Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Peter & Co:

David's Tea just went public on the NASDAQ exchange. This is a Canadian company that I am told started in Toronto around 2008, and they now have over 150 stores in Canada and the US. Do you think this would be a good (short-term or long-term) investment?

Q: Hi Team

I bought Canadian Utilities at beginning of year and would like to sell for capital loss and buy in its' place either Emera EMA or Transcanada Corp TRP.

1. Is this "ok" for capturing capital loss ?

2. Does this seem like a reasonable move, I REALLY wasn't intending on jumping around but had actually been watching ALL 3; with ideas of buy potentially; it just so happens I started with CU and then the sector fell apart. I figure since I liked all three I might as well capture the loss if the move is legal accounting-wise.

3. of TRP versus EMA ; would you favor one more than the other from a "better buy " point of view, i.e. what metric would you look at and please compare the metrics.

Ernie

Q: Hi guy, Is there any reason of which you are aware as to why PUR doesn't seem to be going anywhere?
Thanks
Mike

Q: Would either one or both stocks be growth investments within a TFSA account, or, considering current market volatilty, would MBK.UN (Manulife US Regional Bank
Trust) be preferable?
Thank you for your valued input!

Q: Hi, I trust you folks at 5i are well and in high spirits? I have incorporated the Growth Porfolio as part of my TFSA. Here is the thought. If the market were to suffer a substantial correction; say the TSX tanks 20%, how much will the Growth Porfolio likely to fall by? I don't know what the average beta of the Porfolio is, but I guess it might be north of 1.5 but are there any mitigating factors, say people will take the opportunity to pile into some of the constituents or will everything just drop like in 2008? Thanks as always. henry

Q: Hi,

What would be the defensive companies to buy in this environment when most of the investment managers appearing on BNN are recommending keeping between 20% to 40% cash. These companies would have the lowest decline if the market corrects. Would BIN fit this profile. Can you provide your top 10 in this category. Thanks

Q: Good morning - what's your take on DR selling its interest in one of the surgical centers. Is this a buying opportunity or a negative sign (market doesn't seem to like the news)? Thanks!

Q: Hello Peter & Co,
(1) On your summary table you indicate a start price for each security. If you also indicate a start date, we would have an idea of timeline.
(2) Big Correction: The Tech bubble and the 2008 downturn were both preceded (a few months earlier) by the flattening (even reversion) of the yield curve....we're nowhere near that as the yield curve is fairly steep.
(3) Sector allocation: If I only held the winners (like someone suggested), I would hold NO Energy; but that would not be wise, as you said. I reduced the Energy content last fall to 4% of my portfolio to energy producers (TOU,VET and WCP) and 6% to energy infrastructure (ENB,IPL,KEY and PPL).
For your Info
Thanks,
Antoine

Q: Your link that you posted in my previous question on sector allocations and definitions (http://www.sectorspdr.com/sectorspdr/tools/portfolio-builder) explained things perfectly to me. I would recommend this site you referred me to highly as an educational tool. I also wanted to say thank you again for creating and managing this forum. I tell everyone I know about the great work you do here: I will definitely be renewing my membership.

Q: Hi Peter and 5iResearch team. Would you recommend Chevron's based on its valuation, markets, diversification, and sector outlook? It was noted on BNN that there was a significant insider purchase by board member (CEO of Wells Fargo?), who has previously purchased this stock when a valuation opportunity presented itself.

Q: Hi, Could I get your opinion on Lundin Gold. I have no exposure to the gold sector and am interested in this company. They from what I've read have acquired a mine in Ecuador in a government partnership and are about to begin production there. Thanks for your great work.

Q: Any thoughts?

Q: POZEN Inc. announced today that they have purchased Tribute Pharmaceuticals and will create a new Company (Aralez Pharmaceuticals) that will trade on both the TSX and NASDAQ. Both stocks are up nicely today and Aralex appears to be well capitalized with additional capital being invested in Aralez.

I own some Tribute and have a few questions:
1. Do you have an opinion on the transaction?
2. Would you think investors in Tribute should sell now or wait and hold shares in the Aralez?
3. What would your thoughts be on buying more shares in Tribute or taking a position in POZEN Inc.

Don

Q: Can you please comment on the takeover Of TRX by Pozen and what would you recommend to do with TRX shares. Thanks

Q: WhAt happened to share price today, shall I add more or sell ,,,,thx

Q: Why the big jump in CDV today? Any big news? Thanks for the great recommendation.

Q: Con you please give your opinion. A nice dividend and about 50% off the highs. Thanks

Q: I have been a holder of Transforce for several years. My thesis for hanging on to it is that the company participates to some degree in the growth of ecommerce. I believe strongly in the future of ecommerce, but find it hard to find reasonably priced companies in that area to invest in. That is why I have invested in a shipper rather than the Amazons of the world. My questions are:
1) do TFI earnings in fact have a significant correlation to ecommerce or is that more apparent than real?
2) is FDX a buy right now on the ecommerce thesis? always seems out of my valuation and dividend is so low!
3) are there any other companies out there that you would recommend that fit into this theme (they don't have to be a shipper, I have looked there only because I like earnings and a dividend in the stocks I buy)
Cheers and good luck fellow investors!

Q: HR.UN is down below the point at which it announced a share buyback (on June 4.) Is this a 'sell' signal?

Q: TSX has accepted a Notice of Intention, whereby Chartwell will purchase 10% of public float in open market. Interpret if you will. This goes into effect today. Price has been diving since broke support at the end of May. Should put floor on stock?
Thanx