Investment Q&A

Q: Hello Peter,
I know this question is an apples to orange comparison (different sectors), but I was wondering if you can shed some light. I sold my holdings in Valeant as it has done very well. I am thinking of putting the proceeds to Patient Home Monitoring and Auto Canada for long term hold. Does this make sense to you? Thanks very much.

Q: With the continued discussion in the financial media about a recession or not a recession in Canada and a Bank of Canada governor who at any opportunity talks down the CAD and does whatever to lower it, this has certainly heightened the negative sentiment on everything Canadian. Is the time yet here that the risk/return ratio for investing in energy and or pipeline stocks now favourable and would a company like BNP with a healthy dividend and good management be a decent investment?

Q: What is your outlook or base metals and energy sectors for the next one or two years? What potential events could change the outlook for these sectors?
Thanks

Q: Can I have your opinion on this fund which focuses on increasing dividends of companies with solid balance sheets. Would this be appropriate for a registered account which I shall not need to touch for about 5 years?

Thanks

Q: BAD is showing considerable weakness the past few days. Do you have any explanation and could you provide thoughts going forward.

thanks

Q: I am a new investor, have not purchased any stock to date. However, I am ready to proceed . What 10 stocks would you buy today? For a balanced portfolio. Thank you.

Q: What do you think about Cinemark?

Compared to CGX trading at 35X trailing earnings CNK (23X)is a lot cheaper and should be able to grow faster in its markets and do more acquisitions.

I'm thinking about adding some on this pull back and before Q2 earnings are released which should be a record (Furious 7 and Jurassic World)

Q: Could I get your opinion on Transforce with regard to the recent drop?
Would you consider it a buy?

thanks,

Paul

Q: Hi Peter /Group..why does it appear that ACQ is getting hit harder now than before...is it because the reality may be setting in that lower oil prices are here to stay for a while?...Also Would you buy mote LNR on this pullback? Thanks

Q: Do you think Argonaut Gold is a buy right now for a 7-10 year hold? Thanks!

Q: Hi 5i: Many thanks for the opinion on PANW and for the suggestion re FEYE. One problem I have with many high flying new companies is that most of the usual fundamental ratios are either negative or do not exist. What measures and/or ratios do you look at to assess the prospects of such companies? Thanks again.

Q: Hello Peter and Co.:
If you were to suggest one oil stock to buy today for a 2-3 year hold what would it be? I'm looking at VET or WCP but maybe you like a different one.
My only other energy holding right now apart from IPL and PPL (utilities?), is PEY, which I intend to hold onto and possibly add to at these levels.
I could be wrong, but I can't see there's much downside to Canadian energy companies right now. Getting paid around 6% to wait a year or so for the recovery seems like a pretty good deal to me.
Buy low and sell high is the thing to do, we all know that, but actually DOING it is extremely hard because it feels like the completely wrong thing to do! In my limited experience managing my investments, it seems that doing the complete opposite of what feels good generally leads to success...

Would love your take on this.

Thanks for all your excellent advice over the past couple of years.

Q: Thank you very much for what you did for me until now! I love you guys!!
I have a position in CFX and I saw that they give an extra dividend or $1.12 which represents almost all the cash company has on balance sheet. The stock dropped ~5% in 2 days. What could be the reason for it? The company seems to do the right things, stock holder friendly.....
Thank you

Q: Hi, I've owned this awhile, but I seem to be getting no "pop' due to the rising USD vs CAD. Is it hedged against a rise in the USD? What I was wanting when I bought this, was US Large Cap Div exposure with a USD exposure vs CAD. Can you recommend another US index fund that would participate in the continued CAD decline?

Q: What is your opinion on Alamos now that the all-in costs exceed the price of gold? Are there any gold companies worth considering in this environment?

Q: Could you comment on this and would it be applicable in Canada.


http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shareholder-alert-rigrodsky--long-pa-announces-a-securities-fraud-class-action-lawsuit-has-been-filed-against-silver-wheaton-corp-300118199.html

Q: Do you think the fires will affect western.

Q: Can I get your opinion on the latest quarter for Winpak.

Q: Would you still rate TMA as a "B-" given the weakness (economy, forecasted earnings, etc)

Q: I've been considering buying IGM since you added it to the income portfolio, but wonder if it would make more sense to add PWF? I gather PWF would be more stable and participate in IGM's growth, but at a lower yield. Would that make sense for an income oriented portfolio, or would you just stick with IGM?

Thanks!