Investment Q&A

Q: DAN-V news yesterday "National Bank Financial Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities Canada, Ltd. (the "Co-Advisors") as its exclusive financial and strategic advisors to assist the Company in undertaking a structured and formal review of its financing alternatives"

Can you provide expand on what this process actually means.

Q: A recent Globe and Mail article was titled "Winning and Losing Stocks for a Low-Loonie Era". In it, one analyst named Patrick Kenney suggested that Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners is "seen as a moderate loser".

Do you agree with this assertion, and if so, should I re-think my exposure to BEP.UN? (Currently overweight in my RRSP). Thanks as always for the great service and timely advice.

Q: Hi Gentlemen,
I am considering purchasing Valeant Pharmacies. Prior to making my decision, I would like your opinion if you think it is a good purchase at these level or if I should wait for a pull back. Could you recommend a purchase price. Thank you for your consideration.

Q: You last commented on CHB in May 2013. It has done quite well for a fixed income ETF over 3 years with an average return of 8.34%. Would you care to update your opinion on their hybrid strategy in the present investment climate? Thank you.

Q: Hi,
I own FRU since 2009 (30%pa) but 9%pa since 2011; I like the business model (nothing earth shattering but steady). I'm thinking of buying Clearwater Royalty when EnCana will spin it off. What do you think of it and how do I proceed to make the purchase.
Thanks
Tony

Q: My reading of articles regarding the market activity over the last couple of days suggests a quantum shift in expectations: currency concerns, earnings lower than expected, potential deflation, more anxiety over China, etc. etc.
Can you tie the story lines together and share your views on what has really happened, why and where we are likely to go from here - flat, down or maybe another upward bounce. And how to manage one's portfolio in the days or weeks ahead

As usual, a grateful 5i customer.

Q: We started a family RESP for our grandkids in 2007 with 3 TD e-funds on an equal PAC basis (MER's are 0.33% to 0.51%). The account now shows Canadian Index Fund (TDB900) value at 30%, Dow Jones Index (TDB903) at 38%, and International Index (TDB911) at 32%; I sometimes think about rebalancing but think perhaps doing nothing is the best approach as the laggards may catch up in time. Would 5i have any different thoughts about the way these funds are invested? Funds won't be withdrawn till 2021 at the earliest. Thanks, J.

Q: Hi Peter, 5i Research,
Could you please give your opinion of ViXX Systems (VXS-T)? Thanks

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Can you comment of PKW in the US and do you know of an equivelant ETF in canada?

Cheers

Q: Hi, I am considering buying Chubb (CB). I like that they are buying back shares, that they have a good history of raising the dividend (although the yield is not very high) and that debt seems low. The p/e seems also reasonable but I don't know if it is average for this type of company. I would like your view on whether it is good value at this price. Thanks.

Q: It would appear that gold may have bottomed out. I already hold G and like it because, apart form the price of gold, it is well run, with sound business practices in place and attention to generating decent returns for investors. l am looking to add another gold stock and am looking for your guidance. I would like a company that, regardless if gold stays where it is now or drops a bit further, still looks okay on fundamentals (e.g. producing gold at a low cost per oz, & has good reserves), has lots of cash on hand, does not need to go to the capital markets for more financing, trades at a substantial discount to book value, would provide excellent upside if gold moves higher, and hopefully has mines in stable countries. Ross Healy, a guy I really respect, picked IMG the other day on BNN as a gold stock having substantial upside however I see their main operating mines are in West Africa (Burkina Faso, Suriname, Mail) which turned me off a bit in terms of stability.
Any comments on a pick would be appreciated. Love your service.

Stuart

Q: Have $10,000 to invest in our joint account. We're heavy in banks, oil, pipelines, telecom, etc. and I'd like a suggestion for some REITS to check out. I'm looking for good income with safety primarily, but some growth would be nice too. In other words, I want the moon! Cheers, Ted

Q: Peter, I enjoyed your talk at the Share Club meeting.
Please rank/comment on the following golds: IMG; ELD; K; OSK and MND vs BTO.
Many thanks
Paul

Q: Your thoughts on CHKP check point as well thanks

Q: Hello 5i happy about AUQ and unhappy about AGI,i'm long time holder of Alamos suddenly a negative report from TDI drive the stock to the 52 low can i have your impressions.
Thank You

Q: I am considering investing $30K split evenly across the 20 model portfolio stocks. I have some questions regarding the portfolio. 1) Do you re-balance the portfolio to get it back to the 5% weighting and if so is there a particular date that you do so? 2) How often do the stocks held in the portfolio change? 3) Do you do a revision of the stock list on March 1st of each year? 4) Do you remove stocks from the portfolio when they become to expensive (dividend yield to low, P/E to high or some other criteria 5) Should I wait until March 1st/2nd to invest in the stocks listed in the model portfolio? 6) Are there any other considerations I should make in investing in the model portfolio? I have about $475K of other RRSP investments (diversified).

Q: Good day folks. a question regarding U.S.investments in a Canadian exchange etf, now that the Cdn $ is trading around 90 cents, does it make more sense to use a hedged etf in Cdn $ rather than a non hedge etf in either Cdn or U.S. dollars.

from cold Panama City Beach, Fla, thanks

Q: The Retail stocks in the US have taken a large hit lately. If the story on a gradually improving US economy hasn't changed I am wondering if you think the sector has some value at the moment. In particular your thoughts on Bed Bath and Beyond (BBBY),and Ross Stores (ROST), would be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Mike

Q: Hi Peter

I discovered a stock Ergoresearch (ERG)that no one I know has heard of it is in the foot orthotics and healthcare business It trades on the Venture Exchange
Could you shed some light on this stock as I am thinking of adding to my position. Thanks again for your wonderful service Paul

Q: FrontFour announced the removal of it special meeting requisition, presumably because they figured they would lose. With this in mind would you think the shares are unlikely to move up since it's going to be same all same all? Interested in your thoughts. Thank You