn't seem to me to be realistic.
What do you think is the forward P/E? If it is over 20, I would likely look elsewhere.
John

Q: Good day,

What would be your top 10 picks (ranked in order if possible) going forward for an
1. Income portfolio
2. Balanced portfolio
3. Growth portfolio (low-mid risk)

Thank you.