Investment Q&A

Q: Long time holder of NPI, wondering what your thoughts would be on a switch to BEP.UN. The fact it is one of the few stocks you have rated as an 'A' is a huge vote of confidence, as well as being a Brookfield company, more diversified, larger market cap, slightly higher yield.

Thanks in advance.

Q: What do you think of this conglomerate ? Revenues of 302 billion. Its in iron ore which should go down next year Its in fertilizers and there seems to be a shortage coming. In metals like copper and nickel and there will be a global demand in coming years. Its got a p/e of 4.04 and a future p/e of 3.0 and yet it pays out a 20.2 % div. How long has it been paying such a div. and do you think this will continue ?

Q: Hi, we need to increase the percentage weight of Telcos, in our portfolio, for low volatility dividend producers, in order to supplement retirement income. Presently, BCE is 3.5% and T 1.75% weights. We also have FTS and AQN. Do you have any preference between BCE and T and why ? What would be an attractive entry point for the two stocks as seem to be trading at all time highs. Thanks

Q: Can I Have your opinion on purchasing this stock as a new investment in terms of capital appreciation
It seems to have fallen substantially
It is held by some of the Mawerfunds which I see as a recommendation
My timeframe is about 1 to 3 years
Appreciate your view

Q: Third quarter Earnings report released by DOCU on Dec 02 shows an EPS of plus ( +) 0.58$/share. Whereas most of the stock reports by analysts including Scotia Bank and Thomson Reuters show the same as minus (-) 0.58$/share. The mean street expectations were +0.46$/share. You too have mentioned in your comments on the earnings that EPS for the quarter exceeded the expectations by 26 %. Can you please explain which one is true ? Many thanks for your advices.

Q: Hi, is it a good time to add to CDN banks, with expectation of higher rates and trend for returning capital to shareholders. If so, which ones will you consider as winners, over next several years ? Could you rate them, in order of priority ? in the same token, do you have a particular view on CIBC as the dividend yield and P/E ratio seem to be most attractive in the group ? Thank You

Q: I have been looking at HCAL, for the dividends. I not sure I understand the Non-Cash distribution. They are showing a non-cash distribution in the amount of $2.324 payable in December. They state the distribution will not be paid in cash but will automatically reinvested in additional units of the ETF and immediately consolidated so the number of units held by the unitholder and the net asset value of the ETF, will not change. So, what does change, with the non cash distribution?

Q: Please give me your thoughts on ROKU, and whether you see this current price as a buying opportunity, or simply too banged up? Do you feel the price could return back to it’s all time high numbers ?

Also, I currently hold TT, and was wondering which other growth industrial US stock would be a good addition for an RSP? Top 3 picks in order please

Lastly, please rank HD, COSTCO and WMT

Thanks so much

Nick

Q: Which one would you choose: fortis or capital power

Q: Do you consider Constellation Software to act like a “tech stock” if interest rates rise, ie. would it have much of a valuation contraction compared to other tech? It seems to have a different business model than most tech companies, and I am wondering if it is safer in a sense.

Q: Is FSZ buyable here? Txs for u usual great services & views

Q: Hi Peter, why does the fear of higher rates cause stocks to decline ? Thanks.

Q: Hello -

I understand the attractiveness of TOI stock - the management, the CSU model, growth projections, etc. However, I can't understand the current valuation. Even after the recent pullback to $108 (at time of writing), has the company's fortunes really increased by 72% within the last 10 months to reflect the increase to today's price compared to the beginning of Feb. last year? I realize stock price / fundamentals don't follow exactly in parallel, but that is quite an increase.

My other related question is on the sector itself. There just seems to be so many software companies out there. Is there an ever increasing need for software in the world to today that matches the increasing number of companies that offer it? In the U.S. there is a history of 3000 automobile companies at one time or the another. Only a tiny fraction exist today. I know this is an apples / oranges comparison industry-wise, but hopefully you understand my concern.

Thanks for your comments.

Q: With the recent sell-off in URI, are you more inclined to buy or do you see issues with the company?

Q: Class B shares convert on Dec. 8 to Class A shares. Is this generally a good thing for the stock price or will it go down? Up today!

Thanks

Q: Would you classify BEPC as a growth at reasonable price stock or an income stock. I am searching for some Canadian garp names for my TFSA and would welcome some additional suggestions for a 5 year hold. Thank you

Q: Is Wallbridge a company i should continue to hold?

Q: Peter,

I love the G and M watchlist to show comparative performances etc. However I am skeptical as tManyo the accuracy of some of their other data when looking at fundamental analysis. What faith do you have in the accuracy of the data when looking at ratios such as Interest coverage, debt / equity, forward p/e etc? Where do they get their calculations from ? Do you know of a better source where we can list a number of companies , for instance with a sector and compare the relative financial strengths all on the screen. Much seems to be latest and loudest with performance being the number one issue of interest.

Thanks

Paul

Q: I need to clean up and rebalance my RIFF approx value $150,000.00
What would be your top 20 picks for an income portfolio I am 82 yrs young

Q: I am a 49 year old Canadian with $50,000 Cdn in TFSA and $25,000 in RRSP. I would like some names to build a portfolio. High growth. Risk tolerance high. How much cash should I hold for dip buying. Right now I am overweight TSLA. It seems to me MSFT is a very good stock and I like its outlook and steady growth. A trusted friend recommends TSLA. Please suggest other names including ETFs. Could you rank the names with percentage allotments? 15 year outlook.