Investment Q&A

• iShares S&P U.S. Mid-Cap Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XMH $28.74)
  • $28.74 P/E (TTM): 19.45X Cap: $370M
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• BMO US Dividend ETF (ZDY $50.30)
  • $50.30 P/E (TTM): 20.74X Cap: $693M
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• BMO US High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWH $24.94)
  • $24.94 P/E (TTM): 19.44X Cap: $1.07B
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• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ $64.02)
  • $64.02 P/E (TTM): 35.55X Cap: $4.27B
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• iShares U.S. Small Cap Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSU $46.97)
  • $46.97 P/E (TTM): 16.81X Cap: $655M
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• iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHD $34.51)
  • $34.51 P/E (TTM): 20.01X Cap: $188M
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $103.66)
  • $103.66 Cap: $2.25B
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• Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (VUN $127.83)
  • $127.83 P/E (TTM): 26.28X Cap: $14.27B
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Q: Greetings,
I currently own ZWH, XQQ, and VUN as part of my US focus in my portfolio. I am looking to add another name or two. Time frame 5+ years. I prefer to remain with Canadian ETFs investing in the US. First of all, do you see too much overlap here? I have room to add to all 3. Can you provide 3 stable dividend ETFs you might suggest to add and a couple of growth ETFs that might complement my current holdings? Thanks in advance. KEN

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Read Answer Asked by KEN on August 28, 2019

• BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB $55.55)
  • $55.55 P/E (TTM): 16.96X Cap: $5.29B
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• BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF (ZLU $57.45)
  • $57.45 P/E (TTM): 21.33X Cap: $2.18B
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• BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIF 75/100A (BLA1711 $20.14)
  • $20.14 P/E (TTM): 17.1X
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Q: Peter,

What do you think of the low volatility ETF's especially in our current environment? Do recommend them as part of a balanced portfolio?
Thanks for your valuable service.

GM

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Read Answer Asked by Gary on August 28, 2019

• Fiera Capital Corporation Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (FSZ $6.29)
  • $6.29 P/E (TTM): 20.39X Cap: $668M
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Q: Hi, do you think this stock is oversold and still a hold? I have a 3% position at $12.40.
If not could you give an alternative for income and growth.
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Brad on August 28, 2019

• Fastly Inc. Class A (FSLY $8.29)
  • $8.29 Cap: $1.17B
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Q: This company has quite a move in the last 5days. What do you think of the company and any reason for the big jump?

Thx.. Mike

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Read Answer Asked by micheal on August 28, 2019

• Savaria Corporation (SIS $22.01)
  • $22.01 P/E (TTM): 28.44X Cap: $1.57B
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Q: Is Savaria still a hold or time to take losses and move on. I hold it in a registered account. Don't need the cash but getting a little impatient.
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Luca on August 28, 2019

• NFI Group Inc. (NFI $14.34)
  • $14.34 Cap: $1.70B
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Q: What's your opinion on NFI? I am thinking of initiating a position on the stock. I use to own it, but haven't for a little while. Are there problems mostly transitory? Nice yield with a modest payout. What do you think about the dividend going forward?

Thanks,
Jason

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Read Answer Asked by Jason on August 28, 2019

• dynaCERT Inc. (DYA $0.14)
  • $0.14 Cap: $64M
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Q: Is the EU approval a game changer for DYA? What percentage impact should it have?

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• InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust (IIP.UN $13.38)
  • $13.38 Cap: $1.87B
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Q: I've held Interrent since about $8 a share and I've bought more on the way up. My average cost is about $10.50 a share. What are your thoughts on Interrent today and in the future? Do you see them as an eventual takeover target by a larger player such as Boardwalk to help diversify their portfolio or CAP Reit to get even larger?

Thanks,
Jason

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Read Answer Asked by Jason on August 28, 2019

• Vermilion Energy Inc. (VET $10.49)
  • $10.49 Cap: $1.61B
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• Whitecap Resources Inc. (WCP $10.44)
  • $10.44 P/E (TTM): 7.24X Cap: $12.67B
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Q: If you were to be buying one of these today, which one and why?
Thx

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Read Answer Asked by Todd on August 28, 2019

• Whitecap Resources Inc. (WCP $10.44)
  • $10.44 P/E (TTM): 7.24X Cap: $12.67B
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Q: Would you comment on news today. Does preserving capital mean concern over dividend payout?

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Read Answer Asked by Todd on August 28, 2019

• BCE Inc. (BCE $32.06)
  • $32.06 P/E (TTM): 70.33X Cap: $29.89B
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• Hydro One Limited (H $51.73)
  • $51.73 P/E (TTM): 24.61X Cap: $31.02B
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Q: From the companies you follow, which recession friendly, dividend paying stock would you buy today

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Read Answer Asked by Todd on August 28, 2019

• AltaGas Ltd. (ALA $41.17)
  • $41.17 P/E (TTM): 15.66X Cap: $12.32B
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Q: Your thoughts on this stock retreating. Could part of it be the slowdown of the gas pipeline in the states. Hold or sell?

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Read Answer Asked by kenneth on August 28, 2019

• Western Forest Products Inc. (WEF $11.93)
  • $11.93 Cap: $125M
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Q: Recently bought this stock because of the dividend security(hopefully) but I'm surprised by the downward pressure on this stock with the dividend ex-date just 2 days away I could be wrong but wouldn't some people just be hanging on for the ex date and then possibly dumping it as it almost seems to be in free fall despite being so close to that date your thoughts on this theory and also on the company here getting dangerously close to two digits YIKES thx

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Read Answer Asked by Greg on August 28, 2019

• Evertz Technologies Limited (ET $12.82)
  • $12.82 P/E (TTM): 15.72X Cap: $967M
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Q: Any idea what is going on with ET? Tx

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Read Answer Asked by John on August 28, 2019

• Huntington Exploration Inc. (HEI)
  • P/E (TTM): -3.1X Cap: $16M
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Q: Hi guys,
Please provide a recap on their latest quarter. Do you still like this company?

thanks

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Read Answer Asked by jim on August 28, 2019

• Covalon Technologies Ltd. (COV $2.29)
  • $2.29 P/E (TTM): 28.38X Cap: $62M
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Q: Hi, your comments on the earnings release, please. Do you see any light in the near term ? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by rajeev on August 28, 2019

• Corby Spirit and Wine Limited Unlimited Voting Common Shares (CSW.A $13.72)
  • $13.72 P/E (TTM): 19.23X Cap: $385M
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• Corby Spirit and Wine Limited Unlimited Non Voting Class B Common Shrs (CSW.B $13.55)
  • $13.55 P/E (TTM): 19.3X Cap: $385M
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Q: Hi Peter, a follow up on my last question about voting and non-voting shares. Today Corby voting shares traded 14000+ shares and non-voting shares traded 665. Did you get part of the answer backward?
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by John on August 28, 2019

• CannTrust Holdings Inc. (TRST $0.91)
  • $0.91 Cap: $128M
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Q: I have a very small position in TRST, just wondering if you think it will get delisted eventually, or will it possibly be taken over?

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Read Answer Asked by steve on August 28, 2019

• Transat A.T. Inc. Voting and Variable Voting Shares (TRZ $2.11)
  • $2.11 Cap: $86M
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Q: Do you think is a good entry point now or you will wait to see what happen .

Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Francis on August 28, 2019

• TC Energy Corporation (TRP $70.38)
  • $70.38 P/E (TTM): 17.31X Cap: $73.14B
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• Fortis Inc. (FTS $70.50)
  • $70.50 P/E (TTM): 20.78X Cap: $35.50B
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• Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN $42.75)
  • $42.75 Cap: $28.12B
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• Emera Incorporated (EMA $66.68)
  • $66.68 P/E (TTM): 22.98X Cap: $19.95B
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• Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN $7.83)
  • $7.83 Cap: $6.01B
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Q: Looking to add TRP ( already have ENB ) to my RRSP for some income but am somewhat concerned if there were to be a recession - would this be considered a "Utility " thus less likely to take a hard hit or would I be better looking at BEP.UN, FTS, AQN or EMA and if so, which would you recommend at this time ? Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
thanks

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Read Answer Asked by JOHN on August 28, 2019