Investment Q&A

Q: Please let me know your opinion about FCC. I usually don't invest in companies without revenues, so I cannot figure out if it's a trap, or have some future potential
Thank you,

Q: I am planning to sell ABX to take a tax loss. However, I like to stay invest in the gold/gold miner sector. I can get my wife to buy back ABX or any of the above companies. I would like your opinion on your preferred investment vehicle in gold/gold miner at this time > any of the above 5 companies? or do you have any other favorite company in this sector ? BTW, can you let me know if I buy ABX in the NYSE, will its dividend qualified for Canadian dividend tax credit ? Thank you.

Q: CANADIAN LIGHT OIL PRODUCERS :-What are the better ones to pick --If on Oct 30th there is an agreement between OPEC & Russia ---re continued restrictions on oil production. --- Thank you

Don

Q: Would you consider Priceline a buy given the recent drop in its price? It is obviously facing competition so does it have the right model to fight these headwinds? Thanks.

Q: Hello,
Can you please give your thoughts on today's announcement on Novo and it's drilling program and also your thoughts on the company at this stage as to buy sell or hold?

Q: Two questions: I’ve recently intiated a half position in GSY and hold full positions in TD and BNS. I’m wondering what your take is on the implications for these companies as the new rules for mortgages takes effect Jan 1. Would it be prudent to scale back my bank holdings somewhat and increase my position in alternative lenders? Would you recommend a full position in GSY at this point as some borrowers may have to make a move away from the big banks? I accept GSY is riskier and the government could impact the alternative lending space with regulations.
A second related question, Cannacord is forcasting an 8% decline in mortgage lending for 2018. Your take on the impact for TD and BNS please.

Q: I notice sadly that Jean Lamarre Chairman of DBO passes away at age 63. A young age. Does Company have the depth in management to lead this company now that Mr. Lamarre has passed away.

When does company report its next Quarter and what are your thoughts of buying more shares. I have a half position. RAK.

Q: hi
regarding New Flyer it has been labelled a cyclical stock in the past. What cycle does that refer to? Is it the business cycle and the fact that there will eventually be a downturn or something to do with how the year plays out for them as I notice the stock seems to appreciate more in the first four months of the year?
thanks
Joe

Q: hey folks, I own arg, cmmc, ncu, and lun. I am very positive on copper and zinc. are there any other copper or zinc stocks you would recommend or an etf, that you would consider. what type of news would make copper drop. keep up the good work. you make investing less stressful. thanks bill

Q: Where can I find the historical price/earning multiple for a sector like food retailers or a specific company?

Q: Hello Peter
As a recent new member, I am both impressed and a little overwhelmed with all the information. I started making a lists of potential companies to invest with, but decided to cut to the chase and just ask you....I am looking for your recommendation for both income and growth companies.... perhaps 4 or 5 of each. I am fully invested in TD, which has done well for me this last year, as well as a couple energy stocks.... Spartan and Ring. I am retired but have a steady income flow with pensions and dividends from an ongoing business. Thank you for offering such a great service and look forward to a bright and lucrative future. Brian

Q: I purchased REAL on the IPO. I'm down 32% since then. Would you recommend purchasing more to average down my cost base or sell that holding? What is the future outlook for Real is my question.

Q: With respect to the "Amazon Effect" on some Computer Staples names such as Loblaws, can you provide your opinion on the impact on: Empire (EMP.A) or Alimentation Couch Tard (ATD.B) for the long term.

Q: Thoughts on HOT.UN? TD says its currently at an attractive entry point with buy rating. I currently have no REIT's in my portfolio. Is this stock subject to the 15% withholding tax because its paid in USD? If you don't like this stock, any alternatives?

Q: Morning Peter, at this time would you buy any of these for an otherwise well balanced RESP ? GUD and PHO already owned.
Thanks.

Q: YGR is seemingly highly rated and has been up more than 200% this year already. Is it still a buy at this level (closed at $4.79 on Friday)? Energy stocks could be back in vogue and with every sector almost already fully priced, it may be their turn.

I have dedicated about 5% of my total capital for very short term (say, no more than a month) high risk investments. Right now I am holding ENB in this slot ( a result of my recent bottom fishing) and I would like to flip it for something else before the Enbridge media day in December. Just in case Enbridge may say something untoward and jeopardizes its pledged dividend increases, or lower its guidance for 2018. After all this company had missed its earning targets for about six quarters. I could lose my modest ENB gain so far, and perhaps more.

Would YGR be a better choice for a bigger short term gain than ENB? Thanks for your take on this idea.

Q: Hi Peter
Wondering if Empire has finally turned itself around . I had the stock ,sold it . Lately as I walked into Whole Foods ,I wondered what the grocery stores were worried about . Amazon ,from my point of view has not done much to change the pricing in their take over . Companies like Costco and Kroger in the US just need to keep doing what they have successfully done all these years .would you get into Empire today .

Q: Hello, One of kids just turned 18 and I would like to start a TFSA. What would you recommend to invest in as a long term goal so that they can also learn about investing. The money will not be required for next 5 years at least
Thanks
Ravi

Q: It appears to me that you favor diversification outside of Canada and the U.S., even though your primary recommendations cover the Canadian market. What would be your top recommendations for the emerging markets, India, China, Japan, Europe, etc ?

Q: I'm looking to invest in Thomson Reuters. I think it's a very solid company with buy backs. This drop is a good opportunity to buy some. Please provide your in-depth analysis of this company.