Investment Q&A

Q: Hi, I am coming to you after reading Market Masters. Thank you for your trustworthy work and this wonderful website. I have some US funds, and am looking at two stocks: Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile SA ADR  (SQM) and Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc  (AJRD). Specifically, I am looking for something that has a lot of room to grow, but as always, want to consider safety first! Thank you for any input!

Q: Hi great service and much improved web site. My question is related to growth companies. It is not that there is no growth but seems to be beating the expectation in earning reports determine the outcome of share price up or down. Do you have any suggestion of stocks that are high percentage of beating expectation. Thanks always.

Q: why do trailing stop loss orders sometimes not work and you find the stock has dropped below the price that you had set your trailing stop loss at. I appreciate your expertise. thanks

Q: I have a fairly significant position in XBB, but I am not certain exactly how bonds work. I took the position as an alternative to cash. The price has dropped, but with the yield I'm probably about even. I noticed you said at in one answer that there is a broad shift from bonds to equities underway. I wonder if XBB is the best place for me, as I think the bonds held are longer duration. But I understand they are high quality. Maybe I should switch to a laddered bond ETF if you recommend that, to be participate if we see rising rates. If the stock market corrects, do you think the XBB share price will rise, or will it just go down with the market correction? If my XBB will rise in a market correction, maybe I should just stay put, as long as I don't keep losing on the share price too much. Sorry for the somewhat convoluted and confusing question. Any comments will help. Thx

Q: For investments out side N America, particularly for Japan,Switzerland,Germany,France,Small % for U.K. What ETF would you recommend, hedged or non hedged? Thanks. Fooklin

Q: Hi, I am holding EMQQ and VWO. Would it be better to switch to VFV or an India fund ( FIH.n or ZID?) ?
I appreciate your advice. Helen

Q: What is the payout ratio for this company? Sustainable? Thanks.

Q: Hi
I have a 7% position in CSU. Given its size now and past run up, would you suggest switching to smaller cap companies like Open Text or Kinaxis or continue to hang on?
I feel like there would be more growth opportunity in these two smaller companies.
Or would you have any other suggestions other than these three in the same space.
Thanks
Jeff

Q: Have owned small invest in SIS and been looking to increase for long term. Like the business and despite latest bump looking to increase now. Any comment on timing

Q: Hi
I though this company had reported on 6 Nov
If so, may I have your comments please.

Q: Hello. I searched and saw one earlier question on BYD CO dated Sept. 15, 2017 but the answer did not appear when I clicked read answer. Would you please provide any information and comments on this company and confirm that it is the way I could buy 1211 HK if I decide to invest in it?

Thank you. Cathy

Q: Hi team,

Just wanted to ask what you think about the earning release yesterday. Do you think ESLT still has the torque for a similar growth in the future as it has been enjoyed in the past or would it go sideways for while. The stock is down about 8% from its high of 153$. Would you suggest something better?
Have a wonderful day while trying to help us all out!

Q: Please give your opinion on this REIT's third quarter results released today. Is this a good entry point for a full position primarily for income. Other than CAR.UN, can you recommend other apartment REITS for income?

Q: Chartwell Retirement Residence announced today a $245 million dollars bought deal with a nice discount of 3.10% the funds will be used by the company to finance the purchase of five retirement residence in Alberta. Do you like the acquisition? Would you participate in the deal? I do like the sector due to the demographic trend, and I am an income oriented investors.

Q: I am thinking of adding these stocks to some of my accounts please rate from best to worst and comment if you disagree with any choice. Thanks Don

Q: Is the debt review complete? What are you thoughts on this company moving forward. My holdings now are minimumal, having lost 73%. Should I hold my position as a flier or take my remaining 27% and run!

DON

Q: A guest on BNN opined that GPS's earnings for the next Q is expected to drop 75%.Please comment.Appreciate u usual great services & views.

Q: Please advise how long I have to wait to buy back a stock I have sold for tax loss purposes. Thanks

Q: I wish to realize a capital gain on a number of positions. I also plan to immediately re-purchase these same positions. From a tax standpoint, can I simply sell and then re-buy straight away (e.g. a few seconds/minutes later), or do I need to wait some period of time? Thank-you.

Q: hello 5i:
We've received an Information Circular, via the mail, regarding the acquisition of CEF.A, by Sprott Gold and Silver Trust. The "circular" (I have seen MUCH smaller phone books) is written in legalese, a language few understand. I note you had a question on this back in March, but none since.
Can you advise a course of action, or what really needs to be done on our part. We are very small shareholders, so will have no impact on any vote.
thanks
Paul