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Investment Q&A

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Q: Hello. Happy New Year

I own several preferred shares issued by different companies... ENB(reset), FTS(fixed), FFH(reset), TRP(reset). I bought them many years ago and have some loss. Since they're all outside my RRSP and TFS, I'm thinking to sell all, replace them with new preferred shares issued by another companies and then claim a capital loss. Do you think it is a good idea?

Questions:
1) What preferred shares do you suggest I should buy, fixed reset, perpetual?
2) Which companies preferred shares are ok to buy?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Esther on January 14, 2019
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
Recent questions on this REIT have met with no major concerns including quoting a reasonable pay out ratio. Scotia in their December 21st report quotes AFFO payout ratios of 107.7 % for 2018, 102.7% for 2019 and 97.4% for 2020.
What do you use in your payout ratios and how does that differ from AFFO?
Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 14, 2019
Q: I realize that this is akin to asking you to predict the market direction, however your advice and confirmation of my thinking has always been appreciated and spot on. Often, your answers have given me the added confidence to proceed. I am going
to purchase VCNS. (800,000 +)./ As it is fairly conservative, would you purchase it all now, or buy in increments? If the latter, what amounts and how often. ? Thankyou again
Read Answer Asked by Allan on January 14, 2019
Q: Good afternoon, I am looking to add 2 of the above stocks (or others if you recommend?) to a TFSA, I am tech heavy already (FB, AMZN, GOOGL, NFLX, NVDA) I am up on all of those still except NVDA. I own favorites GSY, SIS, PBH, TSGI already at full positions. These chosen stocks are all good companies, which are all down recently with the market pullback, which companies would you add? Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 14, 2019
Q: I have been watching Weight Watchers (WTW) ever since Oprah put her considerable marketing support behind the company and it seemed to beat estimates quarter after quarter. I felt like I missed the boat when it went from $12 to $105 from Jan 2017 - June 2018. Ever since it has dropped like a rock to its present $35 price. My questions are 1) what caused this huge fall and is it over sold? 2) what are the current EPS estimates and PE? 3) when do they report next? 4) what is their debt load and is it manageable? and finally 5) do you think it offers a compelling entry point?

Many thanks
Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on January 14, 2019
Q: Further to my previous question on these etfs. if I buy these etfs and they over time accumulate gains from distributions. And I then sell some units for income is my gain or loss solley dependent on wether I sold above or below my purchase price or could I in fact sell for my exact purchase price and still have a cumulative gain from distributions from the swap? Also in your opinion would these funds as start ups be a poor way for a retired person to avoid income as to gain on oas and gis ?
Read Answer Asked by Larry on January 14, 2019
Q: I would like to add another tech stock or ETF to my portfolio.I have 10% total in KXS,MSFT, & AAPL. I have been looking at SYZ,ENGH, CSU and Intel.I would like to know which of these stocks held up well during the recent correction.
Thank you for your invaluable service.
Read Answer Asked by Allen on January 14, 2019
Q: If I understand correctly I would have to purchase ALA common shares no later than the close of business on Jan 23rd to get the monthly dividend as the stock goes ex-dividend on Jan 24th.
Since I sold the stock on December 24th I would count that as the first day I didn't own the stock. 30 days starting December 24th would take me to Jan 22nd, so provided I bought the stock on Jan 23rd, I could claim the capital loss and get January's dividend. Do you agree?
The stock has gone up nicely since I sold it on December 24th but it is "seller beware" so to speak! (Are the shorts getting squeezed)?
Thanks,
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on January 14, 2019
Q: Good morning 5i team,with the possibility of trade war between US and China,is now a good time to buy gold stocks.
Thank You!
Read Answer Asked by Sunny on January 14, 2019
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,

Across all accounts, our sector allocations need re-balancing. I'm trying to re-allocate money only in stocks that are already held. In the Consumer Discretionary space, should I add to GIL and/or MG today? (GIL is 2.75% and MG is 2.92% of the total portfolio)

Thanks as always for the timely advice.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on January 14, 2019
Q: I'm wondering if you can give your thoughts on TTOO? Company history, growth, acquisition record, management, balance sheet, cashflow and earnings? Risks? Do they meet forecasts?

Read Answer Asked by Gregory on January 14, 2019
Q: I hold both these U.S. banks which I bought back when "everybody needed to hold a US bank" which was only several months ago but seems like ancient history. This morning BBT was downgraded from a buy to underperform. Can I get your opinion on whether to continue to hold or take my losses and dump them.

Thanks, Carl
Read Answer Asked by Carl on January 14, 2019
Q: LNR has started acting better. Aside from portfolio weighting considerations, what are the main concerns here? I see a stock that is trading under book value and could move significantly whenever the sector becomes more compelling. Given a long time horizon do you think adding is warranted? Thank-you as always.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on January 14, 2019
Q: I currently hold a global infrastructure f class mutual fund (CIBC Renaissance ALT062)in registered acct's. It has had poor resent performance with a big drop at the end of 2017. Cause?( It has a 15% investment in UK and top holding in Eurotunnel). Could you recommend an ETF or company as a suitable replacement. Also, would it provide more choice and liquidity if I converted to US dollars?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 14, 2019
Q: Hi Gang,
Have some cash available and would like to know your thoughts on the above, looking buy 3 or 4 of the above.

Thanks
Anthony
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on January 14, 2019
Q: What is the lowest stock price and or market cap ever added to one of your portfolios ?
Read Answer Asked by Luc on January 14, 2019
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