Investment Q&A

Q: Public storage and cell tower stocks are down significantly this year. Were they simply over-valued previously? Assuming interest rates will stabilize, do you feel that they may offer above average returns going forward? Your favourites listed on US and Canadian exchanges?

Q: Trying to reduce my number of stock holdings. Have identified these 11 as small positions that can be eliminated. Intending to use the cash to add to stronger holdings. I try not to think of a stock as a "hold". There are lots of high quality names you can invest in that look better than a "hold". If you were doing a portfolio clean up, and held these as roughly 1% positions, are there any that you would be reluctant to sell?

Q: Hold I get your thoughts on the latest quarter and also your thoughts on the company in general and do you think this drop in price is an attractive entry point for a 1-2 year hold Thanks

Q: If you held the following smaller cap stocks in positions of 0.5% to 1.0% of your total stock portfolio, and wanted to reduce the number of holdings by selling several of them and using the money to add to others, which ones would you sell and which ones would you add to: ACQ, ADEN, AEP, AND, CHW, CJ, DCM, ECN, GEO, HPS.A, LNF, NOA, PRL, QIPT, RCH, RET.A, SFC, STLC, SVI, TVE, WELL, XTC. Assume overall portfolio is well diversified so sectors not a consideration, and that this is the riskier part of portfolio, so, higher risk is fine. Would be great if you could pare this list of 22 stocks down to about 10-15. Thanks.

Q: Any thoughts on SVI would be appreciated.

Q: In one of your answers you felt that Tech, Consumer Cyclicals and Real Estate are areas that have been beaten down and might be poised for recovery. Could you mention 3 stocks for each area listed on the TSX that you would recommend as having solid potential at this time. Thank you.

Q: Saw Andrew Moffs on BNN Monday discussing REITs and Real Estate companies. Looking for a 2nd opinion on these 8. Maybe just a ranking from 1 to 8 in order of preference for a long term hold. Yield doesn't matter, looking for best total return. Which ones look buyable at this time?

Q: I would appreciate an updated opinion on StorageVault, particularly in light of their recent successful $100M convertible debenture issuance at a relatively low 5% interest rate.
Thanks!

Q: looking to get in some storage vault during this pull back, is it safe to dip my toes back in .

Q: Was wondering about continuing to hold storage vault. Heard a report on The National about a large number of break ins at there facilities. I sounded the there security systems were bogus. This may come back to bite them in the but. They may have to do some spending to improve security. Any way, to me it’s not such a no brainer as before, where all they had to do is pay the power bill to keep the lights on.

Q: Hi 5i , I am interested in adding an REIT with focus on large warehouses and I wonder if there are any you would recommend? Also REIT ETF's interest me . Thank you for any input you have

Q: Thank you for reading my question
I’m looking for warehouse stocks. Can you share a few from the US and any in Canada

Appreciate all your time and attention

Q: What is your long term outlook on StorageVault Canada?
Thanks

Q: Similar question to the one I asked yesterday. This is regarding some small/medium sized consumer and consumer-related type Canadian stocks. How would you feel about holding each of these stocks in your portfolio, on a 1-10 scale, with a 10 being you definitely want the stock in your portfolio, a 1 being a stock you want no part of, and a 5 being a stock you are basically indifferent about. As part of broadly diversified portfolio, looking for total return over the next 5+ years, comfortable with risk. ACQ, AW.UN, DOO, ECN, GOOS, HTL, LNF, MTY, SIS, SVI, ZZZ.

Q: I am looking for high growth ideas from small caps. From this list, what would be your TOP 3 Picks?

Thanks Valter

Q: Hello Peter,
I got into StorageVault just over a year ago at $3.50. Can you tell me what you think of this company. Also, would you recommend a switch out to First Service Corp at its current price?
Thank-you.

Q: WHEN DO THEY EXPECT TO BE PROFITABLE

Q: Which 4 of the 6 Reits would you buy at current levels? Please rank your choices.
Thanks

Q: In response to the question concerning risks to Storage Vault, you stated in your answer: "We see no particular reason why consumers would suddenly pull items out of storage in a corona world, though."

It seems reasonable to me that people whose incomes are threatened will be looking to reduce expenses. Even if their jobs are still secure, caution may prod them to review all costs and cut where feasible. A storage rental unit can cost $1,500 per year to $5,000 per year or more. People forced to stay at home may be spending some of their time reducing their stuff and possibly making room for things currently in their storage unit. Keep in mind, too, that there are calls out to support non-profits, charities, etc. with donations.

This is what I'm currently doing. Granted, this is purely anecdotal based on a sample size of one. But it merits consideration.

Q: svi appears to have a defensive business will they continue to pay down their debt. what are the positives and negatives?