Investment Q&A

Q: I did reorganise my portfolios in 2022 for a majority of diversified dividend ETFs and a minority of selected excellent dividend stocks.This strategy was satisfactory ,and I shall not sell this content in 2023.My strategy in 2023 will consider the possibility of a bear market,I shall only " add-on" some stocks on weakness .Could you list 10 canadian+10 us stocks ( not ETFs), among the safest in a bear market in your opinion,including 7 dividend stocks+3 growth stocks for each list,and rank them for safety if possible,many thanks,JY

Q: I originally purchased this stock reluctantly on the advice of my (then) advisor. I've never been a fan, as they seem to bounce from one crisis to another and have been stuck in a trading range until the recent hiring of Mr. Doyle; the trading range so far appears just slightly higher. There seems to be lot of investment advisor/analyst support at odds with my view. I am rethinking this position in my portfolio now I've no advisor, and am trying to decide if this one is worth keeping in my Consumer Cyclical group (currently underrepresented overall). I am interested in growth with this stock more than the dividend. Would appreciate your thoughts as it resides in your Income Portfolio. If not QSR then what is a plan B in this sector? Thanks very much.

Q: I recently heard a podcast which said that buybacks generally benefit insiders and were actually illegal prior to the Clinton administration. I do notice myself that the stock price does not seem to rise much on the announcement of big buybacks and that companies seem to do it when the price is higher rather than times like these when it would seem most worthwhile.

What is your take on this?

Q: Want to start a new position. Which do you prefer, QSR.CA or PBH.CA? What would be a good entry point for your choice? Thank you

Q: I've read recently that digitalization has transformed MCD, and vastly improved margins in the process. I've also been reading how in general, robotics and automation is starting to get a toe-hold in some fast food restaurants.

This is asking a bit about looking into your crystal ball but do you see some similar positive transformation in either QSR and / or AW.UN in the future ?

I've also noticed that in recent responses to questions that you see value in these two names. I think QSR's P/E is about 21 which seems a bit on the high side. Is it ?

How well do companies like this do in a recession? One would think people would not have the extra cash to go eat at restaurants in that environment.

Q: Seems to me that the market must be offering up some strong, well run companies that, for some strange reason, are trading at much lower prices than what they deserve. These kinds companies pay a good dividend, have a strong balance sheet and their forward earnings look good and dependable. (perhaps you call these kinds of companies 'value' companies). Anway, here's my question, I would like to begin investing in them and would appreciate your opinion on a number of these value companies that I should consider adding to my portfolio. Perhaps 6 Canadian and 6 American. Thanks as always for your appreciated opinion.

Q: Can you suggest companies right now to pick away at ,or would you wait a bit longer till tax loss season is over.
please 5 in the US and 5 in Canada.
If dividend is important which 3 stocks would you pick away at right now?

Q: QSR considering that the 3yr revenue growth is 0.05%, what is the company's long term plan to increase its revenue and earnings going forward? what other companies in this area have better prospects for increasing revenue and earnings?

Q: Hi Peter,

Can I please get your expert ranking with respect to the following list of restaurant stocks in terms of a long-term hold.

CMG, DPZ, MCD, QSR, SBUX, SHAK, and YUM

Thanks, from the hungry investor!

Q: Hi Peter, can I have an updated view on PZA for Q1 from last comment please? I'm thinking of replacing it with DPZ. Your thoughts? Thanks!

Q: I own fStarbucks . i like to add another food service.
i like to consider qsr or dpz. Which one should choose

Q: HI Team, I currently hold CMG and has performed well lately, do you see much more upside/growth? Do I continue to hold, or sell . If I were to sell, between DPZ or SBUX , which has the better growth profile? I know Mr. Cramer loves DPZ but it has had a good run-up and wonder about it. I thank-you in advance! Sam

Q: I'm looking for your comparison of these companies for a minimum 1 year (hopefully longer) holding. The future dividend growth and share appreciation hold equal weight for me.

Q: I know US stocks are not your area but I need advice. I bought a position in this just before it dropped 18% after bad earnings and guidance. So I'm down significantly and it's still getting worse. Give up or hold on?

Q: Would you recommend this pizza comPANY FOR LONG TERM HOLD