Q: Hello, great website by the way.. my question is directed to the US market.. I'm looking for a small/mid-cap company with a clean balance sheet and a decent growth profile.
Any suggestions? Thank you.
Any suggestions? Thank you.
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Investment Q&A
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SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (SNC)
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WSP Global Inc. (WSP $272.23)
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Stantec Inc. (STN $156.37)
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Aecon Group Inc. (ARE $32.18)
Q: I consider WSP and STN my core holdings but now due to excellent appreciation they represent 7% and 3% of my portfolio. ARE has been a laggard and represents 1%. With ARE should I go back to SNC which I owned in the past (upside due to the recent acquisition?) or just keep WSP and STN as the only stocks in this area?
Q: I have a significant exposure to HCG which I want to reduce. I have been slowly selling some of my HCG shares the past few years, but I incur significant gains that I must pay taxes. My average cost is less than $3.00 per share. I was thinking of buying more HCG shares to increase my average cost and then sell within the year thereby paying less taxes. Do you think this is a sound strategy?
Q: I have cash in my children's RESP which I will withdraw in September. TPH.DB.E, a convertible debenture is maturing on September30, about the time I need to do the withdrawal.It is yielding over 7% (3.5% for 6 months) much better than other 6 month returns. Now that Morguard is the majority owner do you think this provides more safety making it more likely that the debenture will be paid out at face value at maturity. Does the company have adequate resources to mature the debenture?
Q: Hi,
from your balanced portfolio holdings, at current prices, can you give your top 5 stocks you would be buying?
I plan to purchase these in my TFSA and over time will be building the portfolio to match your balanced portfolio.
Thanks for your help.
Dan
from your balanced portfolio holdings, at current prices, can you give your top 5 stocks you would be buying?
I plan to purchase these in my TFSA and over time will be building the portfolio to match your balanced portfolio.
Thanks for your help.
Dan
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Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV $264.46)
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Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP $242.95)
Q: Since they are about the same price I am thinking about selling my FNV shares and buying an equal amount of SHOP shares. I am looking for more growth in the long term. Not worrying about sector allocation do you think this would be a wise move.
Q: Hi 5i, As one who remembers double digit interest rates, I've been wondering if and when the worm will turn again. It sounds like expectations are becoming pretty entrenched for higher rates in the US, and if that turns out to be true would expect Canada to follow with a year or two lag. Is there a typical pattern or approach that suggests which sectors and investment types benefit in a rising rate environment?
Thx for your excellent service!
Thx for your excellent service!
Q: In my rrif another bond was called.The Advisor suggested NVU.Bep.un NWh.un I also thought AQN or ENF as a substitute with good DIV.
Besides my Bonds I own TD ,BCE.Sentry 1032 some preferreds and MFR.un (floating share)I would greatly appreciate if any of those mentioned would be a good addition or
do you have a better choice .
thanks a lot
Margit
Besides my Bonds I own TD ,BCE.Sentry 1032 some preferreds and MFR.un (floating share)I would greatly appreciate if any of those mentioned would be a good addition or
do you have a better choice .
thanks a lot
Margit
Q: I have been holding both the above for some time, down considerably. Should I hold or sell, if sell possible replacement?? My other financials are BNS, SLF ITC. Thanks Jim
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CCL Industries Inc. Unlimited Class B Non-Voting Shares (CCL.B $77.80)
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ZCL Composites Inc. (ZCL $10.00)
Q: As a pure growth play could you please rank the following companies - NFI,CCL, ZCL.
Q: Hi Peter and the super team!! I know what a PE ratio is....but I have heard reference made to a "normalized PE ratio". What kind of beast is this? There are also forward looking PE ratios...and possibly others. Could you give a brief run down of the various PE ratios and their definitions? Cheers, Tamara
Q: Brad asked a question about avoiding companies that return capital as part of their dividend because of the tax reporting nuisance.
I shared his concern and determined the best option was to simply hold any REITS or Trusts in my RRSP. I thought this was the easy solution but let me know if I am missing something.
I shared his concern and determined the best option was to simply hold any REITS or Trusts in my RRSP. I thought this was the easy solution but let me know if I am missing something.
Q: I noticed this stock is not part of the list of stocks in the summary. I hear a lot good things about this company and I'm considering it as part of my portfolio even at 114$/share. Would you consider this stock as good long term investment.
Q: Hi I am seeing a few dividend questions popping up. Here is a good dividend info site (especially the excel sheets) to pass on if you think appropriate.
http://www.dividendgrowthinvestingandretirement.com/canadian-dividend-all-star-list/
http://www.dividendgrowthinvestingandretirement.com/canadian-dividend-all-star-list/
Q: Enbridge issued a press release regarding an unsolicited mini-tender offer made by TRC Capital to purchase up to 2,500,000 common shares or Enbridge at a price of $53.38 per share which is 4.47% discount as of April 6, 2017 closing price. This type of mini-offers has happened to other publicly traded companies. What are the possible reason(s) for a company such as TRC Capital make an offer at a discount below market and believe this offer would be accepted? Perplexed… Thank you.
Q: Do you know of a good site to get a list of the largest market gains and losses during the trading day. It would seem like a relevant piece of data, but I haven't been able to locate it.
In addition, do you know a site which shows the list of largest absolute dividends paid by Canadian and us companies? In Canada the banks must lead the pack. In. The us I'm thinking xom or the big telcos. If not, wondering if other readers know. Thanks in advance.
In addition, do you know a site which shows the list of largest absolute dividends paid by Canadian and us companies? In Canada the banks must lead the pack. In. The us I'm thinking xom or the big telcos. If not, wondering if other readers know. Thanks in advance.
Q: Can I have your thoughts on this company.
Thank You
Thank You
Q: Hi, I try to stay away from companies that pay dividends as return of capital, mostly because of the tax issues.
Do all investors who do there own taxes keep up on the ACB, as it is sometimes only a % of the total distribution? And do they even know if their stock has a ROC?
Also I don't get it,if the company cannot afford the high dividend and relys on ROC, why are they paying it in the fist place. 3 to 5 % seems about right, anything after that is a bit of a gamble.
What am I missing, seems like a complication I can do without,especially if you have 8+ stocks
Thanks
Do all investors who do there own taxes keep up on the ACB, as it is sometimes only a % of the total distribution? And do they even know if their stock has a ROC?
Also I don't get it,if the company cannot afford the high dividend and relys on ROC, why are they paying it in the fist place. 3 to 5 % seems about right, anything after that is a bit of a gamble.
What am I missing, seems like a complication I can do without,especially if you have 8+ stocks
Thanks
Q: Is it time to average my cost on precision drilling. Own it at $13.00. Insiders are buying. I have held it for so long it seems ridiculous to sell it now but I do not want to wait another four years to maybe get back to even. Is there something better out there to put the measly funds I have left in this company?
Q: In a general market correction how would you expect these two stocks to behave relative to each other? Or impossible to say?