Investment Q&A

Q: Can you please rank these stocks based on long term prospects taking into account current prices : Pembina, enb, ala, interline, trp. I already own fortis, brookfield renew and emera.
Can you please also advise which ones of the first 5 are more energy vs power and if i should just add instead to my current positions. Thank you.

Q: I have cash available to invest. I take it i5R prefers to buy positions when the market is rising. Looking into your crystal ball, what do you forecast as a good time to purchase equities? And what sectors, sub-sectors would you prefer for a two - three year period?……Thanks

Q: Could you please comment on this company. It is hitting 52 week low today. Is it hold, sell or buy more?
Thanks

Q: I have been considering buying ZWB and naturally prefer to buy when on sale. In light of the drop in bank prices, including this ETF, is this a particularly good or bad time to invest in ZWB for long-term investors seeking income? Thank you.

Q: should we submit to get new series at .7136 of a 25 par value.to think we would be redeemed at $25 was a pipe dream. thanks for the great service.what would the floating rate be today,on a different preferred. thanks brian

Q: Hey Guys I'm looking at a couple of the asset managers that look rather interesting. Sprott closing at $1.97 with a yield of 6%, is the dividend sustainable? I know you can't say much about the company but looks like an interesting long term entry point for patient investors. Also Aston Hill closing at $0.285 with a yield of 7%. I know both names are higher risk but both look very interesting from a long term perspective. Both run by smart individuals , I think:)

Q: Could I please have your insight on these two listings. The differences and your preference if possible. Also do I have the right train of thought in my desire to purchase one or the other at todays prices in terms of outlook for the next number of years? It seems to be safe (within the parameters of a stock) I believe it has size and safety and cash? I do not mind risk but I do not always embrace it. I have 20+forseeable years to go before I need to draw on the account. This money is coming from maturing GIC's and I just can't seem to bring myself to rollover into the same product. I also like Microsoft, or if there is anything else you suggest I can look into.
PS Thank you for all that you do. You are like having a friend that you go to that knows what they are talking about.

Q: Peter wrote an article very recently that discussed a covered call strategy using US company's. He mentioned that there were 10 companies that he liked although he only provided 5 names for the article. Could you pleases provide a complete list of the 10 US listed companies he likes for the covered call strategy. Thanks.

Q: When the market was doing well, all the analysts were positive on the future of stocks. Now that there have been some stumbles, the bears seem to be coming out of the woods. They say that quantitative easing and a zero interest rate policy has created a stock market bubble by forcing yield investors to switch from bonds to dividend paying stocks. I even heard one analyst on BNN say that this feels like the tech bubble of the late 1990's. I don't really feel that multiples are stretched. Although some high yielding dividend stocks are trading at higher multiples than 10 years ago when interest rates were "normal" and some high growth stocks are trading at rich multiples, overall the market does not seem over valued. Of course, if we see double digit inflation and much higher interest rates, then I would expect a significant pullback. Otherwise, the market feels like it has room to grow. I would appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks,

Q: Hi Peter.
RE: TNC and SIS, TMX and Venture Exchange websites classify both companies in the INDUSTRIALS Sector.
Is that your classification too? If not, what Sectors do you assign to them?
Thanks
sarah

Q: Hi Peter Ryan and Team;
Do you have an idea of a few companies that would have the greatest chance of surviving these low oil prices, and until a recovery.

Q: Noticed on cnbc a pick of the day for one of the regulars was splv. could you give me a report on last years performance.thaks for all you guys do for us. regards CLIFF

Q: Hi guys,

According to a Halifax newspaper article, DHX will co-produce 130+ episodes of original animation + acquire rights to 1,000 half hours of Dreamworks kids shows. I don't know much about the deal; but that seems like a lot of content with a major animation studio! Are you worried about the debt levels though? I noticed debt moved from 'Low' to 'High' from the last 2 reports, yet their content library keeps growing. Just wondering if you like what's been happening lately.

Thanks again!

Elliott

Q: What's your current opinion on the Cdn and US economies and it's impact on the current investing environment. Do you feel we're close to going into a recession in either country?

Q: In response to Brenda, the Liberal government has made it clear that the TFSA limit for 2016 is going to be $5,500, so there really isn't a reason to put $10,000 in for 2016 even if the legislation isn't finalized by January 1, 2016.

At best, you will have the administrative headache of later having to remove the amount without penalty. At worst, you will have the administrative headache of later having to remove the amount plus a penalty for the over-contribution.

Q: Is there no deadline for filing interim F. Statements for this classification of Co.? They just don't seem to play by the usual rules! Thank you.

Q: Hi, I would appreciate your latest opinion on PPY. Thank you for the great service. Tim

Q: Striker Exploration's November 2015 presentation on their website indicates debt at 1.2, $38 Million in unused credit, 33% insider ownership and "no chance of insolvency".
It is always difficult to ask about a company's survivability considering livelihoods are involved and lives are affected. Given that, how would you rate Surge Energy, Spartan Energy and Striker surviving through this pricing war based on the assumption that it will take twenty-four to thirty months before prices regain their footing to at least the $60-$65 level?
Thank you.

Q: I see in an article (Globe and Mail) that the Liberal govt announced (yesterday) the limit for 2016 is $5500. Since it is not yet legislation, and maybe unlikely to become legislation in the next 23 days, if one contributed $10,000 (the legal limit) could one be penalized for the excess? or forced to withdraw the excess? I realize you are not the decision maker, but am curious as to your opinion based on your experience.

Q: The stock price seems to be in free fall on no new company news. Is it just market gyrations, or is something else going on? Thanks as always.