Investment Q&A

Q: Hi 5i,
This is not a question but merely an observation. As I go on the "budget" (read: free) Globeinvestor website to check my stock holdings I have noticed what I believe is an anomaly. Out of 19 stocks I hold, when I access the stock page, the data page shows 3 windows, one of which is entitled "Profit". As I just checked today, out of my 19 stocks 5 had N/A while the other 14 were all deemed to be "Less Effective" "than other companies in its industry in turning revenue into profit". Just a note, my holdings include such names as AD, AYA, BAD, BCE, BEP.UN, BNS, CGX, DH, ESL, RUS, KEY, etc., etc.
I guess my point would be that either my stock selection really sucks or this site might not be as accurate as one might think since I believe statistically these results to be an anomaly. I would be curious if others have noted anything similar or if this is indeed accurate and reflects where my holdings stand in the scheme of things. Sorry for the lengthy missive!!
Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Q: I noticed trading halted today then got an alert from my service provider saying trading had resumed @0.49 and over 900,000 shs trading hands. Would you happen to have any news as to why, I can't find anything yet on the net.

Many thanks, Helen

Q: Good day. I am feeling confused about what's happening with XPH today and hope you might be able to explain things. This is a low beta ETF which rarely shows spikes. During the past ten days of volatility it's highest spikes were in the 2% range. Yet today, despite the markets being largely unmoved, it is down 4.5%, perhaps it's biggest fall since I've owned it. Or is it. Yahoo Finance shows it up based on yesterday's closing price of $109.31 but others like Bloomberg and the Globe, show it down. The Globe shows yesterday's closing at $109 but still has it down more than 4%. Nasdaq shows yesterday's closing at $114.80. If it is down that much, what might have caused it on a quiet Friday?

Q: Hello - I see the last question/answer for TZZ was Nov 10th. There was no reason for the new lows. Since the it has dropped even further, but I still have not been able to locate a reason. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Also has there been noticeable insider activity?

Merry Christmas to you and yours. Mike

Q: Hello,
What are your thoughts on PEJ. I have no consumer cyclical holdings and was thinking of adding this as a 5% weighting. Or would you recommend something else?
Thanks

Q: Hi, I like to measure my portfolio performance ongoing with that of the S&P/TSX Composite Index. I know that Globe Investor Gold calculates dividends paid as included in my portfolio return. Do you know if the return listed for the TSX Index (5.32% YTD as of Dec.18) includes dividends paid or not? Thanks, J.

Q: Hi Guys, your thoughts on Knight's recent investments.
Merry Christmas,
Jim

Q: Hello- CSE provided an update yesterday - adjusted Ebitda is expected lower than 2014 ...what do you think of the company's long term prospects? Buy , sell or hold??
Thank you

Q: In August of this year, you noted that although Celestica was a good company, it was also a "business... that ... is more of a 'later cycle' business, meaning it does better as the economy really gets going."

Would you consider the economy having picked up enough for this company to be a good buy at this time? (I already own Enghouse, Sylogist, Avigilon and Apple in Technology, each with a 4% weighting, except for AVO which is at 2.5%)

I am doing some year-end cleaning up of deadwood, and re-allocating some funds to a few companies with more growth. (Mind you, I'm thinking of taking AVO behind the barn and shooting it, to offer an old farmer's almanac analogy.)

Your thoughts are always valued.

Q: When you refer to the p/e ratio of companies in this forum, are you always referring to the forward ratio?

Thank you and Merry Christmas/my portfolio is up 41% because of

Q: Peter, referring to your conversations with Bay Street players. If that 'someone' who told the mutual fund about the deal was from inside Amaya, would the company be still liable for the insider trading case? Thanks.

Q: With the recently announced change in US/Cuba relations would you recommend this etf?

Q: Hello Peter & Co,
Could you please explain what this company does?
Tony

Q: I noticed high target prices on this pipeline company even though they have a negative tangible book value, huge debt and significant insider selling. Can you give me your opinion of the approximate value of this stock?

Q: Hello team,
Can you please provide me with your overall opinion on this ETF, or do you have an alternate recommendation for this sector?

Thank you,

Q: What is your opinion regarding Ridley inc..? Thanks

Q: I am thinking of taking a position in surge,but as of late it has not participate in the rally as much.
Are there reasons for this?
Are there underlying issues that I should be aware off.
And what is there hedging program look like,are they able to keep paying the dividend?

Q: Hello Peter and team,

If you would have to deploy 200K for 2 years for maximum growth what stocks would you use today?

Thank you
M

Q: Dear Agent. Would you recommend AGF=B as a good stock to purchase. Eddie.

Q: What do you think of the Management team at Leucadia. I know that lately their Assets haven't been performing well at all. Is this just temporary or was it the result of poor leadership, and last would this be a good entry point for a long term hold.
Thanks Gordon