Q: Hello Peter & team, What are your expectations for OTC earnings being released after market close? What impact would a strong $US have? Would it be better to start a position before the earnings release?
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Q: I am not one to be too worried about the exact price at which I purchase a stock, as I take to heart your advice that for a true investment that could last years, a percentage or two difference in price isn't going to be a deal breaker.
Having said that, you once commented on the best time of day to buy a stock but I can't locate your answer now. If I remember correctly, you suggested that one should wait until an hour or so after the opening bell for some reason.
If that is correct, I was wondering if any time after 10:30 a.m. (EST) is good or is it better to wait until just before the closing bell, during lunch etc or does it really not matter?
Appreciate the insight.
Paul F.
Having said that, you once commented on the best time of day to buy a stock but I can't locate your answer now. If I remember correctly, you suggested that one should wait until an hour or so after the opening bell for some reason.
If that is correct, I was wondering if any time after 10:30 a.m. (EST) is good or is it better to wait until just before the closing bell, during lunch etc or does it really not matter?
Appreciate the insight.
Paul F.
Q: i bought CVE last year at $20/share, mainly because the yield had risen to above 5% due to the declining share price. At the time it looked like they could cover the dividend and the plan was to hold for the long term and collect the dividend. But given that they raised equity earlier this year and are looking at asset sales would you consider the dividend at risk based on current cash flows? I'm concerned that if they cut the dividend the share price will plummet. Thanks
Q: Hello, what are you thoughts on xerox as long term hold? It has recently lowered its earning forecats and revenue has declined past few years. What similar company in us would you recommend replacing with if you considder it a sell?
Q: Please comment on earnings. Looks like a large miss from here?
Q: A member had asked on the tax treatment for options trading. It is not as straight forward as your answer indicated. It is detailed on http://www.taxtips.ca/personaltax/investing/taxtreatment/options.htm
Q: Do you still expect modest growth from PFE into 2016? What might the impact of the strong US$ be on earnings and results? I have held it for several years for the dividend mainly. I would like to buy WSP instead and know this is apples to almonds, still....your opinion please and thank you.
Q: I hold 6500 shares of Surge Including dividends I am down a little less than $ 9,000 Would you hang on for a recovery or buy Torc or Whitecap It is still less than 5 percent of my portfolio
Thanks
Paul
Thanks
Paul
Q: Can you please give me advice on how to purchase us stocks in the most cost efficient manner.
I do not have very much in consumer staples and would look toward the US side to diversify.
I would consider purchasing proctor and gamble for example and 1000 shares would be > 80 000 $ US.
I have the funds in canadian dollars. I presently self manage my portfolio through BMO investor line.
how would you recommend proceeding with such a purchase in the most cost / fee efficient manner.
would you recommend an ETF in the consumer staples sector instead ?
thank you
Ernie
I do not have very much in consumer staples and would look toward the US side to diversify.
I would consider purchasing proctor and gamble for example and 1000 shares would be > 80 000 $ US.
I have the funds in canadian dollars. I presently self manage my portfolio through BMO investor line.
how would you recommend proceeding with such a purchase in the most cost / fee efficient manner.
would you recommend an ETF in the consumer staples sector instead ?
thank you
Ernie
Q: Thanks for your comments on alternative investments. I would like to know which of PMM or PHE (hedged or not hedged) you would recommend or would I just stay the course with conventional holdings? I would be investing 20K between our two TFSA accounts. The contents are currently heavenly weighted towards income.
Thanks to all
Thanks to all
Q: Could you please give an update on theScore? I feel like I missed the boat and would love to take an initial position. As of today it's trading near its 50 dma and is now over sold on the 2 hour chart. Would this be a good entry point at 0.70 cents?
Thank you, Dwight
Thank you, Dwight
Q: I bought this etf a year ago. It is in my RRSP US account. The etf is up 7%. Should i sell and buy it back when it dips. It has 0.15% expense ratio. Can you treat these etf's like stocks, or should it be held long term. It keeps fluctuating, so I thought of cashing in. Is it a good strategy. Thank you
Q: There seems to be significant concern/fear/terror regarding the rather sudden and substantial drop in share prices of so many of these stocks (VRX,CRX,CSU, ESL, PHM etc); and the possibility of a change of "sentiment" and sector rotation out of these areas. If I read your replies accurately it sounds like you are saying "we don't know" - which of course makes sense. I am wondering though if there is a way to get some sort of sense of whether or not we are at a tipping point in these sectors.
With that in mind, my thesis is that evidence or indicators of sentiment and sector rotation could take the form of large trading volumes, particularly the big hedge funds taking profits and unloading these stocks.
Us lemmings tend to play follow the leader - often too late, i.e. after waiting and subsequently incurring even larger losses - and sell our shares out of desperation or despair!
If there is any logic to the thesis of hedge fund or other large fund trading activity?
If there is, do you have a way to monitor unusually large trading volumes in these sectors?
So, bottom line: if there is evidence of sentiment change or rotation out .... I want out too and now in order to avoid further losses.
Thanks for your help and guidance with this perplexing issue; and decision making.
With that in mind, my thesis is that evidence or indicators of sentiment and sector rotation could take the form of large trading volumes, particularly the big hedge funds taking profits and unloading these stocks.
Us lemmings tend to play follow the leader - often too late, i.e. after waiting and subsequently incurring even larger losses - and sell our shares out of desperation or despair!
If there is any logic to the thesis of hedge fund or other large fund trading activity?
If there is, do you have a way to monitor unusually large trading volumes in these sectors?
So, bottom line: if there is evidence of sentiment change or rotation out .... I want out too and now in order to avoid further losses.
Thanks for your help and guidance with this perplexing issue; and decision making.
Q: Could you please comment on People's recent financial results. Thank you
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
I own G, FNV and SLW representing in total about 6% of my stock portfolio. I am thinking of adding to my precious metals holdings (I like them as portfolio insurance and don't mind the dividends).
Do you think adding another 2% of my portfolio to these three holdings allows for sufficient diversification or would you suggest opening a new position in another company (and which would you currently suggest)?
Thank you. Michael
I own G, FNV and SLW representing in total about 6% of my stock portfolio. I am thinking of adding to my precious metals holdings (I like them as portfolio insurance and don't mind the dividends).
Do you think adding another 2% of my portfolio to these three holdings allows for sufficient diversification or would you suggest opening a new position in another company (and which would you currently suggest)?
Thank you. Michael
Q: Hi Team, I want to pay down some debt so I am looking to sell some shares to rise the cash. I know many things come into play but of the following stocks which ones would you recommend trimming. BAD, CNQ, CSW.A, DC.A, DRM, GH, IPL, PKI, SU. Are there any you would remove right away? Let me know your thoughts.
As always your advice is greatly appreciated.
As always your advice is greatly appreciated.
Q: Hi I am a new member
I have look at all your Model portfolio and need to make a decision on how to invest 50k that is sitting in bank saving account not doing much
I am 54 years old plan to retire in 6 years
I think the Income portfolio is well suited for me
I am not sure if 50K is enough money to invest in all 20 equities
Should I pick 10 out of 20 to make my trading fee more reasonable (I have a self manage RRSP trading account)
if yes what would be your first 10 pick in the income portfolio
I have look at all your Model portfolio and need to make a decision on how to invest 50k that is sitting in bank saving account not doing much
I am 54 years old plan to retire in 6 years
I think the Income portfolio is well suited for me
I am not sure if 50K is enough money to invest in all 20 equities
Should I pick 10 out of 20 to make my trading fee more reasonable (I have a self manage RRSP trading account)
if yes what would be your first 10 pick in the income portfolio
Q: Hi Peter and team. As always I value your opinion. Presently I have the following health/bio stocks. GILD (US),XLV (US), GUD,PHM,CPH,CXR = 8% of my portfolio. I have just added CPH + CXR.Unfortunately both of them seem to be correcting as of late.
Questions:
(a) would you swap/change any of the present holdings or %
(b) Is the sector overbought and correcting or?
Questions:
(a) would you swap/change any of the present holdings or %
(b) Is the sector overbought and correcting or?
Q: Hi Peter and 5iResearch Team,
Can you please advise on the outlook for Apple. I am up 25%, with Apple comprising 4% of my portfolio. Can you comment on the valuations for technology and the Nasdaq? With valuations at record levels, are these reasonable given profits, economic outlook. Thank you. Linda
Can you please advise on the outlook for Apple. I am up 25%, with Apple comprising 4% of my portfolio. Can you comment on the valuations for technology and the Nasdaq? With valuations at record levels, are these reasonable given profits, economic outlook. Thank you. Linda
Q: Do you see much growth potential for GS in the near future or is it just a income stock. It is well off it's highs for some time now and just don't know if it's worth continuting to hold or use the money elsewhere for better potential for growth.
Thank you.
Thank you.