Investment Q&A

Q: Peter and Team,

Of my invested assets, I currently have 2.5% cash, 5% bonds (CBO ishares ETF), and 92.5% in stocks. The stock portfolio is diversified as I have tried to model after 5i methodology. I do have other cash outside of my current invested assets that amounts to the equivalent of approximately 25% of my invested assets.

I have been trying to increase my allocation to bonds a little bit because I like yield and feel like my allocation to bonds should be higher than it is for risk-management purposes.

My question is two fold:
1. I am 32 and wondering what allocation I should have to bonds?
2. Is there a bond or other yield vehicle that is similar to CBO that is exposed to international companies or companies that get earnings from international sources like Brazil, India, China, etc. I like CBO because it is short (less than 5 years) duration corporates.

My expectation is to trim some huge winners in the stock portfolio soon that will give me approximately 5% more of the portfolio to put into my fixed income allocation.

PS. I'd also consider floating rate stuff or things that reset with LIBOR or things of that nature as well.

Thanks!

Marc

Q: This maybe a silly question, but what's meant by full or half position... specific no. of shares or lots?

Q: Hi Team
I want to enter into the pipeline area and buy 1 or 2. With the recent pullbacks how would you rank PPY IPL KEY and ALA in order of preference

Thanks Jim

Q: Hi Team
I have a small position in Long Run coming out of the Crocotta deal earlier. At these levels (1.47 as I type) is it worth a roll of the dice?? I would think the way the small plays are coming down that they must be trading below break-up in a normal environment?

Thanks Jim

Thanks Jim

Q: Your opinion on VET.TO I bought it a month ago at $63 in my TFSA and it is now at $45. Should I keep it for 1 year or sell it ?

Q: Another crystal ball question-You talk about wading in slowly to a position. What is your best guess-once a week/two weeks/month etc until what you have to invest is used up?

Q: Could this company be a bit of a sleeper in terms of upside potential once this sector turns around? I know the company has some geopolitical risk, but I believe you have opined that the management team is good, well connected and TGL is now paying almost a 6% dividend.

On the other hand , maybe I am grasping at straws here?

Thank you.

Q: It would appear the speculators are intent on driving oil to 60ish ... I also read US oil ceo's are buying there own company stock like crazy ... So against better judgement in the "falling knife" anayligy is this a buying opportunity of a lifetime and just jump in and hang on for 6 mths ... Sgy at 3.67 seems like a steal now

Q: Hello Peter and Team,
Not sure if you received my previously posted question regarding this, as I had submitted the question, but did not get a confirmation.
In the context of appreciating the growth potential that exists for respective reasons, in the case of both HWO and CEU, which of the two would you see having the best potential to weather through the current storm?I am predominantly interested in the DIV income aspect for both, which in itself may be debateable; however in my opinion, the inevitable overall sector recovery would favour both stocks in a big way, in terms of rebound (GROWTH). In your opinion, which one would benefit more? I thank you in advance for the usual clarity and insight of your response.
Rick

Q: Why does the stock drop so much today?Thank you.

Q: I received the following regarding my Tim Horton shares.

Investors can elect to receive one or a combination of the following options:

1. Cash – Canadian Funds (subject to proration) - $88.50 for each common share of TH Inc. tendered.
2. Cash – U.S. Funds (subject to pro ration) - to receive the U.S. dollars equivalent of C$88.50 for each common share of TH Inc. tendered
3. Shares (subject to proration – cash portion will be paid in Canadian funds in the event of proration) - receive 3.0879 common shares of newly issued Holdings for each common share of TH Inc. tendered.
4. Shares (subject to proration – cash portion will be paid in U.S. Funds in the event of proration) - receive 3.0879 common shares of newly issued Holdings for each common share of TH Inc. tendered.
5. Cash and shares – Canadian funds – receive C$65.50 and 0.8025 of a common share of newly issued Holdings for each common share of Tim Hortons Inc. tendered.
6. Cash and shares – U. S. funds – receive the U.S. Dollar equivalent of C$65.50 and 0.8025 of a common share of newly issued Holdings for each common share of Tim Hortons Inc. tendered.

The default is option 5.

What option is recommended?

Q: Looking at this stock for small cap investing. What are you thought on them

Q: I acquired half position of Stantec at $34.85 recently, would you recommend to make it a full position to take advantage of the drop in share price? The other choice is initiate a position in WSP.TO.

As always, your advice is greatly appreciated!

Q: Peter What is your current take on this stock I held it for a few years dead money /
Stan

Q: How low can oil go before its dividend is in jeopardy? Also, can I get your opinion on the recent announcement of new production? It didn't seem like a lot.

Thanks in advance!

Q: How will the lower price of oil affect revenues for Badger? How much of their business is energy related? I have held badger since it was an income trust and wondering if I should lighten up.

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

What are your thoughts on Argex Titanium now?

Q: In an earlier reply, you suggested FLOT over SSF.UN due to lower MER. Is this still your thinking or are there other options you refer? Thanks for all your help.

Q: hi peter;on dec 5 re xhy you said out of 137 energy co. there is only 8 that are ccc+ could you tell us the names of them or where would I get this info. thanks brian

Q: hi, what would your recommendation be for a china exposure etf. i heard a talking head say exposure to the shanghai index is best? thoughts? need something liquid too.