Investment Q&A

Q: I'm looking for midsize copper producers in relatively safe jurisdictions. I currently own small positions in TECK, TKO and ERO. I would like to add three or four to give more diversity in my holdings. Would you please list recommendations in order of priority?
With appreciation,
Ed

Q: What is your opinion of these 2 mutual funds. I have held for years but wondering if there is a better ETF to move the funds into or just keep theses two funds. They are held in a RRSP. Thanks

Q: Any suggestions for a technology EFT that covers United States, Canada and Global

Q: Someone asked a question about Taesko TKO mining the other day especially they asked about valuation. Your comment was that it trades at a very high PE and that Lundin Mining was perhaps a better pick. I agree with both of your comment but I think it is important to note that TKO is on the verge of transitioning from a 1 operating mine miner to a miner with two operating mines. The Florencia mine in Arizona is in the start up phase. Florencia is one of the world's first solution mines for copper (kind of like SAGD from the heavy oil industry). Solution is pumped underground, it dissolves (perhaps that is not the correct technical term) the host rock and another well collects the dissolved solution and brings it to the surface where the copper is stripped out of the solution (I believe the solution is then reused). The end product copper needs very little processing (no electrowinning at least). IFFF this new mining system works as well as the pilot plantw orked then the copper production costs are supposed to be very low. That is one of the reasons, along with high copper prices, that TKO has been on a solid uptrend lately. So there are valid reasons why TKO might deserve a seemingly high valuation. But I agree with you that Lundin is the better/safer copper miner so I have a good position in Lundin and a much smaller, more speculative position in TKO> Just a little extra color on TKO story.

Q: Keyera has been going down for some time. There seems to be no news that I can find,
Do you know why it is so weak? Is it a buy here? Thanks.Cheers

Q: Following up on question on January about the cost basis for TOI on shares I received from the spinout.

I have this problem in my own accounting for TOI or for any stock where I have sold at a value more than I paid for it. (Nice problem to have!). But how to I account for its growth.

Or more specifically, how do you account for its growth? I would like to be able to judge its performance. Questrade always seems to have a non-zero purchase price though it seems a bit arbitrary.

Kevin

Q: Is TKO overvalued at it is current price. Is there other copper miners that you prefer. Thanks for expertise.

Q: Could I have your opinion on NWH?
1) What do you think of the concept (healthcare facilities)
2) why was there a big drop a couple years ago, and has this been resolved or still an issue
3) what is the payout percentage and debt level
4) how are distributions taxed (I’m looking for ROC)
5) buy up to 2% or just stay away

Thank-you

Q: Canada Nickel is on a tear with recent announcement from the Ontario government. Four years ago it was close to $4.00. Now that the prediction is to have shovels in the ground by the end of the year can you see this company breaking through $4.00 even though it is pre-revenue? And if owned a lot of shares would you let them ride?

Q: After a quiet year, P&C Insurance stocks are showing some buyers' interest, over past 2 months. We sold IFC and FFH positions, late last year. Do you think, the sector is showing some strength and it is a good time to re enter ?

If Yes, what would be your preferred route- Fairfax or Intact and why ?

In my personal view, Fairfax stock has shown remarkable resilience vis-a-vis Intact and Co is more diversified, with several interesting investments like Foran mining, Orla mining etc and potential for more similar investments. ( They sold their position in Eurobank ).

Thank You

Q: CLBT has been somewhat frustrating.....seems, to my untrained eye, to be more volatile than one might expect and somewhat range bound without any significant overall improvement in its share price. Do you still view it favourably, and if so, why? Its financials are not readily seen; when does it next report and what are the expectations? Thank you for your excellent service.

Q: Could you comment on Rio Tinto's potential merger with Glencore, and the market's negative reaction on RIO stock?
Thanks
Chris M

Q: with the intention of buying on a pullback or dip of the market 10 % or more, I am unsure has to how to gage the price / earnings ratio of the following: apple, amazon, microsoft. What would be the 3 key metrics to look at and how do they compare to historical values for each one?

Q: Looking for a CDN $ etf covering uranium - including physical commodity, miners, and companies involved in associated technologies. URA seems to fit the bill but is traded in US $. Is HURA the same -? Looking at both websites, I get the impression there may be differences but it's not completely clear. Can you confirm that it is or is very similar ? If not, do you still feel it would be a good choice or would you recommend another CDN $ traded ETF ?
Many thanks as always.

Q: TOI is close to a new 12 month low today. What is your assessment? What factors are driving it down? Will it trade as CSU moves up and down or does it have a mind of its own?

Q: Your comments please on the sale of $200 million of stock by Aritzia founder Brian Hill.
Thanks for your great work.
Rob

Q: Can I please get your take on Alerian Energy Infrastructure EFF (ENFR). Thanks

Dave

Q: I know the market is having a bad day.

CSU has hit a 52 week low, ATZ and SHOP are down 5-6%.

Yes the latter 2 have been doing very well lately, espectially ATZ but are there any other reasons these 3 are going down so dramatically vs the market , especially CSU.

Thanks


Sheldon

Q: I don't really like the way this has broken down today. Any news out there?

Q: In your Income Model Portfolio XHY shows a negative 24% return since inception, yet it yields 5.99%. I've held it in my RIF for many years but its price history is weak. Is this a good time to add or a value trap?

Can you suggest better options?