Investment Q&A

Q: I understand that there will be a capital gains tax generated in 2020 when Boyd converts to a corporation.
I currently have a profit of $57,000 on these shares which are held in a non registered account. I think that I should sell the shares now with a view of buying them back after 30 days as the tax rate could be higher next year
I believe the Liberals will agree with the Ndp to increase the capital gains inclusion rate next year if the Ndp agree not to block the Transmountain Pipe Line.
This will help appease the wexit provinces and generate additional tax revenue.
Should I sell the shares now or after the November 13th earnings report or sell half now and the other half after the report
Thank you for your excellent service and your recommendation on Boyd.







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Q: Can you suggest solid companies that may have their prices depressed by tax loss selling and might be good buys this year?

Q: McDonald's Corp seems to have gone from a rock-solid blue-chip to a stock in free-fall in a very short time. Two senior analysts on BNN recently issued strong warnings against owning it. What do you think? What might be a good replacement for it for a 3-5 year hold?

Q: I sold my holdings in MX more than 30 days ago intending to buy in agail as I think the company has been unfairly beaten up. Considering tax loss selling, a spike seems remote unless they report amazing results on Oct 30. Do you think its too early to jump back in? Would it be prudent to to wait until maybe mid November. The charts are really unhelpful but it is above its 50 day moving average.

Q: HI
How safe is Arc's dividend if the price of oil stays flat? How safe is it if oil goes back into the 30's? Or, what scenario would lead Arc to cut its dividend?
thanks
Joe

Q: Any idea what is causing the move today? Thank-you.

Q: Peter; When are ALA’s earnings out and do you see anything Re today’s drop on volume? Thanks.Rod

Q: Is this a buy sell or hold I’ve made 20% if it’s a sell what would you replace with thanks

Q: hi
what should one be monitoring in order to get some info on whether or not the chip or appropriate tech sector is coming back to life?

Q: What comments do you have about FirstService and their results including weakness. Thank you.

Q: What’s your long term view of CRM please?
Thank you ,
Rick

Q: I am looking to invest in Canadian dividend paying stocks with growth potential. What do you recommend.

Q: This company has shown stronger results, more contracts and was slightly profitable for the last two quarters.However ,I am puzzled to see the weakness in the stock price over the last three months.What would be causing this and is it a good time to accumulate shares?
Thank you,
Jean

Q: Good morning 5i. My TFSA has re-trenched from a high of 108 k down to the low 90k's. My holdings were all good growth stocks but gone are TOY, SIS, NFL P.B.. I will jettison CAE this week. So I'm left with Go Easy, Boyd, and Kinaxis with a lot of cash. I will ad Bama, and Atd.B. Can you suggest 5 more dividend payers with some growth prospects for a 3 to 5 year hold. Many thanks .david

Q: It is a shame that you have published the following nasty question : ''With the Bloc doing so well in the election and the PM sure to lavish our taxes their way, what companies generate a lot of income from Quebec, and/or are candidates for charity ? Thanks.'' It does not seem to be an intelligent and respectful discussion.

Q: Hi Team,

I am looking to do a covered call strategy on growth stocks you like that have reasonably liquid options markets and high implied vol. What are your five favourite "long-term hold" CAD and USD stocks where such a strategy could be implemented?

Was looking at AYX as an example where you can create some interesting downside protection scenarios selling 1yr calls at strikes approximately 10% higher than current price that still give you a 20-35% total return if the stock rips higher through your strike.

Thanks

Q: Three months ago a .20 EPS quarter sent GSB to the $14's. Today, a .19 EPS quarter sent GSB to the $9's. Sales are up from last year, Gross Margin is up from last year, Costs are coming down, EPS is up over last year. They have zero debt, $13M in the bank, excellent FCF and high insider ownership. I can't see a problem with this company at all. Is the drop a "sell on news" story. The stock can be volatile and is a small cap security. Is it buyable in your opinion at these levels?

Q: why have bell and telus dropped today?

Q: Hi,

Is it time to take a position in First Service given today's pullback ?

Thank you

Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages for ETF versus Index Funds.
Is it better to owned Index Funds in registered accounts?